The TOTAL HEALTH Transformation Club

[blyempowered]

Wow, here's the first post of 2013 in this thread. I'll give an update of where I am physically, financially and spiritually.

Physical-It feels like it's been a wave. Some times I do good and sometimes I don't. Earlier in the year I was walking 30 minutes a day. I've slowed down on that. I have improved my eating. Still eating fast food a little too much but I'm doing much better than in the past. When I go to buffet places I eat less. I feel like I'm more disciplined. This week (including today) I have the goal of not eating fast food at all and only eating out twice (Saturday with one of my friends and Sunday with dad). My water consumption is pretty good. Not exactly where I want it to be but going pretty good. So I would give myself a C/C-.

Financial-My finances are not great right now but I'm doing everything possible to educate myself on ways to save money and get more out of my money. I have 2 jobs right now (minister of music and afterschool tutor/counselor) but my bills make my budget very tight. We got rid of the house phone because me and dad both have cell phones now, and that has cut the cable bill. I'm considering looking for cheaper options in every thing. I'm cutting the amount of eating out I do and eating at home more which I feel like is saving me money. A lot of tough decisions financially are ahead of me but I like the direction I'm going in. Overall I'd give myself a B-.

Spiritual-I feel like I've been in a spiritual funk lately. I'm not reading my bible like I should, not praying like I should, not worshipping like I should, etc. I need to cut some social media time and other entertainment and focus more on feeding my spirit-man. I don't know the direct causes of my spiritual funk (could make some assumptions) but I know I've got to get myself together spiritually, especially as God has elevated me with more responsibilities. I give myself a D.

[phbrown]

eek ... been slacking

Spiritually: Growing ... feel like I am on the cusp of breaking through this plateau but I keep pulling back for one reason or another. restarted keeping an agenda just to track what i do with my time. Noticed I spent way too much time on the computer so been backing off. I still haven't did my walk through of a neighborhood to invite people to church ... I need to do that ASAP.

Physically: since summer is here where I live at I lost 9 lbs since the start of the year. Going back to grad school getting back into studying mode ... should be studying now

Financially : traded in our car that had a car note for a more used one so we don't have a car note... now just paying off debt since that earns more than most safe investments. Working through Dave Ramsey's baby steps

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Xm0w_Z6dFqA/SsYhN5Jyf5I/AAAAAAAACjU/sU3-Ka4fa0A/s400/dave+ramsey+seven+baby+steps.jpg

Still have a long road to travel but least I know the road ends and know the month and year!
Goal

[betnich]

Went to the local clinic today - don't want to brag (except on the Lord, for what He's done) but -

Total Cholesterol - 177
HDL  Cholesterol - 61
LDL  Cholesterol - 104
Triglycerides -       58

Fasting Blood Glucose - 98 at 6:45am, 72 at 9:45am

All good levels, I was told.

and now the not-so good numbers -

Blood pressure - 149/78
(ran out of HCTZ diuretics about two weeks ago - made little difference anyway, my BP has been running in the 130-150 range)

Weight - 192 lbs. (up about 10lbs. - gotta get back on track)

[phbrown]

GO BETNICH!!!!!

[betnich]

Thanks, phbrown, for the encouragement...

[Hasmonean1]

   My wife and I will intermittently throughout the year do two weeks of what we call SSNF (soups, salads, fruits, and nuts).  I'm coming off the most recent two week venture and I'm happy to report a loss of 17 pounds.  During the time period I did not exercise 1 day save for work in the garden and cutting grass.  We were able to discover this a few years ago when the church as a whole did it and the weight came off so easy.  So to all my brothers and sisters trying to lose weight I encourage you to try it.  Of course the weight tends to come back if/when we fall back into bad habits, but a good bit of the weight loss can be maintained with moderation of the reintroduction of fried foods, sweets, and junk food.  If you should go back to your original weight there's always another two weeks waiting to be tackled and you'll have peace of mind knowing you can do it and what the results will be. 

I've found that females don't tend to lose the weight as fast as guys to to metabolism among other things.  So a woman should expect to lose about 8-10 pounds during that time whereas a guy would probably lose 12-17 pounds during the same time period.

