Friday, March 16, 2012

Food For Thought: March 16th

Difficult Times

When we have hard things to do, we especially need our abstinence. We know from experience that maintaining it is the only way we can feel good and cope effectively.

Formerly, we turned to food to strengthen us and prop us up during difficult times. We invariably ate too much and were less able to manage the troublesome situation. Food then became an escape, and we sometimes ended up doing nothing at all about a problem, since we had eaten ourselves into oblivion.

We know now that instead of strengthening us, extra food incapacitates us. No matter how difficult the situation we face, we know that eating unnecessary food will eventually make it worse.

We have come to believe that whatever happens, our Higher Power will give us the strength we need if we will rely on Him.

May I rely on You, Lord, instead of food. 

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My food plan keeps me sane. Excess food provides the illusion of comfort when, in fact, what it really does is it makes my situation more difficult to cope with.  

When life spirals out of control, I can control my food intake which, in turn, enables me to cope with the chaos in a much better fashion.

For today, I commit to God and to myself that I will stay true to my food plan.  No matter what conflict I may face, excess food will not help me, it will only incapacitate me & send me running to hide out instead of reach out.  For today, I will rely on my commitment to God to stay the course; and I will lean on my fellow COEs for support.

For 24 hours, I can do anything!

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