Life Unedited -- Foodies
Posted by Unknown | | Posted On Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 11:19 AM
So for 3 weeks now I have been on a battle against unwanted adipose tissue aka fat tissue. I have been measuring my foods/portions and allowing only one sugary drink/day. I am trying to stay under 1500 calories per day. I have been fixated on the verse Matthew 4:4, Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'"
It is a battle for me because goodness I really do like peanut butter M&M's, seriously I like them a lot. But I only allot a serving -- which is 1/4 a cup which equals 240 calories. I wish I was kidding. And to waste my "calories" 240 on M&M's probably is not a good idea anyhow when I could have something better, like fruit huh?
The battle is difficult at times. Probably one of the hardest things I have ever done. When I was in high school one summer my swim coach told us how much sugar was in a can of soda, that really half the can was sugar and told us to stay away from sugary drinks. So I did for the longest time. I would only drink tea and water. Somewhere along the way I started drinking Coca-Cola again and well that one is not as bad to give up. But really some things just taste better with Coca-Cola! Don't you agree?
I honestly think exercising is easier than trying to watch what you eat. I love swimming it is super easy for me to swim miles. I have been running the past couple weeks and I really do not like running, but I ran a mile last week and this past week, and I am getting in the groove of it. On Tuesdays I walk 4-5 miles, 2 in the morning and then usually 2-3 in the afternoon. I really want to do the Health First Triathalon this year by myself as compared to doing it with a team last year. So my battle is on.....
I am looking for more verses to assist me. I think like most things the battle is in the mind. If you have any that you would like to share. I will memorize them and write them and post them on my wall.
Hi Gretchen,
I so feel ya on this post. I feel so crummy most of the time that taking care of my body is not usually high on my priority list, though I know it should be. I eat things that make me feel (very temporarily) happy (hello peanut butter & chocolate - I love you!) and either forget about exercising altogether or don't do it because my head and body hurt and moving around seems like it would make it much worse. Um, no thanks.
Several months ago on a blog, I came across an interview with Rick Warren and he said something like this:
"Every day remember to pray:
God, if I don't get anything else done today, I want to know You more and love You better. God didn't put me on earth just to fulfill a to-do list. He's more interested in what I am than what I do.
That's why we're called human beings, not human doings.
Happy moments, PRAISE GOD.
Difficult moments, SEEK GOD.
Quiet moments, WORSHIP GOD.
Painful moments, TRUST GOD.
Every moment, THANK GOD"
I typed it up, printed it and hang it where I see it several times a day. It's my reminder to be kind to myself and keep God in my sights. He loves me no matter what I get done, what I look like or how I feel. I should do the same and be thankful for being here and living this wonderful challenging life. That's what I aspire to believe every second of every day. It's very hard, but I sure do try.
Hope that helps.
xoxo Myshel
I like what Mysel said - that's good.
I guess it all is way to love God with all our selves - because what you are really doing is learning the discipline of denying yourself - and that is a beautiful but difficult thing.
I am trying to exercise more too because I think you are right - exercising is more than counting calories.
I am lucky because I already dislike soda, but I am unlucky because I really like dessert.