Comments on: What Food is NOT http://karenehman.com/home/2010/03/24/what-food-is-not/ Mon, 21 May 2012 23:30:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Susie http://karenehman.com/home/2010/03/24/what-food-is-not/comment-page-1/#comment-20470 Susie Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:13:29 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=2199#comment-20470 Hi Karen, I subscribe to Proverbs 31 and read your article yesterday and was touched.... so I checked out your blog and love what I have read so far. There are many women who have gone through this and I think you have the right idea of putting yourself out there for others. You are touching many lives and I think you are doing a wonderful job. What is even more wonderful is that the women on this sight are ministering and praying for one another. That is awesome! This is what being a believer in Christ should be about. Not just listening to each other, but praying for each other. Giving the burden on our hearts over to God! I have struggled with my weight for most of my life. I have hit that lovely 40+ years... and the weight definitely adds up a lot quicker than it comes off. For 7 weeks or so I have been working at eating healthier and have successfully lost 14lbs. For the past 3 weeks I have lost none. So, at times, I find myself at a plateau physically, emotionally and spiritually! I know that this is a life long choice on which I am going to have to work. That thought is overwhelming but I am realizing that all I am required to do is take it a day at a time. God is a good God. He could make us change our habits in the blink of an eye, but He loves each of us so much that He wants to change us from the inside out... not the outside in. Thank you for your words and for sharing your heart. Hi Karen,
I subscribe to Proverbs 31 and read your article yesterday and was touched…. so I checked out your blog and love what I have read so far. There are many women who have gone through this and I think you have the right idea of putting yourself out there for others. You are touching many lives and I think you are doing a wonderful job. What is even more wonderful is that the women on this sight are ministering and praying for one another. That is awesome! This is what being a believer in Christ should be about. Not just listening to each other, but praying for each other. Giving the burden on our hearts over to God!

I have struggled with my weight for most of my life. I have hit that lovely 40+ years… and the weight definitely adds up a lot quicker than it comes off. For 7 weeks or so I have been working at eating healthier and have successfully lost 14lbs. For the past 3 weeks I have lost none. So, at times, I find myself at a plateau physically, emotionally and spiritually! I know that this is a life long choice on which I am going to have to work. That thought is overwhelming but I am realizing that all I am required to do is take it a day at a time. God is a good God. He could make us change our habits in the blink of an eye, but He loves each of us so much that He wants to change us from the inside out… not the outside in.

Thank you for your words and for sharing your heart.

]]> By: Anonymous http://karenehman.com/home/2010/03/24/what-food-is-not/comment-page-1/#comment-20218 Anonymous Wed, 07 Apr 2010 22:17:19 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=2199#comment-20218 pray for me too! pray for me too!

]]> By: Alicia http://karenehman.com/home/2010/03/24/what-food-is-not/comment-page-1/#comment-20202 Alicia Wed, 07 Apr 2010 21:25:23 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=2199#comment-20202 I realized what the devils plan was concerning me and being overweight. When I am overweight, I feel defeated. I feel, not myself. So, I realized that when I am feeling like over-eating, which causes weight gain, and then the defeated, not myself feelings. That I should be aware of the devil and do anything else to avoid the process. Our enemy wants to take us out of the game, make us choose to avoid God's plan for our lives. Therefore, I am praying for each and every one of us that we would out smart the devil and choose a healthy life to serve Him with our bodies. When we are unhealthy, eating for comfort, and distorting our bodies I believe that we can miss God's boat. May God mature and ripen our self-control fruit of the spirit. And, may we live in VICTORY, presenting our bodies to Him as a living sacrifice. Living the Abundant Life! Alicia I realized what the devils plan was concerning me and being overweight. When I am overweight, I feel defeated. I feel, not myself. So, I realized that when I am feeling like over-eating, which causes weight gain, and then the defeated, not myself feelings. That I should be aware of the devil and do anything else to avoid the process.
Our enemy wants to take us out of the game, make us choose to avoid God’s plan for our lives. Therefore, I am praying for each and every one of us that we would out smart the devil and choose a healthy life to serve Him with our bodies. When we are unhealthy, eating for comfort, and distorting our bodies I believe that we can miss God’s boat.
May God mature and ripen our self-control fruit of the spirit. And, may we live in VICTORY, presenting our bodies to Him as a living sacrifice.
Living the Abundant Life!
Alicia

