Think it Through

Think it Through

Last time Sharon talked about invading thoughts that sometimes sidetrack our good intentions. I have those often, especially when ice cream is involved and it is getting to be that season again. But, if I take time to think it through I can talk myself out of eating my way into trouble.

The best way to avoid falling into the eating-what-I-shouldn’t trap, is to plan ahead. If I know I’m going to a certain restaurant I can research the menu ahead of time and choose something healthy. If I have a plan I can stay on track. It is when I’m flying by the seat of my pants that I end up making choices that I may regret.

If I’m headed to a potluck where I’m sure there will be temptations of some kind, it works to bring a healthy dish to share. Fresh veggies and a light dip go a long way toward filling up an empty plate. Or grill up a platter of chicken breasts, or take along a dessert tray of fresh fruit. Just think it through – there are healthy options.

Sometimes the biggest temptations are in my own kitchen. I try to keep a good supply of appropriate snacks handy at eye level so they can diffuse the hunger pangs. And as I’ve mentioned before, I try to avoid having those unhealthy temptations in the house whenever possible.

Remember, scripture offers the best advice:

“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it,” (1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV).

Let’s look for the way out and think it through.

Gloria D. Stewart