Thou Shalt Not Kill...Day 9

I am on the last leg of my fast and it has been an uphill battle. My sisters were here visiting so it is just customary for us to eat good food. I've survived my dad's steaks (for anyone who doesn't know, my dad makes the best steaks), I made it through dinner at the Golden Corral Buffet, Ox tail, Nachos, and I don't even want to even mention the desserts. There were times that I actually had to just leave the kitchen, and lock myself in my bedroom. In these moments of solitude I actually took the time to think about the fast, and ponder why exactly this change in my life is necessary.

In the 10 commandments God set in stone the rules we as his disciple should follow. It covers all of the basics. But nowhere does it say Thou must eat healthy, or Thou must stick to a certain diet. But could it be that when God wrote Thou shalt not kill for the 6th commandment He didn't just mean we shouldn't kill each other, but we should not kill ourselves? Are smokers, drinkers, and drug abuser all breaking God's 6th law every time they consume a substance that has harmful effects on their bodies. Each puff of smoke, and shot of patron is another nail in their coffins. But on the less extreme side of the equation are overweight people who eat on fast food also slowly killing themselves as well. Of course!! It just make sense doesn't it. Addiction can come in all shapes and forms and food addiction is just as harmful. We (I include myself) have to be more aware of the things we put into our mouths, because with every sweet and savory bite we could be potentially stepping closer and closer to an early grave.

This is the foundation of my fast. It's time to make the change, and take the proper steps towards weight loss, and healthy living. It won't be easy, and I don't think God wants to deny me every sweet little indulgences, but all things in moderation. And that's what it is all about to me.

Day 9: -11.2 pounds