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In past years, I tried with my human strength to keep healthy eating habits during the holidays.  Eventually, I would give in and eat all tempting treats surrounding me.  I planned on starting over with healthy eating the next day, but continued eating until my pants would no longer button. My goal this year is to be the first holiday that I do not overeat.  On Thanksgiving day, I enjoyed small servings of my favorite rich casseroles along with pie. I did great, until I ate a second helping of dessert my body did not need. I have not found a way to successfully overeat. OtherRead More →

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I am a picky eater and hate potatoes.  When I was a young child starting to eat real food, I ate nothing but mashed potatoes. My dad was concerned that I was not getting all needed nutrients, so he cut up vegetables and meats to mix with my serving of potatoes.  As a result, I quit eating potatoes.   I tried eating them over the years, but never really liked potatoes, except as French fries or potato chips. Before, I thought I needed to eat all foods even those I did not enjoy. Now I skip over undesirable foods and enjoy those I like. Isaiah 55:2 is,Read More →

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There is so much I am thankful for on this day.   First of all, I am thankful to serve an awesome God who has delivered me from destructive eating habits.   I can enjoy the wonderful food the Lord has provided me with without overindulgence.  I am thankful for my family and that we are together to celebrate today.  I am blessed with many friends supporting me when I need it.  God has placed people in my life, some of who I only keep up with on social media.  I am thankful for everyone He has placed in my path. 1 Chronicles 16:34 is,Read More →

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My thoughts control what I eat. I love to search the internet and social media sites for entertainment. Everywhere I surf has pictures and recipes of delicious looking food. My bored mind can look at food and believe I am starving. I love searching Pinterest instead of digging through cookbooks. I have learned if I look at Pinterest food boards for fun, I will think about food later. When I think about food, I end up overeating. I can stop this cycle by focusing on God since he helps my wandering mind stay away from sin. James 1:14-15 is, “Temptation comes from our own desires, whichRead More →

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I think other people have things easier than I do. Sometimes I dwell on a minor issue, that I got stuck with the dirty job again. I look at someone else, think they always get what they want and never have to work as hard as I do. I indulge in self-righteous anger and bitterness since this is not fair. Instead of feeling better, I now feel worse. Before, I might have felt like I deserved a cookie for being slighted; now I devour an entire box of cookies. I don’t like the way I feel after indulging in negative emotions. Romans 6:12 is ,Read More →