In a few short days, I'm having hernia repair surgery. It's been a long journey to this point because I've put it off due to my weight. I'd love to be at my most perfect size, but I can't wave a magic wand and be a size 10.
I can, however, turn it over to God.
I tend to binge eat. If there are certain trigger foods (for me, sweets are my downfall) I have zero willpower. As much as I love going to the gym, I tend to slack off because sitting on the couch is easier.
I don't like hard.
James 1:22 says:
be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
I'm kind of a hearer and not much of s do-ER it seems.
Hard is well... hard. It means getting out of my comfort zone. It means dealing with aches & pain. It means taking action.
Doing means making changes, choosing better for me foods. It means going to the gym and working out. It means putting God first. It also means getting to the root cause of my food issues.
A friend of mine several years who recommended the book Made to Crave, and I've had it on my bookshelf to read for a while. Im going to have the time to read while I'm recovering from surgery, so it's at the top of my pile. 
God has a funny way of getting my attention sometimes. One of my excuses for not taking care of my temple is I'm so busy. Having surgery really clears your calendar! I've got time over the next few weeks to slow down, recalibrate & renew.
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