My Journey
CH3NOW (CHallenge, CHange, CHrist, NOW) is about permanent change in your life. In Christ we are new creations. The old has passed away. The new has come. See 2 Corinthians 5:17.
I started this blog with weight loss as a topic because that has been one of the biggest struggles in my life. I have lost hundreds of pounds in my lifetime.
In May of 2006 my wife challenged me to lose weight. She saw how out of shape I was and was worried for my health. I guess she wants me around for awhile. Well I took the challenge and over the next two years I lost somewhere around 100 pounds. My waist was 52 and went to 36. Praise God.
Unfortunately my flesh got in the way and I gained all the weight back. In December of 2013 I had a hip replacement. Then in October of 2016 I made a commitment to my doctor to eliminate food where sugar is the main ingredient and exercise at least five minutes a day. That worked for awhile but I need to find a permanent solution which I now believe is what I used to originally lose the weight… Counting calories in a very relaxed way.
My hope is that somehow my story can be helpful to you.
For HIM,
Larry
Another Start
Well, I decided to go back to the tried and true counting calories again. Day one has gone well. We shall see.
And another new start
I have committed to eating fewer calories. Starting today I'm going my daily intake to fewer than 1800 calories. I will let you know how it goes.
A different start
It's time for a change. I've decided to start saying NO to high calorie foods and NO to most sweets. One passage I use as a guide is Titus 2:11-14. For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires...
Another New Start
The biggest health thing I have to deal with is my weight. I'm at my heaviest ever (340lbs). So two days ago I started counting calorie again after trying other ideas such as not eating between 8pm and 10am. I also tried limiting my meals to three per day. None of...
A New Start
Started again today. 1800 calories. Prayers appreciated.
I’ve started again
Well, I finally started another weight loss journey. I'm using my usual of counting calories because, as I have said before, the only way to lose weight is to eat less than you burn. I calculate my caloric need by multiplying my desired weight by 10. I'm using 180 lbs...
Starting Again
Today is the day I am starting again on saying NO to sweets especially. I need to get my eating under control as my weight is clearly out of control. Prayers would be appreciated.
It’s been awhile
I NEED to get started on a healthier lifestyle. I have been here before and am struggling with weight for the umteenth time. I ask for your prayers.
It’s Working, I’m Excited!!!
As I may have mentioned, I don't believe using a scale is a good idea. Especially the once a day or once a week weighing. My suggestion is to not even have one in the house. So recently I had to go to the doctor and they always weigh you. The last time I was there I...
A New Start
The winter and spring were uneventful with regards to improving my eating habits. I thought about and researched all the various ways to lose weight and "sort of" tried some but no success. Then a crazy idea hit me. Why not go back to what worked for me before? This...