This weekend I am going to attend my first leadership training for a group called First Place 4 Health. It is a health program that is Christ centered. Note that I didn't just use the word " diet " although most participants who come to the class want to shed a few pounds. The emphasis is not just on the physical aspects of dieting alone, but on the whole body. Here at Calorie KIng we also deal with the cognitive an emotional aspects of aspects of staying on our diets. What FP4H does is add the spiritual from a christian perspective. Does it make sense to me. Well, if it didn't I would not have joined. THe diet itself is comparable to Weight Watchers and The American Diabetes Association since it is based on the American Dietetic food triangle which are all similar. After all, an exchange or portion is the same no matter what diet you are on.

What works for me the most is the spiritual part of First PLace. I have mentioned my trials as I have sought to answer the questions " why do I eat when I know I shouldn't ? why can't I stop myself " You know, those big self control issues. Well, the Bible actually answers those questions and gives me hope for someday having that self control that I need. It also shows me that I can heal from all of those emotional disappoints that have led me to the pantry. When stress came knocking at my door, I found my answer in the scriptures ( spiritual ) side and not the cognitive or emotional side of my mind. In fact, if I leaned on those two sides, I found myself eating more. That is why I like this 4 sided approach and am happy to share it with others.

On a funny note today, the old computer blew up today, really ! I went to turn it on and sparks went flying. It was quite a show. For months I kept telling hubby we needed to get one of those external hard drives and down load stuff onto it....wish he would have listened.