Food as Comfort? - Yesterday we looked at our motivation to change the eating habits that are causing us pain. Today we will look at the motivation that helped form these habits.
In an attempt to change my destructive eating habits I am trying to identify those times when I seek the comfort food offers. Just off the top of my head I can come up with the following list: when I am lonely, bored, worried, happy, sad, stressed, angry, frustrated and busy. Looking at this list I can see that not every emotion is negative. So, that blows the theory that I eat to be happy. I am starting to see that my obsession with food, especially foods I enjoy, is the practice of self-indulgence which began during my childhood. I wasn't happy, those certain foods made me happy, therefore I ate them. I haven't stopped yet.
So what is my excuse now? I am very happy and content with life. I know Jesus and I know He loves me and wants what is best for me. The only thing I can come up with is that now my behavior is a habit. My goal is to break this habit and get to the place where I eat to live and not the other way around.
Scripture encouragement for today is from Psalms 81:10 " I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt; Open your mouth wide and I will fill it."
Grace and Grins,
Judy
Hi Judy! For me, too, I eat out of habit. The habit of not paying attention to what I am doing when it comes to food. So right now I am trying to focus on when and why I am eating. I am trying to be more conscious of my behavior so I can make better choices. Sometimes I just need a glass of good cold water. Sometimes I eat because things are out and easy to get to. Your blog has really been holding me accountable. Good topics! I will be back and sign in each day! :-)
ReplyDeleteLOVE,LOVE, LOVE this.....WOW...never have checked out a blog and I can see now what I am missing......what tips and strength I have gotten from you already....I eat just to eat...you hit a "home-run" sister!! Will be checking in everyday.
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