Do You Believe You Can Succeed?
Beliefs are ideas we think are true, and they affect our daily actions. If you have a limiting belief or other negative thoughts it can slow you down or even stop you from reaching your Winning Outcome. (your goal)
You are much more likely to succeed if you:
Believe your weight goal is desirable and worth it.
• Is your goal important to you? You can have a lot of support from friends and family but you need to do this for yourself. How do you feel when you know you are in control of your life instead of food? Are you trying to improve your health? We generally just feel better when we are at an appropriate weight. Losing weight takes effort and work. Is it worth the effort?
Believe you are capable of achieving your goal.
• I'm sure you have achieved many things in your life. The same positive qualities that have helped you achieve what you wanted in life (a degree, a family, your first house) are the same qualities that will help you reach your goal. Break down your larger goals into small steps.
Realize that you deserve to achieve your goal.
• Think of all the people who appreciate you. Surely they would all agree you are worthy of achieving weight loss success. So why is it that we don't think we are worthy? You deserve to feel and look your best. Quit giving yourself the leftovers!! Realize that achieving your goals are important and make time for yourself to do some meal planning, activity, etc. When everybody's needs comes before ours we are telling ourselves that our needs and goals are not as important as others. That isn't true!!
I believe in you! Do you believe in you?
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
5 real-world weight loss solutions
1) Use forward thinking - sounds simple, but it's a fact: if you plan ahead for 'weak' diet moments, you'll know what you're supposed to be eating each day, and you'll be less likely to slip and succumb to momentary temptations.
2) Fast Food Is OK – as long as you order smart! Most fast-food restaurant menus offer low-calorie options; learn what they are before you show up to avoid last-minute temptations.
3) Get Comfy - make new food choices and behaviors automatic by repeating them over and over, until they feel as natural as brushing your teeth. If you're tempted to 'cheat' or take a break, it means your diet was not comfortable, and was too harsh. You need to make your diet sustainable and lasting.
4) Collect Calorie Bargains - find three or four lower-calorie versions of what you typically eat three to four times a week and make substitutions you can live with, forever. (Just make sure you don't overindulge in your newly found Calorie Bargains - that defeats the purpose!) My meal plans have built-in Calorie Bargains, to give you easy, brand-name substitution options that will still keep you on track.
5) Follow my 'Think Before You Eat x 3 Rule' – before you put any food in your mouth, take three seconds to ask yourself three questions: "Am I really hungry?"; "Does this item have nutritional value?"; and "Is this food splurge-worthy?" Be certain that any extra calories are worth the extra time it will take to burn them off!
1) Use forward thinking - sounds simple, but it's a fact: if you plan ahead for 'weak' diet moments, you'll know what you're supposed to be eating each day, and you'll be less likely to slip and succumb to momentary temptations.
2) Fast Food Is OK – as long as you order smart! Most fast-food restaurant menus offer low-calorie options; learn what they are before you show up to avoid last-minute temptations.
3) Get Comfy - make new food choices and behaviors automatic by repeating them over and over, until they feel as natural as brushing your teeth. If you're tempted to 'cheat' or take a break, it means your diet was not comfortable, and was too harsh. You need to make your diet sustainable and lasting.
4) Collect Calorie Bargains - find three or four lower-calorie versions of what you typically eat three to four times a week and make substitutions you can live with, forever. (Just make sure you don't overindulge in your newly found Calorie Bargains - that defeats the purpose!) My meal plans have built-in Calorie Bargains, to give you easy, brand-name substitution options that will still keep you on track.
5) Follow my 'Think Before You Eat x 3 Rule' – before you put any food in your mouth, take three seconds to ask yourself three questions: "Am I really hungry?"; "Does this item have nutritional value?"; and "Is this food splurge-worthy?" Be certain that any extra calories are worth the extra time it will take to burn them off!
Save me from me
Romans 10:9
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Why do so many people believe that God has absolute power over life and death but doubt whether He can do anything to help them transform a small part of their own lives? Why should a few pounds of flesh be a more insurmountable obstacle than a mountain or a stone that sealed a tomb? True faith reminds us that our Lord is the Lord of the impossible. He enables us to rise above our limitations through the power of the Holy Spirit. Our God must be the Lord of the diet, too. The Lord who resurrected Jesus Christ on Easter morning will faithfully resurrect us from a tomb of obesity and flesh. Trust in God's power, for by it we are saved.
