Made To Crave book club (closed group)
MereMe
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Hi ladies! Our first assignment was to read Chapters 1-3 by this past weekend. Over today and tomorrow, let's discuss points that hit home and ways the book is changing out outlook!
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I just wanted to say that our Zumba group just completed this study and it is amazing! Praying for lots of breakthroughs for each of you!!
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Thanks! We are very excited! Appreciate the prayers!0
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Ahhhhh.....Thank you so much!!!0
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Chapter 1:
I never really thought about the fact that God made us to crave something.....Of course I knew Bible Doctrine is what we need to fill our souls.....but I didn't ever think about the fact that I was using food to replace HIS word. That is the most powerful thing I got out of ch. 1. Now, when I think that I want to eat something that is bad for me the thought crosses my mind that it is surely a temptation from Satan. He knows where I am weak and I am not going to give into him because poor food choices effects my mood and then that effects my family.0 -
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Just into Chapter 2, I am already trying to see food more as a means to survive instead of a means to comfort me. I think that so far, the book has an interesting point of view and I am eager to learn more! I really do want to crave a life for God rather than FOOD!0
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Chapter 2:
On page 29, the author says that she relied on food more than God. Food was her joy and what she turned to in times of stress, happiness, and sadness. That made me think of this. I need to feed my soul daily with the Word and start enjoying things that God has given us too.....nature, friendships without food, music, etc....I am going to make a list of things that I love and turn to those things along with Bible doctrine when I need a quick pick me up!0 -
Meredith, see you prayed at Taco Bell just like Lisa T. suggested! Did it work???0
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I'm still trying to figure out where to post my comments on specific comments by others! But, I agree with what y'all have said about filling the vacuum with God instead of food. Using faith-rest to deal with problems and anxieties (I Peter 5:7 "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.") is what believers are told to do. God made us and He knows what we need and what will make us truly happy.0
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Oh I wish my book would HURRY up and get here! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. So very encouraging.0
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It won't take you long to catch up....very easy to read!0
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I have been "eating right" for 22 days and I really don't crave all of the carbs that I used to crave. Not worth it!0
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thanks you so much!0
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Chapter 3:
I totally believe that getting organized and having a plan is the key to our successses! I enjoyed chapter 3 because it really touched a nerve with me when the author said that food was her drug and it is a good drug for the Christian woman. That really made me think. Food certainly sabatoges my energy and my self esteem. My husband says that I am much nicer when I am eating right and exercising....LOL The sacrifices will be tough but well worth it, I am sure! I just have to get it into my mind that I CAN and WILL do this! Any thoughts about getting organized? This chapter made me start thinking about how much I love organizing school supplies, binders, etc.....So, I am going to make myself a binder full of recipes, before and after pix, articles that inspire me, clothes that inspire me and OF COURSE Bible verses! I can't wait to make my binder!!!0 -
Chapter 4: Friends Don't Let Friends Eat Before Thinking!
I had to laugh at this....Meredith caught me eating a handful of cereal just out of habit...a box of cereal was on the counter at the gym....I was talking to Meredith and just absent mindlessly poured a handful and ate it. She screamed at me....Now that was a friend! But, oh How often do I do that??? Just last night there was an extra slice of pizza on Noah's plate and I know in the past before MFP I would have eaten that and thought nothing more of it! Yes, friends are needed along our journey and that is why I am glad i have all of you! It is so fun to see everybody's numbers go down. I can't believe I actually weighed in front of Meredith but I do encourage you all to be honest with somebody about your weight and ask them to help you. I am praying for all of us....we are trying to be healthier for our families and so we can live long lives so we can carry out the plan that God has designed for us and I live to think of it in that way. Accountability is so important! Just know that I am here if anybody needs me but more importantly God is on your side because he wants you to treat His temple with respect. "Cast all your anxiety on him because He cares for you. Be self-controlled and alert." 1 Peter5:7-80 -
Thank you, Thank you for recommending this book and making sure that I got it! just finished chapter 1, but WOW a lot to digest! This book is so spot on! The Lord has been dealing with me about the EXACT things mentioned in the book. It as confirmed the leading I have felt. I have been so concerned with the JUNK in our lives and the junk we consume.
I feel that the good, healthy things for us seem to cost more initially..(probably by satan's plan).... but ... BUT eating cheap, fast, junk really cost us more in the long run.
Thanks again! I'll be reading my lil heart out!:bigsmile:0 -
Ok readers! Take the questions at the end of CHapters 1-3 and answer them (only what you feel comfortable sharing) here on the message board. By Friday, try to have Chapters 4&5 read and answer those questions by Monday evening. You are encouraged to share points that are great for you and your weight loss journey!
