Power, Love, and Self-Control: Healthy Holiday Tip #15

Healthy Holiday Tip #15

She went grocery shopping while hungry! "The cardinal sin", she called it. In an honest post written with her usual insight, Cindy at Lose the Excuses, Lose the Weight gave me my 15th Healthy Holiday Tip. Thanks, Cindy.

It happens to all of us! During the holidays, additional temptations lurk in the grocery aisles. Beautifully packaged candies, baked goods, and even samples of appetizers call out from the shelves and tables. My grocery store includes a Starbucks from which the scent of holiday coffee flavors waft enticingly throughout the entire shopping experience!

It helps to know it's going to happen and to take appropriate steps to resist the urge to indulge--even "just this once." Some ideas to get you through....

Shop with a list.
Shop with a satisfied tummy.
Have a piece of hard candy or gum if the temptation gets REALLY strong.

Do you have other ways to get through grocery shopping without succumbing to the munchies?

4 comments:

BernieDecember 12, 2009 at 12:07 AM
Another great idea sweetie, have a great weekend.....:-) hugs
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CindyDecember 12, 2009 at 9:02 AM
The gum or mint idea is a good one. I had Altoids right there in my purse and didn't even think about it but I will next time! I promise to follow your suggestions next time I go grocery shopping!
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DeniseDecember 12, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Awesome idea.
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BernieDecember 12, 2009 at 2:10 PM
Just popped in to see if my comment posted this time and it did......yeaaaaaaaa! :-) Hugs
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who loves life
and lives it to the fullest;

who has discovered and shared
the strengths and talents
that are uniquely her own;

who puts her best into each task
and leaves each situation
better than she found it;

who seeks and finds
that which is beautiful
in all people and all things;

whose heart is full of love
and warm with compassion;

who has found joy in living
and peace within herself.

~ Barbara J. Burrow ~

To which I add, "who makes God's kingdom and His righteousness her #1 priority"....(rlg)

"A day must come in our lives, as definite as the day of our conversion, when we give up all right to ourselves and submit to the absolute Lordship of Jesus Christ. . . . there must be a day when, without reservation, we surrender everything to Him--ourselves, our families, our possessions, our business and our time. All we are and have becomes His, to be held henceforth entirely at His disposal. From that day we are no longer our own masters, but only stewards. Not until the Lordship of Jesus Christ is a settled thing in our hearts can the Holy Spirit really operate effectively in us. He cannot direct our lives effectively until all control of them is committed to Him. If we do not give Him absolute authority in our lives, He can be present, but He cannot be powerful. The power of the Spirit is stayed." (Watchman Nee)

"Each day you take a few small steps, then build on them day after day. There may be set backs, everyone has them, but those victories will add up, and then pretty soon you'll be amazed at how different your life has become. And what could be more alluring than the prospect of waking up to your best life? So roll up your sleeves and get to work!"

"Remember, every step you take toward reaching your weight loss goal is really a gift that you give to yourself. When you eat right and exercise, you are taking care of yourself, treating yourself with respect, and acknowledging that you deserve* to be healthy and happy.” (Bob Green, The Best Life)

Rebecca's note: I have trouble with "deserve". I want to care for my body because God Himself cares for it! Do I "deserve" health? No, in light of my sinful inclinations and the fall of mankind, health is a gift. A GRACE-gift directly from the hand of God--a gift to be handled thankfully and thoughtfully.

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Healthy Holiday Tip #15

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