Best Weight Loss Diet Programs

I have tried diet, after diet, after diet!!! Sure, if I'm motivated to lose weight, anything will work at first. But, as usual, after roughly a week, I run screaming to the refrigerator with that starving, crazed look on my face that says, "Just let someone get in my way...I'll eat THEM and the refrigerator!"

Obviously, any diet that will lead you to that ravenous state isn't one you should be on in the first place! I did, however, discover one weight loss plan that is not only easy, but it is one of the best in teaching you how to gain a permanent lifestyle change. You will never have to say diet again!

I am in no way affiliated with this organization. So, you don't have to worry that I am feeding you a bunch of bologna, trying to sell you something. I am, however, someone who has struggled with her weight her whole life.

I understand the frustration and pure H E double hockey stick, that comes with constantly fighting the gaining and losing battle of fat. I feel as though I have found the answer to the battle of the bulge, and am extremely excited to share the good news with everyone struggling the way I have.

I sky rocketed to being 50 lbs. over-weight a few months back. Since joining online Weight Watchers, I have dropped over 20 lbs. and am back into jeans that I haven't worn in a year. I still have a long way to go, but Weight Watchers has given me the tools I need in order to be successful and change my relationship with food.

It is one of the best weight loss programs I have ever tried. And believe me, I've tried just about all of them. It puts all of your food choices into points instead of calories. You have a certain amount of points that you are allowed in any given day.

Plus, you have an extra weekly allowance of points that you are able to use for special occasions, or you can divide them up for extra points every day. You never have to feel deprived, which is a big part of every failing diet.

Everything you eat is calculated into points and then you add them to your daily food diary. Having everything in a weight loss diary causes you to be honest with yourself.

It keeps you in check. It is so easy to eat little things here and there, not realizing how many calories you have actually taken in. This way, it's on paper. You can't rationalize away fact.

They also have an online Community in which you can chat with others who are facing the same struggles as you. They all give advice, and also offer fitness and weight loss challenges for everyone who needs a motivational boost.

If you have been tossing Weight Watchers back and forth, wondering if you should give it a try, I say GO FOR IT!!! It has been the BEST program I have ever used and I will suggest it to anyone and everyone who is fighting to gain a healthy relationship with food and with life!

As we all know, Winter is just around the corner. The season that created the couch potato. It's the time of the year that most people seem to grow couches out of their behinds and watch television for hours, shoveling highly processed, sugary comfort foods into their pie hole without even realizing it.

We tend to get lazy, and our months of weight loss efforts slide to the back burner. When Summer arrives, we can't understand how all of our clothes magically shrunk in the closet.

It is vital, on our weight loss journey, not to let these months hinder us from our goals and set us back. It's amazing how little time it takes to sabotage everything we've worked so hard to achieve.

You can avoid the winter weight loss sabotage by keeping healthy foods in your cupboards and refrigerator. Keep stocked up on fruits and vegetables and try to limit fast food to once-a-never! If you absolutely must get fast food, most chains have healthy options like salad, fruit, and grilled chicken.

I have a very healthy, inexpensive chili recipe that I would like to share with all of you. Not only is it healthy, but it is delicious, filling, and perfect for warming any heart during the cold months ahead.

Turkey Chili Recipe:

2 lbs. white ground turkey - 97%-99% fat-free
1 can tomato sauce 29oz.
1 can Bush's red chili beans in medium sauce 16oz.
2 oz. whole wheat spaghetti
1/8 c. Mexene Chili Powder (no substitutes compare!)
Salt
Black Pepper
Cayenne Pepper (optional)
Jalapenos (optional)

Directions: Cook ground turkey thoroughly. Strain liquid. While the turkey is cooking in a large pot add tomato sauce. Fill tomato sauce can with water and add to pot. Add chili beans. Fill bean can with water and add to pot. Bring to boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al-dente. Add strained ground turkey. Season to taste with Mexene Chili powder, salt, black pepper, and Cayenne pepper. Add jalapenos if desired. If you add the jalapenos cook for about 10 minutes after adding them.


I hope you all enjoy this recipe as much as I do! And don't forget to get up and move during these cold months! Turn on a fun fitness video, or bundle up and take a jog in the park. Just because it's cold doesn't mean we have to become Hermits!

For my delicious, low-fat banana split cake recipe, click the following link: Sweet Tooth Attack!

Yours In Christ,

Stephanie

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Weight loss alone is hard enough without all the food temptations and physical factors that follow you throughout life. Aside from all the temptation we face from day to day, as women, we encounter the physical cravings caused by our hormones shifting from the dreaded PMS.

