Yesterday there were a few times where I had a choice to make...
First, I went out for coffee with a friend in the morning. I was thinking about the cafe mocha on the menu (was craving that) but opted instead for a sugar/cream free herbal tea instead as I wasn't hungry. I was so thankful I made this choice as I ended up getting hungry shortly after and able to enjoy a good lunch rather. Praise God!
Second, I went out with a friend for dessert in the evening. I saved some room for dessert, which was the first victory step! Then after that I decided to share a dessert with her (she left it up to me). I'm glad I made this decision as it was the perfect amount of treat. I didn't feel overfull and I felt completely satisfied and we had a wonderful visit. Praise God for this as well!
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
April 23
April 23rd food log:
(Chapter 22 & 23)
This quote from p. 222 stood out:
This is what we mean by being thin within. It is authentically living on the outside what is genuinely present on the inside. Our desire is to have a heart in which Christ will dwell and be at home. As we allow Him to abide there and resolve to keep nothing from Him, He makes us more like Himself inside and out. The false or flesh life is crucified daily so that the Christlike life may shine through.
This statement really speaks entirely of a surrendered life in all areas. As I looked at the Path of God’s provision diagram on p. 223 I noticed the outline of all that He provides me with to live the holy life….His Plan, His Will, His Spirit, His Power, His Presence. That’s awesome!
It feels so good to be limiting my sugar intake. I feel more free interestingly enough. Last night was hard not to reach for something sugary after supper, but I had watermelon instead and it was quite fine. I have avoided putting sugar on my cereal the past two days as well. Try to wean myself from sugar again!
One thing I’ve noticed lately is that I really feel free to choose what I want to eat for lunches. I don’t feel like I HAVE to eat only certain foods…. In the past I’d know I could be hungry for supper if I ate certain meals…but lately I have felt free to experiment a bit more and it has been very satisfying. For example, yesterday I had fajitas for lunch, not a typical lunch for me, but it was delicious and satisfying and I was hungry in time for supper. I have really been enjoying this renewed sense of freedom.
Wish I’d waited to get hungry in the afternoon. Feel kind of ripped off that I didn’t! The fresh tortillas were calling for a taste-test and I was feeling a little off and thought the food may settle my stomach…which they did. Maybe I was hungry…not sure. Anyways, wishing I’d waited for “0”. On the positive note, I’m glad I stayed clear of sugar today. Feels good.
(Chapter 22 & 23)
This quote from p. 222 stood out:
This is what we mean by being thin within. It is authentically living on the outside what is genuinely present on the inside. Our desire is to have a heart in which Christ will dwell and be at home. As we allow Him to abide there and resolve to keep nothing from Him, He makes us more like Himself inside and out. The false or flesh life is crucified daily so that the Christlike life may shine through.
This statement really speaks entirely of a surrendered life in all areas. As I looked at the Path of God’s provision diagram on p. 223 I noticed the outline of all that He provides me with to live the holy life….His Plan, His Will, His Spirit, His Power, His Presence. That’s awesome!
It feels so good to be limiting my sugar intake. I feel more free interestingly enough. Last night was hard not to reach for something sugary after supper, but I had watermelon instead and it was quite fine. I have avoided putting sugar on my cereal the past two days as well. Try to wean myself from sugar again!
One thing I’ve noticed lately is that I really feel free to choose what I want to eat for lunches. I don’t feel like I HAVE to eat only certain foods…. In the past I’d know I could be hungry for supper if I ate certain meals…but lately I have felt free to experiment a bit more and it has been very satisfying. For example, yesterday I had fajitas for lunch, not a typical lunch for me, but it was delicious and satisfying and I was hungry in time for supper. I have really been enjoying this renewed sense of freedom.
