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Yea!  Congratulations, you have come to Day 7, the end of the first week on the “Give-Back Diet: Lose Weight and Help Others” program.  Let’s use this day to rest, contemplate what we have learned, and get motivated to keep it going.<\/p>\n

If you’re just starting the program, no problem, welcome!  Begin here, today.    Take a look in  “The Give-Back Diet” section<\/a>, scroll down, and take a few minutes to read what we’ve been working on.  Take a few more minutes to start a journal, and begin recording some important information about yourself: what you’re eating, doing, feelings, and ways you can make simple changes and save yourself.  Say a prayer to God, thanking Him, and also asking for help.<\/p>\n

If you’ve been doing the “Give-Back Diet,” but have made some mistakes and slips, congratulations.  You’re certainly not alone.  We learn from mistakes, don’t worry, just keep with it and gently make at least one change for the better today.   Say a prayer or do a meditation asking God, or your Higher Power to show you the way and give you the power.<\/p>\n

Today’s Action Plan:<\/p>\n