Christian Weight Loss

The following are some rules I believe we should all practice to build healthy families. A healthy family is truly a blessing!

We recognize each other's value.
God does not make mistakes. Learn to appreciate the unique personality and gifts that each family member has to offer. If you have personality conflicts with a family member, then pray that God work peace into the situation...and reveal to you anything you might be doing to contribute to the conflict.

We are kind to one another.
Sadly, we are often more kind to strangers than to our loved ones. We can also do the most damage to our loved ones too simply because we know exactly how to push their buttons. Be careful to speak good words to your family members. With your tongue, you have the power to build up and tear down.

The bible says, "The wise woman builds her house but the foolish pulls it down with her hands." This can just as easily apply to the tongue!

We eat together. Eating healthy meals together sets a great example for your children and allows you to stay connected to your family. Take time to eat together at least once a week so that you can stay informed about each other's lives.

We exercise together. Taking a walk together, playing a game or visiting the neighborhood pool is another great way to build your relationship and to set a good health example.

We worship together. Taking time to pray, pray, and worship together grounds the family in God's love.  As you grow in God’s love, you grow in your ability to love each other.

Make building healthy families a top priority and you will reap the benefits.

To make Christian weight loss easier for yourself, you need to create a healthy environment. Here are two tips on how to do that:

1. Keep healthy foods available and within reach.

Be sure that you have plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein in your home. One thing that helps me out is to batch cook on Saturdays. I cook vegetables, chicken breasts, oven-fry fish, bake sweet potatoes and freeze it all in smaller containers. That way, when I'm busy during the week, I can just take something out of the freezer and maybe add a side item for a quick meal.

Another tip is to keep a fruit bowl on the counter or dining room table. Keeping it within sight and reach makes it more likely you will eat it.

2. Be prepared whenever you eat away from home.

When you go to a fast food restaurant, then I recommend that you check out the establishment's Web site beforehand. Usually, they will post the menu and provide nutritional statistics on the items they offer. You can decide ahead of time what you will have. Then, go to the drive-thru to get it. That way, you won't be tempted by the smells of the unhealthy stuff.

Also, keep a few snacks with you so you aren't at the mercy of the vending machines. Apples, oranges, small packs of raisins, almonds, pretzels, air-popped popcorn with Parmesan cheese, or low sodium tomato soup or vegetable soup are great foods to keep in your desk for emergencies.

To be a Christian weight loss success story, you must plan for it. Practice these tips and you’ll be reaching your ideal weight in no time!

Do you need your health restored? Here are some powerful healing scriptures that will strengthen your faith in God’s ability to heal you. I recommend that you speak them out loud at least three times a day – as often as you eat food.

Exodus 15:26
He said, "If you listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the LORD, who heals you."

Psalm 103:1-3
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases

2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Jeremiah 33:6
Behold, I will bring it health and healing; I will heal them and reveal to them the abundance of peace and truth.

3 John 1:2
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.

In addition to reading these healing scriptures, stay in close relationship with God and walk in obedience to his commands. You will be sure to experience greater peace within yourself and allow healing to flow.