]]> By: Barb http://karenehman.com/home/2010/03/24/what-food-is-not/comment-page-1/#comment-20102 Barb Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:22:25 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=2199#comment-20102 Let me start by saying I need you guys. Badly. This morning I had a quiet meltdown, one in my spirit. The weather is getting warmer so I can't layer anymore. No more blazers or long sleeved shirts. Unless, of course, I want to perish from the heat. Last summer I was laid off so I could hide in my house and not be seen. The summer before that I was thin. I remember the thin me, but only see the fat me. So this morning when trying to find something comfortable to wear on what is expected to be a near 90 degree day I nearly broke down and cried. Nothing fits. And what does fit - sort of - is tight. But even if I did have something that fits I still look fat. Fat face, fat arms, fat shoulders, fat gut, fat legs. I haven't seen my clavicle in at least 24 months. I'm disgusted. Full of self-loathing. I can't hide anymore. I have to deal with this, face it. What happened? Why did I let myself go like this? I have never been so overweight. 30 pounds needs to go. At least. I have been "trying" but end up eating out of depression, stress, boredom, and the worst one - shame. It was a bad morning. I just can't stand this anymore. I got in my car and prayed, "God, I need help with this. Bring me help. I cannot stand looking like this, feeling like this." I know God is not as hard on me as I am on myself, but being in my late 40's and suddenly finding myself, well, FAT, is pretty harsh. I bought a treadmill recently so I could exercise and not be seen. Plus I could watch TV for a distraction. I have more workout videos than anyone I know. But I don't see results fast enough and give up. Then I eat. You all know exactly what I am talking about. I need help. I cannot, cannot do this alone, but I have to lose this weight. The health issues are one thing, but for me the emotional distress of being fat are much worse. I don't want to be seen in public. What if I run into someone who hasn't seen me since I gained all this weight? I know what they'll think. "WHAT HAPPENED to HER?" It used to be, "Wow, Barb, you look so good. How do you stay so fit?" I am encouraged that I believe God heard my prayer because I was sent the Proverbs 31 devotional by a person I met on the train recently. Today of all days (my cry out to God in the car day) I see this wonderful site. Question is, how do we connect in here more intimately? Is there a more interactive site for encouragement and accountability? Like I said before, I need you guys. Badly. Love, Barb Let me start by saying I need you guys. Badly. This morning I had a quiet meltdown, one in my spirit. The weather is getting warmer so I can’t layer anymore. No more blazers or long sleeved shirts. Unless, of course, I want to perish from the heat. Last summer I was laid off so I could hide in my house and not be seen. The summer before that I was thin. I remember the thin me, but only see the fat me. So this morning when trying to find something comfortable to wear on what is expected to be a near 90 degree day I nearly broke down and cried. Nothing fits. And what does fit – sort of – is tight. But even if I did have something that fits I still look fat. Fat face, fat arms, fat shoulders, fat gut, fat legs. I haven’t seen my clavicle in at least 24 months. I’m disgusted. Full of self-loathing. I can’t hide anymore. I have to deal with this, face it. What happened? Why did I let myself go like this? I have never been so overweight. 30 pounds needs to go. At least. I have been “trying” but end up eating out of depression, stress, boredom, and the worst one – shame.

It was a bad morning. I just can’t stand this anymore.

I got in my car and prayed, “God, I need help with this. Bring me help. I cannot stand looking like this, feeling like this.” I know God is not as hard on me as I am on myself, but being in my late 40′s and suddenly finding myself, well, FAT, is pretty harsh.

I bought a treadmill recently so I could exercise and not be seen. Plus I could watch TV for a distraction. I have more workout videos than anyone I know. But I don’t see results fast enough and give up. Then I eat.

You all know exactly what I am talking about.

I need help. I cannot, cannot do this alone, but I have to lose this weight. The health issues are one thing, but for me the emotional distress of being fat are much worse. I don’t want to be seen in public. What if I run into someone who hasn’t seen me since I gained all this weight? I know what they’ll think. “WHAT HAPPENED to HER?” It used to be, “Wow, Barb, you look so good. How do you stay so fit?”

I am encouraged that I believe God heard my prayer because I was sent the Proverbs 31 devotional by a person I met on the train recently. Today of all days (my cry out to God in the car day) I see this wonderful site.

Question is, how do we connect in here more intimately? Is there a more interactive site for encouragement and accountability? Like I said before, I need you guys. Badly.

Love,
Barb

]]> By: Katy Alldredge http://karenehman.com/home/2010/03/24/what-food-is-not/comment-page-1/#comment-19887 Katy Alldredge Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:24:27 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=2199#comment-19887 Hello, Karen, Thank you for today's Proverbs 31 devotion - it really is a hard thing to keep control of your weight, to eat "right", to not use it as a comforter, and to trust God to keep you as we have such powerful self-will's to overcome. However, it is true - you have to commit to something and stick to it and that is what I'm trying to find within myself again - the will to keep on going. To be included in all your prayers would be awesome! :) Hello, Karen,
Thank you for today’s Proverbs 31 devotion – it really is a hard thing to keep control of your weight, to eat “right”, to not use it as a comforter, and to trust God to keep you as we have such powerful self-will’s to overcome.

