Yep! I did it I created my own word, Lol!
Last week I had a scare and it made me realize not only to live everyday with no regrets and no holding on to anger, but most importantly to take care of this body that God has entrusted me with. Ladies if you are not health conscious I encourage you to take better care of your bodies and if you have children teach them about healthy eating habits.
We live in such a fast paced society where cooking is not an option, so we look to the drive thru lines to provide us and our children with a quick meal on the go. Don’t get me wrong sometimes it’s our only option, but eventually our only option becomes a habitual activity. It is important for us to become familiar with our numbers (status) and I mean height, weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and if you are diabetic know your numbers.
My family has a history of high blood pressure on both sides, my mother passed away of a massive heart attack at the age of 35. Although my family history is such I don’t expect certain things to happen to me however, being human kicks in sometimes because O my goodness I thought to myself “I’m 30 what is going to happen to me, I’m stress all the time and I’m going to die”
Note: It’s crazy that when you’re scared all scripture goes out the window…smh, but thank God for prayer partners
I know there are those of you who can relate to my feelings, but we must realize that those fearful seeds are tricks of the devil, he plants them and waters them with lies “I’m going to die like… or of….” After speaking with my amazing Mentor/friend/sister she brought to my attention just what the devil was trying to do to me, “the curse must be broken” she said. Though I’ve heard this preached many times it just seemed to really stick that night. When she prayed with me it was like a light had turned on bright and I said “Lord forgive me, this is my body and it is a temple I intend on taking care of it”, even though my test results came back negative, I know I need to better, I know I need to make changes in my eating habits, exercising, and overall spiritual & mental health.
Ladies we need to respect the temple more; we don’t go to church looking like who did it and got away with it, you go lookin like you lookin, but in presenting our bodies and saying Lord “heal me deliver me “ why should He when you just had a bacon cheese burger, fries, large milk shake, and an apple pie for lunch and that’s just Monday… “I feel like I’m helping somebody somewhere” <smile>
Our health is very important I’m not saying you can’t have a Lil somethin somethin every now and then, nut be mindful of your intake.
Here is a link of some healthy tips I would like to share with all my beautiful sisters, let’s all may a pledge to change our wicked ways
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-healthy-diet/NU00196
I hope that everyone will take heed to this helpful information. I know it's hard to do when you are at work and you need snacks to keep you awake, but you don't have to stop snacking just change the snacks you are eating... For instance my snacks include: Green Apples, a hand full of almonds, raisins, non-salted non-buttered popcorn (you can actually use your other healthy seasonings), baby carrots. It is also important to drink your body weight of water everyday... I know, I know I'm asking way to much but trust me you feel better, and don't forget to exercise. The site also provides other health information so please browse the site.
No routine is learned over night, but when you think about your life and purpose and your family I'm sure this change will be worth it. I pray that I was able encourage you to take better care of your body remember it is a Temple.
~ Blessings
LadyB
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