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NOTHING IN BETWEEN
(Identifying and Realistically Managing the Phantom Delusion of Hunger In Between Meals) By Linda D’nise
What Constitutes Nothing? The first of the Tools of THE GOD, SCIENCE, FOOD APPROACH (GSF) is the Abstinent Food Plan, outlined in my book, God, Science, Food. It outlines three meals daily, weighed and measured, with nothing in between except water and decaffeinated sugar free beverages. For a long time, during my excursions in and out of the principled nutritioning myself, this concept of nothing in between got by my radar. While sure, the food plan states the exceptions of water and decaffeinated sugar free beverages, but my warped sense of what I considered to be nothing muddied the waters of the true concept of “nothing in between”. Surely, when the food plan speaks of nothing in between it certainly didn’t mean: ➢ The occasional tasting of food while preparing for the next meal. ➢ The tasting of a diet or healthy food item a friend brought for me to taste that their doctor said was really good for me. ➢ Licking some food item off of my finger that spilled onto it inadvertently, even if it was carb and sugar-free. ➢ Eating the rest of my abstinent meal more than 1 ½ hours later that I
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forgot to eat or didn’t want to eat at the meal it is was supposed to go with. ➢ A little bite, drink or taste of something to take the edge off of a headache or nauseated stomach or other such illness. ➢ A little bite, drink or taste of something to take with medication. ➢ A little bite, drink or taste of something when I find I am not going to get to my abstinent food in time for my regular abstinent meal. ➢ A little bite, drink or taste of something someone made as a special surprise for mine or someone else’s birthday or other celebration. ➢ A little bite, drink or taste of something that someone I revere makes me feel guilty for not eating. BUT IT CERTAINLY, INDEED DOES MEAN THAT THESE INSTANCES ARE PROHIBITED. The above examples are considered “SOMETHING” and not “NOTHING IN BETWEEN”. Why is this important I asked? It is just a little taste, after all. Let’s say I blow up a balloon full of air and seal it tight. It is the ever so tiny pin prick that will pop it and there is no putting that balloon back together again. I have to get a brand-new balloon, blow it up again from scratch. This must be done in order for to assure the integrity of the balloon that will hold the new air. Stopping to start my program all over again from scratch leaves room for the insidious delinquent self-justified thought to grow into a full-fledged slip, or worse, outright break or relapse. So, resetting the mindset of abstinence is crucial. After all, in changing my nutritional lifestyle is about structuring a consistent regimen for the mind so that it can operate almost automatically, without labored thought. The right-sizing of the body is the natural and inescapable product of this natural structured consistency. “The Virtual Sponsor™” Linda D’ Nise Author: God, Science, Food Right-sizing the Body Through Principled Nutrition and the Divine Universal Order Available through Amazon.com (Print and E-book Versions Available)
Do You Have Questions About How To Stay on Your Nutritional Plan? Write to me at: thevirtualsponsor@aol.com Also visit the website: www.godsciencefood.com Dear VS, How do I know that it is God’s will for me to be healed of my sugar and flour addiction? Just Wondering- Naples, Florida Dear JW, The scriptural citation Luke 12:32 gives me the assurance that my healing is indeed His will, “Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” And then Psalm 103:1-5, “Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good thing, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. VS Dear VS, I used to do Weight Watchers. I like some of its features but I like the GSF plan too. Why can’t I mix the Weight Watchers program with the GSF plan? Mixing it Up – Conyers, Georgia Dear MIU, Trying to mix two or more program principles is like one person trying to ride two separate horses going in different directions at the same time. There is no other result than the rider shall fall flat on the ground. The suggestion is to give whatever one plan one chooses a minimum of a 90-day trial, to honestly consider if the program is viable or not. VS Dear VS, I am pregnant. How do I manage the GSF program with my pregnancy? Mom to Be – Dallas, Texas Dear MTB, Sugar, flour and excess quantities is not good for anyone pregnant or not pregnant. As far as what other nutrients (proteins, iron, vitamins, etc.) are required, it is suggested that you consult your obstetrician. VS
About Linda D’ Nise Linda struggled with her weight all of her life. She is 5’7” tall and had ballooned up to 300+ lbs. in a size 24 dress at one point. She yoyoed up and down for several years. Today she weighs in at 137 lbs., wearing anywhere from a size 0 to a size 4 (depending on the designer). 28 years ago she began a journey through 12 Step programs for food related issues. She had some success, but she continued to yo-yo, going from great weight loss to great weight gain. She was diagnosed with “prediabetes” in 2004, that escalated to full-fledged diabetes within a year, she was on high doses of insulin within 2 years. She says, it wasn’t the program’s fault. She simply missed the spiritual part of the program. She wanted to use the program as a diet plan that would have a beginning and an end, not as a permanent lifestyle change and certainly not a “spiritual change”. She says, she had a church to go to, to manage her spiritual development. She goes on to say, that little did she know that there is no separation between her church spiritual life and every other aspect of her life as well. She continues, it wasn’t until she realized that she had to put God first in all her affairs was she able to make a permanent change to her weight management issue. She quotes: Matthew 6:33, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these. things shall be added unto you..” Through the scriptural truth and 12 Step support she was freed from her deadly attraction to sugar and flour. When she let it go willingly, and effortlessly, she found within 2 short months she was free from the need of all of her medications. Her blood glucose levels remained in a normal range and her body naturally and effortlessly released the weight, without exercise, starvation or appetite suppressants. Linda has now been free from all sugar and flour consistently for the last 2 years. Throughout this 28-year journey, she has never had back to back abstinence from sugar and flour for this long a period of time. She is convicted that it is the “Truth”, the scriptural wisdom and the free daily support of fellows going along the same path that has freed her. Linda’s mission is to help those who are struggling with weight management to achieve this healing one day at a time for FREE, meaning no dues or fees, no special products to buy, no medical procedures to endure, no medicine or herbs or miracle formulas.
