This week has been tough. I've been reintroduced to my nemesis, stress-eating. I ate more than I was supposed to almost every day! I reverted back to my old ways surprisingly quick, and it bothers me.
I want to be in shape. I want to look good for my husband. I want to lessen my depression in any way possible. I keep going back and forth on this, and I keep slipping up.
I'm reading a book called Made to Crave by a woman named lysa terkeurst. It tackles over eating and health from a Christian perspective, and as I am seeking God out and desire a relationship with Him, this is a good choice for me to read. It talks about how our addiction to food (let's just call it what it is) is a deep problem that requires a deeper motivation from God to break. We were made to crave God above all else, and food is just a convenient substitution.
I want to get to the root of my issues. And as Dave Ramsey says, ninety percent of solving a problem is in realizing there is one. I have a problem with food and exercise, and with God's help, and in time, it will be corrected.
One practical thing I can do is exercise when I'm stressed instead of eating. Exercise is a great stress reducer.
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