First Place weight-loss/Bible study program!
By eeseharden
@eeseharden (603)
United States
February 19, 2007 3:07pm CST
I noticed that someone listed they had lost 20 pounds through First Place, which I am currently participating in. Is there anyone out there who could give me some pointers that might help me succeed at losing 17-20 pounds over the next 6 months? I have never been so out of shape and overweight. Part of First Place is the exercise...any tips?
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@MakDomMom (1474)
• United States
19 Feb 07
I am the one who lost 20 pouds through First Place. It s a wonderful program. I purchased a Gazelle Machine - I love it! I just ahve to remember to take it out and use it. I cannot have it out all the time like I would prefer - since I run an in-home daycare. Also find time to walk daily (if you can). When I lost the 20 pounds I was walking almost daily on my lunch hour at work (I worked outside the home at the time). I would make sure my route included some hills and I always tried to drink my water. Pray for self-control in all that you do and God will provide - this is one of the Fruits of the Spirit. If you have any other questions, feel free to PM me.
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@eeseharden (603)
• United States
19 Feb 07
Yes...it was you. Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I'm struggling right now. I don't exercise like I should...but I'm going to add a 2-mile walk to my daily routine beginning tomorrow. If you think of anything else, please share. Also, welcome friend. You are my first!!!
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@MakDomMom (1474)
• United States
19 Feb 07
Good for you! Also please be honest with yourself and with your group. I know in our group, if people had a bad week and gained some weight or just had a bad week in general, they wouldn't share it with the group. It would eventually bring them so far down that they would "blow" and it would all come pouring out at once. I have been leading my group since January and I have implemented a new "section" to our meetings called "Positive-Negative-Positive" Each member has to state something positive that has happened in their life since the last meeting, then something negative, then another positive. It takes up some time, but I am trying to show them that the negative doesn't need to bring them down. We need to focus on the positive and eventually the negative will be "squished" out!
@eeseharden (603)
• United States
20 Feb 07
OK. I'm new at this. What does PM me mean? I want to know these things so I can get the most of my myLot experience. Thanks.
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@creativedreamweaver (7297)
• United States
19 Feb 07
Could you explain what the First Place weight loss program is in better detail? I think I only heard breifly of it somewhere else. I would love to combine my love of the Lord with my struggle to lose weight. What all can you tell me? Any help is greatly appreciated.
@eeseharden (603)
• United States
19 Feb 07
First Place is a Christ-centered health program that emphasizes balance in the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual areas of life. It is a daily process that is usually done over a 13-week program. It consists of Nine Commitments: attendance, encouragement, prayer, Bible reading, scripture memory verse, Bible study, Live-it plan, commitment record, and exercise. You will first determine your plan based on the amount of calories you are allowed daily. A list of foods from every food group are included and assigned as servings. Go to this website for additional information http://www.firstplace.org/.
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