Are you an emotional eater? I’ve been guilty a time or two of drowning myself in a pint of HaagenDazs ice cream or chocolate chip cookies to make myself feel better.
In our quest to win the battle of the bulge one of the things we must learn is to pay attention to when/why we’re eating. Find out what is eating at us, resolve those issues and we’ll be on our way to healthier lifestyles.
God’s plan is that we prosper, and be in good health, even as our souls prosper! Yes! God is concerned about our weight! He came to give us abundant life! Obesity can be a robber of that abundant life. Diabetes is on the rise and there is a direct connection between this disease and obesity .
And know this, everyone is not going to be a super model thin nor should we strive for that. I say we commit to be the best we can in this body, being that it is the temple of the Holy Spirit, allow Him to help define what your weight should be. He will help you in all the areas necessary (what’s eating you, what you should eat, what you should weigh).
And don’t forget to get out and get some movement. I say movement because in all honesty that’s what exercise really is, our bodies were made to move! There are times in the worship service I feel that I’ve burned some serious calories! Come on everybody get up and dance like David!
NancyT
