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I think my brain is wired to seek food, even when I am not hungry. I wake up in the morning and immediately think about what I will eat. Since I am not much of a breakfast eater, I start thinking of other meals. As the day goes on, I am tempted to snack to ease stress and to celebrate successes with food. To end my attraction to food, I must focus on God. I think God knew what he was doing when he created me. We were all created with an empty hole only He can fill. Food has been my drug, security blanket,Read More →

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I like working out, enjoy Zumba and other fitness classes.  I have also ran/walked a few 5K races.  Fitness has not helped me lose weight permanently.  Many times, I overate after an intense workout and continued eating into the next day.  Since starting this blog about six months ago, I have lost 7 pounds.  God centered eating and accountability is taking my excess weight off, but I need to get moving. I have not worked out consistently in the six months of writing this blog.  I blame lack of time, since I also work full time.  Add taking care of a family, and my personalRead More →

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I got bored last week. I was feeling sick, had the beginnings of a sinus/head cold and just wanted to rest. While resting, I ended watching TV and surfing social media sites. Unfortunately, I eat when I am bored and I also eat while watching TV. I should have opened my bible to fill this emptiness instead of doing my old habits. I am a busy person, and usually barely have time to sit and relax in the evening before I fall asleep. I sometimes complain that I have no time to read my bible or pray. Yet, I waste a lot of time inRead More →

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My faith word is surrender for 2016. Faith words like “surrender” and “submit” are difficult for me.   I like being in control of everything in my life, including my food intake.  I want to eat when I want to, regardless of whether I am hungry or not.  I want to eat sweets after each meal, even if I am full.  Surrender also includes letting go of emotions instead of hanging on hurt feelings.  Surrender is giving up control and choosing to follow God. James 4:8 is, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.  Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purifyRead More →