I AM NOT PERFECT I AM FORGIVEN

"We don’t see things as they are; we see them as we are.”

― Anaïs Nin

A friend of mine posted this on her FACEBOOK page.  Pondering and bible study last evening I was reminded whose view and prospective is the most precious and valuable to me in a simple verse

1 Corinthians 10:31

“WHATEVER I EAT OR DRINK OR WHATEVER I DO, I MUST DO ALL FOR THE GLORY OF GOD.”

GOD has allowed or created my dietary speed bumps for HIS purpose:   to strengthen my relationship with HIM.  Not an exciting task to poke my fingers 7+ times a day to test blood sugars (once before each meal and 2 hours after eating), and when I stumble I really don’t want to see the numbers, but they are necessary for two great reasons.  To be used as a guidepost to advise my choices and actions not weapons for emotional beatings.  A finger prick is a temporary discomfort…I is also an invitation (a speed bump) to slow down and look to GOD acknowledge HIM, thank HIM for HIS love, support and forgiveness: LIFE!!!  

I woke up with a blood sugar of 120….2 hours after eating a 149….not bad…but have done better.

FAILING TO PLAN IS PREPARING TO FAIL

This is so true for my meal daily plan.

Journaling and Meal planning (previewing a menu  or brown bagging) are a must for my success…..When I don’t there is wiggle room for the tempter and half truths to sneaking a bite of this or that.  “OH one bite won’t harm me”….the truth is I hurt myself and God…I don’t want food to rule my life.  Focusing on God’s word and my relationship with HIM… meal planning/journaling just a part of my time with HIM…15 min to plan/prepare/pack/pray ….great way to start a successful day

(Reminder what works for me may not work for you; follow that of your nutrition councilor)

Daily goals in 3 meals 2 snacks

	calories	carbs	fats	protein	sodium	fiber
daily goals	1400/1600	175-200g	47 - 53g	70-80g	0-2300	25-35g
today's plan	1446	184	55	73	2068	36

So glad God has healed my cold

I really need to get back to exercising…a great time to listen to worship music and commune with God.   

I am not perfect I AM FORGIVEN!!!

AND SO ARE YOU!!!!!!!!

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING powerful gifts

Health expert I am not.  But through

•         Listening (to God, Self and others)
•         Asking Questions(Dr and experts)
•         Reading (starting with the bible, then on to the internet, pamphlets and food labels)
•        Testing  (learning from the failure too)

I am becoming an expert on me!!!

I have been a diabetic since 1988, and routine is important for me to manage it well

•          7+ blood glucose tests a day (on a good day, week)
•          Insulin shots with each meal and at bedtime
•      Keeping a food journal (I use www.sparkpeople.com)
•          Seeing my doctor regularly (I am getting better at this)
•          Prescriptions in presorted pill boxes (AM and PM)by my bathroom sink
•          Exercising 3-4 times a week (not as routine with cold/flu season hitting me and my household hard)

I have been weight challenged all my life.  But following the routine above along with removing my new dietary speed bumps, gluten and casein intolerant, I have shed 12+ lbs since Dec 2010.

Awareness to my food intolerance started with a very public embarrassing moment I wish not to relive in print.  I am thankful to those who came to my aid.   I didn’t fully listen to my body’s signals till Thanksgiving 2010, when IBS symptoms were occurring often.  My doctor performed a blood test to rule out Celiac Disease (neg).  By process of elimination (trial and error) we came to the conclusion that I am gluten and casein sensitive.

Although challenging, I am finding new ways to adapt and eat well with these speed bumps.  Remember what works for me may not work for you…but lets enjoy the journey together.