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After my longest streak of eating healthy, I slipped. My reasons why” are just excuses. For a week, I thought I could get away with eating more food than my body needs. Luckily, I listened to God’s leading. He gave me the strength to quickly get back on track. Psalm 46 is, “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015 The Lord helped me turn my eating around. My love for God is greater than my desire for excess food. He gave me the strength to walk away from excess food and eatRead More →

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Stress eating used to be my downfall. I used food to soothe my anxieties, including the extra activities during May. This year, my school year ending stress is replaced by living in a world of COVID 19. With the Lord’s help, my eating has been better during these last two months. Psalm 63:1 is “You God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.” Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011 I have been seeking God instead of food. Without dieting, I am starting to seeRead More →

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I thought my food problem was behind me. Most days, I eat small amounts of healthy food. Sometimes, I consume more than my body needs. Fasting for a medical test recently helped me see how much I love to eat. I realized I still turn to food for comfort. Psalms 119:10 is, “I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. (Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011) I seek God with all my heart because He is my source for everything. He fills me so I no longer want food. If I take my eyes off Him, I willRead More →

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When I get upset, I want to take my anger out on the closest target. I attack the wrong enemy by exploding on someone who did not cause my problem. Anger hurts my relationships and does nothing to help me. I think what I do is better than getting even. Romans 12:19 is, “Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for the Lord’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.” Ephesians 4:26 is, “In your anger, do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.” Holy Bible,Read More →

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I made it through December without overeating, but I am struggling to stay on track in this new year. I prepare to be around food during the holidays by spending more time with God. After my Christmas excitement goes away, I relax and spend less time with God. Taking a break from Jesus allows me to slip into temptation. I am grateful that it was only one week of sloppy eating instead of an entire month. I know to turn back and lean on God. Ephesians 6:10 is, “A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” (Holy Bible, New LivingRead More →

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Like everyone else, I start the New Year by thinking of ways to improve myself. Some of my past resolutions have been unrealistic and failed to bring permanent change. I need to find why I fall short of my goals. Most (if not all) of my food slips are from eating to fill my spiritual needs. I will never be done growing spiritually. In Matthew 5:48, we are commanded to, “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” ( Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011). Even though I will never be perfect, God desires I keep striving towards perfection. I fall flat on myRead More →

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Food will always be my downfall. Even when my eating has been really good, I am tempted to indulge. I have to be careful to stop eating as soon as I feel full. If my emotions spin out of control, I want to soothe them with food. Other times, I want to eat because the food looks good even if I know my body does not need it. 1 Corinthians 10:12 is, “If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall.” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015) I keep away from excess food by staying close to God. When I think IRead More →

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Food is no longer the most important thing in my life. When it was, I thought about food all the time. I planned my day around meals and fantasized about what I would eat. Thinking about food made me overeat. I could never consistently stick to any food plan. I felt like I deserved to be overweight and food was my only comfort. Since God has changed my heart, food is no longer my top priority. Instead of daydreaming about food, I think of sleep, relaxing by a pool, or things I need to finish. My mind and eyes must stay fixed on Jesus. PsalmsRead More →

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I used to dread the beginning of summer because I was not ready. Not ready to put on a bathing suit or shorts since I felt fat. I once focused on how I looked in summer clothes instead of having fun. My eating is better but I am still a work in progress. This summer, I will enjoy the season instead of obsessing about my body. I have tried to quit stressing about my body before and not succeeded. To stop worrying about my weight, I must trust in God. John 14:27 is, “I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind andRead More →