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I get tired and frustrated sometimes.  In those moments, my discouraged heart tells me to quit.  This temptation encourages me to eat whatever I desire and fibs that I will never lose these last few pounds.  This urge to give up also spills over to my spiritual side, so I skimp on my time with God. 2 Corinthians 4:16 is, “That is why we never give up.  Through our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.”  (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 1996, 2004, 2007).  God strengthens me so I have the courage to press on. When I am weak, I must remember to reachRead More →

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This last week has been the most stressful one I have had in a long time.  For the past several weeks, I had a decent streak of not giving into overeating.  However, this past week, I had to remind myself to stop eating, because food does not relieve my stress.  I admit, I did give in to stress eating a few times this week.  The positive is that I immediately caught myself and stopped eating. On my own, there is no way I could stop eating excess food, especially when I am under stress.  God has taught me that eating does nothing to help my situation.  Psalm 119:102Read More →

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Last week, I was surrounded by food at work.  Before, when food I enjoyed was available, I would take advantage and excessively fill up.  Now that my eyes are focused on God, I only eat food my body needs.  Although I ate more unhealthy than healthy foods the past week, I did not overeat.  I can no longer eat even one extra bite of food once my body is full.  As long as I keep my eyes focused on God, He gives me strength I need to pass up extra food. 2 Corinthians 4:18 is, “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but onRead More →

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Continuing to eat only the food my body needs has been my greatest challenge.  In the past, I found excuses to overeat.  Once I slip, it is easy to keep eating excess food.  I also erroneously think I can start over tomorrow, or even next Monday.  Over time, God has helped me eat less food.  I can tell when I am full and stop eating.  Before, I ate until my stomach was physically bloated, stretching out over my pants. Psalm 119:105 is, “Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.”  (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 1996, 2004, 2007).  God hasRead More →

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Usually once I start seeing progress, I celebrate by eating more food than my body needs.  Since no foods are ever off limits for me, I don’t have a “cheat meal”.  Instead, I stuff more food in my body.  Sometimes I “think” I am hungry so I can eat more food.   Or I decide to continue eating after I am full.  This self sabotage keeps me on my weight on a “yo-yo” cycle. I self destruct because I have taken my eyes off of God.  Psalm 63:5 is, “I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you.”Read More →