God and weight loss

If you are/were struggling with weight/body image issue, sick of cycle of losing 15 lbs and then back in 2 months, or constantly stressed about skinny goals/recipes/images… this might help you.

It was a recent realization that food (experience, company, culture, taste, fun, having options, cooking) was taking an unhealthy level of importance in my life… and that I was resorting to it for comfort, reward, and consistency rather than God. God led me to a juice fast where He taught me that He is above this problem, that it’s OK to crave BUT I can crave and get the better choice (Himself!), and that following Him is denying your flesh and making godly choices (yes, including what you eat) everyday. It was an amazing experience. Learned to really appreciate and enjoy spiritual discipline… how important it is to get rid of all uncleanness from your mind, body, and soul… and to prepare your vessel for good works! The book Made to Crave by Lysa Terkeurst helped me a lot! (her website)

However, post-fast has been more challenging… Fast is like a retreat, entering a holy meeting place with you and God. Actually, I wasn’t hungry. I was PAST hungry. Can you believe that? It was actually harder to apply what God has told me to my real life (stress, job/task list, social drama, weight fluctuation, acne flares, constipation -look, I am real, ok- etc). I am totally a googler. I frantically googled forums of people with similar problems and hear their remedies. I googled recipes that follows strict diet rules that I thought God would want. I googled blogs, devotions, and sermons related to my problem. I wasn’t getting any solutions. I was again desperate, except this time, I wasn’t going to a Chinese buffet… but neither was I seeking God first.

My dear, who are you looking for? Would the experience and wisdom of the people or the world satisfy you than Mine?

 Weight and acne. What a shallow problem. But it’s a serious problem that I can’t just say “You are so stupid. Let it go.” I pray about them. I pray about solutions. I pray to God so that “I can share others what You have done for me.” He didn’t say that it was a stupid prayer request. BUT He did say that He rather enjoy time with me together today and we can deal with these daily problems together, one day at a time. Weight and facial regimen seem like something I should handle. So, I thought, even after my fast, victories will be the evidence of God’s presence of my life! To me and my fellows and etc. But, God thought it was more important for me to make healthy eating choices and healthy facial choices (like no picking at the zit) with Him… and He was going to take care of the rest. 

Whatever you are going through, I know they are real, frustrating, and hopeless. I know you tried everything known to man kind. God offers something different, something that wasn’t available to man kind. He offers us Himself, every moment, every ups and downs, every disappointments and victories… He wants us to be with Him. So, I have to remind myself, every time I get on the scale, that weight doesn’t represent my spiritual achievement even. I have to remind myself to pray: 

Lord, I know I am weak. I know I am prone to want the greasiest, fried, deliciousness whenever I am stressed out or feel out of control. I know that I am prone to get distressed when my weight goes up 0.5 lbs. I know I will cry not being able to eat certain foods. I know I will cry of happiness, resisting food with the power of Holy Spirit. My desire is not to get to my goal weight as soon as possible, 2 lbs loss per week. My desire is to be with you every point of my life, living and making choices with you everyday. Help me enjoy today with You. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.