This week I am on a personal quest to focus on my nutrition. I am focusing on my cravings and why I have those cravings. Chocolate anyone!? There are many fantastic resources to help people eliminate their cravings.
I am sure you have even heard a few of these craving buster style diets: Paleo, Glutton Free, Casin Free, South Beach, etc. Heck, I have tried many of them. Yet my desire and cravings continue.
Not always for food. Sometimes I find myself craving stuff. To keep up with the Jonses, or to look like someone else, or to even be someone else! GASP!
Two books on my book shelf are speaking right to the heart of cravings. Constant Craving and Made to Crave.
Constantly Craving by Marilyn Meberg is a challenging, heart convicting read. Our cravings are written into our DNA. They’re influenced by our childhood experiences. They’re driving the choices we make as adults. And often, they’re keeping us hungry. Never satisfied. Ever searching.
What do they mean? What are we to do with them? Should we feel guilty? Are there solutions?
Counselor and author Marilyn Meberg knows all about cravings. She also knows the One who knit us together, desires and all. With wit and compassion, Marilyn helps us understand our appetites, offers advice for managing them here on earth, and encourages us to eagerly await the day when we will find total satisfaction in heaven.
In the meantime, Constantly Craving is an excellent reminder that our desires for more can lead us to the One we really need, the only One who will quench our thirst forever. Really? Really!
Made to Crave by Lysa Terkeurst is an easy, fun read that will challenge you to dig deep to find out what you are truly searching and craving.
Has food become more about frustration than fulfillment? The New York Times bestselling book Made to Crave is the missing link between a woman’s desire to be healthy and the spiritual empowerment necessary to make that happen. Author Lysa TerKeurst personally understands the battle that women face. In Made to Crave, she will help you:
Break the cycle of “I’ll start again on Monday,” and feel good about yourself today. Stop agonizing over numbers on the scale and make peace with your body. Replace rationalization that leads to diet failure with wisdom that leads to victory. Reach your healthy goals and grow closer to God through the process.
This book is not a how-to manual or the latest, greatest dieting plan. Made to Crave is a helpful companion to use alongside whatever healthy eating approach you choose — a book and Bible study to help you find the “want to” in how to make healthy lifestyle changes.
Both books dive into a deeper, spiritual side of weight loss. God made us to crave Him. We were made to crave. Both books are great reminders that our desires for Him can lead us to quench our cravings.
I am focusing on my cravings… whether those cravings be food, material goods, or physical change. What is my ultimate desire? Where are these cravings coming from? If I were to satisfy this craving, will it ultimately help me reach my goal?
Courtney @ Journey of a Dreamer says
Sounds like a good read! I’ll have to look it up on Kindle!
Heather says
Great idea for a post. I like how you have book ideas. I read a great book the other day called Sway by Ori Brafman. Keep up the good work 🙂