Three Weeks Left!

Just a reminder! We have three more weeks left to our current weight loss challenge. Monday nights final weigh in is Nov. 7th and the Wednesday group will be on Nov. 9th.

Just a Symptom

So I'm going to say something and you may not agree. Maybe your struggling with your weight and your weight has changed your life for the worse. Perhaps you use your weight as an excuse to continue unhealthy behaviors. Have you ever caught yourself thinking "It is what it is, I can't change".
Hopefully I have your attention.
I used my weight as an excuse for a very long time. So long in fact, I would consider myself a professional excuse maker. I've heard and used most of the excuses.
In the last few years I've been teaching people about a symptom of depression. I know I used the D word and people get so bent on that. There not depressed, There life is perfect. So what if my husband isn't around much or my wife nags me constantly to lose weight. Here is another D word for you: denial, and I'm not talking about a river in Egypt. Wake up and start working at making your life better. Take a long hard look at your life and ask yourself how it can be better. Then "Do Work Son".
Your weight, your struggling relations, your lack of "Want To", are all symptoms of something darker inside. Past traumatic events, abuse, depression, all left unhealed. I created our Christ First Weight Loss ministry to help those who suffer from these issues. Together our support groups help us understand how to make the changes we need, in order to restore our lives: Spiritually, Physically, Emotionally, and Mentally. It's time to cure whats causing your symptoms. Call Today 815-235-2824.

Expect a Miracle

Team Weight Loss Challenge

We began to discuss other options for motivating each other to succeed with our weight loss efforts. We decided that each group (Monday & Wednesday) will each split into two competing teams. This way each group is competing against people they know and see on a weekly basis. This will be a percentage lost contest. We will add up the entire teams efforts to determine the winning team from each group.

What’s the prize? Well, after some discussion amongst the Wednesday group members a very fun idea emerged. The losing team has to cook and serve a healthy 4 coarse meal to the winners. That in itself will be a challenge to keep under 600 calories.

This challenge will begin August 22nd (Monday Group) and August 24th (Wednesday Group). It will end on Nov. 7th (Monday Group) and Nov. 9th(Wednesday Group).

If you are a member of Christ First you will be assigned to a team. Please be sure to make arrangements for your first weigh in if you are unable to attend class next week. Your team is counting on you.

Mark Your Calendars

We will be starting the new book the second week of August. Contact the church office to get signed up today. 815-235-2824.

Starting New Book

 

Starting in August we will be using a new book for our Christ First Weight Loss program. I had a opportunity to share my story with Carole Lewis and she included it in her new book Hope 4 You. This book will be a 13 week study. We will be reading one chapter a week.

My Hope 4 You, is that we can help find that lasting freedom your looking for. Several year ago when I began this journey I had no hope. I was defeated and I had turned to food for comfort. I was always depressed and I only dreamed of a life of happiness. Our Faith based weight loss program can give you the tools to restore your hope, grow your faith and live life to the fullest. Expect a Miracle, God will deliver.

MyPlate

Out with the Pyramid, In with the Plate
What You Need to Know about USDA's ''MyPlate''

Sometime during your life, youve probably seen that colorful triangle containing a variety of foods and how many servings you need to eat each day. Perhaps you learned about it back in health class, saw it displayed on the cafeteria wall, or glanced at it on the back of your cereal box one morning. That familiar food pyramid (introduced in 1991) was supposed to be our nutrition survival guide in a one-size-fits-all world.

But let's face itmany people found the pyramid to be confusing, and felt that it didn't really help individuals know how to plan a healthy diet, one meal at a time. And maybe more importantly, nutrition (and how many servings of food you need each day) is far from one-size-fits-all.

So in May 2011, the USDA finally ditched the pyramid concept in favor of a brand new shape: a circle, or rather, a plate...

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New Study: Made to Crave

We are about to start a new study entitled made to crave. This new study uses video along with a book and workbook. Each week we will watch the video and do a lesson together. The workbook also has daily devo activities to keep you on track all week. If your interested in joining us for this study, please contact our church office at 815-235-2824 and get signed up today!