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I make mistakes and fall. In the past, I used failures as an excuse to give up. After one meal of overindulgence, I would continue stuffing my body for a few days or even weeks. When I noticed my clothes were tighter, I struggled to get back on track. Psalm 18:33 is, “He has made my feet like the feet of a deer and set me secure on the heights.” Holy Bible, English Standard Version, 2001 The Lord guides me out of messes, even when they are my fault. He shows me that one slip does not define me as a failure. Jesus helps meRead More →

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Bad things happen when I take control instead of trusting Jesus. My ways can make conditions worse instead of better. I forget the creator of the universe is on the throne. The Lord desires me to trust Him instead of forcing my way. He can make the impossible happen. This even works when I seek help for weight loss. Psalm 145:15 is, “All eyes look to You, and You give them their food at the proper time.” Holy Bible, Holman Christian Bible, 2009 I have tried forever to lose these last 15 or so pounds. I know I can trust the Lord with everything, butRead More →

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I ate to fill emptiness inside my heart. All the excess food I stuffed into my stomach never satisfied or comforted me. Food did nothing to fix my problems or soothe my emotions. I was never pleased with my weight and followed multiple diets. These diets did not work because I could not stop overeating. John 6:27 is, “But don’t be so concerned about perishable things like food. Spend your energy seeking the eternal life that the Son of Man can give you. For God the father has given me the seal of his approval. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015 Only God’s love canRead More →

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My eating is better, but the scale is not moving. I feel like I am working hard and have nothing to show for it. I search the internet for weight loss tips and want to try the latest quick fix. Sometimes, I want to “give up” and indulge in excess food. Luke 11:9-10 is, “And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door willRead More →

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My eating was better, but the scale stayed the same. I blamed my aging hormones and thought I would never lose weight. I was eating too much and stubbornly did not want to admit it. I fell back into old habits like using food to soothe my feelings. I thought my food intake was fine, but I ate more food than my body needed. Proverbs 3:7-8 is, “Don’t be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil. This will be healing for your body and strengthening for your bones. Holy Bible, Christian Standard Bible, 2017 The Lord gently showed meRead More →

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I am reading through the entire Bible this year. Digging into God’s Word is helping me understand that He uses imperfect people. I am hard on myself and only look at my failures. Instead of accepting my progress, I feel guilty every time I slip. Philippians 3:13 is, “ Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and reaching forward to what is ahead Holy Bible, Christian Standard Bible, 2017 I will never be perfect. I don’t feel worthy to write a blog on overcoming food when I keep slipping.Read More →

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I will never be perfect or good enough. Since perfection was out of my reach, I decided to “give up” in the past. I tried ever diet or meal plan offering quick results. After a few days of “depriving” myself, I had enough and ate everything I could. Over time, I started using excess food to cover my feelings of never being enough. Psalm 139:17 is, “How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered!” Holy Bible, New Living Translation God takes me as I am. He created my imperfections so I would seek Him. My efforts will be never beRead More →

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Stress is one of my eating “triggers”. I reach for excess food to comfort my emotions. Excess food helps me temporarily forget my pain but does nothing to solve my problems. Instead of lasting relief, soon I feel guilty for eating too much. Matthew 11:28 is, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Holy Bible, Christian Standard Bible, 2017 The King of the universe invites me to come to Him for rest. I try to handle stress myself and fail. God provides me with lasting comfort and erases my guilt. He guides me to findRead More →

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Summertime is one of my favorite seasons. I love the beach and water activities. The world’s standards tell me I must be fit to wear a swimsuit in public. I used to believe I was too large to wear some clothing styles. My body will never be perfect. I have wasted past summer days by worrying about how I look. Psalm 139:14 is, “Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous – how well I know it.” Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015 When my eyes drift away from Jesus, I concentrate on my body flaws. God created me in HisRead More →

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When I mess up and continue indulging, it is challenging to get back on track. Last week, I took on my bad habit of eating something sweet after each meal. I also worked on putting my fork down as soon as I felt full. My eating was not perfect, but on the right track. Psalm 119:35 is, “Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.” Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011 Once I shifted my eyes to the Lord, I could start eating less. Those small steps got me back into a grove of eating for nutrition. I have moreRead More →