I have been super sick twice in the past three months. Got some blood test results that indicate that I’m heading toward becoming a diabetic. I have started to have knee problems. My diet is low on calcium.
So, it’s time to change things up a bit. I have recently come to the realization that it makes sense for me to pay attention to the foods I am eating and the nutrients they contain (or don’t). Hunger numbers have their place, but right now, health issues have indicated I have to be more deliberate in my eating.
A friend and I are going to start a First Place 4 Health based group this next week. I have read the book based on the program. It’s sort of an overview of the philosophies in the program. It’s all about balance. Mental, physical, emotional and spiritual. I’ve been out of whack for a while.
So, I see now that I was blessed with knee pain. Yes, blessed in that it has caused me to take action. Went to the doctor. Got sent to Physical Therapy. There’s a lot to be said for having someone tell you what to do. So, I have been doing my exercises. My knee is getting better.
I have been a part of SparkPeople for over a year, but have not actually used it as it was intended. For two days now I have logged my food. I was amazed at how many food items have been entered there. Not only is it the official SP food database, but you can draw on items entered by others. It’s not magic, it just showed itself to be useful. So for now, I am going to be more aware of what I choose to eat, and see how it makes me feel.
I have struggled for a while with guilt over considering a more measured approach to my eating. Hearkens back to my WD days. Then I resist doing it because I don’t want life to be a hassle. Fortunately there are enough tools right now (Evernote on my phone and SparkPeople) that let me grab snapshots of my meals for later cataloging when my failing memory won’t do.
God is absolutely leading this journey of mine. Not having TW work perfectly for me has actually made me seek Him even more intensely. I don’t know where it’s going. Maybe that’s the lesson – that I need to just do with what I have in front of me right now, and trust that He’ll move me if I’m not in the right spot.
Blessings.
Christina 11:28 pm on February 20, 2009 Permalink |
It’s YOUR journey, Lundie! Just keep seeking God and putting Him first in your life and the rest will fall into place…
We have a first place group at our church which has definitely helped the ladies, at least spiritually. There hasn’t been huge “success” stories in regards to weight loss over the past number of years that it has run (though there have been at least two ladies who have lost a lot of weight and kept it off)…but there have been enormous other areas of growth and success that have come out of the program, in particular spiritually. God has been glorified.
I’ll continue remembering you in prayer
And I hope you are able to find a way to manage your health issues.
God bless.
Lundie 11:43 pm on February 20, 2009 Permalink |
Thank you Christina. I don’t expect FP4H to be my “New TW” but is part of my pursuit of balance in my life. I don’t currently attend church and am in dire need of human interaction in a spiritual environment out side of my spouse & kid. If nothing else, this group will support my attending to things I have long left neglected.
I do now also see the place for accountability in exercise – something sorely lacking in my previous TW attempts. Looking forward to making progress there as well!
Good talking with you again!
Heidi 8:50 am on February 21, 2009 Permalink |
Hey, Lundie. Blessings on your continued journey. I hope you will keep us posted. You are in my heart.