For me, two weeks before the infamous Aunt Flo comes to town, I experience severe food cravings for cookies, chocolate cakes, french fries, chips, forks, shirts, shoes, people... okay, slight exaggeration, but you get the idea.

The key to success through this expected, and usually unavoidable time is to be proactive instead of reactive. Keep a snack with you at all times, something salty and something sweet.

I like to keep a Weight Watchers chocolate cake and one serving of baked chips in my purse. I don't touch either snack unless temptation strikes and I feel like I cannot control myself any longer. Like when I'm at work and someone brings in a triple layer fudge cake.

Chocolate is my absolute weakness during PMS. And of course, the person who brings in this little goody always drags me by my hair and sticks my nose in it. Actually, I could be fifty feet away and smell it's chocolate yumminess!

This is the time I will take out my one point Weight Watchers chocolate cake, which for only being one point, is absolutely delicious, and eat it slowly, savoring the flavors. Much to my surprise, it's not so hard to deny the triple layer fudge cake and stay on track with my goals.

My personal triumphs and failures have taught me to always keep track of every little bite. Having everything in a weight loss diary causes me to be honest with myself. It keeps me in check. It is so easy to eat little things here and there, not realizing how many calories I have actually taken in.

My most recent success has been by doing online Weight Watchers. I am in no way affiliated with Weight Watchers. I have tried almost every weight loss program out there, and Weight Watchers has given me the tools to be successful.

I sky rocketed to being 50 lbs. over-weight a few months back. Since then, I have dropped 20 lbs. and am back into jeans that I haven't worn in a year. I still have a long way to go, but Weight Watchers has given me the tools I need in order to be successful and change my relationship with food. Even during PMS.

I have learned that setting daily goals is key to successful weight loss. Don't look into the future. When you look ahead and focus on all the weight you need to lose and how much time and sweat you will have to put into it, it can become extremely overwhelming and can suck all the motivation right out of you, causing you to give up hope before you even take the first steps to a healthy lifestyle - mind, body, and soul.

Before you eat anything, you have to stop and ask yourself, "Am I truly hungry, or am I just eating because I am bored, lonely, depressed, tired, PMSing, etc.?" It takes discipline.

We are such a blessed nation, in that, we have such an ample supply of food that we take it for granted. There are so many people around the world that go days and sometimes weeks or months without food.

Something I believe is pertinent to eliminating the cravings that are caused from PMS, and eating highly processed, sugary foods is to detox the body of all the toxins that we put there on a daily basis. 12 Steps To A Complete Body Detox is crucial for anyone who is trying to fight food addiction. You will find that the cravings associated with PMS and everyday temptations will diminish and eventually disappear.

Local drug stores also have body detox products that you can purchase, which they keep in the diet section.

PMS is an unavoidable fact that most women have to face monthly. For more information on symptoms and treatments click the following link: Web Health Center.


Yours In Christ


Stephanie

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I was sitting in my bedroom this morning reflecting on my life thus far. I came to the realization that my entire life has been consumed by my obsession with my physical appearance.

Since about sixteen, I have fought eating disorder after eating disorder. First anorexia, then compulsive eating and bulimia. I battled between the last two disorders today.

It's a hard truth to admit. The truth leaves me in a very vulnerable position. Many friends and family members may think differently of me after reading this story. However, I think the only way I am ever going to change is to admit I do have a problem.

Denial is so much easier than coming to terms with an eating disorder, or any other issue for that matter. I would tell myself that I don't have a problem; I only purge on occasion. Of course, no one with a normal relationship with food would feel so guilty after over-eating that they would run to the bathroom and do such a thing.

I look back at all the wasted, unproductive time I have utilized planning my next diet, weight-loss goal, and exercise regime of which I rarely followed through with, and can't help but ask myself, "Is this how the rest of my life is going to play out? Am I going to continue on this same path to self-destruction?"

I can't bare to imagine life passing me by when I never gave myself a chance to actually live it! My soul cries out to think about waking up one morning to find myself seventy years old and still 30 pounds over-weight, still miserable and obsessed with something so insignificant! Realizing that all was for nothing. What a sad future I have set before myself, or have I?

Part of the reason why I have started this blog is in hopes that maybe, through my struggles and triumphs, someone will read it who is going through similar battles and it will encourage them to keep fighting for the freedom that Christ gave us on the cross. The freedom from the flesh that binds and controls us.

