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Well, I guess I wouldn't go that over board as to say I have done horrible but I haven't done great either. Monday night I did end up eating late, but I find that when I work late is when I eat late. I don't know what it is about the night time and food because I can go practically all day without food and when night time comes it's like a magnet and the food is speaking to me saying "eat me"! It is really a challenge to me...almost an addiction. I was watching that show about hoarders on TLC the other night, and I know it has nothing to do with food but these people are addicted to collecting things..WHY? To fill a void in their lives or to cope with something that has happened to them....the stuff the collect makes them feel at ease and "safe". I was thinking, is that how food makes me feel? Do I feel comfortable when I eat? YES Do I feel happy when I eat? YES Do I feel safe when I eat? YES, do I feel the pangs of withdrawal and panic when I try to not eat when I want to? YES!
This is the same with any addiction, I totally understand when people say they can't just "quit" smoking or drinking or whatever the addiction is that they have because it is just that!!! AN ADDICTION! It's sad to say but food is the hardest addiction to overcome, because a person HAS to eat to survive and theres no way around that...cigarettes and alcohol can go on the back burner and a person would be fine and healthy....not the same with food!
Along with blogging I am also doing setting captives free...http://www.settingcaptivesfree.com/ which approaches food from a Christian standpoint and helps you overcome your addiction with JESUS right by your side...unfortunately I have started this course before and have fallen away from it, but I keep going back! I know the combination of that and the support I get from friends will help me on this journey, although not an easy one, but definitely one that can be accomplished...."I can do all things through CHRIST who strengthens me!"
Well, I created this blog for a reason...to be open and honest about myself and my struggles. I don't know how many of you like to eat late at night? I know I do! This is going to be my first goal, to STOP eating late at night. I tend to be a night person, and it makes me comfortable to sit down with a bowl of food late in the night and eat it. I also find that it tends to help me fall asleep better! So starting today, that is my first goal. I will let you know how it worked out tomorrow. Did you know that the night time is the time the body takes to "recoup" and thats the time that it burns the most calories?
http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/does-it-matter-how-late-we-eat/
Ok this is my first attempt at a blog, not sure how all this works so all you tech savy peeps out there would you please lend a girl a helping hand?
I am attempting a new journey in my life, really wanting to be healthier and just feel better about myself, and by healthier I don't mean as skinny as a tooth pick. I simply mean, to eat as I should and treat my body as God would want me to. This is something that God has been speaking to me for awhile about, but it is very hard for me. I would appreciate any encouragement, helpful hints, anything you all can give me to set me on the right track. I will warn you right now, I have a pity me button and it gets pushed a lot. Don't be afraid to be a little "firm" with me to get me back to where I need to be. The main thing I need to remember is that I am not doing this on my own, or for myself. Being obedient to God is the number one key here, and I know that he is always with me.
