Temptation, Addiction and Obedience

A temptation is an act that looks appealing to an individual. It is usually used to describe acts with negative connotations and as such, tends to lead a person to regret such actions, for various reasons: legal, social, psychological (including feeling guilt), health, economic, etc.

Desire (emotion), a sense of longing or hoping.

Addiction: compulsive need for and use of a habit-forming substance (typically but not always heroin, nicotine, or alcohol) characterized by tolerance and by well-defined physiological symptoms upon withdrawal; broadly : persistent compulsive use of a substance known by the user to be harmful

There is absolutely NO DOUBT in my mind that I am addicted to candy. What was once a random treat has become a daily, if not hourly desire. I have ebbs and flows where I step back and lesson the amount taken in. There are times of the year when the seasonal candy available causes me to OD of sorts on one particular kind. For example: Fall = Candy corn, Easter= Peeps. Any time candy favorites are Swedish fish, circus peanuts and licorice pieces first, strips next. In order to mix things up I will eat M&M's, coconut flavored Reese's Pieces, or regular Reese's pieces, Fast Break, Kit Kat or Peanut Butter cups but those I am able to reserve to truly treats in moderation.
I noticed on my random breaks that if I eat 3 regular meals and exercise consistently I am less tempted. But reality is life can be unpredictable and it seems by source of survival is the sugar high. Heck, a handful of anything named above goes a long way in covering up a lack of sleep or rest.

Fasting is primarily the act of willingly abstaining from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time. A fast may be total or partial concerning that from which one fasts, and may be prolonged or intermittent as to the period of fasting.

My church is fasting for 10 days mostly for a combined purpose in believing for the restoration of our nation. For me it started there but also was for the restoration of my future and finances. I felt led to take this step in going to the next level as a Christian. I am believing God to be debt free (minus my house loan of course) within a specific timeline. I am also believing God for guidance in what or where I should be working.
Today is Day 4 and I will admit it has gotten easier. Day 1 went alright, just a few twinges. Day 2 was a bit harder, but hubby was home for me to vocalize to which helped. Day 3 was TERRIBLE. I cannot believe how many times a day the thought to go grab some of anything hit me. Several times I caught myself nearly eating some when the kids were given it. I bet I underestimated how high the intake was in the first place. Hopefully Day 5 will be similar to today. 2010 is supposed to be my year of learning balance. I suppose here is just one more way. I may have to set a limit for myself when this is through so I don't revert back to old habits. Maybe it just won't be as good as it was before???
PS Today I received a phone call that is a potential opportunity which can only have come from God. I won't speak much more at this time, but if it works out like it sounds I am affirmed that God has everything figured out and I just need to be obedient. Correction, not just I...you too!!