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I used the think freedom was doing what I wanted to. Being free to do whatever I felt like doing sounded good, but it got me in trouble. I chased excess food to soothe my emotions and fill places that only God can satisfy. This excess food kept me from drawing closer to God and caused weight gain. My understanding of freedom needed changing to include the freedom Jesus gives me. Galatians 5:13 is, “For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one anotherRead More →

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Fatigue was one of my excuses for overeating. In the past, I would eat “for energy” when I was tired. Stuffing food down my body never made up for lack of sleep. I ended up feeling stuffed and sleepy. Matthew 11:28 is, “Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.’” Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015 The rest Jesus gives me is different from sitting on the couch, watching TV, and snacking. When I seek God, He calms my overstimulated brain. God refreshes my body even when I am unable toRead More →

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My weight journey has been full of more ups than downs. Every time I lose weight, it just comes back. Over the past 2 years, the scale has not moved no matter how little I eat or how much I exercise. After looking honestly, I realized I was eating good during the week, but using weekends and holidays as one long cheat day. I undid all my progress by eating what I wanted. I had to change my mindset that it is a lifestyle change and not a diet. I also prayed and asked God for guidance on the best foods to eat. Proverbs 25:16Read More →

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Both Facebook and X are huge timewasters for me. Last week, I wasted time scrolling on social media before I opened my Bible. These apps are extremely addictive for me. I have tried using screen time limits on my phone, but it didn’t work. My brain desires constant stimulation. I turn to social media when I am bored or don’t feel like working. Not only do I waste time, but social media keeps me from drawing closer to the Lord. I recently deleted these apps from my phone. This helps me to open my Bible when I wake up instead of scrolling on my phone.Read More →

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I know God’s forgiveness covers all my sins, even when I continue to mess up. I am hard on myself and focus on my failures. God has changed my eating habits, but my feelings tell me different. I feel like a failure because I occasionally overindulge. The shame and guilt I feel tells me to give up because I will never be good enough. Psalm 103:12 is, “As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.” Holy Bible, Christian Standard Bible, 2017 God no longer holds my past failures against me. He not only forgives myRead More →