I sometimes want to eat “treats” I normally don’t eat, like candy. In the past, I would think “It’s just this one time, so I can enjoy.” If I was eating chips and salsa, I would continue eating until the basket was empty. Once I overdid it, I gave up on my food plan and kept eating. I need a strategy so I can enjoy deserts occasionally without overeating.
Proverbs 25:16 is, “Do you like honey? Don’t eat too much, or it will make you sick!”
Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015
God gave me all foods for nourishment and enjoyment! The Lord is slowly changing my mindset so I can enjoy just one cookie. I am learning how to enjoy smaller amounts of sweets and rich foods. I don’t eat these foods everyday but have discovered small amounts satisfy me. Treating myself occasionally helps me to stick with eating healthy. Seeking Jesus continually gives me the strength to enjoy all foods in moderation. I am so grateful God has changed my eating mindset so I can stop at one cookie.