You know, I am not sure what you should call it, but we all seem to be in the same boat. I'll admit, I eat chocolate and drink diet Cokes when I need a pick-me-up. Ok, and when I don't. I love to eat all of the foods that are not good for me, i.e. fried, smothered with whith gravy, served with bread!!! The funny thing is, when I choose to do so, I also enjoy broccoli, grapes, even raw bell peppers. I enjoy sitting on the couch all day watching movies or reading. When I choose to, I also enjoy the heck out of taking a swim class, walking, or other forms of exercise. It seems to me then, that I enjoy the non-healthy lifestyle as well as the healthy one. It is just a matter of choosing which I want to live by.
Mark is correct, our minds are filled with pictures of foods that are not good for us on every corner. It is easier to just eat without having to think about what you eat, Ashley! The truth is, we have to think about it, but what we think is the trick. Perhaps we should change how and what we think about foods, certain foods, all foods. Perhaps we can begin to think in terms of this food will increase my life and help me enjoy life more, while these other foods will steal life from me. Hmmm, that reminds me of someone who has come to steal, kill, and destroy. Then, I think about Someone else who has come to give us life and life more abundantly.
Perhaps we as Christians are ignoring one of Satan's tools that he is using to steal, kill, and destroy....food!
Let's all begin to pray for each other. Pray for freedom from a food bondage. Pray that we can choose a healthier lifestyle. Pray that we all have strength and courage to make those good choices. We are already doing one thing that helps. We are encouraging each other and holding up our brothers and sisters in this battle. I admit, I am not holding you guys up as much as I should or could. How about if we agree together to post more often, pray for each other more often, and put forth more effort to tell ourselves, "I am doing this for my good and to give Satan a black eye." We will win this battle against obesity. We can win this battle against a sedentary lifestyle. We can become a happier, healthier family. (I would say better looking, but, even fat, we are a handsome bunch!!!)
What say ye? Shall we all shout, Hear, hear! Lift our glasses of water high. Grab a handful of fruits and vegetables and head to the gym!! Together!!!!
Wow, that even made me feel better and more determined! I am so glad that Douglas and Ashley cooked this up. I, for one, needed help!! What better sources to go for help than God and family!
I love you guys.
Here's to seeing less of you next time we're together!
Velma
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