Today was fast sunday at church. This is my first fast sunday while doing Medifast. I was a bit nervous about it. While on medifast your meals are small as it is, so to go 2 meals without any food seemed impossible. Fasting without prayer is just starving, so on my knees I went. One to talk to my Heavenly Father and two to ask him to help me get through this. I have to tell you, he truly helped me. I spent the morning before church upstairs far away from the kitchen and while at church I was able to focus on what was being said without thinking my throat had been cut out. That is the true way a fast should feel. I am thankful for the strength that I was given.
After church instead of racing home to fill my stomach I was able to think clearly and actually talk with people before having something to eat, instead of shoving them out of theway and rushing to the fridge to consume some sustenance before I could talk to anyone. I also spent some time with some close friends today (it being super bowl sunday). They had snacky foods and all that good stuff, but because they knew I was coming they also had a salad waiting for me so that I could be part of the snacking. Again support from friends really helps me stay on my program and to keep progressing forward. I appreciate all the help I can get.
This is the end of my 5th week. 5 whole weeks down 47 more to go. In some ways it has gotten easier but in others it is still really really hard. Everyday is different. Things I have learned this week: I have a long way to go to reach my goal, but each day is one day closer. I need to be honest with myself and sneaking food for any reason DOES NOT HELP ME. I need to drink more water. I have seriously been slacking lately. I need support. I really like to watch pawn stars, my new guilty pleasure. I really miss my family when I am away from them. Each day gets a little bit easier to say no thank you, when someone offers me something I am choosing not to have.
Week 6 starts tomorrow. Bring it on. I know I can handle pretty much anything that comes my way.
Love Angela
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