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Grief Bacon & the Bread of Life

Occasionally, I run across new words that perfectly capture a particular sentiment. Such was the case recently, when I saw this gem posted on my Facebook newsfeed:

Kummerspeck: Literally meaning “grief bacon,” the excess weight we gain from emotional overeating (German)

Posted byAmy McDonaldApril 16, 2019April 16, 2019Posted inThe Race, WeightTags: faith, grief, weightLeave a comment on Grief Bacon & the Bread of Life

Healthy Eating (Selah) – Part 3: Embrace & Enjoy

What seems like an eternity ago (but really has only been a few weeks), I started a series defining a way of eating that seems right — eschewing all the […]

Posted byAmy McDonaldMarch 14, 2019March 14, 2019Posted inWeightTags: eating, selah, tips, weightLeave a comment on Healthy Eating (Selah) – Part 3: Embrace & Enjoy

Reflecting on Healthy Eating. Selah.

A girl’s gotta eat. But there’s not necessarily a recipe for that in the Bible. Conversely, there are so many recipes floating around the Internet, it can seem impossible to pick one.  So how do we choose?

Posted byAmy McDonaldJanuary 26, 2019January 26, 2019Posted inWeightTags: body, eating, food, keto, weight3 Comments on Reflecting on Healthy Eating. Selah.

The Heart of Weight Problems and Why We Shouldn’t Go It Alone

Science tells us obesity causes heart problems. I’m telling you my heart problem caused my obesity.

Posted byAmy McDonaldJanuary 20, 2019January 28, 2019Posted inThe Race, WeightTags: change, transformation, weight3 Comments on The Heart of Weight Problems and Why We Shouldn’t Go It Alone

Trial by Potluck: Strategies for Surviving Food-Focused Church Fellowship

I love our church family. But when I got serious about changing my eating habits in late 2017, church posed a big and unexpected challenge.

Posted byAmy McDonaldJanuary 10, 2019January 10, 2019Posted inWeightTags: church, coping, food, potluck, practice, temptation, weightLeave a comment on Trial by Potluck: Strategies for Surviving Food-Focused Church Fellowship

Today God Called Me ‘Lazy’

So yes, today God called me lazy. I can ignore it like the lazy fool I sometimes am, or I can take it to heart and let Him use the truth to change me for the better.

Posted byAmy McDonaldJanuary 4, 2019January 8, 2019Posted inWeightTags: change, lazy, proverbs, transformation, weightLeave a comment on Today God Called Me ‘Lazy’

Resolutions for the Right Reason

Am I pursuing my “ideal weight” because of my own vanity, or because overcoming this stumbling block helps me draw near to God?

Posted byAmy McDonaldJanuary 2, 2019January 8, 2019Posted inThe Race, WeightTags: goal-setting, newyear, weight1 Comment on Resolutions for the Right Reason

The Great Pumpkin (Bread)

My outstanding military career was hopelessly sidelined before it even began. Because I’m fat, and I can’t run. Nevertheless, I’ve always considered myself a fighter — more champion than advocate […]

Posted byAmy McDonaldJanuary 29, 2016January 8, 2019Posted inThe Race, UncategorizedTags: faith, obedience, weight3 Comments on The Great Pumpkin (Bread)

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