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It was easier for me to walk past temptation when I first left food behind. Staying away from excess food became harder as time passed. After weeks of avoiding snacks, part of me wants a treat. I hear excuses like, “You deserve a cookie to make it through the day,” I need spiritual weapons to successfully fight back. Psalm 119:11 is,“I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). Memorizing God’s Word keeps me from falling. I used verses to fight temptation earlier in my journey. Over the years, I stopped working onRead More →

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There will always be trouble in my life. I once talked nonstop about my difficulties and hosted pity parties. This kept me stuck in negativity. Food gave me temporary comfort. I thought I would go back to eating right as soon as things were less crazy. I used problems as an excuse to overeat. Nahum 1:7 is, “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him,” (Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011). God gives me peace and comfort when I am troubled. He wants me to turn to Him instead of food. He shows me whatRead More →

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Tomorrow we celebrate freedom for our country. I appreciate the sacrifices made by others so I can enjoy living in the USA. However, I am more grateful to God. He gives me the freedom to enjoy food, even on holiday weekends. I am blessed to enjoy freedom to worship the one true God. Happy 4th of July to all.Read More →

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Fear stops me from working towards goals I know God has for me. When I started blogging about four years ago, I knew God wanted me to share my journey away from food. There are times I am afraid to take the next step because my fear is failing. When I don’t give my full effort, I can say I failed because I should have worked harder. I know God is calling me to be bold and move beyond excuses. 2 Timothy 1:7 is, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”Read More →

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Food is no longer the most important thing in my life. When it was, I thought about food all the time. I planned my day around meals and fantasized about what I would eat. Thinking about food made me overeat. I could never consistently stick to any food plan. I felt like I deserved to be overweight and food was my only comfort. Since God has changed my heart, food is no longer my top priority. Instead of daydreaming about food, I think of sleep, relaxing by a pool, or things I need to finish. My mind and eyes must stay fixed on Jesus. PsalmsRead More →

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Negative thinking gives me a case of the “Blahs”. Once I start pessimistic thinking, it is hard to stop. I find things that might go wrong and assume the worst will happen. My mood quickly goes from blah to depressed. I will always have something that needs repair or an unexpected bill to throw me off. When I dwell on bad news, I forget to trust God. Proverbs 15:13 is, “A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, But when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken.” (New American Standard Bible, 1995). Negative thinking saddens my heart and can break my spirit. Joy comes fromRead More →

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I used to be jealous when good things happened to other people. Comparing myself to others never helped me feel better. I did not appreciate good things that came my way. Instead, I focused on the negative. I was not satisfied with my life and turned to food for comfort. Over the years, I have grown closer to God. Unlike food, He gives me peace and contentment even when bad things happen. Psalm 103:5 is,“He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle’s!” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). God has filled me and satisfied my heart. He gives meRead More →

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I used to dread the beginning of summer because I was not ready. Not ready to put on a bathing suit or shorts since I felt fat. I once focused on how I looked in summer clothes instead of having fun. My eating is better but I am still a work in progress. This summer, I will enjoy the season instead of obsessing about my body. I have tried to quit stressing about my body before and not succeeded. To stop worrying about my weight, I must trust in God. John 14:27 is, “I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind andRead More →

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I am not perfect and will never reach perfection. Mistakes once told me I would never be good enough. Back then, I felt trying harder would end my shortcomings. I am sometimes tempted to hide my “mess ups” from God. This is impossible because He knows everything about me. God created me to be imperfect, so I could depend on Him. 2 Corinthians 12:9 is, “…’My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness’. So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). My ownRead More →

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When all is well in my world, I enjoy food without overeating. My true test is only eating food my body needs when under stress. If I am tired, worried, or rushed, I need to turn to God to keep from slipping with food. Psalm 18:35 is “You have given me your shield of victory. Your right hand supports me; your help has made me great.” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). I cannot fight food on my own. For many years, I tried positive thinking and willpower. No matter how hard I tried, I remained bound to food. God gives me victory over foodRead More →