Calories
This is week three of the A2Z take 2
challenge and the letter for this week is “C”.
One thing that I’ve been thinking a
lot about lately is Calories. Last year I got down close and hugged my goal
weight and then something happened. I
got my eyes off the prize and back on the junk that got me all those extra
pounds to start with. I have been
thinking of going on a diet since January 1st, but I finally got
started this week. It is Thursday, and I
have not had a Coca-Cola this week. I have also been able to stay within my Calorie budget every day.
Did you know that in order to lose
one pound of weight in a week that you have to reduce your Caloric intake by 3,500 Calories? That’s right, give up 500 Calories a day and you can expect to
lose one pound. The way that I lost
weight last year was by counting everything I put in my mouth AND writing
everything I ate in a journal. I have started back with my journaling and Calorie counting and it is already paying off. Can
you believe that in only four days I am already feeling better?
Our bodies are God’s awesome creation and I think that He wants us
to take care of them. In Psalm 139:14 the Bible says, “I will
praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works;
and that my soul knoweth right well.”
Our bodies are a marvellous work and I am amazed each time I think about
all the things that are going on in there that makes us function. I am thankful for my health and hope to do
better in taking care of what God has given me.
Pray for me as I trudge down the
weight loss path. Do you have any weight
loss secrets or low calorie-great tasting snacks that you would like to share
the recipe for?
Good for you on your choice for health! This is close to my heart because I lost about 50 lbs. and am keeping it off. I did much the same. Counting calories and recording what I ate. I also eat mostly low carb, although not extreme. I do eat things like brown rice, and whole grain breads or cereals, beans etc. occasionally. VERY rarely I'll have a little bit of dessert, but since I've been making these better choices for almost 3 years now, I don't crave the sweets and "bad" carbs like I used to. For the most part try to focus on lean protein (mostly fish and chicken) + good fruits and veggies. I'll pray for you on your journey! God Bless!
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