Proverbs 25:28 says that a man without self-control is like a city whose walls are broken down. In recent months, my self-control has not been strong where sugar is concerned. In the words of the late John Candy, “I’ve swallowed a lot of aggression along with a lot of pizza.” I realize this is a spiritual issue, so I taking steps to be more disciplined in my eating.
At a doctor friend’s advice, I am doing the USANA Reset program. (You can learn more at my expert consultant’s web site here. Watch the reset video). The goal of this isn’t so much weight loss, as it is to get my sugar intake etc back in line. This is my second day – – so, far, I’ve adhered strictly to the program. I have had coffee without cream or sugar. (I didn’t look to see if that was allowed because I planned to do it either way. As a pastor, I am allowed to break the rules in this way, but if you are not a pastor then you may need to go without coffee).
Briefly, the program means surviving on provided shakes, some fruit, and a radish here and there.
So, here’s the deal. On Saturday, you can ask me how I did. If I confess that I snarfed down some milk duds, then you are empowered to admonish me.
There is some other fruit you’re permitted to eat: “self-control” (Gal 5:23). Of course, this will be a product of God’s Spirit in you and not from your own surplus.
Somehow I feel admonished, too! ‘-)