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Hello, Liberty | Teachings from the Trail — Sun, 27 May 2012 03:58:41 +0000

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Comment on Decisions by Amy

Amy — Sun, 13 May 2012 12:11:10 +0000

Wouldn’t be interesting to reflect on the decisions you made and how you came to those decision and determine whether they were the “right” decisions? How many times do we over analyze situations and still don’t make the best choice? Or how many times do we go with our first gut instinct and it turns out to be the best thing we could have done? I’m probably over analyzing this.

Comment on Decisions by Terry

Terry — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:26:47 +0000

Amy, good luck with the dog. Let me know if you have any questions. We adapoted Hank our Yellow Lab. He was 10 months old and brought here from Oklahoma (a stray I believe). I’ve always had a puppy so this has been a bit challening, trying ot break him of his bad habits. (Eating the Easter honeybaked ham that he got out of the fridge tells you we still have some work to do :>) He’s sort of a Marley and me dog, but we wouldn’t trade him for a million bucks.

I like your thought not to make snap decisions, but also not to over analize things which I think can make things even more confusing. Once the decision is made, move on. No looking back.

Comment on Decisions by ryanhargett

ryanhargett — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:21:34 +0000

It’s interesting; sometimes I make snap decisions, sometimes I over-analyze, and sometimes I manage to do it right.

Comment on Changing Behaviors by Amy

Amy — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:27:10 +0000

Oh, I understand that one! I realized it was a mental thing though, not a physical one.

Comment on Changing Behaviors by Amy

Amy — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:26:06 +0000

Slowly! Giving up artificial sweetener for Lent really helped. I got over diet coke and gum that way. I’m pretty disciplined not to give in when I’m sacrificing for God. Now, it’s a matter of repeating the positive messages in my head: “I don’t need that,” “there are better things for my body,” “I’ll feel better, stronger if I resist the urge.” And I try to distract my thinking. Problem with cravings is that we dwell on them and then can’t get past them. Divert your thinking and it helps.

Comment on Changing Behaviors by Amy

Amy — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:21:19 +0000

Amazing that you went from not running at all to qualifying for Boston in six years. Discipline and dedication but also, I think you’ve found a connection to His in your running, which keeps you going.

As for how much we need to eat, you’re right. It’s not much. But we eat out of emotion, habit and for social reasons. What if our entire culture were based around activity versus food? Fewer overweight, unhealthy people I’d say.

Comment on Changing Behaviors by Terry

Terry — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:12:27 +0000

Amy, really enjoyed this one. I started running and really trying to watch what I eat 6 years ago. Now run 6 days a week and ‘try’ to watch what I eat. Lost 33 pounds and have kept it off. But it’s not easy because a lot of the things that taste good, are not good for us. I created a spreadsheet with all kinds of foods, serving sizes, calories from fat, carbs, protein, daily totals etc.. Kept track of it for 4 days (which is kind of a pain) and it’s amazing how much food we need to live on – not much.

My weekness is Ice Cream (along with cheetos, cinnabon, chips and the list goes on). But I figure it’s ok to have the donuts, ice cream etc… just not every day, but in moderation. It’s funny how fast the pounds go on, but how long it takes for them to go off :>) I’ve heard our pastors talk of treating our bodies like a temple.

Another verse I found interesting is Daniel 1:11-16.

Great topic Amy.

Comment on Changing Behaviors by Barb

Barb — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:29:36 +0000

All I have to say is, CHOCOLATE! I am addicted…how do you get past the cravings?

Comment on Changing Behaviors by Susie

Susie — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:46:21 +0000

Wow.. That means no diet coke!!! Not sure I want to give that up?! I look forward to my fountain drink every morning on my way to work.
I got a lot out of this! Thanks for sharing, Amy