Think about the one habit or way of life you need to implement into your daily routine for the rest of your life to make you happier and healthier. When I think of doing this, I think of an older woman or man who has finally figured out that life is truly better when they consistently make the right choices over and over again, day after day. I see their life full of discipline, strength, and beauty. It is a life I know I need to enter into, but it is not an easy decision…not by a long shot.
So, what is your habit? Mine is giving up certain foods for the rest of my life. Perhaps special occasions are in order, but they are very dangerous for me. The once-in-a-while sweets and unhealthy foods lead in to an overdose – a binge. It can go on for days, which leads into weeks. It’s like a “junkie” with no self-control ruining their body. My body hates me for this, and I end up feeling gross, bloated, and defeated once again. If you asked me where the devil is working in my life, I can say without hesitation he is always creeping into my eating choices. He tells me lies: “This will be your last donut; just do it. You’ll feel good. Another blizzard won’t matter much…” One unhealthy choice leads into another and another. And before I know it, I have added 20 more pounds onto my already overweight body with clothes that don’t fit on a body I haven’t been for years. What are your results for not making the choice to change today? So, I see these people who don’t let the devil win in the areas I struggle with. I wonder when they finally made THE DECISION. As I procrastinate making the decision, life just gets worse. Someone was just about to ask me if I was doing the Whole30, but she saw the food I took from the cafeteria line and realized I wasn’t by my food choices. The thing is, I can’t just do a way of eating for a month anymore. I need to be all in. This is why it’s so hard….Here are the struggles if I was eating the way I should for my body:
The planning and cooking is well thought out. Just think home cooked meals from scratch. That is what I do. This take A LOT OF TIME! As you can see, I am planning my whole day and week, so I can avoid downfalls and starvation. This list is only a small tidbit of what the challenges are. I believe the benefits make this all this worth it, BUT it is truly a suffering and dying-to-self process. In the end I feel great, sleep better, loose cravings, and have more energy. My health screening in awesome! A part of this way-of-life, is also exercising regularly. I stopped this about a year ago as wedding planning and other factors became too much and working out went out the window. Balancing all this with a family can also be hard. So, this is where I am at. It is a crossroads of sorts. As I do suffer and die to myself over and over again, it is easier for me if I have prayer intentions to pray for. I lift up other’s needs and sufferings to God in the midst of my pain (whether it’s emotional or physical), which I offer up. It makes my own sufferings lighter and easier. And little-by-little, the journey becomes a way of life. As I enter into this new season of life, I’d ask for you to send me your prayer needs often. I have no idea how I am going to do this (yet). Your prayers will be most helpful. Please know that I know what I need to do. I don’t need ideas of how to eat. Your support of my choices through your words and actions is also very important.
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