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Christian Calorie Counters...The word Christian covers many faiths.  Baptist, Southern Baptist, Methodist, Pentecostal,  Catholics, Presbyterians and right on down the line....All FAITHS ARE WELCOME HERE. 

However, there is a condition-"no arguing" "with the foundation of this thread".  If you do not believe how this
thread believes you are encouraged to start your own thread with the way you see it.  There is a wide range of what Christians Believe in. That's why this thread is being started.  Just like the agnostics have their own thread and others tried to go in there & then they were kicked out for disrupting.  The same principle will apply to this thread.  If anyone disrupts in this thread they will be asked to leave either by me or a monitor.  (it's sad you gotta say these things but if you don't trouble makers come)!
However, if someone joins in this thread and really feels as a Christian they need to branch off with their beliefs they can do so and we can do it in Love. 
We all know that there is a range of what Christians believe in.  That's why there are so many denominations.  So for example if you're a good baptist and only believe in getting saved but you don't belief in divine healing, that's fine.  You can start your own thread with those thoughts.  This thread though is going to talk about divine healing.  That's just one example.  This thread will be a safety net that allows me or anyone else to talk about these truths without being told to "drop it".  These principles are just to important to  drop.  And I'm going to have to add that since I'm the starter of this thread I determine what is allowed.  So, I'll take it as it comes. 

The theme song for our Group:  This little light of Mine....I'm going to let it shine.  Don't let SATAN blow it out! No! I'm going to let it shine!    (he tries but to no avail)!
Our Motto:  Love & Faith

I want to Welcome you.  I roll out the RED CARPET for you to walk down so we can get a good look at you.  So smile:)) there are gals who will hand you a *Crown* another who will hand you some *Flowers* and yet another who will take your picture so *Smile*!   This is also a place to talk about our weight problems.
Learning to feed ourselves with physical food will be talked about here.  Learning to feed our spirits will be talked about here.  The entire person.  Spirit Soul and body.

If you are Not a Christian but are curious to join in....we encourage you to join in with us.  We Welcome you with open arms.  This truly is a Sanctuary of Love and Faith.  Come & Learn.... come & dine.... in our Fathers House that we've built for Him.  To lift up His Name.  To Magnify and Glorify His Name.  We want to get our temples in shape to do his will. 

I look forward to hearing the future TESTIMONIES that will take place as a result of this Thread.   All Praise to God our Father and His Son Jesus who is our Lord and Savior. We also thank you for the GREAT MIGHTY HOLY SPIRIT whom you sent to us as a gift to be our guide to live big in us and lead us into all the affairs of Life.

Truly,
DancesWithForks
The leader of this thread.

I'm still thinking about that message in my heart this morning "hope in God".  I thought that's not for me it must be for someone else.  but as I sit here this morning I wonder if it's also for me.  Sometimes we trust in ourselves to make things happen or we hope in others to make things happen.  I know in my own life right now there is a situation and I was sorta thinking what can I do to make this fly.....
but maybe the Lord was telling me Hope in God.  Let him make the way and HOpe in Him.  Not men. 

Well I'm sorry I've missed everyone this morning I'll be back this afternoon to see what you all have to say today.  Does anyone else desire to be crowned just say so :))


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Good Morning everyone!

I've got a great update and not so great update.  We'll start with the good news first. 

Dances, you are so right!  The scale is bouncing back in forth yesterday I had gained a pound but, today I have lost 3 lbs since yesterday's weigh in.

Ok the bad news...well I had lung surgery on May 22nd.  I had to have my left upper lobe of my lung resectioned.   I guess I should of known better than to do this but I have added 50 crunches each day to my excersise and have torn some muscles and have done a bit of nerve damage to the area that they had to go thru to get to the exact area of my lung.  I thought I was having a heart attack or something had dislodged from the surgery yesterday when I was having all the chest pain around my heart.  I'm of course happy it was my own stupidity that has brought this pain on.  :(  The doctor has recommended leg lifts instead.  I can still go walking too.

I'm not sure what type of leg lifts to start on though.  I guess I'll be surfing the net for some ideas.

