Pilgrimage To A Place Called Love

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fitforaking

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Dictionary.com defines a pilgrimage as:

noun
1.a journey, esp. a long one, made to some sacred place as an act of religious devotion

I've discovered that that's what this journey of mine is. Superficially, my journey is about eating right and exercising. But in reality it is much more than that. My journey is about finding and receiving peace, joy, grace, mercy, forgiveness and unconditional LOVE from the only one who can give me those things. It is about allowing my Savior to be enough for me in any moment...for any decision I must make...for any struggle I encounter. This journey isn't about food and cardio...it's about Jesus. Jesus IS Love...and I want to be where He is.

So I welcome you to join me on this journey...fellowship is always good. Some will read this thread and roll their eyes...that's fine. Some will read this thread and be offended...I apologize in advance. Hopefully, some will read this and feel encouraged.

By the way...there is no shame in having failed to become healthier with previous attempts. Don't let Satan make you think that way. That's his best tool to keep you from trying again.

Have a blessed day and see ya around!
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I'm against religion in a big way but I still support you and hope your journey is a positive one :) Welcome.
 
Sunflower...thanks for stopping by. I'm against "religion" as well. Religion is full of doctrines...rules...hypocrisy.

However, I'm FOR a personal relationship with God through His son, Jesus. There is a HUGE difference.

Come back anytime!!!

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Sunflower...it's not so much about a number this time. I want to be healthy. If I look too far ahead I'll lose sight of today, which all I have.

I'm currently 332lbs...so who knows???

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For anyone that is interested...

Today is a new day...what failures you had yesterday are over with. Don't carry them over into today. We can't dwell in our failures or gloat in our victories. Each day begins a new day...a new battle.

There is no shame in yesterday...only hope for today!

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fitforaking said:
Sunflower...thanks for stopping by. I'm against "religion" as well. Religion is full of doctrines...rules...hypocrisy.

However, I'm FOR a personal relationship with God through His son, Jesus. There is a HUGE difference.

Come back anytime!!!

Fit
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So who is the Jesus of whom you speak? Was he the guy with the infomercial for some sort of ab cruncher?
 
If anyone is like me...you struggle with over eating...maybe even binge eating sometimes.

When looking at myself...the eating is not the problem...it's a symptom. There's something inside me that I am looking to ease or cover up by finding comfort in food. To stop dealing with this problem superficially, I must find out the CAUSE of the SYMPTOM. Just like I would want a doctor to find out what's causing my pain instead of just treating the pain.

Anyone have thoughts on this?
 
I say you've hit upon THEE most fundamental part of losing weight, and keeping it off. I'm learning that repeated use of food as a crutch is only a temporary band aid + lifetime of weight to lose.

It's often painful to figure out what the source of emotional/overeating is...but it's so very necessary. I'm hoping journal writing will help with this, as well as a conscious effort to THINK before I eat.

I'm right there with you in trying to make sense of it all...I wish us both luck!
 
What are the triggers for everyone? Guilt? Shame? Stress? What are the things in your life that make you want to turn to food for comfort? What feeling of inadequacy do you use food to fulfill?

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I had an "incident" with someone first thing this morning...and another run-in with someone once I get to work...so my short day is already filled with frustration. And what does this make me want to do? You guessed it...I want to not give damn today. I want to do what I want to do....short term satisfaction...not just food, but in everything I do.

Why am I so quick to give up my resolve? Why, when I'm about to make a bad choice (which in THAT moment I KNOW is bad) do I still choose it anyway?

I've started reading a book by Larry Crabb titled "Inside Out"...it is about if we are to truly change our lives, we must do it from the inside out...and not just superficially. Looks like it will be good.

If you're reading this, may God bless you today.
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fitforaking said:
What are the triggers for everyone? Guilt? Shame? Stress? What are the things in your life that make you want to turn to food for comfort? What feeling of inadequacy do you use food to fulfill?

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bah... boredom, stress, guilt (sometimes) and my period haha...

o btw im christian too but im not religious.. the church has so much corruption.. i just believe that everyone is equal,deserves to be loved yadayadayada... i dont believe in the homophopia and damnation on other religions that the church often promotes... Religion tends to breed racism,sexism etc, when in fact it shud be about happiness in oneself and attepting to be a better persom

i just think that if someone is good and kind (in a general sense), has a conscience, then they will be accepted whatever the end may bring...and wow i sound like a goddamn preacher lol

anyway ... good luck in your journey to a healthier lifestyle! :D
 
diamondapple,

Thanks for stopping by...I appreciate the encouragement!!!

You raise some interesting points...I'm glad you're a Christian...but as a Christian, are you saying there are other ways to salvation?

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fitforaking said:
diamondapple,

Thanks for stopping by...I appreciate the encouragement!!!

You raise some interesting points...I'm glad you're a Christian...but as a Christian, are you saying there are other ways to salvation?

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no prob!..:D

im just saying that if your a good person.. why, in all honesty, should you be damned?...
most people are born into a religion its not always a choice.. but if that person is good at heart and regrets mistakes or watever then theyy deserve salvation..
and if your athiest and it turns out there is a god of messiah or watever, but youve lived a life where you havent been horrible then why the hell shouldn they be saved?
i have friends who are muslin,atheist, protestant, catholic and there all lovely so if in the end my religion saves me and not them i would rather burn in hell than be withou them!

i believe in god, i have faith, but in all religions ppl have doubts and if this life is the only one there is.. live it to the fullest..:D
 
diamondapple,

So, when you're reading your bible..and you read the scripture below from the book of John, doesn't it mean something to you when Jesus says "I am THE way"...and not "a way"?

John 14:6 ..."I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

Fit
 
I would like to know your opinion on the fact that the bible was written by men in a time period when the Church was trying to establish itself over the other religions of the day?

I believe in faith and I'll leave it at that :)
 
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