Wish I’d waited to get hungry in the afternoon. Feel kind of ripped off that I didn’t! The fresh tortillas were calling for a taste-test and I was feeling a little off and thought the food may settle my stomach…which they did. Maybe I was hungry…not sure. Anyways, wishing I’d waited for “0”. On the positive note, I’m glad I stayed clear of sugar today. Feels good.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
MARCH - TW ch 18
March 18th:
Back in November this was the last chapter I read, so I plan on beating that record this time round! One thing I am very thankful for is that I’m persevering through the ups and downs of this journey to greater freedom in Christ and victory over this sin of gluttony and greed. I am now in my 7th week and have NOT had a completely victorious walk, but have kept on going… This is a big step for me! Praise God! It’s about grace and forgiveness. It’s also about being accountable this time round, not giving up when the going gets rough!
So today’s study really dealt with pleasers, teasers and rejects. I’m going to have to think on this a bit more. I’m not sure I can pinpoint all of these different foods quite yet.
Pleasers:
I know that pleasers vary depending on what I’m craving, so I’m not sure I can really name too many pleasers. I’m not particularly picky, so a lot of things “please” me. One that came to mind was a dessert—a chocolate extreme blizzard. That would probably be the ultimate pleaser in terms of sugary treats for me. Watermelon is another pleaser! Love, love, love watermelon.
Teasers:
Teasers are anything that is sugary in the house that tempt me! I know that I don’t function best with just sugar in my body so when I have baking or candies or chocolate around the house they definitely act as teasers for me. And I can definitely relate to #8 on p.187
“The all-time classic teaser is what’s left of your pleaser when you have reached your comfortable 5 and are satisfied.”
Total Rejects:
I can’t think of total rejects right now. But there are probably lots that I reject on a daily basis. Actually I probably avoid buying them in the first place! I’ll have to think on this one a bit more.
P.188
“Whole-body pleasers are those foods that your body calls out for, are enjoyable while you eat them, and they leave you feeling energized afterward.”
I need to dwell on this statement a bit more as well. I think that sugary treats are often not whole-body pleasers for me so I need to keep in mind the bigger picture more often. I need to remember how it feels to overeat on pleasers. I need to remember which pleasers make me feel the best.
I should really have just gone straight to the malt candies as they were the real pleasers. Instead I wasted calories on the other candies (the teasers). Lesson learned. However I was also trying to avoid sugar…..so it wasn’t following my plan either!
Back in November this was the last chapter I read, so I plan on beating that record this time round! One thing I am very thankful for is that I’m persevering through the ups and downs of this journey to greater freedom in Christ and victory over this sin of gluttony and greed. I am now in my 7th week and have NOT had a completely victorious walk, but have kept on going… This is a big step for me! Praise God! It’s about grace and forgiveness. It’s also about being accountable this time round, not giving up when the going gets rough!
So today’s study really dealt with pleasers, teasers and rejects. I’m going to have to think on this a bit more. I’m not sure I can pinpoint all of these different foods quite yet.
Pleasers:
I know that pleasers vary depending on what I’m craving, so I’m not sure I can really name too many pleasers. I’m not particularly picky, so a lot of things “please” me. One that came to mind was a dessert—a chocolate extreme blizzard. That would probably be the ultimate pleaser in terms of sugary treats for me. Watermelon is another pleaser! Love, love, love watermelon.
Teasers:
Teasers are anything that is sugary in the house that tempt me! I know that I don’t function best with just sugar in my body so when I have baking or candies or chocolate around the house they definitely act as teasers for me. And I can definitely relate to #8 on p.187
“The all-time classic teaser is what’s left of your pleaser when you have reached your comfortable 5 and are satisfied.”
Total Rejects:
I can’t think of total rejects right now. But there are probably lots that I reject on a daily basis. Actually I probably avoid buying them in the first place! I’ll have to think on this one a bit more.
P.188
“Whole-body pleasers are those foods that your body calls out for, are enjoyable while you eat them, and they leave you feeling energized afterward.”
I need to dwell on this statement a bit more as well. I think that sugary treats are often not whole-body pleasers for me so I need to keep in mind the bigger picture more often. I need to remember how it feels to overeat on pleasers. I need to remember which pleasers make me feel the best.
I should really have just gone straight to the malt candies as they were the real pleasers. Instead I wasted calories on the other candies (the teasers). Lesson learned. However I was also trying to avoid sugar…..so it wasn’t following my plan either!
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