Hi Good-E

I surprised myself and got ready in 15minutes or less and I still have 15 minutes until I need to leave.

wow sorry about the pain of your ordeal there.  I would walk for now b/c that seems less invasive. 

Yeah, I got on the scale today it said 213.  I got on the scale after a lot of water and a coffee and still 213.  ha   My scale seems to want to stay at that number despite my efforts but I'll keep plugging along.
My calories have been around 1200-1600.   One day 1200 another day 1300 another day 1400 another day 1500 yet another day 1600. It varies.  But those are still conservative numbers and fair.  I drink water and eat whole foods.  God's foods.  I feel better when I do. I'm sitting here eating a cold banana. 

Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a HAPPY SATURDAY :)

Where is Pam-E  Did you go away for the Weekend?
 Looking forward when your back in.  I'm doing good on my points and I'm wondering how your doing b/c I know you bring on the game :)

I had fun today.  I went to the Farmers Market and got a lot of tomatoes and peaches & Cream corn.  Then got a few highlights only 4 at the salon.  I don't like many.  I prefer natural hair w/ a little "somethen-somen".  then to the Health food store for some healthy stuff :) ha  then back out w/daughter for a ride in the car and went to two malls.  Then ate a healthy dinner and now I'm relaxing.  It was an out day today.  Later tonight our family will watch a movie. 

It's quiet in here this weekend.  I realize a few of you only come in Monday -Friday. 

Where are all the Men/dudes that joined this challenge.  I've not hear a peep out of them.  Not only them but there were many
who signed up for the challenge and I've not seen them either.
maybe they will show up weekly for the weigh in and the points.
I took the time today to see what my points looked like.
they are looking pretty good....I'm gernally in the 30's each day :) ha ha  How about the rest of ya? 

I'll be back before bed tonight to close the Day with a song.

chow4now

Hello Dear Ones
This day is coming to a close and so I wanted a song to end our Happy Saturday.  This was in my heart so I chose it.  ??????
Imagine the Harp a Playing??????

Seek Ye First Seek ye first the Kingdom of God
And his righteousness
And all these things shall be added unto you
Allelu, Allelujah

Allelujah, Allelujah, Allelujah, Allelu, Allelujah

Man cannot live by bread alone
But by every word
That proceeds from the mouth of God
Allelu, Allelujah

Allelujah, Allelujah, Allelujah, Allelu, Allelujah

"I am the way, the truth and the life,"
That's what Jesus said.
"Nobody comes to the father but by me."
Allelu, Allelujah

Allelujah, Allelujah, Allelujah, Allelu, Allelujah

Ask and it shall be given unto you
Seek and ye shall find
Knock and the door shall be opened unto you
Allelu, Allelujah

Allelujah, Allelujah, Allelujah, Allelu, Allelujah

Goodnight Everyone, see you in the morning......

Hello on Savior Sunday ? ? ?

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Direction
It is not for us to tell the Lord how to lead us.  We are to let Him lead us any way He wants to!  Often, God is trying to bear witness with our spirt---trying to guide us---but we won't listen, because we want something spectacular, such as a vision, or an angel.  But we must remember that anything God does is is supernatural!

confession:  I trust in the Lord with all my heart.  And I lean not to my own understanding.  In all my ways I acknowlege Him, and He directs my path.

Proverbs 3:5,6

5Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding.
6In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths.

Forks Commentary:  I'm personally going to cling to this scripture this was a word for me in due time.  It is my hearts desire at this point of my life to do whatever the Lord wants.  I do not know yet what it is outside of what I'm doing now but part of me has thought for a while something else will come along concerning ministry mean while I must do the work I have now to do. 
Well, something has surfaced this week a ministry position. 
It seems to make perfect sense to me but I'm not going to get out a head of the Lord but rather use this scripture and realize the
Lord will make it PLAIN to me and direct.  Thank You Lord for this word in the Season of My life when I needed it most. 

"Where are all the Men/dudes that joined this challenge.  I've not hear a peep out of them".

Sitting quietly reading when we can.  Busy at work, exercising, drinking water, etc...    :)

Good morning all.  Trying to keep track of points but having some trouble deciding how many points to count.  Suggestions welcome.

Exercise at work - does any count? I figure at least 3-6 hours a day of  what I do would be considered exercise.  I burn about 3500 calories a day because my work is very physical.

Fruit + veggies  15points? for Saturday - 2 peaches med,2 apples med, 1 pear med, 8oz baby carrots, blueberries 1 cup

Desserts skipped? I only had fruit do I get the point?

Water - 3/4 gallon = 12
plus 3 - 33 oz flavored water = 12

It's seems overwhelming trying to figure this all out. Help please!

Jeff

Hi Jeff good to see you in here.  I can help you w/your points.

Exercise: 1 point for every 15minutes.  YOu can determine what you feel is exercise.  If you feel your exercising 3 hours one day or 6 hours another day that's fine.  3 hours a day would equal 12 points that day for exercise.  (sounds like your going to win this challenge :)))  )
If you exercised 6 hours that would be 6x4=24 points for that day for exercise.  You get a point for every 15 minutes.  So in 1 hours time you can get 4 points an hour.

Fruits & Veggies:  1 point 1/2 cup.  So, the example you show looks to be worth about 10 points.  It's 1 point per 1/2 cup.

You seem to know that 3/4 gallon equals 12 points. 
And your flavored water is 12 points so thats 24 points for your water

Did you read a scirpture?  if so thats a point a day
Did you get out in the sun for 15min a day?  If so that's 1pt a day.

If you go to page 23 post number 450 you can click that and go
to the point system we have.  Also, that's where we will annouce the winner each week and where we put everyones points. 

Your doing a FINE JOB!  wow!  I'm impressed with your good intake.

So, did this help you any?  Do you have any more thoughts?

It was great to see you in here this morning Jeff :)

Thanks for your help and quick response.  As for sunshine I work out in it about 3 hours a day but it's not what I would call relaxing.  Will take a point daily for it then if acceptable.  I do believe in God but do not read scripture or attend church.

This is where I stand I believe.

August    Exercise  Fruit-Veg  No desert  Water     Sun    Total
1 -Wed      1               10                1         21         1         34
2 -Thur       4              10                 1         24         1        40        
3 -Fri           6             11                1         24          1        43
4 -Sat          4              12               1          24         1        42

Have a great day.  I'm leaving for the afternoon soon.    

Hi Jeff,
Ok I'm seeing your totals good work!  I'm quite impressed actually.

I'm Glad you believe in God.  If you want to read a daily scripture I post on here to rack up more points feel free to do that.  If not that's fine too.

Lets see Come Wednesday you'll be giving your other totals for the next few days.  I can refer back to your other days you've already posted.  So if your not in the mood to list all the days that you just posted that's fine I can refer back to this and Pam-e and I can get your totals no problem.

Well, I'm off now myself to pick up the handicap man I take care of.
I also am going to the store for lots of fresh flowers for my home.
My dad is coming to visit me soon.  I'll be busier than normal the next few days but I will still be in here at least a few times each day.

Sunday 2pm Eastern time....Looken for Pam-e *-:¦:-·:*'""*::·..maybe you need a good rest this weekend.  I hope to see you back in tomorrow on Merry Monday.

I'm running around busy.  Got flowers for the house...gotta clean and cook....My dad is coming on Terrific Tuesday.   but I'll still be in here
looking for you all. 

Angie.....how was the get-t0-gather and the 6 kids who spent the night?????  And you were up at 8?  NO WAY!  ha.  I was too but thats
my norm. 

My man had a flight today but he'll be back...gives me time to get things done.  

I notice when a person is busy they don't have time to eat.  UM?
I'm never busy :) ha

Bye for now
Forks

I wanna walk down that purty red carpet but can I skip instead and I want a silver crown with shiny diamond butterflies and lots of glitter

I don't want ALOT LOL

Wow I just read like 10pgs to get caught up. I have only been gone for 3 days well from the net but I got really far behind on everyone.

Ok sorry for all the referrring back but

Pam I hope your son is doing better and is resting better.

