Because our bodies are so different, no generic advice will work for everyone; and nutritional advice tends to flip-flop over time. Learn how to see past the noise on Phoenix Chronicles. #phoenixchronicles #dieting #nutrition #lowcarb

why don’t we do the same for politicians? Learn how lobbying may have influenced the development of nutritional guidelines on Phoenix Chronicles. #phoenixchronicles #weightloss #politics #dieting

It’s time we go back to our roots and keep the weight off for good — and Jes and Martin are here to help. Learn more on Phoenix Chronicles. #phoenixchronicles #weightloss #dieting #lowcarb

Have you found the best diet for your body? In today’s episode of Phoenix Chronicles, Martin and Jess discuss diets — the ones that work, the ones that don’t, and how to find the best diet for your body. Additionally, Jess and Martin explain how the Bible ties into dieting and recommend resources that have helped them through their journeys. For detailed show notes, navigate using the time stamps below: [0:00] Introduction [1:04] Today’s episode is about the nutrition plans that have worked for Jes and Martin, based on their own experiences. [2:31] Martin read The Obesity Code by Jason Fung. He found that obesity increased Type 2 Diabetes, and started to look for a cure to obesity. [5:55] In 1977, the government began recommending a high carbohydrate diet, which ultimately increased obesity rates in America. [9:40] By 1992, the Food Pyramid was created based on recommendations from the American Heart Association. Again, the obesity rate increased. [15:40] Next, Martin breaks down the three main weight loss methods: ketosis, or burning fat for energy, calorie counting, and fasting. Some doctors recommend fasting for as many as seven days a year for cancer prevention. [20:21] It is crucial to work worship, prayer, and Bible reading into your day. This allows you to draw on His strength in your weight loss journey. [25:00] Jess points out the importance of tailoring your diet to your body over following generic recommendations because each of us will do better on different types of diets. For example, Jess looked into research that was relevant to her as someone with PCOS. [31:04] Jess uses the app EWG Health to find products that contain clean ingredients. [33:25] The Bible tells us that God gave us His spirit of self control. It emphasizes the concept of fasting and feasting. [35:08] Jess recommends two Barbara O’Neill Books: Self Heal by Design and Sustain Me. RESOURCES Visit the Phoenix Chronicles Website: https://www.thephoenixchronicles.com/ Buy A Phoenix Chronicle by Martin Crowe: https://www.thephoenixchronicles.com/book Read Self Heal by Design: https://www.amazon.com/Design-Micro-Organisms-Health-Barbara-ONeill-ebook/dp/B06XSPWFXN Read Sustain Me: https://barbaraoneill.com/products/sustain-me-by-barbara-o-neill?srsltid=AfmBOop4tzADBLMcT7Rgc7Wx5JptWkrPWQgfNJfE9uRERSdI_4afIXEa

Do you have community? We live in a world that increasingly does not require community — you can buy just about everything online, and you can do everything from working to visiting the doctor remotely. However, God created us to have community. In today’s episode of Phoenix Chronicles, Martin and Jes discuss community — what it is, how to find it, and why it is crucial for lasting weight loss. For detailed show notes, navigate using the time stamps below: [1:40] Today’s episode is about losing the weight, and more importantly, keeping it off. When we white-knuckle through diets, it can be easy to slip back into old habits. [5:10] Last episode, we talked about obedience. Having a team of people around you who are also obedient, and who encourage your obedience, can help you stick to your diet. [7:51] Martin struggled to stick to his diet before he found community. Other than his wife, he handled his weight loss completely on his own, and struggled to do so. [11:20] Martin found himself feeling more alone and isolated during the holidays. He struggled to resist temptation around the holidays and found himself in an uphill battle. [14:57] Beyond surrendering to God, Martin recommends forming a community with God. Through prayer, Martin was able to draw on God’s willpower to stay on his diet. [20:48] Jes spoke about the community she found in her Regeneration group last episode. The program goes through a twelve-step process to help participants find strength in their faith. [25:00] The sense of community Jes found in her Regen group will be with her for life. Her “stepsisters” help her accountable, and were willing to risk alienating her to point her back to God. [28:45] How do you find community? Jes recommends starting at church, and going “church-shopping” until you find a place that feels like home. You can also join groups like book clubs. [32:58] From Ecclesiastes 4:9-12: “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. 11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? 12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” RESOURCES Visit the Phoenix Chronicles Website: https://www.thephoenixchronicles.com/ Buy A Phoenix Chronicle by Martin Crowe: https://www.thephoenixchronicles.com/book

For Jess, it looked like attending a Regeneration group - which gave her the strength she needed to restart her weight loss journey. Learn more on Phoenix Chronicles. #regen #regeneration #healing #christ #phoenixchronicles

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