FIT

Something I have struggled with for most of my life is weight.  I lurve food.  Who doesn't right?  My problem is I use food as a crutch.  

If I'm happy. I eat.

If I'm sad. I eat.

If I'm stressed. I eat.

If I'm angry. I eat.

If I'm .... 

I'm sure you get the picture.  

I'm tired of feeling so out of control in this area of my life.  God has given me this amazing body, this machine.  I'm ashamed that I've spent so much time mistreating this gift.  Not only that but what kind of example am I setting for my children.  Boys are just as susceptible to body issues as women.  I want my boys to see their parents healthy and strong not lethargic and overweight.  

Enough is enough!  No more yo-yo dieting.  I MUST CHANGE MY LIFESTYLE. 

To kick things off Zane and I decided to work with a trainer.  Said trainer has us on 5-6 small, clean meals a day and built a workout plan that includes our Total Gym.  We recently added a spinning bike to our arsenal, excited to implement that as well!  I'm a bit of a numbers gal so I am counting Weight Watcher points with a friend to keep me accountable and my portions in check.  The more accountability the better!

Now to tackle the emotional aspect.. I have to give my food issues to God.  Seems so simple right?  I'm realizing more and more what a control freak I am...  I'm re-reading Made to Crave to get back some focus and perspective.  I've done Lysa's Craving God devotional but never read the full book.  Most importantly I'm getting back into solid devotional/prayer time.  I can definitely see where I've made food an idol in my life.  No more.

Don't you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God?  You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price.  So you must honor God with your body. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Sorry if this post is a little rambly. I wanted to get it out there and make it public.  Now YOU have to keep me accountable too!