*and FYI - I "scolded" Sarah more than "screamed" about the cereal - and only because I am so guilty of the same thing! I was raised to eat everything on my plate - there are starving children in Africa... and since I am blessed to have food, i had better eat it all. I still carry that mentality that food should not be wasted. I am changing that though! I am no longer "wasting" this temple where my King dwells! Time for some "Spring Cleaning" to get all of the "bad" out and only bring in new "good"!0 -
Had the book two days, and started on Chapter 5! My hubby & I (more me than him) have been discussing this book and how any one could put anything in the place of the word "food" and it would still be a great book. Anything that takes us away from the will of God, be it food or TV.
Some folks use food as comfort, entertainment, etc. and other folks use other things.... TV, internet, telephone, books, movies.... We, Gods children, have been allowing Satan to turn the wonderful things that God has given to us, into cheap "fillers" and relationship killers.0 -
True! I'm glad George likes it too!!!0
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Ch. 1
1, HOw do my craving "Look"? I would say my craving remind me of an invisible force that pulls me toward the pantry, fridge, or into the McDonald's drive-thru. They are like a dull light......I say to myself....Just one more snack and I will start my diet tomorrow! Then I am mad at that little invisibe evil craving for getting the best of me. After I am drawn in the light pops and then I feel cloudy....I have to remember my mom's favortie saying......"A minute on the lips, forever on the hips!"
2. I really wanted to become a teacher. I was and still am obsessed with teacher supplies, children's books, organizational tools....The difference in that craving to become a teacher and a craving for foods is I am lifted up after I reach a goal and not defeated.....Positive momentum instead of back to square one feeling.
3. I am going to try to listen a little harder to my cravings and find out what I am really craving.....could I be replacing sleep, desires, etc....with food? I will focus on that starting today.
4. Giving into unhealthy cravings is my biggest problem! Working on that!
5. I am going to write down scriptures that will help me in all areas of my life and start memorizing them....God tells us to do this......I look at it like we are loading ammunition!
WOW....glad I answered those questions.....HOMEWORK!!!0 -
Ch1
1. I suppose my cravings take on the form of a fog. Maybe I don't notice it at first, but then it can come up suddenly and it - all of the sudden - surrounds me.. even overwhelms me. Just last night, I had a piece of pizza. I really was fine with just one. Befoer I knew it, i had shoved down 3 pieces and could only sit dumfounded and think: "Why did I forget to pray through that?!?" If it could talk, I think it would tell me that I have no control. Questions I would ask it? I guess my biggest would be: "Why does control seems so hard to obtain?" I guess the response would be "because you go about seeking it the wrong way".
2. I love that God made us to crave. I just wish it wasn't often for things not in His divine will! My most recent "craving" was to have another child. Oh, the blessing of having the desires of my heart! Maybe having him has made me want to be inshape - to have more time with him and my other 2 kiddos! It's awesome to have a good craving met!
3. I think if we can truly pray away our bad cravings, that maybe with them in the past, the future craving can multiply into cravings of a better relationship with God and the people he places in our lives. Listening to those good cravings - so often His call to do His will - I believe will lead to a truly HAPPY LIFE!
4. CRAVINGS: Just last night - my craving (unknowingly - especially bc I had healthy leftovers at home that I had planned to eat!) was pizza
LUST OF THE EYES: Does it count that my dryer went out on Monday and now I now only want but NEED a new one? Okay maybe the bad part is I was one with all the bells and whistles even though a plain model will do the same job! BOASTING: lol ... I may occassionally feign humility with my husband! I wish he really DID see how hard I work in all aspects of my life for our family. The most difficult to resist is cravings, for me. Like I mentioned, then are just so sneaky! The easiest to resist I suppose id boasting - I TRY not to boast, but admittedly, Satan gets the upper hand sometimes!
5. I love the idea of using sscripture to defeat temptaion! I am excited to put it into practice!0 -
Ch2
1. Until now, I have felt out of control. I felt like a slave to my cravings and really didn't feel like I deserved the efforts it will take to get healthy.
2. My primary motivation is just to be healthy to my kids (and I quietly admit - i wouldn't mind being a "hot mom" too!). Now that I feel so strongly about my goal, I do think that is a big enough motivation! For me, it definantly DOES have to be about more than just me!
3. I absolutely, in the past, turned to food as a best friend. Desperate sounding - I know! Whether boredom or sadness - being irate or excited - whatever the emotions, food was my support. Had I relied on God, I would not have this reflection in the mirror and I would be more confidant in my daily life.