I gave my life to Christ about two and a half years ago. Since then, He has broke the bond of alcoholism in my life. I haven't touched a drop, nor do I plan to. I was, what Christians call, "on fire" for God when I was first saved; however, since then, I have let the cares of the world choke the Word out of me like thorns.

I will continue to fight the good fight of faith. I truly believe that the only true, permanent way to change is through renewing your mind in the Word of God. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Phil. 4:13 "With God, nothing shall be impossible." Luke 1:37.


Yours In Christ,

Stephanie


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Women in the US and around the world are being bombarded on a continual basis with t.v. programs, magazines, and people who have distorted the image of beauty. Images of super thin women glorified, diet pill advertisements, and the next new diet fad which promises super fast weight loss results - obviously unhealthy, and usually a complete lie.

How has this world become so superficial? Surely we have turned into a people completely opposite of what God intended, and how do we get back to where we should be?

I was recently watching a popular modeling program which was basically representing size zero as being the definition of beauty while any other size is considered "fat". Girls were being ridiculed for eating and putting on a couple of pounds and tormented into losing weight, even though they were at a healthy weight range for their height, maybe even a little under.

What happened to being healthy? Life is so precious and you only get one shot at it. Why would you want to cut it short just so someone can say, "Wow, you're thin. Good job!" There are people around the world starving to death with no choice in the matter. I just wonder what exactly they think about us and our obsession with being thin. Better yet, I wonder what God thinks about it.

What is beauty? Is it a number on the scale, a size smaller than nothing? When will we be thin enough to be accepted into this generation of hypercritical, vanity?

The truth of the matter is 99% of models will tell you that they aren't thin enough, nor are they ever happy with the way they look. The top performing bodybuilder will tell you that he/she needs to put on more muscle. Do we truly believe that there is a physical perfection that can actually be attained??? There isn't, and we are insane to be giving up our health and ultimately our lives to try to achieve the unachievable. So again I ask, what is beauty?

God defines beauty in the size and content of the heart, not your pant size. How have we strayed so far from the truth? We want so deeply for people to accept and love us that we will starve our bodies from the very nutrition it needs for existence, and cause long-term health issues such as infertility! I can never have a child of my own, but at least I'm thin!? What are we thinking???

My suggestion is: The next time you are looking for love and acceptance, look to our perfect incorruptible God, not to imperfect corruptible men.


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Have you ever been in a situation where someone, whom you love, went out of their way to buy you a food item, oh, we'll say a breakfast burrito, which isn't exactly on the diet menu, to show you that you are in their thoughts?

They think they are doing something very thoughtful and caring for you, which they would be, if you weren't trying to fit back into your fat pants which you grew out of six months ago!

We could completely avoid situations, like the one I'm about to share with you, if we would only discuss our weight loss goals with our friends and family before we set out on our weight loss journey.

Battling the Bulge is hard enough to conquer without having friends and family unknowingly adding extra stress and temptation to the mix. Plus, having friends and family there to support and encourage you will give better odds in your weight loss success.

This is the case of: The PMSing Breakfast Burrito Nazi vs. The Ungrateful Burrito Rejecter!

One seemingly normal morning, I get up and start getting ready for work. I grab my protein bar because I know I will get hungry later, and don't want to fall off the diet wagon. I tell my husband I love him, which, that early in the morning, comes out as grumbles, and I head off for work.

After I arrive and start working, I hear the sweet voice of my dear friend, yes it is none other than the PMSing Breakfast Burrito Nazi, "I bought all of you a breakfast burrito!!!" I, while flashing my protein bar say, "oh no thank you, I'm not a big fan of those. "Plus, I've rededicated myself to losing weight." Oh boy, little did I know, but I was in for it now!!!

"You better get up here and eat this dang thing! I got up extra early and bought this for you!" You could see the smoke starting to roll out of her ears, though she held her same beautiful smile.

In retrospect, I should have just taken the dang thing and threw it in the trash, she would have never known, but of course, you never think until all is said and done! Plus, I hate to waste good food! Which is partly why I'm dieting in the first place!

I'm feeling quite bad about having to tell my friend no at this point. I knew her feelings were hurt, and I don't like being the cause of grief. All the while, trying my best to stick to the weight loss goals I set for myself.

What is the best thing to do? I could either, A - Choke down the burrito, and feel guilty for the rest of the day, or B - Decline the burrito, allowing someone who would actually enjoy eating it have it, and enter into the Breakfast Burrito Wars.


Which did I choose you ask? Of course, I chose B.

Dumb, Dumb, Dumb, Dumb, Dumb!


