Day Seven - Phase One

WOOO HOOOO!! Seven days down! I would like to sit here and type in that I have lost seven pounds, but alas, I cannot. That is okay. I have not gained weight, and although yesterday was Super Bowl Sunday, I stuck to the plan! Preparedness is so key in this!

James 4:8 "When we draw near to God, He will draw near to us."

I am no theologian. This much is obvious, but when I read that verse I feel a couple of different things. One: That if I am spending more time in the presence of God then I am automatically communicating and listening more. Two: If I am doing that then it will be natural - much like a baby learning a mother's voice - that I would come to know His voice intimately and immediately. Because I am spending more time. So, as we continue on this journey and my mind is more clear, my energy is coming back, my mood swings are not what they used to be (guess it really was the sugar :( ) then I find myself wondering what else God has for me. What else does He want me to be doing with my days and time? I figure by the end of this journey that will be even more clear to me.

Menu:
Breakfast : Omelet just like yesterday (now I am only using three whole eggs and three egg whites to make these and then splitting it all between me and my husband)

Lunch: Taco salad (yes, again - have to use those leftovers!)

Supper: Pepperoni bites (under "snacks" in Dr. Vitkins' recipe site), White chicken chili (SBD recipe off the web from phase one), spinach stuffed mushrooms (SBD recipe phase one - add more seasoning if you make these), and for dessert we had 1/3 less fat cream cheese, mixed with a small container of sugar free cool whip, and a small box (any flavor) sugar free jello. Just mixed this all up and put into a bowl. OH MY STARS!!!! How great was this! Right up there with a fudgesicle. Because of the calories and fat I cannot have this daily - but what a great treat!

Suggestions:
1. Even when you are with a group of people you need to be aware of what you are "popping" into your mouth.
2. Low carb stuff still has calories - so know that if you don't exercise you won't lose if you are taking in enough to keep your body maintained.
3. Smile :D You made it through day seven!!! (and it really is getting a little easier!)


Draw near.