4. As Sarah mention, I prayed my way through a craving for a 7 layer Taco Bell Burrito the other day. I wasn't even hungry, the "fog" of desire just crept in and I just HAD to have one. Even so, God helped me drive right on by it and I haven't had anything but a fast food salad since! Woo Hoo - THAT's huge progress for me!!1
5. I am definantly in this for the long term. I keep reminding myself - I am NOT on a diet! I am in a new lifestyle and way of eating and thinking! What thought's come to mind when dismantling my "tower"? As Mel Gibson shouted in Braveheart: "FREEDOM!!!!!!!!"0 -
Ch3
1. A huge fan of "The A Team", you would think that "I love it when a plan comes together". However, I am more of a spontaneaous go with the flow kinda gal. Maybe that's part of my issue... all of the traffic is pulling into McDonalds.. I'll just go with the flow. Ha!
2. Planning my day - when to work, eat, and have family time is against my nature, but I relaly do thrive when I plan! I DO feel empowered and I hate to admit - I like the boundaries placed by a plan! See? I am a basket case! lol - I hate restrictions, but thrive in them - how messed up is that!?!? Planning what I will eat definantly holds me accountable for my intake - somedays that's great and I am finding that somedays, it totally fences me in!
3. My body APPEARS to say that I am "fat and laxy". In stark contrast I am motivated and very active. Moreso than I feel that my body "reveals my secrets", I feel like it'e TELLING LIES on me!!!
4. I feel encouraged and equipped as I am beginning this journey!
5. Words to describe my long term plan: Structured, yet forgiving (I know I won't always eat perfect or "clean") and exciting and challenging (I am excited to raise my family to make great choices and I am looking forward to the challenge of sticking with it!)0 -
EVERYONE! Comment on your Chapters each week when you have time. At any point, you are welcome to reply to someone else's posts, ask questions, and seek motivation! That's what we are here for! If you read ahead, just try to wait and post until the Monday after those Chapters are due, please. If you haven't read a Chapter yet, read it and list your replies to the Personal Reflections, then take time to skim everyone else's thoughts. We may so often share the same burdens, challenges, and feelings. Share only what you are comfortable with and be certain that this group is cheering YOU on! I am lloking forward to sharing this "read" with y'all!0
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I'm still trying to figure out where to post my comments on specific comments by others! But, I agree with what y'all have said about filling the vacuum with God instead of food. Using faith-rest to deal with problems and anxieties (I Peter 5:7 "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.") is what believers are told to do. God made us and He knows what we need and what will make us truly happy.
To reply to a specific post, click "Quote" below it on the right and then type your reply under it!
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Ch. 2
1. I have been doing well for 30 days so I will answer this one like it was 30 days ago.....I was totally powerless when it came to going out to eat with my family. We all just love it! I am going to try and be more organized so that I know each day what is on the menu at home.
2. My main reason for wanting to lose weight is to have more energy and to live a longer life. I don't want to feel tired and weak because I know it is a vicous cycle!
3. I have realized that we can make every day a SPECIAL day if we try.....Those "special" days are the days we need to focus and work harder to be more organized.....Having a WW ice cream or something low calorie instead is going to be my goal....I am not going to be caught empty handed (without something healthy in hand as an alternative to a temptation).
Stress is the main reason I make bad choices....long day used to equal go out to eat to cut down on dishes. That cycle is over....I hope!
4. If using my cravings is a prompt to pray then I am going to wear out some knees on my jeans.
5. I just know that this process is going to take time and a lot of good choices....slow and steady! NO fast fixes!0 -
Chapter 3.....
1. Plans....I love a plan! I'm the man with the plan....sometimes I get so excited about the plan but a little overwhelmed with the work it may involve. But I know that once I have a plan and put it into action I am usually so excited. HMMMM.....this brings to mind the little saying about the highway to hell is paved with good intentions.
2. I always loved writing lesson plans when I was a teacher. I never liked to follow the ones in the teacher's guide! For me, if I can have the control over the plan (whether it is a meal plan or lesson plans) I seem to do better. I feel like I am a creative person so I have found that STUCTURE with room for CREATIVITY works best for me!
4. Recently, I asked the doctor to check my thyroid and it was underactive just as I suspected. Knowing this made me feel more equipped for sure! So now I am taking Synthroid and hopefully this will help!
5. I think the MFP is the best plan that I have seen! I love having all of the caloric information at my fingertips! I can stick to this!!! I love weight watchers but the POINTS system is hard to me. I am going to try to eat WW meals and cook from my many cookbooks that are low calorie.....I am a skinny-want-to-be......Mereme pointed out that I had all of the DVDs and exercise bands, etc.....Just needed a friend to get me motivated!!!0 -
Being Accountable seems to be one of the keys for me. If I know I have to give an account,,,, an HONEST account, my will power is greatly improved. It also helps to know that the battle is not being fought alone.0
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Still working on the responses to the end of the Chapters... some are more difficult to nail down for me right now. I love the way I am challenged to take a real look and make honest evaluation of my life and habits.0
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