Intro Have you ever received an invitation in the mail or looked at your calendar and realized that you only have a couple weeks (or less) to physically prepare for a special event? Maybe it is an anniversary party, or a school event, an office party, a birthday party, or a wedding. You want to look and feel as good as you possibly can, but of course you’re not going to be at your goal weight by then. So what do you do? ***Like & Share Promotion*** Every woman should have access to life-giving encouragement and health tips that keep her close to her Savior. I love spending time with you every week, giving you insights that are going to help you reach your life goals and bring you close to the blessing God has planned for you. Please, take the time to rate, review, and share this podcast so that together we can help others invite God back into their weight loss journey. *** Personal I’ve already started to get the “save the dates” in the mail. That, on top of the fact that February is the month my husband and I celebrate our anniversary. We like planning something special to enjoy some time with each other. I remember that my strategy for events like this used to be terrible. In fact, it closely related what a character from the comedy TV show “Scrubs” used to do. Ellie was the cute, sweet blond that chose to not eat at all for like 48 hours when the group decided to spontaneously join some coworkers in celebrating the nuptials in an exotic locale. In fact, she fasted so much and so hard that the first thing she did after landing and changing into a swimsuit was demand that someone take a picture so that she could start eating and drinking. So funny. And, also, something I would have to admit to doing as well when I felt like I wasn’t physically fit enough to be presentable at a special event. Concept Does that situation sound familiar to you? Well, let me say, that I don’t think I ever enjoyed an event when I was starving and more about eating something and how I looked, than enjoying the activity and company I was with. Plus, studies show that if you lose weight quickly your body is more ready to put on weight and the proportion of fat to muscle is significantly higher than for those gaining weight after a slow weight loss program. So, instead of trying to lose as much weight as possible, I would like to suggest working on inflammation and energy levels instead. Most people gain significant amount of weight as their body retains water in the reaction process to food that their body doesn’t agree with in high amounts. For me personally, and for many of the women I work with, these foods are processed sugars and white flour, alcohol, and dairy products. In fact, when I take a break from these food items, especially if I have have been consuming them with regularity, I will lose 3-8 pounds of inflammation weight, my face will clear up, and my energy levels will rise. Other ways I reduce inflammation and cultivate energy is by stretching, moving, drinking enough water, and getting enough sleep. Spiritual Application I love Psalm 107, it is full of testimony of how God lovingly saves us from ourselves. We often do things in a stubborn decision to have life our own way and on our own terms. I’ve always found that this attitude gets me into trouble, without fail. And, I can say, that hurting our bodies out of vanity doesn’t sound like anything our loving Heavenly Father would endorse. Take a moment, and read through this beautiful psalm when you get a chance. But one verse that especially strikes me is the 9th in which the Psalmist writes, “For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.” God wants to see His children nourished. Can we trust Him? Practical Application & Journal Prompt I know it is hard not to try to reach your goal weight in two weeks. But, I want to challenge you to concentrate on doing what you can to heighten your health before you enjoy special time with friends and family. I suggest you take a moment and make a plan for the remaining days until your special even, answering the following questions:
Sign Off I am so proud of you for trusting God and doing loving, life-giving things for your body, not being harsh or punitive as you move toward better health. Remember to take a moment and share this episode. I’m guessing you have a friend or loved one who is also looking at a special event in their near future and would like to look and feel their best. You can do this, sweet sister! All my love to you! Talk to you next week.
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