Today's thought: I need Jesus to save me from me!
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Why do so many people believe that God has absolute power over life and death but doubt whether He can do anything to help them transform a small part of their own lives? Why should a few pounds of flesh be a more insurmountable obstacle than a mountain or a stone that sealed a tomb? True faith reminds us that our Lord is the Lord of the impossible. He enables us to rise above our limitations through the power of the Holy Spirit. Our God must be the Lord of the diet, too. The Lord who resurrected Jesus Christ on Easter morning will faithfully resurrect us from a tomb of obesity and flesh. Trust in God's power, for by it we are saved.
Today's thought: I need Jesus to save me from me!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Choices
Stay alert to who is around you. Choosing the right friends is one of the top lessons I've learned about staying true to my diet. It's amazing how a friend's suggestions or words can take you on a detour from where you want to be. Yet the right words and encouragement can bring joy and peace.
Keep focused on the road ahead. Knowing where I want to be spiritually is a big step in the right direction. When I have a vision of what a follower of Jesus looks like, I'm better able to follow through. And keeping my eye on my weight goal will help me keep focused.
Don't be overconfident. Overconfidence in my own power and abilities is very dangerous. Every time I think I've got a problem under control, I discover once again how much I need God. However, living daily with my desperate need for a Savior keeps me on the right path.
Keep focused on the road ahead. Knowing where I want to be spiritually is a big step in the right direction. When I have a vision of what a follower of Jesus looks like, I'm better able to follow through. And keeping my eye on my weight goal will help me keep focused.
Don't be overconfident. Overconfidence in my own power and abilities is very dangerous. Every time I think I've got a problem under control, I discover once again how much I need God. However, living daily with my desperate need for a Savior keeps me on the right path.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Not Alone
Psalm 32:8
I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
God often answers our prayers through the people He sends into our lives at key times. It is good to seek out the support of others who can relate to what we're going through. Pray that God will lead you to such people, so they might accompany you through the tough times.
Today's thought: Help me remember that I'm not alone!
I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
God often answers our prayers through the people He sends into our lives at key times. It is good to seek out the support of others who can relate to what we're going through. Pray that God will lead you to such people, so they might accompany you through the tough times.
Today's thought: Help me remember that I'm not alone!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
In 5 years
How old will you be in five years? Take a moment and think about it. Who will you be in five years? What will you look like in five years? What will you weigh?
I know these are hard to answer because it is the future but what you are doing in the present, can and will have an impact on you in 5 years.
What are you eating?
In the next five years you can do nothing or.... you can choose to dream, set goals and reach them. Either way, you will be five years older. That birthday might find you dissatisfied, restless and wondering.
Or......you could find yourself invigorated, purpose directed, looking back at a satisfying stretch of life.
It's your choice!
I know these are hard to answer because it is the future but what you are doing in the present, can and will have an impact on you in 5 years.
What are you eating?
In the next five years you can do nothing or.... you can choose to dream, set goals and reach them. Either way, you will be five years older. That birthday might find you dissatisfied, restless and wondering.
Or......you could find yourself invigorated, purpose directed, looking back at a satisfying stretch of life.
It's your choice!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Seems
1 Thessalonians 3:4
For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.
Why don't diets get any easier? Chocolate cake is just as tempting a month or two after you start dieting as it is the day after you start. Time doesn't heal the cravings that go along with diets. There is suffering in dieting. For that reason, a good attitude and strong state of mind are essential for a productive, long-lasting diet. God gives us strength of character and determination. There is no tribulation, even dieting, that God can't get us through. Diets may not ever get easy, but they do get manageable when we add God's strength and perseverance to our own.
Today's thought: What seems impossible, God makes possible!
For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.
Why don't diets get any easier? Chocolate cake is just as tempting a month or two after you start dieting as it is the day after you start. Time doesn't heal the cravings that go along with diets. There is suffering in dieting. For that reason, a good attitude and strong state of mind are essential for a productive, long-lasting diet. God gives us strength of character and determination. There is no tribulation, even dieting, that God can't get us through. Diets may not ever get easy, but they do get manageable when we add God's strength and perseverance to our own.
Today's thought: What seems impossible, God makes possible!
