tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382381087861275441.post3983397221063059354..comments2023-10-16T09:34:39.756-05:00Comments on There Goes Kim... Chasing Rabbits Again: Healthy(er) Eating - Day 15Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02219564163186786729noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4382381087861275441.post-10952116745762553362014-02-17T21:21:48.746-06:002014-02-17T21:21:48.746-06:00Hi friend. I absolutely have those days where it ...Hi friend. I absolutely have those days where it all feels like it's in vain. But I just keep reminding myself that I will NOT let food have control over my life. I am stronger than that cookie, bean burrito, brownie, bag of chips. If I let a piece of food control my life, how weak am I? How weak am I saying that God is? I have let food run my life for entirely too long and although I still have moments where certain food items still have more control than they should, overall I am now the one controlling my food. Not by my own strength, of course, but through God's. <br /><br />I will say that I think it is really hard to say "I won't eat ___ all month." Not saying that you shouldn't have done that, because if that's what you felt the Lord leading you to do, that's what you should do. I know that for me, when I tell myself "You absolutely cannot have ___," it makes me want it so bad that I can't stop thinking about it. So what I am doing is that I am eating healthy. I eat lean proteins, whole grains, veggies, fruits, and healthy fats. I have a small bit of chocolate every day because that helps me not feel completely deprived. On Saturdays, if there is something I have really been wanting that week, I have it. By not telling myself I can't have it at all, I know that once Saturday gets here I can have it if it's still something I want. Usually at that point, I don't care anymore about that specific item, although there have been weeks that I have. It helps me to not keep those trigger items in the house, though. I only purchase them individually at the time I am planning to eat it- one cookie, once scoop of ice cream, one burrito, etc. <br /><br />I know Lysa is very into abstaining in general from unhealthy things during this process, but I don't think it's realistic or necessary. Food is not evil. It's our relationship with and dependence on food that is the problem. By planning ahead and knowing that on Saturday, I am going out of town and will be eating out twice, I give myself permission ahead of time to perhaps splurge more than normal. I am not making that decision out of emotion. It was planned far in advance when I was of sound mind. <br /><br />Speaking of planning, it has helped me tremendously! I plan my entire week out in advance. On Sunday night, I decide what we will eat the entire week for dinners. I pretty much plan all the rest of my meals on Sundays as well, although sometimes I will plan the night before. Either way, I plan and I stick to it. It's easier for me to not be tempted when I know I already have a plan.<br /><br />Kim, this IS worth it. I promise it is. After six weeks, I am down 21.5 pounds. I know it can be so hard and I know money is tight and sometimes life is less than ideal. The biggest thing that I have reminded myself is that there is no starting over. When I have a day that doesn't go as well as I'd hoped as far as food consumption goes, the next day I am making good choices again. I'm not starting over again on Monday. I'm just making the right choice with my next meal.<br /><br />Have your cream soda once a week. Look forward to it and really enjoy it. Let it be a bit of a reward. You can live in moderation by making good choices and still enjoying the things you love on occasion...even as often as once a week.<br /><br />We've got this, friend. I wish I could say that every time I am tempted I quote a verse or pray. I don't. Sometimes I do, but not always. What I do know, however, is that the Lord is working in me because I have never had the strength to do what I am doing now. We're works in progress and we will accomplish what His plans are for us. I love you. Call or text me anytime. Seriously.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11495704954664451744noreply@blogger.com