We Can Do All Things Through Christ Jesus Who Strengthens Us!

"We Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Us"

Philippians 4:13

This year in 2011, I will say “Good Bye to Belly Fat”, forever!

Yes it is hard to get rid of this thing that has been hanging around us for too long; but ladies we can get rid of the belly fat, "Through Christ Jesus who Strengthens Us." 

This can kill us

 How many times have we heard that our belly fat is killing us?  How many times have we tried or thought about trying the latest belly fat diet?  Too many times to count, because we knew we should do something to change, but we were not just at the point of being too sick and tried of being sick and tried. Well, ladies I am there or should I say I am here, AuntieDonna has finally reached the point of being sick and tired of being over weight, of looking at belly fat, of not reaching my goals and not having complete and total peace and order in my life.

LET'S GET RID OF IT!

 

Wow, I just saw Jennifer Hudson’s new body, on a TV ad, at first I did not recognized her and she looks great.  You go Jen, I am so proud of you and I am looking forward to my new body shape and size too!

Here are a few facts I want to share with you: the following information are direct quotes retrieved from: www.newsweek.com/2008/11/06/six-facts-about-belly-fat.html, an article found on Newsweek’s Education Site.

1.      Abdominal fat is linked to heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Sorry, apple-shaped people: fab abs are about more than just vanity. Women with waists larger than 34-inches and men with waists larger than 40-inches are at greatest risk of heart disease—especially if their fat is "visceral" and around organs like the liver (instead of being just the jiggly surface variety).

2.      "Cut calories—and lose belly fat," says Dr. David Katz, director of the Yale University Prevention Research Center. "The notion that you're going to eat a specific food and mobilize belly fat, usually it's a bit of a gimmick. [When] 'calories-in' fall below 'calories-out,' you will lose weight."

3.      While you can't change your genes, you can stay extra vigilant about gaining weight if you know your family tends to be of the apple-shaped variety. And even if belly fat isn't a family legacy, everyone tends to gain weight around the waist as they get older, so you will probably have to work harder to keep that belly flat later in life. That's particularly true for women after menopause.

4.   Naturally it helps to exercise,  but not just because of any  abdominal-strengthening activity will lead to a flatter belly. Exercise also reduces stress and insulin levels. 

"If insulin levels go up, cortisol, which is a counter-regulatory hormone, goes up as well," says Yale's Dr. Katz. "More fat means more insulin; more insulin means more counter-regulatory hormones, which means more fat in the belly."

There is a wealth of factual information on the web site, so please check it out.

www.newsweek.com/2008/11/06/six-facts-about-belly-fat.html

Say Bye-Bye Belly Fat

YOU: On a Diet

 By Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen

Retrieved from:

www.realage.com/the-you-docs/you-on-a-diet/?click=p7link1

Sometimes when a life lesson presents itself, we reject it, or avoid it or ignore it because we are not ready for it.  Or we do not want to make the necessary life changes to pass this particular test.  I realized this while I was reading this “Say Bye-Bye Belly Fat” email from Dr. Oz’s, www.realage.com.   I read this before, about three years ago in Dr. Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Dr. Mehmet C. Oz M.D., book, “You: On a Diet, The Owner’s Manual for Waist Management.”

Belly Flat is unhealthy as well as ugly

    I can only imagine that I would be three years ahead of my self improvement schedule, had I read the book (instead of skimming over it) and followed directions and stuck to the plan.  My stomach would be flat and I would probably weigh my normal weight by now, if I had done it then.  If I, could have, would have, should have, are words we use when we lament on our past.  But then, three years ago, I was not ready nor did I have the resolve and commitment I have now.  Now I am completely ready to lose not only the belly flat that has attached itself to me, but I am ready to lose all excess weight, fat and flab on and in my body.

   With my new attitude during this New Year, I will not settle for the old myths of “middle age spread” or as you age you will gain weight because you are less active.

  But, I am so tired of settling, of being comfortable with less than the best and wondering what would my life be like now, if I have did this or if I have done that. 

Today, is December 27, 2010, it is 6:17PM and I am not going to wait until next year to start “The Bye Bye Belly Fat Plan.” I will start it as soon as I finish writing this blog.

 “Procrastination is no longer part of my life; in fact I now know it is was a staunch enemy whom I have let keep me from reaching my highest levels of achievements and fulfilling my dreams.” Wow, that was just one of my Ah, Ah moments.  Thanks to my friend in my mind only, Oprah Winfrey, I can recognize my deep insights and have learned to write them down before I forget them.

Let’s stay on track.  I try to watch the Dr. Oz show as much as I can when there is a break during the day when I am not working directly with the children in my day care program.  And Dr. Oz, always offers sound and beneficial health tips and this time I will follow directions step by step and be committed to improving my health and reaching my goals.  This is a two week plans and I can stay focus for at least two weeks.  And start over again for the next two weeks over and over until it is done. 

Dr. Roizen

  The doctors have made everything so easy.  In fact I am printing out the two week menus, shopping list and recipes while I am sharing my thoughts with you, right now.  Don’t you just love modern technology, I know I do, it is so convenient and just makes my life easier.   Oh, I forgot to mention that should you decide to check Dr. Or and Dr. Roizen, RealAge, web site, to get the full benefits, you will have to take a few minutes to answer some questions about your health and lifestyle.  And then they will email you the results.  This is will be a wealth of information and some of it you may want to share with your own personal doctor.

Wow, these print outs are more than I anticipated, but this is ok, I will punch holes in the sheets, use dividers / labels for the recipes and to separate the weeks and place everything into their own binder.  I am so focused.  Remember, I am living in a divine ordered life.  No more excuses! I have used them all……..what about you?

"I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me"

Philippians 4:13

     Yes, my Dear Friend, what about you?  Where are you in this conversation?  Where is your mind set?  What are your thoughts as we get ready to enter a new year?  Are you ready to let go of excess baggage, weight and spending habit and relationships that have severed their purpose?  If you are some will be easy to do and some will be a hard task to accomplish.  But we wall must remember that as daughters of the Most High God, “We can do (and we do) all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens us.”

          This Bible verse is taped across my bathroom mirror, my vanity mirror as well as my Focus Planner. (I will share this wonderful idea with you later) This promise reminds me of who I am and from where I get my strength.  We all have to remember from where we receive our strength, our victory, peace, wisdom, protection and provision.  We receive them from God our Father to whom nothing is impossible.

 Luke 1:37: “For nothing is impossible with God….For no word from God will ever fail.”

Genesis 18:14:  Is anything too hard for the LORD?

You may have thought the year 2010 was rough, but I think it was a preview of things to come.  And we as Christians have to be fierce prayer warriors, active doers of the Word and to pray incessantly / pray without stopping.

“Pray incessantly” (Thessalonians 5:17)

 And we also have to remember to stand in the gap for our country and our fellow citizens and our government.  I almost forgot we have to pray for Israel, because the Word of God commands us to ….

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6)