Specific allergies led me to take a Metabolic Typing Test. A simple test is found in the book Metabolic Typing Diet (about $11 at Amazon.com) or more detailed results with follow-up support from a Metabolic Typing advisor. Results showed I am Sympathetic Dominant - one who needs more healthy carbs and less protein and fat than I was consuming. Foods high in Phytates are reduced, so my diet will focus more on white meats and seafoods. I'd been noticing a mild seizure (tremor) when I ate anything with aspartame in it and did not realize that foods high in phytates also contain the offending ingredient, so it has been great to have that issue resolved as long as I don't over-indulge on those foods.
Breakfast: sprouted flourless bread spread with a Tbsp. of artichoke-spinach Dip, 2 poached eggs and 1 ounce of mozzerella cheese on top. Yum!
Lunch snack: 1 ounce cashews, 1/2 Ruby-red grapefruit
Water - 7 glasses
Exercise - Walking 40 minutes - stretching 15 minutes
Devotion - Why I am doing this - I want to be a testimony that God can and does control all things in my life (when I submit to His authority). I enjoy life and getting 'strokes' from others when I 'do' somethings but I believe I need to go to God first for my approval and 'strokes'. I've obviously not done that - my body is evidence that I've not honored God with every choice or I would not be overweight time and again. Why has that cycle overpowered me? Because I've turned to food for my comfort or reward instead of to the Lord. I Corinthians 10:31 says "Whether then, you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." That is my goal for 2010.
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