Monday, July 13, 2009
GARDEN OF SUCCESS
GARDEN OF SUCCESS
PLANT FIVE ROWS OF PEAS:
PATIENCE
PERSEVERANCE
PREPARATION
PLANNING
POSITIVENESS
PLANT 3 ROWS OF SQUASH:
SQUASH NEGATIVITY
SQUASH DIETING
SQUASH DEPRIVATION
PLANT FIVE ROWS OF LETTUCE
LET US BE POSITIVE
LET US TAKE RESPONSIBILITY
LET US BE IN CONTROL
LET US REWARD OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
LET US BE EMPOWERED
NO GARDEN IS COMPLETE WITHOUT TURNIPS
TURN UP WITH A POSITIVE ATTITUDE
TURN UP WITH A SMILE
TURN UP WITH NEW IDEAS
TURN UP WITH REAL DETERMINATION
TURN UP WITH SUCCESS
MAY YOUR GARDEN FLOURISH!!
All this positiveness from our garden can help us every day to be successful at weight loss. Vacation time is here and we can make it work for us!!
Vacations are about stress relief and taking care of ourselves. Having more time for ourselves for planning and fun activities can really help us stay in control. Planning and tracking can make vacations successful at the scale.
PLANT FIVE ROWS OF PEAS:
PATIENCE
PERSEVERANCE
PREPARATION
PLANNING
POSITIVENESS
PLANT 3 ROWS OF SQUASH:
SQUASH NEGATIVITY
SQUASH DIETING
SQUASH DEPRIVATION
PLANT FIVE ROWS OF LETTUCE
LET US BE POSITIVE
LET US TAKE RESPONSIBILITY
LET US BE IN CONTROL
LET US REWARD OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
LET US BE EMPOWERED
NO GARDEN IS COMPLETE WITHOUT TURNIPS
TURN UP WITH A POSITIVE ATTITUDE
TURN UP WITH A SMILE
TURN UP WITH NEW IDEAS
TURN UP WITH REAL DETERMINATION
TURN UP WITH SUCCESS
MAY YOUR GARDEN FLOURISH!!
All this positiveness from our garden can help us every day to be successful at weight loss. Vacation time is here and we can make it work for us!!
Vacations are about stress relief and taking care of ourselves. Having more time for ourselves for planning and fun activities can really help us stay in control. Planning and tracking can make vacations successful at the scale.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Much honey
Proverbs 25:27 It is not good to eat much honey, nor is it glorious to seek one's own glory.
The average person consumes about 175 pounds of sugar every year. That is more than the body weight of an average American, so it's no wonder that so many adults and children are unhealthy. Proverbs 25 tells us that eating too much honey (or sugar) can be detrimental to our health. Controlling the amount of sugar you eat is a simple and healthy principle that can add years to your life and health to your years. Live wisely and safely within the bounds that God has given you in His Word. Enjoy life and have fun, but follow the rules that God gives you to be healthy, wealthy and wise!
The average person consumes about 175 pounds of sugar every year. That is more than the body weight of an average American, so it's no wonder that so many adults and children are unhealthy. Proverbs 25 tells us that eating too much honey (or sugar) can be detrimental to our health. Controlling the amount of sugar you eat is a simple and healthy principle that can add years to your life and health to your years. Live wisely and safely within the bounds that God has given you in His Word. Enjoy life and have fun, but follow the rules that God gives you to be healthy, wealthy and wise!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Romans 8:18
For I reckon that sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed to us.
Jimmy was fascinated by the cocoon. He watched the caterpillar work on its new home for hours. Everyday he came in to look at the cocoon. When the monarch butterfly finally emerged, Jimmy was delighted. God works some amazing miracles in nature. It shouldn't be so hard to believe that He will work such miracles in the lives of His people. Losing weight might not seem like a miracle, but for those who struggle with their weight, it often feels as if only a miracle will suffice. If God can transform a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly, He certainly can help us when all we want is to lose weight.
Today's thought: I am one of God's miracles, and He will help me be my best!
For I reckon that sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed to us.
Jimmy was fascinated by the cocoon. He watched the caterpillar work on its new home for hours. Everyday he came in to look at the cocoon. When the monarch butterfly finally emerged, Jimmy was delighted. God works some amazing miracles in nature. It shouldn't be so hard to believe that He will work such miracles in the lives of His people. Losing weight might not seem like a miracle, but for those who struggle with their weight, it often feels as if only a miracle will suffice. If God can transform a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly, He certainly can help us when all we want is to lose weight.
Today's thought: I am one of God's miracles, and He will help me be my best!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Believe in Yourself
Set your standards high
You deserve the best.