[csedwards2]

   My wife and I will intermittently throughout the year do two weeks of what we call SSNF (soups, salads, fruits, and nuts).  I'm coming off the most recent two week venture and I'm happy to report a loss of 17 pounds.  During the time period I did not exercise 1 day save for work in the garden and cutting grass.  We were able to discover this a few years ago when the church as a whole did it and the weight came off so easy.  So to all my brothers and sisters trying to lose weight I encourage you to try it.  Of course the weight tends to come back if/when we fall back into bad habits, but a good bit of the weight loss can be maintained with moderation of the reintroduction of fried foods, sweets, and junk food.  If you should go back to your original weight there's always another two weeks waiting to be tackled and you'll have peace of mind knowing you can do it and what the results will be. 

I've found that females don't tend to lose the weight as fast as guys to to metabolism among other things.  So a woman should expect to lose about 8-10 pounds during that time whereas a guy would probably lose 12-17 pounds during the same time period.

so are secretly a big dude? Losing 17lbs in two weeks doesnt match up to the size I perceive you to be from your profile. Ive had numbers similar while doing the Master Cleanse which is lemonade and cleansing tea. But recently Ive been interested in a regimine that sounds like your SSNF.
 
Have you heard about Penn's (from Penn and Teller) weight loss?
He ate like several pounds of spinach/day with natural, no fat, dressings he made and a broth soup for dinner, and he lost 100lbs in 3 months. Im ready to be on that. Im like 320, with a goal weight of 220

[Hasmonean1]

so are secretly a big dude? Losing 17lbs in two weeks doesnt match up to the size I perceive you to be from your profile. Ive had numbers similar while doing the Master Cleanse which is lemonade and cleansing tea. But recently Ive been interested in a regimine that sounds like your SSNF.
 
Have you heard about Penn's (from Penn and Teller) weight loss?
He ate like several pounds of spinach/day with natural, no fat, dressings he made and a broth soup for dinner, and he lost 100lbs in 3 months. Im ready to be on that. Im like 320, with a goal weight of 220

I'd say I'm medium sized. 5'10"  started at 200lbs  Now I'm at 183 - 185.     I haven't heard of the Penn book.  If I wanted to lose that much weight though, I'd probably inquire about the techniques they use on the TV show the Biggest Loser.  Those techniques seem to be very sound to me.

[csedwards2]

amazing results man.
Any special rules on the fruits since they have a lot of sugar? I dont buy much produce because of the expense, unless I can find them in bulk (like apples). But I generally keep fruit cups around (mandarin oranges) and get only the ones that are 100% juice.
Did you only do brothy soups or did you also include creamy ones?


Penn Jillette doesnt have a book, hes  a magician that just lost a bunch of weight. His docs told him he could eliminate diabetic drugs if he did it. Easy motivation


For me, Im down about 50lbs since Jan '14 due to a couple of long fasts, probably about 2-3 Master Cleanses, and just less intake especially limiting my nemesis; breads and potatoes. I use to eat 2 sandwiches for lunch, and sometimes 2 sandwiches for dinner. That was entirely too much, and found that I can usually keep my weight down if I dont do bread.  I also used to eat fries everyday after middle school. 30-50lbs that I carried were due to just that. Now I hardly do white potatoes at all.

[Hasmonean1]

amazing results man.
Any special rules on the fruits since they have a lot of sugar? I dont buy much produce because of the expense, unless I can find them in bulk (like apples). But I generally keep fruit cups around (mandarin oranges) and get only the ones that are 100% juice.
Did you only do brothy soups or did you also include creamy ones?

    I don't really go by any special rules.  During those two weeks I primarily drink just water and at some times fruit juice if it is 100%.  I do pink grapefruit a lot.  I like the ones from Texas because they are sweet.  Most days I'll do one meal a day which would be a salad.  Sometimes the salad may contain some baked or broiled chicken.  If a do a soup on a particular day it will more than likely be New England Clam chowder.  So yes I will do a creamy soup but just like I tell my wife, "it's on you".  What seems to help most during the day is the trail mix with various nuts and/or dried fruit.  It satisfies without a high fat or calorie intake.  So basically I'm staying away from fried foods, sweets, breads, and all the junk food.