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Lanell Cofer Former Texas Legislator SUNRISE MARCH 12, 1948 SUNSET OCTOBER 18, 2018 Lanell Cofer is a former Texas House Representative. She served democratic terms from 1977 to 1983. In 2011 she was honored by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus on February 28 as recipients of a 2011 Trailblazer Award Here are some of the notable committees that www.elitenewsone.com
she sat on during her tenure... 67th R.S. - 1981 Criminal Jurisprudence (Vice Chair) Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee on Budget and Oversight Liquor Regulation 66th R.S. - 1979 Insurance Insurance Subcommittee on Appropriative Matters Liquor Regulation 65th R.S. - 1977 Child Abuse, House Joint Elections Labor
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Local Hip-Hop Artist Young Fab wins Dallas Coast 2 Coast LIVE Competition
Local hip-hop artist, Young Fab (Taji Adkison), has been creating beats since the young age of three when he was gifted with his first drum set. Raised by a mother who sang and danced on Broadway and a father who is a vocalist and musician, the hip-hop artist developed a natural love of music, which led him to becoming a selftaught drummer, pianist and guitarist. His innate talents and musical gifts are rising to the top, most recently earned him a first-place win in the Dallas “Coast 2 Coast LIVE” hip-hop competition. “I have been working for this recognition and acceptance since I was a little boy constantly being bullied for being creative and unique,” said Young Fab. “ Through my music and performances, I hope to encourage people to embrace the differences of others, while letting my light shine on those young men and women who may feel oppressed and misunderstood for just being their authentic selves.”
A national touring competition, the “Coast 2 Coast LIVE” artist showcase event is an opportunity for aspiring musicians from all genres to compete in front of celebrity judges for a chance to win grand prizes and music recognition. As the first-place winner of the recent Dallas competition, Young Fab earned his spot as a featured artist for the Houston competition as well as for performances in Mississippi, Indianapolis and Tennessee. A fresh and innovative sound, Fab’s music creates magnetic energy and excitement, all while spreading a good message. With his showmanship and melodic flows, attendees of his events can expect energetic performances of several hits including “DUMB” and “I SPY”. To learn more about the Coast 2 Coast Live competition, please visit www.coast2coastlive.com. “ I have competed and placed in several Coast 2 Coast LIVE competitions, which has given me the unique
opportunity to be a featured artist showcasing my music on a larger platform,” said Young Fab. “I encourage aspiring musicians to participate in this competition because it is a great way to hear great music, while also networking with other talented musicians who can appreciate their unique musical craft.” No stranger to the spotlight, Young Fab is a multi-talented writer, producer, singer, and rapper who has opened for rapper Lil Boosie and Jacquees as well as performed at the 2017 Dub Show and the 2018 SXSW in Austin. He released his newest single “Champion”, an empowering anthem for young adults to persevere through taunts, heartache and pain to become the true “Champion” of their lives. His project HEIR includes “DUMB, "I SPY” and "I CAN NEVER TAKE A LOSS" on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and many other major platforms. To learn more about Young Fab and to listen to samples of his music, please visit www. bigbagfab.com or stay connected by following Facebook and Instagram @ young.fabbb. From low self -esteem and isolation to poor school perfor-
mance and suicidal thoughts, bullying tears away at the soul of those being bullied. Rising Hip Hop Star, Young Fabb knows those feelings all too well. See, from middle school through high school, he was bullied every single day simply because he was different and chose to walk to the beat of his own drum. Not a follower, he remained steadfast in his values and other students mocked and taunted him for it. Instead of acting out, Young Fabb would transform his hurt and frustrations into music teaching himself to play the drums, piano and guitar and his singles “ I Can Never Take a Loss” and most recently “CHAMPION.”
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