And you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free. John 8:32


Monday, April 19, 2010

Day 34 – April 2, 2006

Situation: We had friends for lunch, and my son made this incredible braided cheese bread plus we had brownies for dessert. I ate without thinking and ate too much.

Beliefs: It’s a party! It doesn’t count!

Truth: All things are lawful, but not all things are edifying. I can eat all I want at a party, but is it really good for me? No. Does it really make the party more fun? No. Will I be happy when the party is over? No.

The truth is what will set me free. I see the beginnings of belief change in me, but I know it will take a while to change because it’s such a big stronghold for me.

I haven’t been journaling every time I break this, much less every time I feel like eating when I’m not hungry. So I think, all in all, I’ve had some good progress.

There’s also the aspect of accepting my body where it’s at and not making a god of looks. I don’t have to be perfect, and I don’t have to live up to anyone’s expectations. If people see me with a weight problem, they’ll be seeing the truth – I have a weight problem.

I don’t measure up to the standards of society, but that’s okay. I only need to be trying to live for God’s approval. And although He is perfect, He does not demand perfection in others.

Day 50 – 4/18/06


The truth is starting to sink into me. I’m starting to lose the desire to overeat. But I’ve still not been losing weight other than a pound or two. I think this is the reason: I need to also rely on God for weight loss, not just the overeating.

I’m journaling the big things, and this is enough to maintain my weight but not enough to lose weight. So now I will try to journal each time I go over my point totals.

Belief:
I can’t lose weight. I’m following this and not losing.

Truth: I’m not following it perfectly. Try to follow it perfectly for three weeks and then see if I still can’t lose weight.

Note: My 5/24 entry says that says I lost four pounds since that last entry.

4 comments:

eliz said...

Hi! Barb!
I love what you wrote! (quote)- "There’s also the aspect of accepting my body where it’s at and not making a god of looks. I don’t have to be perfect, and I don’t have to live up to anyone’s expectations. If people see me with a weight problem, they’ll be seeing the truth – I have a weight problem.

I don’t measure up to the standards of society, but that’s okay. I only need to be trying to live for God’s approval. And although He is perfect, He does not demand perfection in others."

Woo-Hoo! Amen to that!
Thank You for sharing that!
(((HUG)))
Joyfully,
E

eliz said...

Hmmm...why doesn't your blog show that there is a comment here?

Unknown said...

It shows it on mine, Elizabeth. Is it not coming up on yours?

eliz said...

It only showed after I comment the 2nd time. computers!! ;o)