JUST FOR TODAY

Nov 09, 2010

JUST FOR TODAY

I will pray to my Lord, recite my scripture verses, and rely on the Holy Spirit's strength to accomplish my goals For Today.

I have determined ahead of time to only weigh one day a week, on Sunday mornings at 7:30 am.   I have determined that I will not weigh multiple times per day. I have determined that my weigh-ins will be for information and awareness, and that my success will not be dependent upon numbers, but on following my food abstinence plan.

Just For Today I will not eat compulsively.  I will make  healthy food choices.   I will limit my sodium and fat intake.  I will use discretion and moderation in portion size.

Because of my WLS,  a moderate portion for me is defined as two ounces or 1/4 cup.  Just For Today I will think out my food combinations to avoid blockage.  Just For Today, I will not push the limits of my WLS, forcing my body to reject my choices.   If I do this today, my chance of miscalculation or misjudgment is slim.  

To avoid triggering a carbohydrate craving,  I will abstain from all flours and sugars.  I will limit my use of stevia and artificial sweeteners.   I will limit my fruit servings to two small, unsweetened servings.  I will limit my starch to selections from my carbohydrate safe-list.  My carbohydrate safe-list Just For Today will include root vegetables, corn, peas, beans, lentils, or rice.  

I will guard my mouth from taking in any thoughtless morsel or careless tidbit.  I will not eat mindlessly.  I will eat only on purpose. I  will weigh and measure portions or choose pre-measured portions whenever possible, and track my intake to reinforce this principle. 

Just For Today, if I should honestly miscalculate or misjudge in my choices, and my body, of its own accord, ejects my choices, I will simply let my body rest.  I  will not soothe myself with more food.  I will purposely wait until the next scheduled eating time before eating again.  I will use the opportunity to drink more water. 

I will not drink carbonated beverages which stretch the stomach and then leave it feeling empty.  I will drink more water and limit my coffee and tea, lest I get dehydrated and mistake thirst for hunger. 

I will choose an enjoyable exercise plan that I may set into motion with comfort and ease, and implement daily in conjunction with my daily food abstinence plan.  I will use consideration in my choices to compensate for my multiple joint arthritis, scoliosis, degenerative (dark) disc disease, spinal compression/multiple herniation, and chronic, daily, musculo-skeletal health issues.  I will think ahead  plan for moderation and consistency to work with my FMS/CFS/MPS/EBV.  

I will not baby, coddle, or pamper myself.  I  will not be compulsive in my endeavors.  I will not over-tax my stamina. I will not consider myself a failure if I cannot do as much as I anticipate.  I will not allow myself to become frustrated.  I will make adjustments as needed.  I will modify the plan as often as necessary to allow me to continue consistently.   I will not give up. 

I will not obsess about the old habits that brought me to this day.  I will not worry about the temptations that  may face me tomorrow.  I do not have any willpower.  If I fail it is because I have neglected to pray, or I did not really mean it when I did pray. 

Just For Today I will pray to my Lord, recite my scripture verses, and rely on the Holy Spirit's strength to accomplish my goals Just For Today.     SELA.  AMEN.   composed by Roza 9:00am 11.08.2010  

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