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Hi, Candigirl:
My name is Betty and I am new to the group. Really new!!! I read your post and have some answers for you- you can add the 8 ounces of pineapple and the 8 can of mandarin oranges but adding the water will not work. You can add the cocoa powder to the cake mix and it will fine. You might want to try adding 3 Tablespoons of cocoa to the whipped topping for an extra little treat.
I, too, have a weight problem and I am working on it through a Bible based weight lose program. I have lost 37 pounds since Thanksgiving. If you would like I can send you some of my recipes. They are really quite good and your family will never know that they healthy, unless you tell them.
Blessing,
Betty
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Posted 03/18/2009 02:17pm
Author: betty48
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I too have a weight problem, so I can definately relate. It is not easy when you love food  , but i have found something that works for me.
I have adopted the Daniel Fast (using those guidelines have helped me alot... but of course I have tweeked it a little bit  )
Along with this...I have started eating smaller meals a day (like 4-5), so portions have decreased dramatically
I drink alot of water throughout the day, which keeps me full and hydrated
I have also started drinking alot of herbal teas to reduce cholesterol, high blood pressure, cleaning out my system...etc things like that
And I do light exercise.
I also sleep alot more... sleeping at least 8-10 hours (if you can) at night can really help, because what happens is your system is at a level where it burns more calories even though your body is at rest. You burn tons of calories when your sleeping through the night and getting enough sleep period.
But the best two things that have worked for me is prayer and reduction of stress. Prayer because it keeps me motivated, strenghtened, and encouraged. Reduction of stress, because once I let it all go to God, I no longer carried alot of excess baggage. Stress can really stop you from losing weight and can even allow you to gain weight...so this was the biggest factor for me, so do this, along with a better diet, drinking water, sleeping, and exercise.
I was 245 but now I am about 205... so I have lost alot of weight... .this has helped me so I really hope it helps you
Also~~~~~~~~~~> what is the bible based weight loss program? would love to know being that I need to lose 30 more pounds.
Sorry I do not have any recipes... but just wanted to help and give encouragement...you are not the only one and if you take it one day at a time...you will see, things will start to change.
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Posted 07/13/2009 11:23pm
Author: sent4rmheaven
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You are so right sent4frmheaven. I have noticed that I have gained a little bit of weight because I am not sleeping. When I get sleepy, I tend to eat everything that doesn't eat me first. I also noticed that drinking green tea helps.
It is so interesting that I have no problems turning over the big stuff to the Lord, but I neglect to turn over my eating habits to him. If he can conquer stuff like my finances and help my marriage, why can't He help me turn over a new leaf with eating.
My new motto is "Give It (EVERYTHING) To God!!" It's hard, it seems like there is just some stuff that I think I can handle on my own, but there is, apparently, nothing that I can handle on my own. I believe that is just the way God wants it. He wants us to be totally dependent on Him. (This leaves no room for human error.)
Sometimes, when it comes to God, I am so dense. Faith is gained through God solving all problems, even weight problems or eating problems. God wants us to be at our optimum at all times, this means that he wants us to be healthy.
Sorry. I wasn't trying to preach. Well, maybe I was a little bit, but it was to myself. I tend to take things a little more seriously when it is written down.
I am going to try weight loss with a different approach. I am going to "Give It To God." I am going to, before I open my eyes in the morning, pray for strength to conquer my bad habits through the day. I know God will bless me.
P.S. I don't know what the Bible based weight loss program is. Can anyone explain this to me and sent4frmheaven?
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Posted 09/01/2009 07:19am
Author: candigirl
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