Sitting on my desk is my list of the 7 foods I will avoid, and the 7 I will focus on eating. Coming up with the list was not as difficult as I would have thought it would be. Unlike the book, I am not picking solely 7 foods to eat all month. Rather, I looked at where my food weaknesses were.
- And the truth is I am a lazy eater. I eat fast food because I don't take time to pack a lunch.
- I'm an emotional eater. I turn to snack food or my coveted Diet. Dr. Pepper to get me through a stressful day at work or a lonely night home alone.
- I don't practice what I've learned. I know what I should be eating. I know what I should be avoiding. I know processed foods aren't good for me. I know all these things, but that hasn't changed how I eat as much as I would like it to.
So this month I will focus on what I believe God is calling me to with food in my life. To stop being lazy. To stop being emotional. And to put into practice the good things I've learned. To turn to Him when I'm stressed or tired or emotional. To find activities in my life to satisfy in ways that food cannot. So, here are my parameters for the month.
Foods I will Avoid:
- Refined Sugar
- Fast Food
- Carbonated Beverages (good bye Sonic Happy Hour!)
- Refined Grains (bye Wheat Thins)
- Processed Foods
- Fried Foods (no more potato chips)
- Dairy
Focus On:
- Whole Fruits
- Whole Vegetables
- Whole Grains
- Good Fats & Oils
- Water
- Legumes & Nuts
- Lean Meats
So there it is. My food map for the next month. I will say this. We will be celebrating our anniversary in Estes Park during this month. I have already decided that I will not miss some of the traditional meals, but rather enjoy and not be legalistic during that weekend. However, I am planning food that I can enjoy to supplement those traditional meals so I don't veer so far off course and just ignore everything for the weekend.
I'm excited to start and look forward to leaning into the Lord more fully during this time. A chance to cleanse my body, spirit and mind.
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