Walking up to the PMSing Breakfast Burrito Nazi I said, "No thanks, I don't really like those. Plus, I brought my protein bar to eat when I get hungry." Quickly she replies, "What do you mean you don't like them? How could you not like them?!?! What's in them you don't like? You better eat it! Just scrape out what you don't like and eat the d*** thing!" Which, of course, means I would be eating a tortilla shell, since everything is just mashed together in burritos.

"I can't believe you guys are sooooooooooo ungrateful that you would turn down my obvious kind gesture. Look at me! My feelings are hurt now. I'm going to make you all pay!!!" Okay, yeah, who pays? Of course, the close friend, even though I was just one of 3 who declined the d*** burrito!

Okay, I know I shouldn't have, but when you have two irrational, PMSing women together, spit is bound to start flying! "I'm sorry I don't want your d*** burrito! I don't like them, and I shouldn't have to feel bad because I don't. Could you please quit trying to guilt trip me into eating your stupid breakfast burrito! It was very nice and thoughtful of you to get them for us, but we don't want it so there!"

Okay, a little harsh, but like I said, PMS is why 60-70% of wars start!

Soon after the argument I felt completely guilty and apologized to my friend. I told her that I was so sorry for talking to her in that manner, and raising my voice was uncalled for. She said, "Yeah what's got into you?!"

Hmmm...not exactly the response I was looking for. :-) I thought she would say, yeah I'm sorry for making you feel bad for not wanting the burrito. Instead, it turns into yet another tense moment.

At that point I was so upset. Tears started shooting like burrito bullets out of my eyes and I told my friend how I had been going through a stressful six months and that I had put on 30 lbs., and I just wanted to finally be rid of my obsession with losing weight.

She started apologizing for making me feel bad and understood, finally, why I had to say no to her thoughtful offering. She too battles with weight issues, and understands the temptations and mental anguish it can cause.

I couldn't believe that my crying is what it took to make her see how important it was for me to avoid any temptation and to stay on track. For me, I have to make a conscience decision to lose weight, and avoid all foods that will trigger binges.

I can't just eat a little chocolate. Once I have the taste in my mouth, it triggers something in my brain and I can't stop thinking about it. Which, almost always, leads to me eating a couple of bars of chocolate, feeling like a failure, and giving up on my weight loss goals soon after.

At that point it was clear to me. I never sat down with my friend and discussed my weight loss decision and my goals. Had I just done that, I could have completely avoided the Breakfast Burrito War all together.

So now obviously, not every "no thank you I'm dieting" is going to turn out to be a huge PMS war, but discussing your weight loss goals with family and friends can not only cause them to encourage you, but it can also avoid some ugly situations and hurt feelings down the dieting road.


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Weight loss seems to be a struggle for nearly everyone, and it gets worse with every passing year. It not only affects adults, children too are rapidly becoming addicted to greasy, artery clogging foods that are packing on the pounds causing childhood obesity.

Between the year 1962 and 2000, the number of obese Americans grew from 13% to an alarming 31% of the population.*
-- 63% of Americans are overweight with a Body Mass Index (BMI)of 25.0 or more.
-- 31% are obese with a BMI of 30.0 or more.*
-- Childhood obesity in the United States has more than TRIPLED in the past two decades. *
-- According to the U.S. Surgeon General report obesity is responsible for 300,000 deaths every year. *


Heart Disease is the number one killer in America. With the statistics above, America is heading down a path of self-destruction that is going to plague generations to come. With all of our "super-sizing" and our addiction to deep fried everything, we are teaching our children deadly eating habits that are going to take most of us to an early grave if we don't do something about it soon! It just seems like we are all set up for failure.

How can we possibly succeed in our efforts to be healthy when every time you turn on your television you have some fast food restaurant trying to suck you into their lare of death? Everywhere you go there are advertisements and food chains dedicated to emptying our wallets and clogging our arteries!

The only way to get out of this death trap is to make people aware of what they are doing to their bodies, and their children's bodies. The truth may hurt, but we need to wake up out of our ignorant slumber and learn the facts.

My son will be jumping rope to help the American Heart Association raise money to fight heart disease and stroke. Can you help him, and our generations to come, by making a donation?

Ethan will be jumping rope along with children all over America to raise money to help stop this deadly killer! Along with jumping rope, they will be learning ways to keep their bodies healthy including excellent eating habits that will hopefully follow them the rest of their lives!
American Heart Association's Jump Rope For Heart - To Donate Click HERE!

Thank you for donating to our future! If you are not able to donate, please share with others the importance of taking care of their bodies and teaching our children to do the same.


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*Statistical information found at American Sports Data.