I was wondering if anyone here was doing the First Place Bible Studies? I just started the "Everyday Victory for Everyday People". I am really enjoying it. I was also wondering if anyone was using the first place eating program. I have tried it once before and i've decided that I need to get back to it...I really feel great on it, I wish I would have stuck with it the first time, I lost 5 pounds my first two weeks, but I kindof quit after that.

I have never heard of that book or program, Maybe tell me more about it .

I am getting out my first place books today and going to give it a try. So how is the eatting plan going for you?

Bev

I joined First Place at my church a year ago. I have since lost 45 pounds.
I use it for the support of the group and the accountability. We are going to be using the book Making Wise Choices. The food plan is very basic and similar to a well balanced diet. Good luck!

I have 3 or 4 of the Bible Studies from First Place, plus the book First Place which tells all about the program and also their devotional book.

If you are doing the Everyday People study - I will get mine out and start it up again with you. Always nice to have someone to do it with.

Thought the following from the beginning of this study was good to share. So here it is:

God understands your struggles. He also understand your potential. As God directs your life, he command you to take steps of obedience. nitially, you may wonder if you can do what God commands. If self-disciplined is required, many become concerned. Is God being reasonable? Canyou do what He has asked you to do?
Write out the command contained in Romans 12:1

Therefore, I urge you brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer you bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your s piritual act of worship.

Any comments

My church doesn't have a weight loss program. I am trying to read the Bible more, I go to my church's Bible study class for young people my age. I have drastically reduced the amount of calories I eat. I am also trying not to eat at night. I went to nights without eating at night. I think if I can cut out my bad habit of eating at night for 2 weeks, then the habit will be gone.

I'm a new oldie here. I haven't posted for a while. I have done about four of the first place studies and I really, really liked them. They really helped me come to grips w/some of my weight related issues. I didn't follow the eating plan, though-I was doing weight watchers. I'm no longer doing weight watchers either. I'm basically just cutting out sugar, eating more fruits and veggies and watching fats and carbs and praying, praying, praying and reading the Word. I didn't want to spend the rest of my life counting points and exchanging foods. I have several friends who have lost weight w/the first place eating plan but it isn't for me.

Right now, I'm reading the book the maker's diet. That's pretty much what my diet is right now-eating things that are only God made and not man made. It's an interesting book and it's a plan I can implement and follow w/little or no trouble. We've also started buying organic and/or all natural products. According to the maker's diet-if you can't pronounce the ingredients, then you shouldn't eat it. We live in a small town so we're implementing what we can and praying about the rest. We have a place to get raw milk and growth hormone and anitbiotic free chicken and beef. We've recently bought a freezer so we can stock up on these things. It's not a perfect system but as I said, we're implementing what we can where we can.

I try to exercise everyday except Sunday-unless you count driving the church van as exercise!

Well, that's my .02 on the first place. I pray this day finds you all doing well and succeeding through the power and grace of our Lord.

Forgot to comment on this:
If self-disciplined is required, many become concerned. Is God being reasonable? Canyou do what He has asked you to do?
Write out the command contained in Romans 12:1

Therefore, I urge you brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer you bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your s piritual act of worship.

God has really been working on my lack of self-discipline of late. I have finally accepted that my weight battle will be lifelong-I'm always going to have to exercise and I'm always going to have to be careful w/my food intake. I have recently repented of my lack of discipline and asked God to make me more Christ like in that area. After all, who has more self-discipline than Christ? His self-discipline and obedience to his Heavenly Father lead him to death. I'm praying God will lead my slothfulness to death and replace it w/self-discipline. I know I have failed at giving my life as a living sacrifice many times. I get sidetracked and burdened and attacked and turn to food for comfort instead of turning to God. But, by the grace of God, I'm striving to be more self-disciplined and present myself as a holy and acceptable life to God.

sorry so long winded-I'll blame it on the fact that I'm a PK and I know how to preach it!

Hello,

I'm new here...just joined the other day. today is my first day to even post... but I'm not new to First Place. I have done it off and on for years... I've lead a group at my church for over 3 years. We are taking a break right now... I am currently doing the newest study- choosing thankfulness... I have found it's a great program- but I have to be committed to ALL 9 of the commitments!

Reba

I'm on week three of "everyday victory" I really love this study, I think it is one of my favorites.

Hey Guys, I just tried this recipe tonight. Really really good.

Ranch-Style Chicken “Fingers”

Exchanges: 3 meats, 2 breads, 2 vegetables, 1 fat (exchanges include side salad)

Ingredients
Vegetable cooking spray
2 cups cornflake crumbs
1 teaspoon dry leaf basil
3/4 cup reduced-fat buttermilk ranch salad dressing
1 pound skinless, boneless, chicken breast, cut into thin strips 2 cups (i used seven of the pre cut frozen chicken breast)

Directions
Preheat oven to 425. Lightly spay a 9x13 baking dish. In a shallow dish combine the cornflakes and basil. Place the salad dressing in a medium bowl with the chicken strips. Remove the strips, one at a time, and roll in the crumb mixture to coat. Arrange strips on the prepared pan and coat lightly with the cooking spray. Cook for 12-15 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink. Serves 4. Serve with 2 cups salad and reduced-fat salad dressing.

We have had the First Place Bible Study going at our church for several years. Quite a few women lost an enormous amount of weight. However, most of them after finishing the study went back to their original weight. It uses the glycemic index the same diet that is used for diabetics. The only problem is, it is only a quick fix if you don't maintain the diet and exercise plan. As with any diet and exercise plan, your body will adjust to it and you will start to plateau. It is necessary to change up your exercise program and continue to eat a variety of low fat, low sugar, healthy meals in order to maintain your goal weight for life. A lifelong change is the only program that will work long term.

My interest is piqued about the First Place Bible study. Who wrote/published it? Where can I find it? What is the basic premise? Is it similar to Weigh Down?
Lynne

I just started doing a first place Bible Study. I would love to be apart of this group. What lesson are you on in Everyday Victory study? Can I join this group?

I finished with week one Everyday Victory. I was challenged by the memory verse. Deut. 30:11. Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach.

We were asked to read and commit to Rom:12:1
When you choose to submit to God and present your body as a living sacrifice, you obey God's command. Be assured that God will never command you to do something impossible. Deut. 30:11
I decided to listen to the CD and ride my stationary bicyle as I sing along and learn verses. I am able to pedal through 3 songs. I hope to be able to do the whole CD. I will weigh in on Wed.