tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104711847304239314.post1603239561792955137..comments2013-01-02T21:46:04.771-08:00Comments on Tell Me It's Not Too Late!: Made to Crave Mondays - Chapter 1Jill Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637853796715897796noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104711847304239314.post-44628694281980842142011-02-27T06:49:38.465-08:002011-02-27T06:49:38.465-08:00*vice*viceJill Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03637853796715897796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104711847304239314.post-78141597416740484692011-02-27T06:48:57.169-08:002011-02-27T06:48:57.169-08:00Cheri and Megan, thanks for your comments! Cheri, ...Cheri and Megan, thanks for your comments! Cheri, I hear ya!!! That's right where I am too. I know it's something I can't just will myself to do!<br />Megan, I love your thoughts about food being a more "acceptable" vie than alcohol or drugs. And, that's so true...eating can be a lot more inexpensive than going on a clothes shopping spree. Oh how our brains can deceive us into justifying those unhealthy habits. Happens with me daily if not hourly!Jill Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03637853796715897796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104711847304239314.post-28704639378845227102011-02-26T10:54:32.836-08:002011-02-26T10:54:32.836-08:00I just started reading Made to Crave and then saw ...I just started reading Made to Crave and then saw on facebook that you were reading it as well and blogging about it. I'm excited to read along and hear other people's thoughts as the book as well. So far, I really like the book. She writes with honesty and humor and I'm hoping and praying that this will finally end my struggles with food. I've been quoting the verse she references from 1 Cor. 10:23 constantly. I don't always follow through yet, but it has been helping me already.Cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01088925957684028669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1104711847304239314.post-20758545400423566472011-02-25T13:51:30.699-08:002011-02-25T13:51:30.699-08:00I think my cravings are a lot like a tornado too a...I think my cravings are a lot like a tornado too and like Jill's they don't leave like one though. They say "Don't you want me baby?" They also say life is no fun without me. After all, you need to eat what tastes good or what's the point? Right? I would like to ask them to leave but it would probably say "Fat chance...I'm not leaving because you like me too much!" I agree with Jill that I need to know that something yummy is coming my way. I think that way all the time.<br /><br />I have never actually realized that God made us to crave but it makes so much sense when I think about it. This has been what I've been doing my whole life...Craving things and trying to fill them up with everything but nothing seems to satisfy. It makes me want to tell everyone that the feeling of craving is normal and it's for GOD! Especially those who are obviously trying to fill up with everything under the sun except God like I did. <br /><br />The cravings are normal but they can be redirected to God. I think trying to silence them would not really make them go away. They need to be dealt with and filled by God. Now if I could only do that! Silencing them could possibly cause more problems because they're really still there. They always show up trust me!<br /><br />I'm probably most tempted by cravings rather than by lust and boasting. Especially seeing tv commercials for food or posters etc. However, I have also always liked material things too. I think clothes have always been a craving of mine. Lately though since I've gained some extra weight the clothes have taken a backseat to the food. Especially since we have started being on a budget in 2011. Cravings for food are the most difficult for me to resist because they are somewhat affordable and taste so good. They also don't seem bad in everyone's else's view because food is something everyone has to have. Food seems more acceptable and okay rather than say alcohol or drugs.<br /><br />I haven't really ever used Scripture to defeat temptation and I never really thought about using it for that purpose. I think it would be an excellent approach to address my unhealthy eating patterns. I know I'm not getting very far on my own. I fail every time by myself but to use Scripture for strength now that's a great idea!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12717403795100303120noreply@blogger.com