Try for what you want
And never settle for less.
Believe in yourself
No matter what you choose.
Keep a winning attitude
And you can never lose.
Think about your destination
But don't worry if you stray
Because the most important thing
Is what you've learned along the way.
Take all that you've become
To be all that you can be.
Soar above the clouds
And let your dreams set you free.
Luke 1:37 For Nothing is impossible with God.
Set your standards high
You deserve the best.
Try for what you want
And never settle for less.
Believe in yourself
No matter what you choose.
Keep a winning attitude
And you can never lose.
Think about your destination
But don't worry if you stray
Because the most important thing
Is what you've learned along the way.
Take all that you've become
To be all that you can be.
Soar above the clouds
And let your dreams set you free.
Luke 1:37 For Nothing is impossible with God.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Giving
Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Tim always said that God really didn't help him much. The trouble was, Tim never did much for God, either. He rarely prayed, hardly went to church, and didn't even own a Bible. When someone suggested that Tim might go on a diet, he said dieting didn't do any good. Tim pursued a diet about as apathetically as he pursued God. We will never succeed in anything unless we dedicate ourselves-body, mind, and soul-to achieving our goal. A deep and driving faith can be the perfect model for our diets. If we will strive to lose weight as much as we strive after God, He will bless our effort.
Today's thought: I'm giving everything I've got to losing weight!
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Tim always said that God really didn't help him much. The trouble was, Tim never did much for God, either. He rarely prayed, hardly went to church, and didn't even own a Bible. When someone suggested that Tim might go on a diet, he said dieting didn't do any good. Tim pursued a diet about as apathetically as he pursued God. We will never succeed in anything unless we dedicate ourselves-body, mind, and soul-to achieving our goal. A deep and driving faith can be the perfect model for our diets. If we will strive to lose weight as much as we strive after God, He will bless our effort.
Today's thought: I'm giving everything I've got to losing weight!
Think before you eat
5 real-world weight loss solutions
Here's how you can find the order and motivation that you'll need to start exercising and thinking about what you eat:
1) Use forward thinking - sounds simple, but it's a fact: if you plan ahead for 'weak' diet moments, you'll know what you're supposed to be eating each day, and you'll be less likely to slip and succumb to momentary temptations.
2) Fast Food Is OK – as long as you order smart! Most fast-food restaurant menus offer low-calorie options; learn what they are before you show up to avoid last-minute temptations.
3) Get Comfy - make new food choices and behaviors automatic by repeating them over and over, until they feel as natural as brushing your teeth. If you're tempted to 'cheat' or take a break, it means your diet was not comfortable, and was too harsh. You need to make your diet sustainable and lasting.
4) Collect Calorie Bargains - find three or four lower-calorie versions of what you typically eat three to four times a week and make substitutions you can live with, forever. (Just make sure you don't overindulge in your newly found Calorie Bargains - that defeats the purpose!) My meal plans have built-in Calorie Bargains, to give you easy, brand-name substitution options that will still keep you on track.
5) Follow my 'Think Before You Eat x 3 Rule' – before you put any food in your mouth, take three seconds to ask yourself three questions: "Am I really hungry?"; "Does this item have nutritional value?"; and "Is this food splurge-worthy?" Be certain that any extra calories are worth the extra time it will take to burn them off!
Here's how you can find the order and motivation that you'll need to start exercising and thinking about what you eat:
1) Use forward thinking - sounds simple, but it's a fact: if you plan ahead for 'weak' diet moments, you'll know what you're supposed to be eating each day, and you'll be less likely to slip and succumb to momentary temptations.
2) Fast Food Is OK – as long as you order smart! Most fast-food restaurant menus offer low-calorie options; learn what they are before you show up to avoid last-minute temptations.
3) Get Comfy - make new food choices and behaviors automatic by repeating them over and over, until they feel as natural as brushing your teeth. If you're tempted to 'cheat' or take a break, it means your diet was not comfortable, and was too harsh. You need to make your diet sustainable and lasting.
4) Collect Calorie Bargains - find three or four lower-calorie versions of what you typically eat three to four times a week and make substitutions you can live with, forever. (Just make sure you don't overindulge in your newly found Calorie Bargains - that defeats the purpose!) My meal plans have built-in Calorie Bargains, to give you easy, brand-name substitution options that will still keep you on track.
