We all know that we can’t be
perfect all the time and I certainly fit into that category. I still have to fight discouragement and my
natural instinct is to turn to food. My
husband was off of work for 10 weeks without pay and that definitely triggered
my stress level. I wish I could say that
I handled it perfectly and kept on track the whole 2.5 months, but that
wouldn’t be true. I want to add right
here that God supernaturally provided for us during this time and we did not
get behind on any of our bills and certainly didn’t miss any meals. However, it was a daily struggle to keep my
mind rooted on good things and not allow negative thoughts to take over.
What I realized during this time
was that my battle with food is not behind me.
It’s a habit that I will always have to keep under control. It really is an addiction and I truly believe
that if I allowed myself I could fall completely off the wagon. The good news is that I now recognize the
warning signs. I handle stress so much
better. Not perfectly yet, but a lot
better.
Non scale victory this month has
to be the realization that I’m beginning to like exercise. (I’m not using the “love” word yet) I think
what I like is the way it makes me feel afterwards. It gives me a sense of satisfaction to make
my flesh do something that it doesn’t want to do. I guess it’s a control thing. That coupled with not allowing myself to eat
foods that my flesh craves is double satisfaction! I AM THE BOSS!!! God has given me authority to
rule over my body and I am taking my place!
This month I am maintaining my
weight loss. Some weeks I’m up a couple
of pounds and then I’m back down the next week.
My 100 pound goal is still intact.
I will reach it. It may not be
this week or even this month, but it will happen. I promise you! 10…9…8…7…6…5 – that’s right, only 5 more
pounds to reach 100.
