You had an article, not long ago, about people successfully losing weight.  I decided to "weigh in" on this discussion, and especially about the help of the book, "Foods Jesus Ate And How To Grow Them".  This source of knowledge has helped me to lose, as of this morning, 35 pounds.  More importantly, it has allowed me to remove myself from all diabetes medications, while maintaining a healthy blood glucose level.

 

The diet itself is very simple.  Nikki bakes two loaves of unleaven bread each weekend.  These loaves are quartered, and the sections are bagged and frozen.  Each morning, I heat up one section, and add a small amount of butter or cheese.  This, along with a Nutri-Grain cereal bar, is breakfast.  Lunch is always fish, even if it has to be a fast-food fish sandwich.  To this, I add fruits and vegetables, and sometimes a sugar-free dessert.

 

Dinner is often roasted almonds, followed by one or two more cereal bars.  Missing from the diet are meats and sweets, although sometimes chicken white meat is a good healthy choice at dinner. 

 

As with all diets, body weight seems to reach certain "plateaus", and stubbornly stays there for days or even weeks.  It is important to stay the course, and have faith.  With moderate daily exercise, or an active physical vocation, the progress will continue.  Encouragement from friends and loved ones really helps.

 

I plan to lose another 15 pounds, and see if it is necessary to continue.  This will bring me down to 185, which still seems heavy for my height.  I'd like to also reduce or eliminate my need for blood pressure medication, if possible. 

 

I thought that you might find this interesting.  My general health, energy levels and even mental focus are greatly improved.  These things help me to be a better servant of Our Lord, which should be the proper goal of all of our efforts.

 

In Jesus and Mary,

 

Joel