America's two biggest idols - food and money

So I was put to the test last night. We went to Point Breeze. I had a half of a chicken tender and a crab cake for appetizers and two slices of Italian bread (which was going over board). Then I ordered baked haddock with mashed potatoes and a salad. I ate the salad first. Then I ate all of the haddock and only half of the potatoes. The haddock wasn't too big so that was good. I don't think that I have ever gone out to eat without finishing everything in front of me. The bread was the hardest part. I asked a woman who was a part of our party to take the bread because it was driving me insane. But the point is that I was actually able to resist.

I have been losing a lb a day. I know I shouldn't weigh in everyday but it is just a habit I got into because my boss has a scale in her bathroom. I weigh every time I go to the bathroom. Whatever. Also, I know that in the beginning you lose a lot of water weight so that is fine. I will not get discouraged because my main focus is to not let food take control of me.

I also have the same problem with money. I'm not obsessed with it but I tend to spend it quickly. I always pay my bills on time but whatever is left gets spent. Its really bad. So the two things I have been working on are food and money. I have been doing okay. Last night I spent more money than I should have on food because I hadn't balanced my checkbook after cashing my check so all I thought of was that I had lots of money. I didn't think of all bills I had to pay and I dipped into my gas money. I'm not too worried about it because I know God will figure something out for me. Maybe I'll get my tax return this weekend. But I am trying my best to drive as little as possible.

I know we originally started blogging because of food but for me its about accountability. Most people wouldn't share so much personal stuff, especially about finances, but it is something that I am struggling with so it needs to be brought out in the open. I feel like I am getting stronger in my faith and I am ready to tackle these issues. I had been struggling for a while with some spiritual warfare but I have finally risen above it all. I am reading the bible MUCH MORE and it feels great.

Its just so funny how the more problems you work on, the more problems you realize you actually have.

Well I guess thats all for now. I'm getting sleepy. Diann, sorry about last night but I hear you had a good time playing Trivial Pursuit! I wanna play! Oh well, there's always DDR. See you Sunday. You too Jane.