Starting Over FAA

I decided back in March to come off SFW (sugar, flour, wheat). I am doing this for many reasons but the top two are my health (both physical and mental) and my relationship with the Lord.

I have joined FAA (Food Addicts Anonymous) and it has been amazing. I definitely haven’t followed the program as I should but that is what this post is about. I at one time had over thirty days no SFW. That is when the lies started in my mind telling me that that what I am doing is not necessary. After listening the lies for long enough and not turning to my sponsor and my God, I relapsed.

I am starting again. I want this badly. I want my health back. I want to grow closer to the Lord than I ever have before.

One thing that is very hard for me is to not eat when I am bored or really when I am doing anything that is easy or allows for snacking. But, there are so many reasons to not do that. 

Reason One: I am committing myself on this day to NOT have any SFW. 

Reason Two: Sugar causes inflammation and I absolutely do not need to contribute to that inflammation with all the medical issues I already have to deal with. 

Reason Three: Part of my boundaries I am following (the FAA meal plan) includes specific times to eat. No more snacking throughout the day.  

Reason Four: I am powerless over SFW and I have to lean on God continually. This will bring me closer to God and I want that more than anything. 

As I am typing this at 11:35am I am looking forward to my next meal at noon. That is just not that far away and I am actually not even that hungry. When I am following the FAA meal plan I honestly do not get hungry. I know that if I am wanting to eat something outside of the it is just cravings. They will pass. They always do. 

Drinking water also helps. I have noticed that the more water I drink, the better I feel. I make sure to always have water with me so that I can sip on it throughout the day.

As I journey through this I will periodically post how I am doing. This will keep me accountable and allow me to share any tricks to rips I learn a long the way. Right now all I can say is that if anyone out there is dealing with an eating disorder or food addiction they should definitely check out faacanhelp.org This is what helped me to realize that there is a better way.

I have accepted that I am powerless over the addiction that I have to SFW. The only way to stay away from it is by leaning on the support of others (FAA fellows) and even more importantly, I lean on God. Every time I have a craving I let it be a reminder that my life belongs to God and I take a praise break to thank Him for getting me through. 

Today I commit to no SFW and following the FAA food plan. 

In my weakness, the Lord is strongest! PTL! God is good! 

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest up on me. 

2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV)