LIFESTYLE CHANGE: No eating After 7p.m. Let's pray and motivate!

REFOCUS WEEK: This week instead of a challenge. Let's Refocus and Re-Energize ourselves by sharing our ultimate goals and motivation.
 drum roll-- and Last week "No Scale" Challenge Winner is......Placedianance1.  Congrats! 

We can and will achieve our Goals:

Shape7
Aeromancer
Jessie19
beachchica
Ntwinky
Zeebi
Newstart607
Bangbang
Placedianance1
Palluu

betteanne


I'm looking to make positive lifestyle changes to be a healthier and happier me.  I'm taking it one day at a time.  I am so happy about the past two months of staying on track. 

In this thread, we can focus on maintaining a consistent habit of not eating too late.  My time is not after 7p.m.  Yours could be 6p.m.  The key is being consistent and trying not to eat at least 3 hours before going to bed. 

If after those hours, we are feeling a little hungry, we could eat a raw vegetable like a carrot or a fruit, but the vegetable is better.  Or simply drink some water.

Let's do this and make it happen!  Come join me and commit to not eating after 7p.m or your time. 

We can check in daily or weekly for accountability.  I will also have a weekly contest for fun.

So let's pray and motivate each other towards a new healthier lifestyle!

Hey!

I don't eat after 7! Been this way ever since I've started my 1-2 year lifestyle...I usually eat small healthy snacks when I try not too, but for some reason, as soon as it turns 7:00, I just don't eat...(Guess I tamed myself that way!)

Sometimes I eat apples after 7 :( I stay up til 1 a.m. most nights though.  I really want to break the habit!

there has been more than one study done that disproves the theory that eating after a certain hour is worse for you.

I'll try to find links.

I actually thinks its better to always be snacking in small portions of healthy foods if you can help it, rather than stopping at a certain point.

plus, what are you doing after 7... i would rather eat if im hungry and keep active instead of stop and then sit and watch TV.

Aeromancer, thanks for the encouragement!  That's my goal to get to the point, where it's natural.

Jessie19, what time do you get up?    It's good that you have disciplined yoursself to just eating a fruit.  I hope you can reach your bedtime goal, do you have one or your just a nightowl.  I used to be one myself way back in the day.

Shawnmax, I've read that it's best to not eat 3 hours before going to bed because it helps your digestive system.  And personally, I'm going to bed around 10  p.m.  So I'm chilling out and preparing my body to rest.  I workout early A.M's and evenings.   So to each their own, but I do believe and can feel the difference when I"m not eating to the ninth hour when it's time to go to bed. 

I agree with eating the small meals throughout the day when your up and pumping to keep your metabolism going.  I do this!  but when it's rest time, everything needs a rest, even your digestive system.

So peace and much blessings to all you ladies and your weight loss journey to better health!

7p.m.  check in

Goal not met today.  I started my dinner around 7p.m and did not eat anymore after 7:45 p.m. 

Still, happy that I did not eat till the ninth hour.  Glory be to God! I'm getting there.

Morning Prayer:  Dear God thank you for waking us up this morning in our right minds.  Thank you Lord for just being You!  You are Awesome and so amazing.  This morning I pray that you would bless each and everyone in this thread to achieve their goals according to your perfect will for our lives.  Thank you for the fruit of self-control.  We will honor you with every part of us; mind, body and spirit.

A Weekly Challenge:  Abstain from The Spritz(sodas) and drink more Wawa(water)

This thred has come just at the right time!  This week I have been trying to cut back on sodas and artificial sweetners (most of which i consume in sodas).  I recently was reminded how destructive these items are to our bodies.  It is tough b/c  i just seem to need the caffeine in the mornings for my brain to wake up.  I don't like coffee but should try drinking tea, unsweetened.  :/ 

This week so far: no more 24 oz a day of soda! (that's 2 cans)

I am also trying to change my routines so that i don't eat late.  I really need to be done by 6:30 or 7, but that is difficult when you don't get home until at least 5:30 sometimes 6ish.  I notice a significant difference when i eat too late. 

This week so far,...not so good....last night i didn't get done until after 8.

Hi Shape :)
I'm a nightowl AND early riser...it's bad! I know a key to good health is getting a good night's rest but I really have a hard time sleeping. I'll stay up til 1 and still be up at 7 for work in the morning. It's difficult!!!

