Romans 12:13 Share with God`s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
It`s no secret, that my inactivity has allowed my aging body to slowly but surely accumulate unwanted unhealthy weight. I can say that I have dreaded belly-fat, repulsive muffin-top and more rolls than a bakery. Of course, during the past years I have tried dieting with limited success. I joined a competition at a local Nutrition Center, lost eleven pounds---- that soon returned. I tried the buddy system with friends, Kathleen and Pat, believing that an accountability partner would help. Nope!
You might ask, did I consult God in this area? O yeah! I questioned my motives for overeating, was I still feeding some type of unresolved issues, had my addictive behavior merely shifted from alcohol to food? Considering the obesity issues in both sides of my roots, was I still battling a generational curse? I prayed, but didn`t seem to receive the answers. God continued healing me spiritually and inwardly but my weight was out of control; I felt ugly, fat and frumpy. Not to mention that my clothes didn`t fit. Nevertheless, I kept seeking and questioning. What is it God?
Isaiah 28:23 Listen and hear my voice; pay attention and hear what I say.
One day while grocery shopping I ran into one of my God-sent friends, Linda Clugston. Thank you God, I now realize that this wasn`t just a co-inky-dink! God had surely orchestrated this perfect meeting. Linda looked fantastic, she had lost a considerable amount of weight since I had last seen her. She looked 10 years younger, she was full of joy and excitement, she shared that she had lost 40 pounds in the last 5 months. Wow! Psalms 23:3 He restores my soul, He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name`s sake. Linda shared that one of her friend from church introduced her to "The 17 Day Diet." Her friend prayed with her and Linda purchased the book, written by Dr. Mike Moreno.
In front of the meat freezer, filled with turkeys, Linda prayed with me. She assured me that it was only with God`s assistance that she had been so successful. No problem convincing me of that! To make a long story short, in less than one month, I`m 16 pounds lighter! Thank you, God thank you, God. Dr. Moreno`s book is a simple plan that targets both belly fat and visceral fat and produces fast results that last. I have a plan for success, thanks to Dr. Moreno, hooray!
Just like I felt 7 years ago when I stopped drinking, I now feel empowered to shed the unwanted pounds that threaten my health. This is not a diet that relies on a tiny list of approved foods, grueling exercise routines or unrealistic calorie counts that leave you hungry and unfulfilled. Moderation and proper portions are key factors in the 17 Day Diet. God recently revealed to me that I had just gotten lost in poor eating choices and bad habits. That`s all, God, just changing bad habits, thank you!
The first Saturday in January, in my home, 2 Linda`s will host a little dinner party for family and friends that struggle with weight issues. With God`s help, Dr. Moren`s book in hand, healthy foods and lots of hands on prayers, we will share our success for God`s glory! God created us in his image to be healthy and wise. Ecclesiastes 8:1 Who is like the wise man? Who knows the explanation of things? Wisdom brightens a man`s face and changes its hard appearance. Proverbs 15:30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.
I pray that friends and family will embrace the joy and wisdom of good health in the new year! Father God, do you think I could eventually go off my blood pressure and cholesterol medicines! If God is for us, anything is possible! AMEN...
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