5) Follow my 'Think Before You Eat x 3 Rule' – before you put any food in your mouth, take three seconds to ask yourself three questions: "Am I really hungry?"; "Does this item have nutritional value?"; and "Is this food splurge-worthy?" Be certain that any extra calories are worth the extra time it will take to burn them off!
Monday, July 6, 2009
God knows
Galatians 6:9
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Janet was tired of dieting. She had been at it for almost six months. She looked better, and knew that she was doing the right thing. Taking the pounds off had been hard, but sometimes Janet felt that keeping them off was even harder. Thin people didn't understand that dieting wasn't just something to do to lose weight. For a person with weight problems, it had to be a way of life. God knows that dieting is hard. He knows dieting can be a bore. More than that, He knows we need help to diet. Rely on God. He won't let you down.
Today's thought: I will take dieting one day at a time, one pound at a time!
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Janet was tired of dieting. She had been at it for almost six months. She looked better, and knew that she was doing the right thing. Taking the pounds off had been hard, but sometimes Janet felt that keeping them off was even harder. Thin people didn't understand that dieting wasn't just something to do to lose weight. For a person with weight problems, it had to be a way of life. God knows that dieting is hard. He knows dieting can be a bore. More than that, He knows we need help to diet. Rely on God. He won't let you down.
Today's thought: I will take dieting one day at a time, one pound at a time!
Friday, July 3, 2009
Matthew 10:22
'And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.'
Christ has a powerful lesson for those who choose to diet. Dieting makes us different, and it is never easy to be different. Being Christians made the disciples different, and they had to suffer many things for their difference. People who are different are often excluded by others. Sometimes they are even abused and persecuted for their differences. There was only one reason the disciples were able to persevere in their faith, and that was the presence of the Holy Spirit in their lives. That same Spirit can give us the power to be different and the strength to persevere, even through a tough diet.
Today's thought: Christ helps those who choose to be different!
'And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.'
Christ has a powerful lesson for those who choose to diet. Dieting makes us different, and it is never easy to be different. Being Christians made the disciples different, and they had to suffer many things for their difference. People who are different are often excluded by others. Sometimes they are even abused and persecuted for their differences. There was only one reason the disciples were able to persevere in their faith, and that was the presence of the Holy Spirit in their lives. That same Spirit can give us the power to be different and the strength to persevere, even through a tough diet.
Today's thought: Christ helps those who choose to be different!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Decide
Luke 21:19
'In your patience possess ye your souls.'
Arlene asked the Lord for just a little more patience. She looked at the clock. She had eaten lunch just three hours before, and now her stomach was telling her to eat again. She knew she really couldn't need food again so soon. She concentrated all her attention on the project she was working on and repeated again and again that she wasn't hungry. Before she knew it, she was finishing the project, her hunger had died down, and it was almost five o'clock. Quickly, Arlene thanked God for helping her hang on awhile. It wasn't nearly as hard to get by with God giving her strength and support.
Today's thought: Decide to control your stomach instead of letting it control you!
'In your patience possess ye your souls.'
Arlene asked the Lord for just a little more patience. She looked at the clock. She had eaten lunch just three hours before, and now her stomach was telling her to eat again. She knew she really couldn't need food again so soon. She concentrated all her attention on the project she was working on and repeated again and again that she wasn't hungry. Before she knew it, she was finishing the project, her hunger had died down, and it was almost five o'clock. Quickly, Arlene thanked God for helping her hang on awhile. It wasn't nearly as hard to get by with God giving her strength and support.
Today's thought: Decide to control your stomach instead of letting it control you!
NEVER QUIT PLEDGE
NEVER QUIT PLEDGE
Today I promise I will not quit.
I pledge that no matter how many ups and downs I pass through,
I will continue on my journey. I pledge to make a NEW START today,
and forgive myself for my past,
And to stop being so critical of myself.
I pledge to take control of myself,
To stop making excuses,
And stop blaming other people or situations.
I pledge to treat myself as I would my Best Friend,
Because that is who I am.
I pledge to stay in the race And to be a WINNER!
Today I promise I will not quit.
I pledge that no matter how many ups and downs I pass through,
I will continue on my journey. I pledge to make a NEW START today,
and forgive myself for my past,
And to stop being so critical of myself.
I pledge to take control of myself,
To stop making excuses,
And stop blaming other people or situations.
I pledge to treat myself as I would my Best Friend,
Because that is who I am.
I pledge to stay in the race And to be a WINNER!
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