Guarding Against Gluttony In Our Lives

Janelle, from Comfy In The Kitchen, has been my Friday guest now for 8 straight months! Some of you have written and asked - "how does Janelle stay so thin when she cooks such tasty homemade food?"


Janelle's answer "moderation". Below she openly shares her struggles with food and what she does when it starts to take over her life.

"A lot of gluttony is born of boredom. Life is not satisfying or stimulating, relationships feel empty, and work is boring, but food is always there and tastes so good." -John Piper

Janelle writes: Here are some photos I have taken over the past 2 weeks ... 

Here are my groceries!!!! Oh wow...where is the coffee? Diet Coke? Doritos? I left them back at the grocery store, haha. Out of sight, out of mind. 

The past 2 weeks we have "downed" a lot of smoothies! I would actually prefer a smoothie to a milkshake at this point(here's my recipe)! 

I opted for a spinach salad instead of a heavy sandwich at Subway. I made my own dressing with a little olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice and pepper. I felt full...and better yet, had no guilt. 

My favorite salad for lunch..again I make my own dressing then add beans, corn, and salsa. 

Candace's Asparagus, whole wheat pasta with Grandma Ruth's sauce. 

I am laughing right now...this is tofu turkey ("Tofuturkey") if you will,  with brown rice and veggies. I am not a tofu lover, but my husband was really craving some meat so I made this for him. I ate this without the meatless meat, lol. ( I will not make you eat this) 

Ladies, I am certain I will continue to post about delicious desserts..and just about anything that tastes good, lol.  However, moderation is key to a successful eating plan. If you we are going to splurge-we should enjoy it,  drop the guilt, make our next food choice wise and run the extra mile the next day (literally). I really hope I am making sense here and not being contradictory....For me, giving up sweets for life just wouldn't happen. Allowing myself a treat here and there keeps me on a straight path.

Love to you! 

Janelle

Janelle and I are taking part in the "65 Days to Reshaping It All" challenge.  Janelle was a guest there last week and I will be guest posting there this coming week.  The 65 days have only just begun - so if you need some accountability in the area of your eating habits - please join us there (my guest post will be about more than just our physical eating habits but our spiritual ones too!)!  You do not have to own the "Reshaping It All" book to join us and you know me - I LOVE ACCOUNTABILITY (like the Good Morning Girls - which by the way are enrolling right now for the summer session!) because IT WORKS! 


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I am participating in Titus 2sdays, Tempt Your Tummy Tuesday, and Balancing Beauty and Bedlam recipe exchanges. I am also linked up to Raising Homemakers Weds. link up and Works For Me Wednesday! For more blogger recipes go to these links.