Ok, yesterday I mentioned that I had a new weight loss plan. I had no intentions of putting myself out there with this so soon, but since so many have emailed me about it … I will share.
First let me state that I started losing weight June 2008. God truly led me to the Weight Watcher Core Plan. It has been just right for my body and thankfully I released around 60 pounds. I have pretty much maintained my weight for a year (with the exception of gaining around 5 or 6 pounds). Maintaining was effortless and now I know how to eat. This sounds great, BUT I was maintaining too soon. I still have a good 30 (or more) pounds to lose. To look at me, people wouldn’t think I needed to lose that much, but clothes do hide a multitude of sins. But trust me, when I share my weight with people, they agree I’m still not at a healthy weight for my height.
So, then comes my buddy Dani Joy. She gathered some of us ladies in a Christmas Crunch weight loss challenge. I began being more conscious of my food intake and started exercising again. I really got frustrated though because if anything I gained a couple of pounds at first.
Meanwhile, on the spiritual front, God had been dealing with me about FASTING. Do you remember my post about this?
Suddenly He began to connect the dots. Many of you know my buddies Angela (FreeSpiritHaven) and Paula (Hislivingsacrifice). If you know them, you know that Angela has lost 100 pounds in 3 years by not eating breakfast and lunch. God LED HER to do this. She called it the Sacrificial Diet. Then in steps Paula. She and Ang became friends and Paula did some research. She found out that there was actually a program designed by a doctor (Dr. Bert Herring, MD) entitled the Fast-5 Diet and Lifestyle. Paula has been eating this way and has lost 30 pounds (or more), but most importantly has grown much closer to the Lord (so has Angela).
I knew about their eating plans, but honestly — since I was on a plan and it was working for me — I never considered it for myself. At this point the Lord deals with me about FASTING. I use to fast one day a week, but it has been a long time. CRUCIFY THE FLESH — REMEMBER?
I won’t take your time by sharing all of the scriptures about fasting, but there is one in particular that stood out to Ang and has stood out to me.
Matthew 17:21
But this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.
Even though God has set me free of many things, I still have something with food that needs to be broken off of me.
With that said, I started watching Paula’s youtubes about Intermittent Fasting (Fast-5 diet). I felt like this was something I should try.
Before you comment and ask questions, take a moment to look at this free eBook written by Dr. Herring.
I started doing this on November 13th. As of this afternoon I have dropped 6.8 pounds. I am grateful! But more than the numbers on the scale, my body has adjusted to eating one meal in the evenings and I can’t eat nearly as much as I did before. The gluttony is being destroyed in Jesus’ Name! Even though I’ve been eating healthy since 2008 — I’ve been eating A LOT.
So the gist of this is … fast all day and break the fast at 5pm.
I have had more energy. That was the first thing I noticed. On Thanksgiving when I had to eat several meals, I felt like a slug — all weighted down. The next morning it was hard to even get out of the bed.
Spiritually, I’ve spent more time praying!!!
I know I’m just dropping this out with bits and pieces, but of course my hubby wants the computer.
If you go to my youtube channel, you’ll see where I’ve been documenting my journey.
Here is my video from today.
If you are interested in trying this for yourselves, please look over the eBook.
I’m sure Ang and Paula would love to share their testimonies with you as well.
Thanks for all of your love and support!
That is so wild that you would share this at your blog and Wendy tells me tonight that she has started her 40 day spiritual fast and will be practicing intermittent fasting. She has told no one but has allowed me to share with you, and Paula (when I talk with her on the phone tomorrow)…and anyone else that feels led to pray for her..
She stated she is not only doing this to be set free from this weight, but to save her marriage, her family…strongholds broken, set free, transformed, restored, renewed..
That is so cool Beth at Matthew,,and God gave me Mark 9:29…WOW….love it love it love it.
Your another connetion girl to the dots…
I've always said that this life style was not to lose weight but for Christ TRULY increase, and I decrease,,,the physical realm just lines up with the spiritual realm upon our bodies…God is good..
I'm meditating upon In The presence of Angels…that song rings true with this life style!!
Awesome! I am sooo proud of you. I praise GOD with you for this plan HE has led you too….the plan for you!
andrea
I am going to come back and read this tomorrow when I can think BETTER! and without distractions 😉
This has got me seriously thinking.
I agree with you on so many levels that I almost feel like "me talking to me" weird right?!
Still your testimony is encouraging and I can see clearly how it would be a spiritual blessing.
I know that the first week is always the hardest in any change, but really how hard is it?
But I have to ask what is your emotional side tend to do for this..do you find yourself having to pray past the temptation?
I'm really thinking I should/could and would like to do this.
Please pray for me to make the right choice.
Thanks for sharing!
Wow Amazing and you look wonderful. RAdiant.
Beth…I am in full support of anything that works for you! There is NOTHING that you and God can't conquer TOGETHER! You look gorgeous, my friend! Keep on keepin' on!
A treadmill? We have a treadmill we are trying to sell! We've had it for 2 years, but never use it, so it is like brand new. It is a Nordick Track C2255. Let me know if you are interested. 🙂
That is awesome sweet sis, praying for you. I love you.
Praying for you dear sister. Hang with Jesus as you walk on your journey.
Love ya.
Hey Beth!! I just got through looking at your pics and I am just so happy for you. You really have inspired me.
Getting the right plan for our bodies is necessary. I congratulate you on your strong determination to succeed. You are once again a powerful witness.
Wow, Beth. That is wonderful. And I want to say that you look really good!
Congrats on your 7 lb loss! I have been feeling real self conscious about my choice to drop calories this month and had some negative comments. I read about intermittant fasting on LogMyLoss.com before and was toying around with the logic. I am way excited that you posted a link to a free ebook! Thanks, this is something I have wanted to research. And I love that you are using it to be more spiritual. That's a door I need to open and what better time than Christmastime. ♥