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God has changed me so I no longer snack all day long. He gives me the strength to walk away from food temptation. However, stress is still my downfall. When my mind is set on stress, I turn to food. I had stomach discomfort last week from eating too much. I can’t believe I slipped again. Jeremiah 31:25 is, “I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.” Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011 Only God can satisfy and refresh me. He is the solution to my stress. Food has never fixed my stress. I might feel better for a short time, but feel worseRead More →

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Halloween is almost here. This past week, I have eaten more candy than I had in the past 5 months. My stomach is complaining. Even though I only ate a few pieces each day, my stomach complained about the excess sugar. It makes me wonder how my body processed the large amounts of sweets I used to eat. This morning, God showed me I had slipped on my Bible reading this past week. My tired brain wandered instead of concentrating on struggled morning devotionals. Since I started my day Jesus, I did not think to seek Him later in the day. Without God by myRead More →

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I can’t believe that it is already October. The school year is speeding by and I have not updated this blog since August. My eating has been fine, except for a few slips. Emotional eating, or stuffing my problems with excessive food, is a habit I am working to break. I have made progress, but I occasionally fail. Stress will never go away, so I must seek something other than food to comfort me. Isaiah 55:2 is, “Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay for food that does you no good? Listen to me, and you will eatRead More →

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I started healthier habits over the summer like cooking meals with real ingredients instead of using packaged foods. Since I was not working, I found time to exercise regularly. Now that I am back in school, I face temptations to stress eat. My weekly workouts average is 1.5 for this month. I don’t want my healthy routine to end. Proverbs 16:3 is, “Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed .” Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2018 When God guides my goals, I will succeed. He desires me to walk with healthy habits. Jesus gives me to strength to pass on snacksRead More →

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Like everyone else, I want quick and easy weight loss, even though I know it is not realistic. I tried a new probiotic to eliminate stomach bloat, thinking it might help me lose weight. This supplement is helping my stomach heal from years of overeating. When I eat too much, I can now see how uncomfortable my stomach feels. I have justified my overeating for too long and lied to myself about the amount I was eating. Proverbs 3:7-8 is “Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to yourRead More →

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My fleshly desires are are not good for me. Last week, I wanted to eat leftover Easter candy even though I was full. (Side note: One month after Easter, I still have candy in my house. This is a one sign I am eating less!). Since I really wanted something sweet, I enjoyed a small piece. I am human and will keep fighting temptations to overeat. Jesus helps me to enjoy food without overindulge. 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 isRead More →

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The meaning of the Easter message gets deeper for me every year. I realize how much my stubbornness to surrender my food intake has cost. I once felt guilty because I continued to overeat. Instead of repenting, I found excuses. I not only feel bad because I could be smaller, but because I saw my disobedience from eating too much. Romans 5:8 is, “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011 Jesus died for all sin, including mine. I used to think my overeating was not that bad,Read More →

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The Lent season is time for me to grow closer to the Lord. In the past, I would give something as a token sacrifice. I once stopped drinking soda for these 40 days and then indulged after Easter. It was more about avoiding my token than growing closer to the Lord. Since I struggle with temptations of excess food and a distorted body image, I once used Lenten fasting as an opportunity to diet. The weight never left for good and I gained nothing spiritually. Isaiah 58:6 is, “No, this is the kind of fasting I want: Free those who are wrongly imprisoned; lighten theRead More →

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Every January, I hear the world telling me to have more willpower. I know from experience that my power will never be enough. When I get stressed or have a weak moment, I sometimes slip into excess food. Trying harder does not stop me. I need more strength than I have. Philippians 4:13 is, “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015 With Christ, I no longer do it alone. I tap into His unlimited strength instead using my futile willpower. There is no way I can avoid overeating on my own. I can call outRead More →

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Every New Year, I resolve to improve myself. Over the years, I have learned I am not perfect. I will never be kind enough to others and hit 100% on my personal health goals. I can resolve to do better and beat myself up when I fail. Philippians 3:12 is, “I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me.” Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015 I will never be perfect. Jesus helps me make better choices and fix bad habits. He moldsRead More →