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Day 29: Head Hunger vs. Stomach Hunger

12/20/2017

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"They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31
Yesterday, I listened to the Holy Spirit and fasted from solid foods.  It was not too difficult, and I was able to pray through the cravings.  This morning, I realize that I did not experience stomach hunger one time!  I experienced cravings.  I had head hunger, aka "emotional hunger".  There was a little voice inside my head that expressed itself every time I got stressed or upset.  The same little voice screamed "I want to eat you" every time I walked by the cookie and fudge tray.  I tamed that little voice by saying, "God first", and was able to wait patiently for the annoying cacophony to go away.   
Today, before getting out of bed, I asked God what He wants me to focus on today.  He said, "I'm not done".  I believe He is leading me to wait until I experience stomach hunger before eating solid foods.  When my stomach is empty and my blood sugar level drops, my stomach muscles will begin to contract and a hormone called ghrelin will send a signal to my brain telling me it's time to eat.  
Today, my goal is to pay attention to the difference between "head hunger" and "stomach hunger".   I will wait on stomach hunger before eating, and I will continue to pray through the cravings.  
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