Hi Megan and Christy (probably the only two people who actually read this thing!!)
You've probably been wondering if I've abandoned my whole mission. Nope. Just decided that trying to loose weight on a mission like this just doesn't work for me. I am however reading a book called the Weigh-Down Diet (totally not a diet) just a book about submitting your eating to God and allowing him to help you. I'm really enjoying it. Most days I'm able to eat only when I'm hungry but on my down days the Christmas baking beckons me one too many a time.
I've probably lost another few pounds but I'm not relying on the scale. I've definitely lost inches though and am starting to feel a bit sexier. LOL. No one else seems to notice though. Not that I'm complaining - it just is nice to hear "good work" or "hey, you're looking good." You always gotta wonder what people are thinking though.
In other news my thyroid medication was just upped this week. Whew! Maybe that will help me in my weight loss endeavor. Stupid thyroid destroying pregnancy hormones!!
Pet peeve of the week: weight loss advice from skinny people. Not just skinny people who eat healthy and excercise but bean pole type skinny people who have obviously never, ever struggled with their weight. They make it sound so easy. Well it is easy in theory but overcoming an addiction to food is anything but easy.
Anyway, there's my rant for the night.
Good for you for doing it with God....we serve a Father who wants to be involved, and give us strength for, each journey we take. I don't think I'll ever not struggle with food addiction....each day will be a battle. We're here to support you!
ReplyDeleteHey Nat! I read too:) And I love to hear how you're doing. On a weight loss journey of my own. So glad you're feeling better about yourself--way to lose those inches! You're doing great, friend!
ReplyDeleteI love that book, I'm really glad you're enjoying it. It was a big help for me when I first began my journey in recovering from food issues (oh, the ongoing saga)
ReplyDeleteThe thing with skinny people is that they just don't get it! They think it's as simple as "just don't eat". That's a bit like telling an addict "just stop taking drugs"...riiight, like they (and we) have never thought of that. The toughest part of overcoming an unhealthy relationship with food is that we cannot abstain from it! We just can't! So with prayer and support, we learn to become more disciplined and obediant to God. I am really proud of you for taking on this journey, it's one that I've been on for a long time, and unfortunately, it never ends...but I am happy to support and go through it with you!
Love ya!