However, it is true – you have to commit to something and stick to it and that is what I’m trying to find within myself again – the will to keep on going. To be included in all your prayers would be awesome! :)

]]> By: Renae http://karenehman.com/home/2010/03/24/what-food-is-not/comment-page-1/#comment-19179 Renae Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:50:28 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=2199#comment-19179 Thanks so much for your insight and compassion. I will look into the POS that you mentioned. The Dr. doesn't think my levels would support hypothyroidism tho my fatigue & other symptoms would! Wondering if there are any other "perimenopausal" sisters out there who are experiencing similar symptoms and are finding strategy to overcome. Don't want to get used to having an overwgt. BMI in my head or my example to my children (especially for my middle daughter). Thanks for your prayers and wise counsel! Thanks so much for your insight and compassion. I will look into the POS that you mentioned. The Dr. doesn’t think my levels would support hypothyroidism tho my fatigue & other symptoms would!

Wondering if there are any other “perimenopausal” sisters out there who are experiencing similar symptoms and are finding strategy to overcome. Don’t want to get used to having an overwgt. BMI in my head or my example to my children (especially for my middle daughter).

Thanks for your prayers and wise counsel!

]]> By: kimberlee http://karenehman.com/home/2010/03/24/what-food-is-not/comment-page-1/#comment-19175 kimberlee Sat, 27 Mar 2010 03:34:00 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=2199#comment-19175 Renae---Jesus does not want anyone unhealthy! That thought is from the Enemy, rebuke it! Have you gone to a dr to have testing bc there are illnesses that make it very hard for women to lose weight, like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothyroidism. I believe there is an underlying problem. On BL the contestants struggle losing weight no matter how hard they exercise & eat the right foods until they have a major emotional breakthrough. Seeing a Christian counselor might help! :) Seek Jesus for the next step & the Holy Spirit will guide you. ((HUGS)) Renae—Jesus does not want anyone unhealthy! That thought is from the Enemy, rebuke it! Have you gone to a dr to have testing bc there are illnesses that make it very hard for women to lose weight, like polycystic ovary syndrome and hypothyroidism. I believe there is an underlying problem. On BL the contestants struggle losing weight no matter how hard they exercise & eat the right foods until they have a major emotional breakthrough. Seeing a Christian counselor might help! :)
Seek Jesus for the next step & the Holy Spirit will guide you. ((HUGS))

]]> By: Renae http://karenehman.com/home/2010/03/24/what-food-is-not/comment-page-1/#comment-19169 Renae Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:20:58 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=2199#comment-19169 OH MY! For the 1st time, I am in the overwgt category for BMI. I've done a little research & understand that, at age 47, my hormones are high-jacking my body! Ghrelin is making me feel like I am starving (when normally I wouldn't be) & leptin won't let my hunger feel satisfied (when normally I would be). Then through in the changing levels of estrogen & all the fun THAT brings & I'm ready to give up! I exercise 3-5 days a week, try to eat healthy (my family will vouch for me!) & OH MY! Really discouraged. Had the opportunity to use a group fitness trainer for 6 wks & I wrote down everything I ate & had it approved - I only lost 3.5 lbs. & THAT was while working out @ levels seen on Biggest Loser - can't sustain that level on my own & don't have the disposable income to keep paying a trainer. I am pursuing Jesus... starting to think He wants me "overwgt" @ this season of my life! What's a girl to do? OH MY! For the 1st time, I am in the overwgt category for BMI. I’ve done a little research & understand that, at age 47, my hormones are high-jacking my body! Ghrelin is making me feel like I am starving (when normally I wouldn’t be) & leptin won’t let my hunger feel satisfied (when normally I would be). Then through in the changing levels of estrogen & all the fun THAT brings & I’m ready to give up!

I exercise 3-5 days a week, try to eat healthy (my family will vouch for me!) & OH MY! Really discouraged. Had the opportunity to use a group fitness trainer for 6 wks & I wrote down everything I ate & had it approved – I only lost 3.5 lbs. & THAT was while working out @ levels seen on Biggest Loser – can’t sustain that level on my own & don’t have the disposable income to keep paying a trainer.

I am pursuing Jesus… starting to think He wants me “overwgt” @ this season of my life! What’s a girl to do?

]]> By: Donna B. http://karenehman.com/home/2010/03/24/what-food-is-not/comment-page-1/#comment-19154 Donna B. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:35:48 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=2199#comment-19154 Just found this web-site yesterday and know that God has led me here. I've been struggling with weight/food issues practically my whole life and the fact that I use food as my comfort and stress relief instead of going to God and His Word. I will be praying for all of you and your struggles. Looking forward to the week ahead. Thanks! Just found this web-site yesterday and know that God has led me here. I’ve been struggling with weight/food issues practically my whole life and the fact that I use food as my comfort and stress relief instead of going to God and His Word. I will be praying for all of you and your struggles.

Looking forward to the week ahead.
Thanks!

]]> By: Karen Ehman http://karenehman.com/home/2010/03/24/what-food-is-not/comment-page-1/#comment-19152 Karen Ehman Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:36:22 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=2199#comment-19152 Oh ladies. That last comment was from me, not from anonymous. I thought I was logged in when I posted. Ugh!!! Oh ladies. That last comment was from me, not from anonymous. I thought I was logged in when I posted. Ugh!!!

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