So, I see now that I cannot force my old favorites into Weight Watchers...it just doesn't work. I know now that I have to make a choice. I know what I want, but have to constantly ask God for strength to follow through on those choices.
These last few days have been full of noticing that the things that I love to eat cannot work for me right now. I know this sounds silly, but I feel like I am saying goodbye to an old friend. I have run to food for so many years for comfort. I know that I am ready to go beyond that, but am daily facing what that truly means.
So, I do choose to run to God instead of food. That is easy to say right now. I am learning that I will have to plan everything right now. I see that I am going to have to give up so much food. At some point I will have the self-control and correct portion size to go back. However, I will have to draw some pretty tight boudaries for me.
You all know me well...sometimes better than me! So, you know that I was not the first one in line for discipline and organization! However, I am back in line and have asked God for a double portion, please!
I just saw one of my friends that just recently finished a triathalon. I know it sounds goofy, but I would give anything to finish a race! I look forward to this year and finally crossing a finish line. I know it will mean facing a lot of pain, but as my friend Nikki puts it, "Suck it up and run!"
Sucking it up,
Steph
These last few days have been full of noticing that the things that I love to eat cannot work for me right now. I know this sounds silly, but I feel like I am saying goodbye to an old friend. I have run to food for so many years for comfort. I know that I am ready to go beyond that, but am daily facing what that truly means.
So, I do choose to run to God instead of food. That is easy to say right now. I am learning that I will have to plan everything right now. I see that I am going to have to give up so much food. At some point I will have the self-control and correct portion size to go back. However, I will have to draw some pretty tight boudaries for me.
You all know me well...sometimes better than me! So, you know that I was not the first one in line for discipline and organization! However, I am back in line and have asked God for a double portion, please!
I just saw one of my friends that just recently finished a triathalon. I know it sounds goofy, but I would give anything to finish a race! I look forward to this year and finally crossing a finish line. I know it will mean facing a lot of pain, but as my friend Nikki puts it, "Suck it up and run!"
Sucking it up,
Steph
1 comment:
Well, I couldn't be MORE proud of you! I do relate to you in giving up the foods that I love. I am working hard on moderation IF I do eat them. It is hard. Just tonight, I was looking in the pantry for a snack and I realized that my taste buds have changed. Usually I would love to eat an oreo or something chocolate, but I have tried not to buy those tempting cookies!! But, I grabbed some animal crackers instead and it curbed my appetite! I too would love to finish a race, not a triathlon, but a good race would be a great feeling. Struggling right next to you.....and so proud of you!
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