Well, in the past year and a half I've gained TWENTY pounds. I have also discovered in that time that I am definitely an emotional eater--if I'm not emotional before I eat, I am afterward!
Anyway, I prayed and prayed about it, because I don't know about all of you but I can't do anything with my addictions in my own strength, and food is an addiction for me. I am not a person who just eats because they're hungry. I eat when I'm bored, when something looks or smells like I might wanna eat it or when I am stressed or sad, or happy or mad, lazy...sheesh.
The Lord has given me an answer to prayer by allowing me to be freer from the draw of food.
(Just a little aside, has anyone seen Over the Hedge and really listened to Bruce Willis sing his little song about food? What a SMART racoon!)
I have lost 10 pounds since November 13, completely by the grace of God. :) I need to lose twenty more to be at an optimum size for health. (Did you know that just TEN pounds overweight is enough to cause diabetes?)
I have cut back on my meat, dairy and grains all but eliminating them. I still have dark chocolate treats pretty much everyday, but they are low calorie and expensive. (The cost alone helps me to limit dramatically!) I am eating mostly vegetables, beans and fruits now and I love it. Everything is very flavorful and satisfying. Seriously.
As I read for encouragement and motivation, I find that I am eating a pretty healthy diet. The more vegetables you eat the better off you are physically--as long as they are not saturated in dressings and sauces.
I would encourage you to read a book about regaining health this year. You might be surprised by what you find. I would recommend anything by Joel Fuhrman or Jordan Rubin for sure, and if you are sick already, George Malkmus at Hallelujah Acres. Although nobody agrees on everything by any means, the keys to good health seem to be eating, breathing and sleeping well and exercizing your body.
The exercize program I am using is "Fifteen Minutes a Day" with Teresa Tapp. Check her out at t-tapp.com. I LOVE the program! It makes me feel better, works, and it's fast. It is actually less than 15 minutes.
Well, I hope to encourage by this post as always! Go out there and change your life for the better through prayer, moderation and diligence....we all need to I imagine.
Oh my goodness am I glad I just happened across your blog. I cannot believe how much alike we are...and Christ minded. I am thrilled.
ReplyDeleteFirst off...I am needing to lose some weight but I won't say here exactly how much...a tad bit more than you that's for sure. But I've been told to cut out most of my carb's and eat fruit, veggies, and protein. Your's is different...not sure exactly what I'm doing.
You have two foster babies...we are in the beginning stages of adopting two from the foster system. We have seven children so far. Four adopted internationally.
And our second oldest and SIL gave us out first grandson...he's now 8 months old..and like you...he is perfect:-)
I loved your post...it is so true. I don't understand the question you posted...we have four of those children so far. I'm sure God is wondering the same thing...grieves His heart that's for sure.
Anyway, I look forward to reading more of your blog. I will add you as a follower if you have that.
Blessings,
Connie
Thanks, Connie. My prayer through this blog is to bless others. Sometimes I think I should give it up, so it is really nice to hear from people. I'll check your blog out. :)
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