So what would it be like to not think about food at all?
When it is time to eat. You eat.
Only what you need.
You enjoy eating. But are not enslaved to it.
You eat things that are fattening, but only in small amounts and not every day. Or even every other day. In fact you don't really think about when you will.
You are not constantly thinking about the next thing to eat or the next time you will be eating.
What would a life like that be like?
On Saturday at our church's annual "Spring Tea" the topic was "Fit for Life." How do we live for what is best and not be obsessed with our weight, looks etc.?
If my focus was on Christ, if He was my overwhelming desire and passion, couldn't this idol be cleansed?
You'll notice that I have done away with my weight log. I am still logging at home, but my goal has changed.
I don't know that I am looking for a magic number on the scale anymore. I think I am looking for health, fitness and saneness on this issue.
I want it to be in the background. I am continuing to work on eating less, getting good exercise and laying aside self. But I don't want it to be my focus. I want my God to my focus.
Now to be clear. I am overweight. I am committed to being a healthy weight that glorifies God. I believe being overweight is a bad testimony and that it is unhealthy. I want my body to be submitted to God. SO I have not given up. I just want to think about this differently and train myself to not think about food and what I am eating and to automatically do what is right.
Make sense?
8 comments:
me thinks you are pretty...
xo
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Hi Charlotte, I think you look beautiful. I am thankful for your nice pic, now I will recognize you when I finally get to church. I know this probably is the place to chat with you, but as I don't have your email, I just wanted to think you for the conversation and your willingness to make me feel welcome. You have a very sweet spirit. Hopefully, we will get to church soon. Things are just not good here and they probably wont be until our family gets their priorities in order. Have a great day! Susan pricemommyx3@comcast.net
Char--The Lord is going to bless you for your desire to do things His way. Everything you said is right on track.
Perfectly. ;-) Now, if I could do just that.
Aw, look at you. You look great!
You know, an addiction to food has got to be the worst addiction ever. It's something you need to survive, you can't just stop eating like other people can just stop drinking or smoking. You're around it everyday!
I understand what you are saying, though. But, be merciful to yourself, the way you would be with a friend. :) You'll be in my prayers.
Hi Hon!
I sat there on Saturday, my thoughts alternating between thinking about myself, and thinking about you.
I have gained a good bit lately. And I was thinking about our convo at CFA that night.
I was encouraged on Sat. And I was anxious to come here and see your take on it.
Love you,
TotalMom
You guys are all so encouraging... I guess we will see if God really changes people or not over the next couple of months.
I really do need your prayer.. thanks for rallying behind me. char
You are beautiful inside and out! I love you!!
Lisa
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