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 favorite foods.

Psalm 16:11 is, “You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 1996, 2004, 2007).  God has shown me to stop overthinking about what I put in my mouth.   He has also changed my food desires so that I crave foods that are better for me.  Most of the time, want to eat healthy foods like broccoli and lean meats.

In the past, I followed restrictive diets that never lasted long.  My mind was fixed on what I was not allowed to have, so I was constantly craving junk food.  God guides every area of my life, including my food choices.  I no longer want to stuff excess food in my body or eat a diet of mostly unhealthy food.  God has changed my views, so I am free to enjoy small amounts of my favorite food.  By following His lead, I will reach and maintain a healthy weight.