Dance what is a dake bible

and I love the references from Matthew.. long story short version God keeps giving me this same section of the bible it's like I am suppose to be getting something and I am not really "getting" it and so it keeps popping back up

You know all of you have inspired me not only health wise over the last week or two but spiritually. You see I have felt sorta distant lately... atleast for a while or for seasons. It's like I get really close and fired up and lots of stuff happens then my coals die down and I need that rekindlement that you were talking about oh somewhere along thursday or friday I think. I have had a lot of changes lately and I think that has a lot to do with it. but enough of that.. if anyone has a word but needs me to explain farther just let me know.... I really need and want a word.... I had at one time like a year ago but only lasted a few months started reading the bible front to cover following that  website mentioned on here not long ago. I learned fast there is alot I had missed out on.... So I am gonna take my bible to school and restart that and I can read it durring nap time and lunch while I eat my salad. 

Ok so my cals haven't been too bad this week oh and on the cals per day comments back oh say on friday I think I was told add a zero to your present weight too but then take off 500 or 1000 for weight loss. Adjusting as needed. I mainly do 1500-1700 which is what my doc had suggested atleast 3 days of the last 3 weeks I have went over but I am still losing so I am sure later on down the weight loss trail I will have to be more stricked on that but for now it is working. On saturday we went to carowinds OH THE CALORIES that are at carowinds. But I was reasonably good and I got lots of walking in like 10:00am to 10:00pm and now my legs are hurting and then we swam there too. So I treaded water for like an hour. We had a great time it was my mom (my bff) and son my hubby went too but he took his brother and brothers girlfriend to ride rides because me and my mom are chickens. I also drank lots of water too and sweated like a cow. (do cows sweat?) anyway... hope to get to talk to some of you soon.

Oh and I have a new plan.... I am gonna pre make some salads up and pre cook some salmon or shrimp and take to school to keep me away from all the breaded foods they serve... any ideas how to keep my salads from turning.

Ladies and Gentlemen Please put your hands together as Hollygilliam Skips down the RED CARPET~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Normally Pam-E does the crowning but she's resting this weekend.
so I will do the honors instead!

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*I do have a word for you!  No where in the bible does it tell New Testament believers they have to go to church.  It does however say NOT to forsake getting together with "like" believers why?
to encourage you in serving the Lord and in the faith.  It sounds
like to me you do better when you get together with us in here at CCC.  so, once again the bible is right.  YOu need to get together with Like believers.  To be encouraged.  You know the longer I live the more i see you can't just tack Jesus on for a free ticket to heaven...I think there comes a day when you really do sell out
to the Lord 100%.  Give him your entire heart not just parts.
but like anything it takes time.  The bible talks about us being babes in Christ and eventually becoming more mataure in christ.
There are stages just like the natural stages of life. 

I'm so happy your part of our Group.

On another note here:  Did you know that the Devil Believes in God and Trimbles!  I want to go beyond that but believe in him and be a pleasing child.  this life is short and soon I will stand before him and give account with what I did w/the life he gave me.

Oh about your salad idea.  It's a great one.  I've been doing this too and it's easy.  I make a salad for myself right then and there and with the other lettuce make up other salads.  It's a great idea.
I think it will be a new habit for me.  REally one should endeavor to eat a salad once a day.  I'm not there yet but I'm eating them weekly for sure. 
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Oh and Holly.... Mabear will be giving you some sorta of flower arrangement!  

Holly welcome,

and to show how much we appreciate your being here with us here are some beautiful Gardenias hand picked today in anticipation for your arrival.

Something smells good!  I think it's Gardenias....Mabear.....*I'm pleasantly surprised with your presentaion* 

Glad I could appeal to you sense of smell as well.

Hi everyone,  I'm new here to the CCC group.  Joining in on this thread after the suggestion from my new found CC friend Holly.  Thanks Holly!  :) 

I'm getting into the groove of all this diet and exercise stuff and am finding these boards EXTREMELY motivating and humorous :)  

so anyway...just wanted to introduce myself (snorman AKA...Sherry) 

I do have one quick question for all you experts - I cannot find bike riding on the list of activities.  Surely it must already be there.  Any suggestions for how to search for that?

thanks!! 

I know I'm late but life has been hectic (this is my excuse for why I don't eat healthy too) and I didn't have internet access for a while. So, hi everyone! I'm Michelle *smiles*