Shon
No, I'M NOT PREGNANT
I am not going to fool myself, the 4 days I took off for New Year’s Eve and my hubby’s birthday celebration has me feeling bloated.
I didn’t stop working out and neither did my mouth!
I had German chocolate cupcakes, a Brazilian red meat fest, a good 10 pieces of French toast and countless baked chocolate chip cookies and garlic bread. Somebody just slap me.
I was bad…real bad. And now I am forgiving myself by adding a new element to my journey.
Seeking deliverance from gluttony.
I eat in excess.
I eat to pass time.
I eat to celebrate.
I eat to mourn.
I eat to pacify stress.
Food is fuel for your body… Not a freaking counselor.
And in my life-faith journey… I am a witness that some things come only through fasting and prayer.
I want God to be my source when I am unsure, anxious, curious and impatient… And trust me, no matter your gender, your race or your socio-economic status… You are coping somehow… But is it productive?
I have not been!
And now I am challenging all, to join me, and consider a short season of fasting and prayer. I need some divine help! I’m ready to destroy one of my many stumbling blocks that has manifested itself in food… But quite frankly could be impacting other areas of my life… I just can’t see it YET!!
#IT’SONANDPOPPIN!!
Be strong!
Weigh in next week!
Tonya
Go Shon!
For me, I chose this week to focus on balance. I’ve learned over the years that extreme diets, workout sessions etc. don’t work for me in the long run. So this week I focused on eating based on the new food pyramid guidelines.
The balance paid off – I shed 2 pounds!
Lately I’ve also been focusing on how foods make me feel. Dairy does a real number on me. White breads and sugar literally put me in a food coma. I can feel it coming on after the first bite. It’s not normal to feel like you need to take a nap after a meal – I hate that feeling!
My goals for Week 3:
1. I’m going to go to bed earlier and wake up an hour earlier to run/workout. Working out in the morning has always worked out better for me.
2. Finish up my hot yoga pass. With my natural hair I have no excuse!
What are your goals this week?
