JumpStart to Better Health
Logging food intake means losing weight
The morning frost disappears and I open windows to let in the fresh air of an approaching springtime. I’m reminded that soon I’ll trade my winter wardrobe for a spring one. I look down. There it is.
The COVID baby.
Yes, the excess fat around my waist is real. I’d lost fifteen pounds in 2019 before my daughter’s wedding. Once I started teleworking and my husband was diagnosed with throat cancer, stress eating became my norm. I gained back the 2019 pounds plus five more… for good measure. Or something.
Timing is everything. The prospect of lighter fabrics and bared arms and legs probably impacts most women every spring. Recognizing this trend herself, Kimberley Payne started a JumpStart group —daily email reminders and an encouragement group on Facebook help keep members motivated.
The JumpStart is designed to inspire healthy choices — like exercising more and making better food choices. There’s a spiritual health component too. (I’ll write about that next week.)
To lose weight for my daughter’s October 2019 wedding, I followed the ketogenic diet. I love sweets, but let’s face it — they do not love us. Sugar is truly an unhealthy diet component. That year, I thrived on the protein and fats required…
