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I know that broccoli and kale are both healthy food choices.  Fresh lean meats are “better for you” than fatty and processed protein sources.  Excess sugar and salt are also bad to consume.  I know all of this and have been aware of these diet truths for a long time.  Knowing about these “diet guidelines” has not made me skinny.  Instead, I focused more on what I ate.  I would fret when I picked up pizza because I was too tired to cook.  Other times I felt guilty for eating candy or potato chips.  I resolved to eat better, but deep down wanted to enjoy my favoriteRead 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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I don’t want to surrender everything in my life to God.  I need my “me” time to relax and recharge.  It hard for me to join a new bible study or spend more time in God’s word. This has been one busy week where I can think of many other things to do, including rest, instead of writing this post. My stubbornness in surrendering is not limited to time. I also am tempted to hold on to money, possessions, and even my food intake. During Lent, I normally focus on Bible readings about Easter and sacrifice. My current devotions are about surrendering everything to God andRead More →

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“Doing the right thing” is a daily challenge for me.  I have to decide if I am going to do what my flesh desires, or be obedient to God.  I make daily decisions like how to behave when I get mad; stay clam and trust God, or react.  Deep down, I know God wants me to eat healthy and not be overweight.  I make choices throughout the day concerning food.  I chose to pass up a snack since I am not hungry.  I eat the vegetables my body is craving instead of junk food.  Without God’s help, I would eat when and what I feel likeRead More →

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Weekly meal planning has never worked for me.  Many times my family ends up grabbing fast food on the go, or we eat a fast prep packaged meal.  Meal planning involves thinking about food.  Once I start thinking about food, my mind fixates on how good it will taste. With traditional meal planning, I ended up giving into temptation and overeating. My solution is God guided menu planning.  Proverbs 16:3 is”Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans” (God’s Word NIV, 2011).  God can plan my family’s meals better than I can.  I no longer worry about overeating when I planRead More →