Confession of an Emotional Eater, ugh!

This is me on a mission trip in South Africa September 2012.

I can honestly say that I love food, not just any food but GOOD food! Fried chicken, smothered chicken in gravy, did I say I LOVE GRAVY? Fresh fruits and vegetables. Baked sweets, fried sweets, sweet sweets and so on. I could go on for days. So my love affair has me here today at 57lbs over weight. According to Web MD http://www.webmd.com/diet/calc-bmi-plus, my BMI is at the overweight range, duh I knew that, tell that to the team of people I work with who use eating as a past time hobby. Ironically, these folks work out and exercise REGULARLY.

So here is the challenge to self! Lose this 57lbs while learning about my body type, proper diet, and exercise. In theory this sounds pretty attainable right? Well, what I have learned about myself is that I'm an emotional eater. I eat when I'm happy, sad, stressed, contemplating my next move, working, and just plan ole when there's an opportunity. I know every time I stop at my favorite fast food place that sells my favorite waffle fry that.......
1.) I don't need to eat it
2.) It's clearly a better choice
3.) no, I DON'T deserve it

I honestly know better on so many levels, It's bad decision making and no regard for my temple. I am a Christian and a daily reader of my word. So needless to say that I was completely horrified to read....
1.) Philippians 3:19 - Whose end [is] destruction, whose God [is their] belly, and [whose] glory [is] in their shame, who mind earthly things.) "Oh No......"

2.) Proverbs 23:2 - And put a knife to thy throat, if thou [be] a man given to appetite. "The HORROR"

3.)Proverbs 23:21 - For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe [a man] with rags. " There goes Thanksgiving"

While I reference the above scriptures in fun, I've often felt convicted when reading what Paul has to say in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV) Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.

All jokes aside, I have to do better! I will do better! I want to be around to enjoy my children and grandchildren. I will keep you posted on my progress.......after thanksgiving ;)