I finally broke down and realized that I just can't do this on my own.
So I joined Weight Watchers... officially. I go to meetings and have the eTools, too.
And it's already made a HUGE difference! In one week, I lost 4.6 lbs. Not too shabby!
I realized that I needed the accountability and encouragement of other people who are going through the same thing that I'm going through and people who have been there and been successful. And that's what I'm getting.
I now have the tools to make smart choices, track what I'm eating (yep- I track every single morsel that I pop in my mouth), and be responsible.
I'm realizing that gluttony not honoring God, too- which totally changes my mindset. Here are some excellent quotes I've found that have helped me:
"Modern Christians, especially those in the Western world, have generally been found wanting in the area of holiness of body. Gluttony and laziness, for example, were regarded by earlier Christians as sin. Today we may look on these as weaknesses of the will but certainly not sin. We even joke about our overeating and other indulgences instead of crying out to God in confession and repentance."
-Jerry Bridges
"I am not here singling out those who have a so-called “weight problem.” Those of us who can eat what we please without gaining weight may be more guilty of gluttony and indulging the appetites of the body than the person who struggles –often with failure – to control his appetite for food. On the other hand, the overweight person should not excuse his failure. We should all examine ourselves as to whether we eat and drink to the glory of God, recognizing that our bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit."
-Jerry Bridges
"I believe that gluttony is as much a sin in the sight of God as drunkenness."
-C.H. Spurgeon
"Two mistakes accompany most discussions on gluttony.The first is that it only pertains to those with a less than shapely waistline; the second is that it always involves food. In reality, it can apply to toys, television, entertainment, sex, or relationships. It is about an excess of anything."
-Chris Donato
"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."
-1 Corinthians 10:31
So I joined Weight Watchers... officially. I go to meetings and have the eTools, too.
And it's already made a HUGE difference! In one week, I lost 4.6 lbs. Not too shabby!
I realized that I needed the accountability and encouragement of other people who are going through the same thing that I'm going through and people who have been there and been successful. And that's what I'm getting.
I now have the tools to make smart choices, track what I'm eating (yep- I track every single morsel that I pop in my mouth), and be responsible.
I'm realizing that gluttony not honoring God, too- which totally changes my mindset. Here are some excellent quotes I've found that have helped me:
"Modern Christians, especially those in the Western world, have generally been found wanting in the area of holiness of body. Gluttony and laziness, for example, were regarded by earlier Christians as sin. Today we may look on these as weaknesses of the will but certainly not sin. We even joke about our overeating and other indulgences instead of crying out to God in confession and repentance."
-Jerry Bridges
"I am not here singling out those who have a so-called “weight problem.” Those of us who can eat what we please without gaining weight may be more guilty of gluttony and indulging the appetites of the body than the person who struggles –often with failure – to control his appetite for food. On the other hand, the overweight person should not excuse his failure. We should all examine ourselves as to whether we eat and drink to the glory of God, recognizing that our bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit."
-Jerry Bridges
"I believe that gluttony is as much a sin in the sight of God as drunkenness."
-C.H. Spurgeon
"Two mistakes accompany most discussions on gluttony.The first is that it only pertains to those with a less than shapely waistline; the second is that it always involves food. In reality, it can apply to toys, television, entertainment, sex, or relationships. It is about an excess of anything."
-Chris Donato
"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."
-1 Corinthians 10:31
1 comments:
That's so great Callie! You keep it up all for the glory of God! That was the same realization I came to before dropping 34 lbs. before my wedding. For me, then, the weight loss was more of my responsibility and stewardship before God rather than just looking nice in a white dress. Keep this mindset and your weight loss will be permanent! You go, girl!
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