I’ve been praying and asking God why it’s so hard for me to stick with a healthy eating plan. I’ve realized that when my food choices are limited in anyway I feel deprived and rebel. I rebel because the thing I want most is freedom. He revealed to me that freedom isn’t being able to eat everything at anytime. True freedom is being able to move my body in any activity I choose, to walk into a store and buy any outfit I see, and to not be hindered by my weight in any area of my life.
Well, hello!
Being “free” to eat a brownie everyday isn’t true freedom at all! My rebellion against meal planning and healthy food choices is leading me more into bondage everyday. I get it! (It’s amazing how we can be blinded to such simple truths.)
As I promised in my last post, I’ve stopped researching all eating plans and the psychology behind weight loss. I just kept repeating “I’m giving it to Jesus” every single time my mind tried to think about it. Now my mind is clearer and my nerves are calm. Thank you, Lord! I was seriously about to lose it.
For some reason, I just have a sense of peace about the principles of the South Beach Diet. For me, personally, I know it’s my answer. Once I get the sugar out of my system, it really works with my mind and body. I’m not a calorie or points counter or a shake drinker. Different things work for different people and this is the eating style I feel most comfortable with. So here we go again, back to Phase 1! This time with Jesus' help. I feel better knowing I have the King of Kings in my corner. :)
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