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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 Schneider 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 Schneider 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.

Comment by Casey Livingston on September 24, 2009 at 7:52am

I was reading the comments about guilt and it got me thinking...I don't think I've ever REALLY accomplished anything lasting as a result of guilt. Guilt, for me, usually produces a desparate measure (in my own strength) to accomplish something to simply alleviate the guilt. My choices in those times are "all or nothing" and self-absorbed attempts to improve my own life by my own will and effort. It can be effective for a while but does NOTHING to impact others for Christ and has no eternal effect whatsoever. It also, subtely pulls me toward "death" in my spirit. I can't say guilt has ever done anything good for me. On the other hand, Conviction brought on by the Holy Spirit has brought tremendous change to my life. When He presses in on my heart and let's me know I've stepped outside His will for me, it pushes me toward repentence and surrender. True surrender means I've given it all to Him and am trusting Him to do the work in me. I'm no longer trying to accomplish success in my own strength but allowing Him to accomplish it in me. There is no guilt or shame though. There is confession and a change in behavior that comes from His guidance. I don't think guilt comes from God. I also don't think that Christ died on the cross for me to walk around feeling guilt or purposely placing guilt on myself to keep me "motivated" to change. He died to remove the guilt from my life so I can live in freedom. There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. If I place guilt on myself than I am not relying on Christ to change me, but myself. That has not been a good thing in my life. I'll skip the guilt and go for freedom in Christ. I still struggle with this food issue...it's the biggest issue I have in my own character, but I'm way better than I used to be because of what He has done with my surrender.

Comment by Casey Livingston on September 24, 2009 at 7:38am

Have to correct something I said...I said you (Donna) were telling someone to come on board with you on the choices you were making and you didn't actually say that. It was certainly implied, but not said. My apologies for my mistake.

Comment by Casey Livingston on September 24, 2009 at 7:34am

Hi, Donna. It's wonderful that you are making choices to improve your health and that you are motivated by the love you have for your family. That is a beautiful display of love.
I want to comment on some things you've said in your post. You mentioned tricking the brain into thinking it's cheating when you really aren't. Actually, I'd like to challenge that just a bit. I believe what you may be tricking is the Diabetes, but it does NOT trick the brain. I really can't explain it all here but will try to give you a small example. If we have issues with sugar and sugar addiction it is because our bodies are sensitive to the effects of sugar. There are 3 chemicals that are (most) affected...blood sugar, seratonin and beta-endorphin. Beta endorphin doesn't know the difference between white sugar, artificial sugar, etc. It simply registers SWEET! Without going into detail about receptors and how they work in brain function I will simply say, you may be controlling the hyperglycemia issue, but you are still priming your brain to want more sugar. A great book that explains these things in detail is called Potatoes Not Prozac. It has helped me in understanding my body and how I need to feed it in order to be healthy and craving free (most of the time). I'm certainly not saying to stop eating sugar free. That's up to each individual...I just felt I needed to respond since you were telling someone else to come on board with those choices without having all the facts. Also, addiction to artificial sweeteners can be worse than sugar, which is seen in the detox phase of coming clean. In short, the body can become just as addicted to sugar free items as it once was to sugar..so please tread those waters carefully. I wish you the best and again, I think it's awesome that you have decided to make such a huge commitment for the sake of your health and your family! Much success to you!

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