Testimony of Healing February 9, 2004 Issue

Fulfillment from a higher source than food

Caron Cosden

A friend of mine once told me about a time when she had loaded up her plate at a Thanksgiving feast and sat down to eat. But then she noticed a friend's plate had spaces where the plate was showing. She said that experience had taught her something about moderation.

I thought about this conversation several years ago, when I was distressed about various things in my life. In order to soothe the pain, I would eat. Candy bars, in particular, gave me a boost and helped fill the emptiness I felt—temporarily, at least. Just about every day, I'd go to the local convenience store just to buy candy bars, and would eat two or three at a time.

I was disappointed with myself over this lack of self-control, and also over the weight I gained as a result. But I seemed to be stuck in the habit, unable to break free.

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