Whoo-hoo what a trip! We had such a great time. We saw so much of Boston (yes, in spite of the rain - I even have a sunburn to prove it) and we enjoyed our cruise to Bermuda (even more rain). In the following days I'll put up some photos.
The Lord was really gracious to me on this trip. I wanted to use what I've learned in the TW book outside of my controlled life. On a regular day I can control my activity and food portions, but my schedule was thrown out the window (not that I'm complaining). Like I mentioned before, dinner time was especially hard. I didn't abuse it every night, but I'll be honest - I loved every bite of my celebratory birthday dinner at the Top of the Hub in the Prudential building. I loved a lot of things that I ate. I will say, using the TW keys has helped me to really enjoy foods. Rather than eat everything in sight I eat while it is enjoyable and because of that I have more joy in eating than before.
It was also great to spend so many meal times with my husband - praying together that the Lord will teach us how to eat and how to view food. One key we were given was the use of only one small plate at the buffet on the cruise ship (and also simply not attending the chocoholic buffet at 10pm). That helped us limit our portions. They just seem to throw food at you (and drinks, Bingo, the casino and duty free shopping, but I digress). Plus we actually got a lot of exercise walking around Boston and Bermuda.
I'm not living it perfectly, but I'm glad to say that "Yay! It can be done!" I can eat in a mindful, thankful and healthy manner even on a cruise ship. If the Lord can do that in me what can He not do? :)
2 comments:
Wonderful! Praise God!
Hi Yvonne and welcome back! Sounds like you did very well food-wise under the circumstances.
I laughed at your reply about "bringing the club of condemnation" when you go to Los Angeles. That is for sure! I'm trying REALLY hard to leave it behind this time.
Regarding Boston; For the 1st half of my life my family and I moved frequently on both the East and West Coast. My parents were both born in CT and my dad's family moved north from there and we lived in Portsmouth, NH for several years.
Although I was actually born in Alaska (where I long to visit again one day), my heart took to New England in a big way and I still feel I am "from" there even though I only lived there a total of about 6 years during two different times.
Because Boston was only about 90 minutes away I visited many times and always loved it. When I remarried several years ago we honeymooned in NH and spent a day in Boston (I walked 100 miles that day I swear!). My husband who had never seen the area also loved it.
My head will soon be where yours was while you were traveling. I even wonder if a part of me is holding my breath from really diving in as I should until I return on the 7/12.
Well, anyway, welcome back and glad you had a great time.
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