I am definatly interested in this topic. I am over weight - I won't be posting my weight, though. ;)

I see in my own life that there is a spiritual/emotional connection to my eating/weight. Most of the time for me, my eating is crazy when I'm not trusting the Lord. I hate to admit it but it's true. I am sometimes able to go to God first, but sad to say that often it's after I've downed whatever food to still those uncomfortable feelings. Paul talked about doing the things you don't want to do and not doing those that we do want to do... I am not unwise in thinking that I am not accountable, yet at times (even after years of healing) I sometimes go into a zone and notice afterwards or right in the middle. At least in the middle I can often choose to stop. When we are weak Jesus is strong. My family struggles with food for generations. And I have prayed asking the Lord to break those curses/ties etc. once and for all.

I've had seasons where I ate well and walked a lot. And was in a really healthy place. Those times I thought for sure that the struggle was over and I was free. But then in some cases I let things slip in and others it just happened. I am currently exercising at a ladies gym 3x's a week and walking as well. It's the food that is the problem and not getting into drinking the 64 + ounces of water that I know is so good for me. I had quit eating after 8 p.m. and in truth I had gained weight in that time. I know that there is no "magic pill" to change my weight for the long haul. We've been adding good for us food, brown rice, whole wheat pasta... we've always eaten fresh fruit and veggies & Whole wheat bread. It's the other stuff that I struggle with like peanut butter, perserves, choc. chips, icing. (weird sounding I know but I'm trying to not keep sweets/junk in the house so I've found myself going for these things). I don't keep ice cream in the house as that won't last.

My guess is that the Lord is doing stuff in me that I don't really know or understand. Yet I hold fast to Him the author and perfector of my faith. I've been job hunting for about a year, my mom won't be in contact with me except for e-mail forwards (she's written off my other sister as well years ago). Sad.

So yes, I too would like to read what others have to write on this topic. Thank you.