Well, no surprise really. The doctor verified that my cholesterol is up again. So that makes the diet and exercise "thing" a top priority. Sounds like a lot of people, huh?
A friend and I were talking over coffee this morning (nonfat, sugar free, latte). Not only does food taste good, if it's available we're likely to indulge in it. Yeah, there's a history of compulsive eating in the family but that's really no excuse. Especially when I can say--beyond a shadow of a doubt that my mom's battle with obesity came from exactly that.
One of the disciplines we are planning to explore in the new class at church is fasting. Fasting isn't a popular idea these days. Gee--let me think about that for a couple of seconds! Still, one aspect of the discipline that intrigues me is a line offered by another person organizing the class: When you are fasting and hunger becomes a conscious thought, when you would normally reach for food reach instead for God and let him fill you up. That can definitely be pared down to: When eating becomes a conscious thought..... And this reminds me of yet another author and book: Made To Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire With God, Not Food by Lysa Terkeurst. She also has a book of devotions on the subject.
So where is all this going?
I've been struggling some with spiritual issues for awhile now and cannot help but believe that taking care of my whole being means treating the body, mind, and soul. On a daily basis, with intention.
Living with depression is a reality for me. Genetics and chemistry. Living better through chemicals is one aspect of my life not likely to change. So it's often difficult for me to really "grab and go" on ideas/activities and the like even when my enthusiasm is high. This time of year especially it is dreadfully easy to sink into that "Oh, I just don't feel like it" mood." So I remind myself, over and over and over, that I need to kick myself in the proverbial butt and get going. Thank goodness that I am blessed with a wise and empathetic friend who will keep me straight (when I allow her inside my shell). Another issue.
First weigh-in is tomorrow. If I haven't dropped a pound I will be very disappointed! But,
life goes on.
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