If there’s one thing that I’ve learned in life it’s that people are going to do what they WANT to do. Once a person has their mind made up about something they want, they will do WHATEVER it takes to get it. Living a healthy life is no exception. Until you find that 'thing' or have that 'ah ha' moment that changes your mind and makes you realize how valuable your health is to you, you will NEVER change. This is not about going on some fad diet or buying into the next exercise gimmick. With some clever marketing anyone can be convinced to do that. This is about a LIFESTYLE change. This is about realizing that the old way isn't working anymore and recognizing that there's a better, healthier way to live. (Ephesians 4:22-24) The key here is that you have to WANT it.
I remember when it happened for me- the day I changed my mind. The day I got fed up! I was tired of feeling sorry for myself, tired of feeling trapped inside my own body, tired of saying but never DOING. That moment happened for me back in 2005 and since then I have been on such an enlightening and fulfilling journey. I have been through some seasons that have brought me challenges as well as victories. I’ve been through the season of overhauling my entire lifestyle and dropping 50 lbs. Then it was the season of getting married and adjusting to being a wife and maintaining a home. Now I have a 2 yr. old son so I am learning to live a healthy lifestyle as a wife and mother. This particular season of my life has certainly presented some challenges. The great thing is that through it all, my MIND is still made up!
You see the amazing thing is that God has helped me realize the intrinsic value of being healthy. I don’t do it to fit into a bikini for summer or to look good for a wedding or reunion. I don't do it be a cer tain size or weigh a certain amount on the scale. Being healthy means so much more to me than that. It's a LIFESTYLE that I wouldn’t trade for the world. God has also shown me that my body is literally a temple where HE DWELLS and that by taking care of it, I am honoring him! (1 Corinth. 6:18-20) It gives me motivation to treat my body like the temple, vessel and precious gift that He intended for it to be. After all, that’s the least I can do. (Romans 12:1)
Do I have temptations? You better believe it! Do I eat unhealthy food? Sure, sometimes. Do I lose motivation or get discouraged? Of course, anyone who says they don’t is lying! The awesome thing is that acknowledging my weaknesses and shortcomings creates the perfect climate for God’s power to be made manifest. (2 Corinth. 12:9).
So I'm asking you, is your mind made up? Today, right now, at this very moment, you can resolve to live a healthy life- spiritually and physically…and you can do it with God’s help! (Phillip. 3:14)
Stay Well!
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