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Comment by Susan Rodriguez on November 11, 2009 at 6:20am

Started reading LIFL November 1st. Detoxing my body with fruits and veggies this month, while God is cleansing my soul and spirit. Adding other healthy things in to my diet next month. May seem extreme, but God will lead me as I read and deal with issues. Had to surrender this area to Him again and cry out for Him to help me. Looking forward to support and encouragement in my journey.

Comment by Sheri on November 8, 2009 at 5:28pm

I find myself being resistant to change of any kind, even changes that I know are good for me. I'm scared of things that are different from my routine. I try to remember to treat myself with compassion during those times and do nurturing things for myself, like go swimming or watch a funny movie.

Comment by kathie on November 8, 2009 at 1:55pm

I have been going to WW and I do good for a few weeks and then I get so resistant. I know that I do much better with the structure but I seem to fight it. I think it goes back to being so controlled as a child by my abuser and my mom. Some how I am wired to think that control is my enemy. I just can't seem to wrap my head around the idea that control is a good thing. Has anyone else faced this and conquered it or does anyone have any advice? I am so tired of being my own worse enemy.

Comment by Cynthia Lynne on November 6, 2009 at 7:28am

I started reading the LIFL and workbook this past August. I admit, after the first couple of chapters, I wanted to just throw it out. I knew I needed to persevere as I knew God was at work in me to address my weight loss (and also other matters). I have since lost 14 lbs. I wanted to join other members for support. I would like to find a LIFL support group in my area or perhaps start one.

Comment by Lori on October 5, 2009 at 11:20am

Thanks Aven! I'll see you there! :)

Comment by Aven Markley on October 5, 2009 at 11:06am

Hello, Lori, If I have counted my weeks correctly, I think you may be at the Philly Weekend with me. Looking forward to meeting you.

Comment by Lori on September 30, 2009 at 11:41am

Just joined WW last night and will be attending NLW in about 4 weeks. I'm so not motivated to eat better, but I'm looking forward to the NLW to hopefully reinforce why and how I need to go about this. I want it to be a lifestyle change not only to feel and look better, but to ultimately be obedient to Christ and to please Him. Please pray for me that I would have the discipline to make better choices this week as I start this new journey. Thanks.

Comment by Lisa on September 25, 2009 at 9:47pm

I believe Casey made a good point about artificial sweetners. They do not help you overcome your/my addiction to sugar. In addition, I found myself with terrible headaches after I would consume artificial sweetners. Besides we should be putting whole natural foods in our diets instead of chemicals. The people I know that have lost weight and have been able to keep it off have been the ones that eat lots of raw vegetables and fruits, only whole grains and low fat dairy products and lean meats. They don't drink diet sodas and rarely eat fast food or processed snacks. I am still trying to incorporate this in my own life but I am an emotional eater and even though my kitchen is packed with healthy foods for my family I will still binge eat or sneak out in the evening to binge on fast food. It is almost like a drug for me. This evil cycle brings me down. I no longer buy any processed snacks, cookies. We have cut out sodas at home. My children and husband are not overweight, just me. If I am stressed, that beautiful bowl of apples or those carrot sticks are not going to "do the job." I head for the dunkin donuts drive thru.

Comment by Sheri on September 24, 2009 at 10:52am

Braums makes yummy sugar free candy in ice cream flavors too, like cookies and cream, and praline crunch. You can find it at lots of grocery stores.

Comment by Donna Toole on September 24, 2009 at 10:08am

Casey, thank you for your information. For the mean time I am going to enjoy what I can with the sugar free ice cream. I already feel like I am deprived for not being able to have sweets. When I am over this sweet thing...if I am ever over this sweet thing I will continue to treat myself. I would rather be addicted to sweeteners than to sugar, at least it isn't hurting my diabetes as long as I don't go over board. I don't eat it that much any way...maybe one in the evenings. It's not like I have 5 or 6 a day. Besides that wouldn't be very healthy any way. All I was saying is it is good to be able to not be deprived because of my diabetes.

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