January is over and I've chosen a new path which does not have a shortcut. I choose to invest in the body that God gave me.
The Bible says: “Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore, glorify God in your body? (I Corinthians 6:19, 20). When this question is presented in the Bible, many people read it and give it a spiritual spin and think that what Paul is asking refers only to taking care of your body spiritually and I do not disagree with them. However, our eating habits in America need to change. Many people eat out more than once a day, and medium is the new small. I think is time for us to choose to be active. Continue to eat, but eat well, more vegetables, less fried foods. One of my workout bodies told me to eat five times a day. I was surprised! I am lucky if I eat twice a day. Keep in mind that the portions to eat during these meals are moderate and not SUPER SIZE.
The Bible does have some help in this matter, if we want to take advantage of it. Dr Ann Gatty’s book,Discovering God’s Recipe for a Healthy Body, Heart, & Soul shares food consumption strategies outlined in Leviticus and Deuteronomy and clearly explains how to eat food that is better for the body, including easy tips on how to manage your time so you can get all your tasks completed in a more efficient manner. It includes delicious recipes for each meal of the day to invigorate eating habits.
Another way to take care of our bodies is to get active and exercise. I do not mean that we are going to PUMP up and look like Arnold Schwarzenegger in the movie "Terminator". Let's start by getting up and walking around more often. Begin an exercise routine. Do it with a friend! Let exercise become a normal activity everyday!
Don't forget to rest. Americans are some of the most sleep deprived individuals in the world. Your body needs 8-10 hours of rest at night. Allow your batteries to recharge, so that you can be productive the next day.
My choice for the year 2013, began with a visit to my doctor's office and the realization that sitting behind my desk and not exercising was not going to get me the results that I want to achieve.... say it with me: "I choose NORMAL ACTIVITY!
