~Adjusting to change~

I've noticed that when I begin to lose weight, & my center of gravity sorta shifts, my back always has to go through an adjustment period...usually after every 20 lbs or so is gone, I get major backaches that hinder my ability to do much...but I'm determined not to allow it to hinder me, & to work on strengthening my core, so that it doesn't slow me down this time~
I've also been noticing that my overall body pain is far less when I eat raw, & increases dramatically when I eat cooked foods...{especially of the extremely unhealthy variety...but even brown rice, baked potatoes, etc.}...it has me wondering how much of my FM pain has been dietary & weight related...I realize there are those with FM who are not overweight...& it has me wondering how much Raw living would help them...lots, I believe!
...I still don't believe that cooked food is an addiction, but I do know that people often crave what they're allergic to, or reacting to, & also, that cooking most foods produces levels of toxic substances that have been documented to rob us of health...{I need to research these substances more, so I know what I'm talking about! I can't even remember their names right now! Lol!}
But I believe that, just like one chooses to ingest drugs or alcohol, (which can lead to bondages to it, of course) we choose what we put in our mounths each day, each meal...if we choose junk, our flesh nature definately can become enslaved, in a way...but I know that we still always have the power to choose what we eat!
One of my biggest dreams concerning getting this weight off is the freedom to speak into other's lives about it (once my goals are reached, or at least closer to being accomplished...very few listen to a woman hundreds of pounds overweight...but when I can show my 'before' picture, I know they'll listen!}
I've been thinking a lot about those who hear & clearly see evidence that raw can heal them & still, they refuse to give up the comfort & familiarity that cooked (& SAD) food gives them.
It saddens me that I also made that choice for so long, but I know that living with regret robs me of my peace, so I've repented, been forgiven (for giving in to my carnal appetites, & not disciplining my flesh) & now am determined to just press on, & allow myself now to enjoy the treasure-house of discoveries that choosing (finally!) to consistantly eat this way has opened up to me! Once I decided to JUST DO IT, it began unfolding daily, in a very natural way...
I'm so thankful for the strength that seeking & trusting God gives me...I ask Him to show me how to care for (& assist Him in healing) my temple of His Holy Spirit...& every day, He shows me more!
{...& swiftly leads me away from things that would rob me of my time, energy, money, or spiritual safety!)
Who wouldn't love a Father like that?!?!?! He's such a wonderful Shepherd, leading me to green pastures, & to lie beside still waters...& giving me living waters, & food that nourishes every part of me!
He helps me adjust to every change I'm going through, & is preparing me for all that's ahead, even to the point of going ahead of me & making the way!
It fills me with awe, & such love & appreciation for Him, & His awesome ways!