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As a part of the “baby steps,” I’m seeking accountability and encouragement through a Bible study group at church. We’ll be doing a First Place Bible study. As a part of this, I’ll be held accountable for what I eat and how much I exercise. We even will do a weekly weigh-in.
I’d love to think that I don’t need this, but that’d just be out of the pride of my heart. I do need accountability. Right now, I’m loving going to the pool almost everyday, but in a week or two the honeymoon period will be over and I know I’ll want to slip back into old, lazy habits.
Eating is even worse: I have long since made food an idol.
So, yes, I most definitely can’t go this road alone. I’m thankful for good friends who allow me to talk about these things and will ask me about my progress, but I also need the structure of weekly meetings. I’m excited to get started and take yet again, another baby step!
We’ve had First Place at our church, and it really does help you get disciplined and think about your choices. What’s really great is that it usually helps you become disciplined in other areas, too.
Food is one of those idols that is tricky because we have to eat to live. You can’t just stop eating because you sin in it. I think it’s something we will have to fight through all our lives. It is so easy to slide back into ease and comfort.
I hope you do well and enjoy the blessings of your study and accountability to friends. :)