Category Archives: Conquering My Addiction to Food

My Best Body Or My Best Excuses?

Who put the food in my mouth that got my health where it is today? Sure, McDonald’s and Pizza Hut offer tasty food, a fun atmosphere, and a convincing sales pitch. Do I let them decide what I should eat? Will they help me when I have a heart attack? Will they bend down and… Continue Reading

Old Friends and Hard Boiled Eggs

Last night we stayed in a Nashville hotel with a hot breakfast buffet. There was nothing on the buffet I thought I should eat. My tendency when I travel is to err on the side of eating unhealthy foods instead of letting myself stay a little on the hungry side if there’s nothing immediately available… Continue Reading

The Wrestling Match Between My Spirit and My Body

The diet I’m on is very intense. Right now it’s an emotional roller coaster, like a life or death wrestling match to get mastery over my body. I can’t let my body win. My soul, with God’s help, must overcome my body’s appetite for comfort food. It’s not about losing weight or exercising to get… Continue Reading

Emotionally Addicted, Co-Dependent

God created us to need each other. But… I live in the center of my life. You live in the center of your life. If I try becoming the center of your life, I will hurt you I also will hurt me. Why? Because when I control you, I lose control of my own life…. Continue Reading

Emotionally Addicted

I can be addicted to… Anger—I have a list of people I’m angry toward. When I get un-angry with one person, I have a waiting list and immediately add someone else. Depression—I feed on negative thoughts about myself, other people, and my circumstances. The negative emotions follow right behind. I am afraid to feel good,… Continue Reading