I admit to having a problem with self-discipline sometimes. Seems I have that gene that’s so common in our society: the self-indulgence gene, and so I often have trouble telling myself “no.”
My biggest self-indulgence problem is food addiction. It used to be smoking, but thank God I was able to quit that habit. But I still use food as a reward for good times and bad. I eat if I’m upset or depressed, and I eat when I’m happy as a way of rewarding myself.
Joshua 24:15–”Choose. . . this day whom you will serve.”
Matthew 6:24–”No one can serve two masters.” (NIV)
I know that my body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, so it seems logical that when I choose food that is not the healthiest for me, I am disrespecting the Spirit within me. Is this biblical, though? Are we charged with taking care of our physical bodies, not out of vanity but because God said that we should?
If so, any suggestions on handling this area of one’s life in a more effective way?
3 responses so far ↓
dancingboysmom // March 14, 2007 at 2:30 pm
Hey, I have that gene too.
As for what we eat, God did give us everything to eat (see Acts) but we probably go overboard. There’s nothing wrong with a piece of cake, there IS something wrong with stuffing ourselves though. We are told not to be gluttons. So, even if we are eating food that is good for us, if we eat too much it’s wrong.
Have you tried vigorous exercise? Before I got pregnant I was using those Walk Away the Pounds videos and found that my appetite really subsided on it’s own. I didn’t even have to think about it, I just wasn’t hungry. However, food is not really an addiction or anything like that for me, just an enjoyment. (I have other, more annoying addictions, I’m sure. *sigh*)
Anyway, I’ve been praying for you in this matter. I know how hard it is to “kick a habit.”
krislinatin // March 19, 2007 at 7:33 am
Are we charged with taking care of our physical bodies, not out of vanity but because God said that we should?
Yes, we are be to stewards of ALL God has given us!
smaller portions, eat 5-6 small meals a day. More protein. fills you up, lots of veggies, cleans you out.
Walk , if you can, at least, until you are able to do more. Get that Bella out for a walk!
Pray and just decide to do it.
Work on one thing at a time.
krislinatin // March 21, 2007 at 12:01 pm
here is my food log thingy the nutritionist gave me.
Daily Food Log Date: ___________________
Legumes: 2 serv
Category 1 vegetables: Unlimited
Category 2 vegetables: 1 serv (potato, carrots, yams)
Protein sources: 4 serv
Oils: 4 serv
Nuts and seeds: 2 serv
Fruits: 2 serv
Dairy: 1 serv
Whole grains: 2 serv
Notes: 3 oz of fish a day
But remember i throw the weights around, so its probably too many calories for you, but its something you could base your intake on
kristina
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