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by Alexandra
Posted on November 11, 2019October 25, 2019

Diet Foods Feed Gluttony

by Alexandra
Posted on November 8, 2019October 31, 2019

The Problem with “Christian” Diet Books & Blogs

I help women cultivate balance in their lives through a practical approach to wellness. On my blog, I share my favorite foods, non-diet nutrition tips, and some of my own experiences with food and faith. My hope in writing is that you are encouraged and empowered to live the fullest life for which you were created!

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I've talked about this before, but I'll never tire of saying it: poor nutrition isn't about what you ARE eating, it's about what you're NOT eating. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ A diet lacking in a diversity of micro nutrients, sufficient levels of macro nutrients, and that isn’t supported by a stress-free approach is an unhealthy one. Eating a piece of cake won't make you unhealthy, but NEVER eating vegetables will. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Don't feed into the current low carb obsession -- carbs are not bad, sugar is not evil, sweets won't doom you to an early death. Eat a variety of food, enjoy it, and give thanks. Then, move on with life! #eatwithfreedom⁠⠀

Decided to change the fact that I'd never had chicken and waffles. No regrets. #eatwithfreedom⁠⠀ ⁠

I no longer believe that the word "healthy" is appropriate to use in the context of individual foods. On today's blog post, I explain why. Follow the link in my bio if you'd like to read #eatwithfreedom⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠

Do holiday meals freak you out because of the high-calorie sides and elaborate dessert table? This year, it might be time to pass on the side dish of guilt instead of the candied sweet potatoes or homemade rolls. If enjoying the holiday season is hard for you because of the fear of weight gain, check out today's blog post [link in bio] -- it's all about intuitive eating during the holidays. #eatwithfreedom⁠⠀ ⁠⠀

My answer for when folks ask me what my beef is with dieting.⁠ I’ve never heard a patient say they’ve successfully lost weight with dieting. In fact, most say dieting led them to GAIN weight and harm their health. That’s why I’m committed to offering my clients a better, safer, and healthier option through intuitive eating. ⁠⠀ #eatwithfreedom⁠⠀

Some randomness we ate for breakfast! I never used to think that scrambled eggs went very well with fresh vegetables, but I LOVED the egg + caprese combo. We also had roasted eggplant + squash on the side and spicy sausage. Super yum! #eatwithfreedom⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠

Today's blog post [link in bio] takes a closer look at gluttony and how diet foods are really just a trendy, socially-acceptable cover up for using food outside of the context that God designed. Taking the nourishment out of food and making it a calorie-free, sugar-free source of pleasure is gluttony. Read more on the blog. #eatwithfreedom⁠⠀ ⁠⠀

If I don’t save room, I end up too full, cranky, uncomfortable and distracted. But if I remember that dessert is a good gift & meant to be enjoyed, and that my body is worth the respect of balanced nutrition, I’m set free to start and stop eating as my hunger and fullness inform me. I don’t need a meal plan, weight watchers points, or all-encompassing restrictions. God made my body and He knows best. By tasting my food, I can see that He is good! #eatwithfreedom

Today's blog post [link in bio] is about the problem I see with "Christianizing" diet programs, exercise regimes, and fitness endeavors. The big picture is that God isn't nearly as concerned about those things as we are, and using scripture out of context to justify them is actually a really big deal. Check out the blog for more of the details. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀

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