Congrats on not eating past 7:45! That's still great :-)

Good Day All!  Okay, I'm still struggling with being done with my food at 7p.m.  but I did finish before 8 p.m. 

Beachchica, welcome!  I know what you mean, it can be hard in our fast paced society to keep up any order(Lol).  I know the key is pre-planning.  Bottomline, we have to know what we're going to eat ahead of time and prep the food.  And we need to have quick fixes for a back-up plan, frozen meals, etc.  We can do this! It will take some adjustment but we can, WE ARE SO WORTH IT and the benefits will far outweigh this temporary struggle!   WE CAN DO THIS!

Jessie 19, you definitely have the double combo: night owl and early riser.   Well, at least you can make it to work. LOL  Sounds like deep down, you do have the self-disciplined.  I guess, it's just a habit.  Thanks for the Congrats, and maybe you should try some chammomile tea before going to bed. 

Well much blessings everyone today in every way as we take it one  day at a time to being fit for life!

Peace 

Shape 7

I like your idea!

This is true for me I am 5'2" and I weigh 140 plus or minus 3 lbs. I am a small framed person. I used to be 120lbs, but then I met my boyfriend, whom I love dearly.

The unfortunate thing is that he doesn't struggle with his weight, (2nd generation Irish/English) so you can imagine he is thin and can eat whatever and whenever he wants. I on the other hand do not have the genes.

I gained 20 lbs in the last 2 years. I just quit smoking and have been sober (alcohol)  for almost a year.

I am on my journey to start a healthy lifestyle. I stumbled on to this site about a week ago now and love it. I count my calories and go to the Gym Monday - Friday.

One of the reason I gained weight, besides not being active and being lazy, is eating late at night. ( and the bad stuff nothing healthy or portioned)

My boyfriend would get home late and I would make dinner and we would sit down to eat at 8 or 9 at night. This was reapted for over a 2 year period and the weight gain just kept going up.

So I am with you I will set my time to  7:30 and work my way up to 6:30 and will see what happens. :)

I will check in with you as well.

P.s. One good thing is to drink a protein shakeat 6 and than have some veggies at 7:30 :)

let me know what you think.

Don't hate me - I was trying to not eat after 7pm but....I found I lose weight better  AND 'function' (as in eliminate) better if I have a snack no later than 9pm.  It must be light - fruit or veg, usually.  Not sure if it's another boost to my metabolism or what but....just my experience.  P-)

Daily Prayer:  Dear God, thank you for the self-discipline and the mindset to love ourselves unconditionally.  May we accept who we are today:  our talents, our imperfections, while working to improve our lives one day at a time.

Welcome Ntwinky and Zeebie!  Glad to hear from you! 

Ntwinky, wow, you have done some major positive changes in your life!  You Go Girl!  I am so happy for you!  Thank you for joining in with me and we will keep each other encouraged.  We can do it one step at a time!

Zeebie, that's funny.  You got to do what you have to do, if ya gotta go:) LOL.  Actually, I encourage eating healthy light snacks after 7p.m . if one is feeling hungry , so your plan fits right in.

You all have A great one and join me in this week's Challenge:  I will only think healthy positive thoughts about my current weight.

7p.m Check-in:  Goal Achieve Today!  Praise God

2/out of 7 days(no eating after 7)

Share how many days out of this week, you have been able to maintain your particular no eating after "your specific" time goal.

Weekly challenge to stay positive about your current weight/accepting one self just as you are today:  did have a slight struggle here/about twice, I questioned is this really worth it b/c change seems so slow.  Will do better tomorrow! 

hey,..what so you know...I won the challenge,..just for trying and posting.  I am continuing this challenge for myself.  I am trying to take a multivitamin and b complex in the morns to wards off the need for caffeine for  mental clarity and allow one diet soda a day.

As for the done eating b4 7...hmm..I haven't been keeping vrey good track of this but I am going to put it in my planner so i can check it off as something to do.

Thanks for the positive thinking challenge this week.  I have been struggling all week mentally, not so much with my body image but more with work, life and being content where God has me.  Here is my positive body thought/prayer for this week. 

