Prayfit Day 1

My husband and I are starting the PrayFit diet.  Let me preface this by saying that I am not endorsing this product, nor am I being compensated for my reflections.  My plan is to blog about this 33 day journey, much like I did when I was participating in the Advocare 24 day challenge and posted on my blog, A Proverbs 31 Challenge.  I will also continue to refer to this as my "journey", because I don't like the word diet.  We're working on a lifestyle change, not necessarily a diet.  The blog is a way to hold myself accountable for my fitness endeavors, as well as hopefully encourage you, the reader, along the way.

So, let's begin.   As I said, we are following the book, The Prayfit Diet .  In the book, Jimmy Peña explains Biblical principles about eating, as well as explaining that your "plate" should be 33% fat, 33% protein, and 33% carbohydrates.  Jimmy bases this plan around the number 33.  This is a 33 day plan.  The reason:  Jesus gave us 33 years on Earth!  How awesome is that?

I chose this plan because I'd been following the Prayfit ministries, through their devotions.  If you've followed me at all, you know that I desire to merge my faith and fitness.  I'm a REFIT® instructor.  I originally found REFIT® because of the faith-infused songs they use.  Such is similar with Prayfit ministries.

"Our health is a means of praise" ~Jimmy Peña

The Bible speaks that we shouldn't worry about what we eat or drink, because God will provide.  That doesn't mean we shouldn't care about what we eat or drink.  Our bodies are where God's spirit resides.  The body is set to hold our soul, which is what God cares about.  However, a healthier body, or temple, will help us go further for the kingdom of God.  Amen?

While looking at the spiritual side of things, I am still a very practical, logical person.  So, despite the fact that Jimmy says "health should go beyond the measuring tape".  I did, in fact, get out the measuring tape and scales.  Not so much that I'll have something to brag about at the end of 33 days (although I hope I do!), but, much like this blog, so that I have accountability to myself.

My day:

My food intake:
Breakfast: Honey Nut Oatmeal
Lunch: Baked chicken, rice, black beans, and salsa (combined all and it was great!)
Snack: (not pictured) Carrots and cottage cheese (Still not a fan of cottage cheese!)
Dinner: Turkey burger and broccoli

My workout:
One hour of REFIT®

Pros:  The book has menus and shopping lists!  Love this!
Cons:  While my family spends a lot on groceries anyway, it was still about $40 more than we usually spend per week.  But, I'm hoping that it is just because it was week one.