We have a scripture verse written on the wall in our breakfast nook (part of a lovely birthday surprise from my family) it reads "There you and your families will feast in the presence of the Lord and rejoice in all you have accomplished because the Lord your God has blessed you"
Deu. 12:7
I believe the there this verse is talking about is heaven but anytime our family gets together we have a feast. Remember Mothers Day was just a couple of days ago. How hard is it not to eat too much when there is so much delicious food to choose from. No shock to anyone that knows me. I did eat more than I should have but not as much as I could have. Even when I eat too much I am always hungry around four hours later. I guess I never outgrew my days as an infant. Such was the case later Sunday evening. However, in order not to eat a full meal, I fixed myself and Bob a snack plate, which consisted of the following: Cut carrots, cucumbers and also some strawberries. We had that with a few crackers and a wedge of Laughing Cow Cheese. Oh I almost forgot a small amount of peanuts as well. It was better than eating a full meal and very satisfying. Surprise! On my weekly weigh in the scale showed a 1/2 pound weight loss. Off my goal of losing a pound a week but better than a gain.
I have another tip for you. Did you know you are supposed to have at least five 1/2 cup servings of vegetables a day? If you aren't used to having that many, start by increasing your intake a couple of servings a week, until you work your way up to five servings. Make that one of the things on your list that you want to change and check it off. Remember it takes 21 days to make it a habit. What I am trying to accomplish is to make small changes in my eating habits a little at a time so it becomes a part of my life style. I have tried losing weight fast and it ALWAYS returns and brings friends with it. This is an experiment and I would love to have you join me. Please keep me posted and let me know how you're doing and tell me what works for you.
May your love for Jesus lead you to a feast in heaven at God's bountiful table!
I was re-reading some of your posts. This one popped out at me because we are just about ready to go on a cook-out and I am really hungry! I pray over this holiday weekend that we remain strong enough to resist what is too much food, but that we are not too hard on ourselves as not to enjoy the food and fellowship with others. I am going to try and curb some of my appetite by drinking a fruit and veggie smoothie before I leave.
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