Those that read my blog (hi dad!) probably know that I am always trying to learn and grow in SOME way. After spending a good bit of my early twenties sort of just going through the motions of life, the last 5 years I have felt an intense desire to grow- spiritually, emotionally, mentally- just, all the ways.
I'm not a cancer survivor, or someone who has overcome some huge thing- I'm just a regular girl... but I have had to overcome some things that were huge in MY life. Maybe others can relate.
Fear kept me trapped in a state of no growth for several years. But this isn't a blog post about my personal struggles.
This is only the backdrop as to why I am so passionate about the idea of overcoming. Because until we face the things in our own life that are holding us back, we can not really live life to the fullest.
Beginning August 1st I am starting a new challenge. Well, I've done it before back in 2015. But I desperately need to do it again. For those that don't know what the whole 30 challange is, it is basically a reset for your health. 30 days of detoxing by eating only real, unprocessed food.
When I completed this 30 day challenge in 2015, I had completely rid myself of sugar cravings, had boundless energy without coffee, was generally happy all the time, and my carpal tunnel/tendinitis pain was non existent.
More than that, I came to a realization of how much I relied on food to comfort me when I was down, participate in my celebration when I was happy, and amuse me when I found my self struck with boredom. Instead of going to God in prayer, I turned to chocolate. Instead of praising and thanking God for blessings, I told myself I deserved a donut.. you get my point.
**Now don't misunderstand me.. there is nothing wrong with enjoying our food. God gave us food to both nourish us and to enjoy. But.. for me, I saw ways I could rely more on God and get rid of addiction that wasn't healthy-physically or spiritually.**
But that leads me back to today. I am in that same boat again. I'm stuck in the rut of emotional eating and totally addicted to sugar. So I'm hoping I can have a similar experience this go around and get myself back on a healthy eating track. Because my body is a temple.. and I really believe God wants me to take care of it to the best of my ability.
So I'm taking this as another opportunity to grow. And I hope there are others who might want to grow with me... or at least, encourage me on this journey. I'll be trying to post weekly about my experience, the food I eat, and more importantly the things I learn about myself in the process.
I think writing in this way will help keep me accountable. And I will need it, because giving up sugar, grains, dairy and most of my normal caffeine intake is going to cause such a crash the first few days.. I don't know... maybe if nothing else, it will be entertaining.
Stay tuned in August for my challenge, and please.. pray for my sanity? 🤣
-Mel
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