John 16:33
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
I was just about to start writing and this verse came to me. What a great opener! I think it would be even more fitting for me if it said, "In this LIFE you will have trouble..." because trouble is what I seem to have! Of course I'm talking about this crazy roller coaster ride I'm on of trying to be healthier. My sugar/processed food demons have gotten the best of me over the last 6 months and all the hard work I'd done has just been washed away. Like seriously, I'm up about 30 pounds in 6 months. What?! I know this is not what God has called me to in this life. I'm meant for more than to have my thoughts consumed by food and thoughts of "how am I going to fix this sugar craving?", etc. That's just not what this life is about. I've read Lysa TerKeurst's book "Made to Crave" like 3 times, but I never end up finishing it. Why? Because if I finish it, I might feel convicted and actually need to implement it and make changes! BUT!! I'm so tired of the back and forth. On the wagon and then back off the wagon. Smaller clothes and then back into the bigger clothes. Enough already! This time I am finishing the book and I'm going to listen to what she has to say. Because she is totally speaking the words I need to hear.
I'm not sure exactly how I'm going to implement the book. I know that I am an "all or nothing" person when it comes to sugar/processed foods. I really can't have them in moderation. Because once I open the door to a little bit, it's all I can think about and I can't seem to enjoy them responsibly. So for now, that stuff is off the table. It's so freeing for me to say no. It helps me not go back and forth in my mind of will I/won't I? Other than that, I plan on doing meat, veggies, fruits and good carbs (starchy veggies, fruit, maybe some rice/healthy grains every once in awhile).
I REFUSE to be ruled by food anymore! If I'm feeling so inspired, I'll try to post updates here about what this journey ends up looking like. I tend to keep things to myself out of fear of what others will think of me. But maybe if I'm honest it'll inspire someone else to make changes they've been looking to make. We can do this, friends! Well, actually, we can't. BUT God, in us, CAN!!
Sunday, June 21, 2015
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About Me
- Janette
- I've been a wife for over seven years, a mommy of one for 2 and a half years, and a mommy of two as of 12/28/10! :) I married Ryan on July 26, 2003. We always said we wanted to have kids sometime around our fifth anniversary. The closer that time came, the more we started thinking we still needed another year. However, God held us to our original plan because Karys Elizabeth was born July 30, 2008...4 days after our 5th anniversary. :) I quit my job teaching kindergarten to take on the much more rewarding "career" of stay-at-home mom. There are some days that are hard, but I love it just the same. God surprised us again in May 2010 when we found out we were having baby #2. I went through the entire pregnancy expecting him to go past his January 9, 2011 due date since his sister was overdue. However, Zane Elliott surprised us by making his debut on December 28, 2010, and we wouldn't have it any other way! Now that we have "one of each" we could be "done" with our family, but hopefully that won't be the case. :)