Round 2, Phase 2 (Very Low Calorie) Day 25/35
I lost 0.6 pounds over night. That brings me to 51.3 off since October 17!. Woo hoo! Just a few more days to go until I move into Phase 3 (the low/no carb 3 weeks) and I'm starting to gear up. I'm going to make tuna/salmon/egg/chicken salads to eat during that Phase this time. Also, I saw a pizza "recipe" on Pinterest that was zuchini cut long ways with pizza toppings on it. Well, I can modify that (with my homemade, no sugar sauce) and then cheese and sausage and pepperoni and mushrooms and onions. OH MAN! That sounds so good. My favorite part of pizza is the toppings anyway, so I've wondered how to make it (without having to make almond flour or coconut flour crust -- which I can do, I just haven't tried it yet).
So, I've reached the time in this Round where I'm starting to think about Phase 3. Smack dab in the middle, I try not to think about it. But, when I'm around the 10-days-til-Phase-3 mark, I start plotting what I will eat. Cottage cheese and yogurt and salad with chicken breast and blue cheese and oil & vinegar or my YUMMY homemade dressing ... ah, February will be a yummy month. I love the food in Phase 3 (can anyone say Lara bars?!). I'm praying I will end well in Phase 2 this time, and that I will stabilize well in Phase 3.
Here's today's Bible verses that have inspired me today (and I hope they will for you too) because God is in control:
God Is Our Healer: "Father, I praise You because You are the God who heals me physically, emotionally, and spiritually" (Exodus 15:26).
God Is Our Burden Bearer: "Praise be to the Lord, to God my Savior, who daily bears my burdens" (Psalm 68:19) & "Father, I praise You because You are a shield around me. O Lord, You bestow glory on me and lift up my head when I am weary or despised (Psalm 3:3).
God Is Justice: "Lord, I praise You and magnify You because You are just and the One who justifies those who have faith in Your Son Jesus Christ" (Romans 3:26).
God Is Our Provider: "I praise You today, Lord, as the Lord who will provide, who makes all grace abound in me and generously provides all I need" (2 Corinthians 8:9).
God Is Our Protector: "Father, I praise You because You are a shield around me. O Lord, You bestow glory on me and lift up my head when I am weary or despised (Psalm 3:3).
YES YES YES He is the Healer and desires wholeness for each of us--only He can reach in and heal our spirits...one day we'll know complete wholeness, wow do i look forward to that!
ReplyDeletehey--you've lost a winnie! (i think he weighs around 50)
REALLY, Heather? Well, when you guys come over on Saturday, I'll have to see if he'll let me pick him up once, so I can have a good idea of how much I'm not lugging around with me. : )
ReplyDeleteAnd, today is the first day where I looked in the mirror (as I went into the restroom at work) and for just a split second, thought, "Hey ... I AM smaller!"