" I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works (one of which I am) are wonderful, I know that full well."  ( I am among your works such as the sun, the stars, the moon and and ocean.  May I be aware of how wonderful your works, including myself really are!

shape, your tea suggestion did work!!! I actually got to sleep earlier than usual :)

Hello shape7!!

It is so nice to know that there are so many Children of God on this site. I will accept your challage and not eat anything past 7pm! I have also added you to my friends list. (Read my profile if you would like) and just sent this email to another God Driven Woman...go figure

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 "But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong."


Angela,

I consider the bible my "handbook" to mine and everyone's life. Today I was praying to help me/us take away my weakness, obsession and abusive behavor that goes along with not working out, over-eating and most importantly taking care of HIS temple. Of course, I came across this on my igoogle page (I have daily bible verses on the very first page) I wanted to share this with you. I have to admit my weakness before I can become strong. That not only goes with taking care of me physically & mentally but continuing to become the Child of God that HE is proud of and will grant me HIS grace and power to be able to do the "next right thing" in this area of my life.

Anyway...I would like to propose a cardiac/workout program for 30 days that is very easy to follow...starting on Monday June 17. (I honestly do have a physical illness that I cannot start until Monday) I am keeping my eating in tack and I feel you have to change one behavior at a time. What are your thoughts on that?

So shape7 you can see that we certainly think alike. If there are other God Driven people who put God first in everything they do I would love to work together on this journey with each and everyone. If you have not found GOD I would be more than happy to let you know my story and answer any questions you may have about HIM. I am so excited that HE has made this kind of website free so everyone can get involved. HE is so wonderful. Praise be to GOD!

Kimberly

You Gals Are Awesome!  I just love your inspirational posts for today.  I really needed it!  Thank you!

Welcome Newstart607, Glad to have another sister in Christ to share and grow with.  What a powerful scripture that you shared with us today.  Do share your 30 day plan, and we can keep each other motivated.

Beachchica, Glad to see your going strong. That's right, keep strategizing and you will find what works best for you.  I know what you mean about staying positive mentally.  But we are doing this, and we do have the victory in Christ.  I just love that scripture that "we are fearfully and wonderfully made" and I like to say that applies to us no matter what size we are.  Glory!

Jessie19, Yeah, I'm glad that Chammomile is helping!

Ntwinky, great plan (protein shake at 6) and veggies later.  I like that. In fact, I'm going to give that a try myself!  Hope your week is going well.

I looked at your website. Good for you miss mssy.

It is now 7:27 here in Florida and I am just now finishing up with my baked potato. I spread my meal out 1.5 hours so tomorrow I will start at 5:30!

I have some 10 calorie jellos chilled just in case! Plus I am waiting until my husband is ready to eat to have my Brussel Sprouts. He doesn't eat until 9 or 10 then goes to bed. Not me not no mo!!!

I will work on the 30 day plan and post it this weekend. I used to be a personal trainer for 3 women. That certainly fed my co-dependency in a healthy way! LOL It is very simple, just like living a Godly life...all you have to do....as Nike say..JUST DO IT!!!

Hm. I go to sleep around 4am because I get off work at 11pm and have to drive and hour to get home... Ahhh the life in theatre...

So, my 'dinner' is around midnight. However, I do TRY not to eat 2-3 hours before I go to bed... It's hard with such a weird schedule though.

A Joke for today

What if God had Voice Mail?
We have all learned to live with voice mail as a necessary part of modern life (some of us more than others!) But you may have wondered, "What if God decided to install voice mail?" Imagine hearing this . . . "

Thank you for calling My Father's House. Please select one of the following options:
Press 1 for requests.
Press 2 for thanksgiving
Press 3 for complaints.
Press 4 for all other inquiries.

If you would like to speak to Gabriel, press 1,
for Michael, press 2,
for a directory of other angels, press 3.
If you'd like to hear King David sing a Psalm while you're on hold, press 4.

To find out if a loved one has been assigned to heaven, enter his or her social security number.
For reservations at My Father's House, press the letters J-O-H-N and then 3-1-6.

For answers to nagging questions about dinosaurs, the age of the earth, and where Noah's ark is located, please wait until you arrive here.

Our computers show that you have already called once today. Please hang up and try again tomorrow.   Thank Goodness, God doesn't have a voicemail and we can always reach him 24/7 a day! Thank you Lord!