Okay, before you get your panties in a wad, it isn't what you think!!!! I had a revelation last night and want to start this new month with challenging myself. A problem that I am going to focus on this month is one that has really been the core issue...my reaction to stress has been to binge on sweets. I can be going along smoothly with nutrition, hit some unexpected potholes of frustration and I'm off to the races in the midst of a mountain of sugar. After putting myself in a near-coma last night and having an argument with DH, I asked myself, "Is this really helping me? Is this the way I want to keep living my life? What other ways can I soothe myself?"Some answers actually came to mind! I can focus on the anxiety-producing situation and pray about it. I can talk to someone about what's going on. I can ask someone for a hug. I can exercise and that will flood my brain with ideas for resolution. I can recognize that this is a temporary situation and that peace will return, because God has promised me that He will never leave me hung out to dry. I am important to Him and He loves me.
I don't want to feel yucky any longer! Yeah, life is full of stress and I need to learn other ways of dealing with it! Gee whiz, I'm 50 years old. May I please learn this lesson now????
So, BFD = Binge-Free Day ! Today is BFD1 and I will concentrate on my efforts closely this month. What can I do instead? Breathe, think, pray, believe!
What is your BFD today? Let's get this done.
Margaret
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