Keeping things simple

I realize that changing one's perspective one question at a time can lead to one solution at a time.  For instance, I make plans over and over.  The reason why is that I thought that it would help me to lose weight.  The truth is, I have lost weight, and these are great plans.  However, I have to change my perspective on how to formulate my plans.  The answer is to take an inventory of what I have and to leave behind as well what is not good for me.  I am at an age where I should know better.  However, I have been stuck. 

I complained all of the time when I realize that as a Christian, I have much to be thankful for.  First and foremost, Jesus, the Son of God, is my Lord and Savior.  As a believer in Christ, that is enough to be thankful for.  I am also thankful for my health and my ability to come to Him for not only in times of need, but in times of thanks and praise.  I write this because I don't have to remain where I am.  I can make changes.  For instance, I do consume way too much peanut butter and processed foods.  I see only the whys and the hows.  How do I change this and that?  How do I develop the taste for something healthy?  I don't wish to buy healthy foods only to not eat them, which is often what I do. 

The answer is to take things slow and keep things simple.  As I am writing this, I actually feel a sense of relief.  I am finally free from all of the guilt and all of the "pain" that comes with being overwhelmed.  I feel like everything that has overwhelmed me has finally been lifted off of me.  I am now none the wiser.

Meal and Exercise plan for 5/28/17

Breakfast
Toast
Strawberry Preserves
Apple

Snack 1
Boiled Egg

Lunch
Beef or chicken
3 Vegetables
2 Starch
1 Fruit

Snack 2
Oatmeal with raisin (small bowl)

Dinner
Beef or chicken
2 Vegetables

Snack 3
2 fruits

Total Calories
1490 (Approximate)

Exercise Plan:
Morning
10 minutes walking

Afternoon:
10 online core exercise

Evening
10 minutes weight and resistance training

Copied from 5/23/17

Lessons and plans I need to follow

I surprise myself.  My goal is to continue logging in to myfitnesspal and consume no more or somewhat within the 1700 to 1900 calorie range.  While I often miss the mark at 1800, caloriewise, I do well.  On the other hand, I have a lot to learn when it comes to planning my meals.  Peanut butter is one of my weaknesses.  I do consume too much of it.  It is supposed to be healthy in small doses, for instance.  Sadly, there is a fact that I have no clue how to eat or follow a plan.  I need to learn how to follow a plan.

I also need to exercise.  I am motivated.  The truth is, I am not sure if I will ever get to exercise.  The issue with me is, I have struggled to move on from the past.  I have made mostly meal and diet plans for myself.  Unfortunately, I don't usually take the time to do the same thing as far as exercise.  The main issues are what time to begin exercising, how many times to exercise, and which exercise to do. Where should I begin?

Here is the plan that I have been given.  That plan seems easy, but sometimes it is hard to implement.  The first thing I realize that I need to do is to follow said plan.  However, I tend to plan according to calories and calories alone.  Maybe I should follow the plan that was given to me and that I have tried to follow.  Here is my 1800 calories plan, yet I need to keep in mind that I don't always (and should) follow this particular plan:
Breakfast
400 calories

Lunch
500 calories

Dinner
400 calories

Snack 1
200 calories

Snack 2
200 calories

Snack 3
100 calories

Total
1800 calories

The above plan is the plan that I try to follow.  However, this one plan is quite realistic and somewhat easy to follow.  I do realize, however, that the original  plan for me is 1/2 vegetables, 1/4  starches, and 1/4 meal and proteins.  This plan is based on the plate method, which is what the nutritionist has presented.  It has been hard to follow, no matter how easy it looks on paper and plate.  How do I follow this when my diet is so poor?  It is obvious, but it can be overwhelming.  In fact, following a plan can be quite overwhelming.  This would be because nothing comes easy for me because I have so many plans.  I love sweets and other trigger foods more so than fruits and vegetables at times, yet it is time that I need to change up my acquired tastes and add them to my diet.

Break.

I am taking a break today.  I'll be back tomorrow.

Lessons and plans I need to follow

I surprise myself.  My goal is to continue logging in to myfitnesspal and consume no more or somewhat within the 1700 to 1900 calorie range.  While I often miss the mark at 1800, caloriewise, I do well.  On the other hand, I have a lot to learn when it comes to planning my meals.  Peanut butter is one of my weaknesses.  I do consume too much of it.  It is supposed to be healthy in small doses, for instance.  Sadly, there is a fact that I have no clue how to eat or follow a plan.  I need to learn how to follow a plan. 

I also need to exercise.  I am motivated.  The truth is, I am not sure if I will ever get to exercise.  The issue with me is, I have struggled to move on from the past.  I have made mostly meal and diet plans for myself.  Unfortunately, I don't usually take the time to do the same thing as far as exercise.  The main issues are what time to begin exercising, how many times to exercise, and which exercise to do. Where should I begin? 

Here is the plan that I have been given.  That plan seems easy, but sometimes it is hard to implement.  The first thing I realize that I need to do is to follow said plan.  However, I tend to plan according to calories and calories alone.  Maybe I should follow the plan that was given to me and that I have tried to follow.  Here is my 1800 calories plan, yet I need to keep in mind that I don't always (and should) follow this particular plan:
Breakfast
400 calories

Lunch
500 calories

Dinner
400 calories

Snack 1
200 calories

Snack 2
200 calories

Snack 3
100 calories

Total
1800 calories

The above plan is the plan that I try to follow.  However, this one plan is quite realistic and somewhat easy to follow.  I do realize, however, that the original  plan for me is 1/2 vegetables, 1/4  starches, and 1/4 meal and proteins.  This plan is based on the plate method, which is what the nutritionist has presented.  It has been hard to follow, no matter how easy it looks on paper and plate.  How do I follow this when my diet is so poor?  It is obvious, but it can be overwhelming.  In fact, following a plan can be quite overwhelming.  This would be because nothing comes easy for me because I have so many plans.  I love sweets and other trigger foods more so than fruits and vegetables at times, yet it is time that I need to change up my acquired tastes and add them to my diet.

I need help

Lord,

Help me.  This blog entry has been very difficult to write for me.  I have no clue what I wanted to express.  Help me.

In Jesus' name,


Amen

Old blog, new URL, new title

It is as if much of  this blog have been nothing but reflections.  While this is true, much of my blog has often been about whatever plans I ever had.  I wonder if I should change everything.  I am confused and I am in need of guidance.  I realize that I have no clue what the difference between a diet plan and a meal plan.  Most of my plans are daily meal plans for others to follow.  My hope is that I have truly helped others or so it seem and for that, I thank You for your tweets.  I really appreciate it.