Due to weight loss challenges associated with menopause my doctor recently suggested I start intermittent fasting. Like it was easy. He said “only eat between 10-6.” Like it was no big deal. He nodded at me. Like he was handing me a cupcake.
“Food addiction” is a complicated and tricky topic no matter how you slice it. I went to a group for many years where the label “food addict” was given to everyone who attended and the assumption was 1) we were all “food addicts” 2) we were all addicted to all food. There was one problem:
There are some wacky idioms in the English language. Some kinda make sense, like “You’re barking up the wrong tree!” Others, well, not so much, for example “I feel under the weather,” or “bite the bullet.” Where do these come from? I won’t beat around the bush and land the plane. (See, I did it
Confession. My food was messy last week. It all started with a birthday in the house on Sunday and a cake that sat on the counter all week long. I had a small piece at the party, but I don’t eat cake as a rule because it triggers more eating for me. As it sat
“I’ve hit a plateau.” The scariest 4 words in dieting since “No more chocolate cake!” We are just minding our own business, going miserably along with the latest diet craze… hating every minute and hoping beyond hope that scale will jump down a few pounds. We finally work up the nerve, strip naked, squeeze our
“How blessed is the man who finds wisdom; And the man who gains understanding. For her profit is better than the profit of silver; And her gain better than fine gold. She is more precious than jewels; And nothing you desire compares with her. Long life is in her right hand; In her left hand
“My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline, and don’t be upset when he corrects you. For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.” Proverbs 3:11-12 (NLT) Years ago, before I had children, I had a friend with a 3 year old son named Albert who
“Do not be wise in your own eyes, Fear the Lord and turn away from evil. It will be healing for your body and refreshment for your bones.” Proverbs 3: 7-8 (NAS) The book of Proverbs contains wisdom that can be applied to all aspects of our lives. This verse isn’t limited in application to
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3: 5-6 (NIV) I’ve met with countless overweight (and subsequently unhealthy) Christian women throughout my years of weight loss and food addiction coaching. I’ve met with
“Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart.” Proverbs 3:3 (NLT) Emotional eating doesn’t usually sneak up on us. If we’re honest, we know it’s pre-meditated. Often, we plan for it, although we like to tell ourselves it happens “in the heat
“My child never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart. If you do this, you will live man years, and your life will be satisfying.” Proverbs 3:1 (NLT) “Your life will be satisfying.” I wonder if we seek satisfying moments instead of a satisfying life. A short view perspective can turn
“So—join the company of good men and women, keep your feet on the tried-and-true paths.” Proverbs 2:20 (The Message) When we struggle with food related issues it feels like the safe thing to do is isolate and lock ourselves in our cave of comfort food. Is this working for you? I’m going to guess, probably