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    Home » The Plain Columns » The Amish Editor

    No Junk Food Challenge

    Published: Jan 13, 2015 · Updated: Jan 13, 2015 by Kevin Williams | 6 Comments

    By Kevin Williams

    A reader kindly sent me an invite to join her and her co-workers on a 21-day Day "No Junk Food Challenge" beginning this Thursday. I SHOULD do it.  I should.....Will I?  I'm not sure if I am there yet....although I am edging closer mentally (as I sip my morning Coke).  My problem would be, after 21 days, what then?  There's no realistic way I could stick to this forever, so would I then just gorge myself back up to my pre-challenge weight?  I'm sure if I did this I'd melt off pounds like crazy during the 21 days.

    Cinnamon Rolls

    Cinnamon Rolls are a no-no during the 21 Day Challenge!

    When I read the challenge rules, I could do most of them pretty easily, I think.  The one that would - of course - trip me up is the no soda.  The no white bread could be easily supplanted with wheat or multi-grain.  Chocolate and candy are easy enough for me to give up.  I could probably replace ice cream with sorbet easily and make some kale chips or zucchini crisps to replace chips.

    Keeping weight off shouldn't be so difficult.  Eat fewer calories than you consume and mix in some good exercise.  SIGH, for such a simple formula, though, the end result is so elusive.

    What would you have the most difficulty giving up?

     

    Here is the challenge:

    The No Junk Food Challenge
     
    THE RULES:
    NO Chocolate
    NO Candy
    NO Biscuits or Cookies
    NO Cake, Doughnuts or Muffins
    NO Pastries
    NO White Bread
    NO Chips
    NO Fast Food
    NO Soda/Pop
    NO Ice Cream
    Try The No Junk Food Challenge for 21 Days
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    Hi, my name is Kevin Williams and I am owner of Oasis Newsfeatures and editor of The Amish Cook newspaper column.

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    1. Joan

      January 13, 2015 at 10:24 am

      The theory is great but for most of us, it's impossible to follow. I have some weight to lose and yes have cut out a lot of the junk food and candy that I was stuffing in my face. I think the best rule is everything in moderation. Of course I don't have to be trying the Amish foods to be tempted with and therefore God Bless.

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      • Kevin

        January 13, 2015 at 10:26 am

        Yea, Joan, I agree...I could maybe follow it for 21 days, but beyond that? Near impossible...

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    2. brenda

      January 13, 2015 at 11:10 am

      I have a VERY disciplined food regimen and still have a weight challenge. You know that little thing in ones neck called a thyroid that so many jokingly blame for their excess weight ?? it is true !!! it is so easy to be critical of ourselves and others over weight. the old advice about knowing our physical condition before embarking on a diet change really is true......

      Reply
    3. Renita

      January 13, 2015 at 12:22 pm

      My friends from church have been trying to lose weight biblically and I have done without junk for a week now its not been easy I love to be in the kitchen cooking and baking but through prayer and Philippians 4:13 I can do ALL things through Christ which strengtheneth me I am doing pretty good so far

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      • Kevin

        January 13, 2015 at 12:34 pm

        Sounds like a good approach, good luck!

        Reply
    4. Rose

      January 15, 2015 at 7:38 pm

      Eat less exercise more 21 day challenge. Always works for me.

      Reply

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