I have struggled all my life with weight. I started getting chubby around age 4 and it all went down hill, or should I say UP hill from there. My highest weight was 279lbs. At the time I write this, I'm around 260lbs. It's something I feel disgusted with. God has been challenging me to get this under control for a few years. I'm a firm believer that weight is not just a physical problem, but a spiritual one as well. I see the lack of self control in all areas of my life. Food, time with God, housekeeping, how I use my down time, etc… And the thing is, as much of a control freak as I can be about things that don't matter or that I can't control, you'd think I'd have a good grasp on the things I CAN control. I'm reminded of when Paul said in Romans 7 the things I want to do, I don't and things I don't want to do, I do. I feel ya Paul! I, just like everyone else, can come up with a list of reasons why I can't. "I would but, this is more convenient… I'm tired after a long day at work… I'm not a morning person… I don't have time… I don't know where to start… I feel silly being the fat person in the gym". On and on! Excuse after excuse. You know what, I'm tired of feeling sick. I'm sick of feeling tired. I know God made me beautiful, but its my job to do what's best for this Temple. I've done all the fad diets, tried some quick fixes, and I've also done it with good ol' "eat less, move more" and I can tell you from experience that the last option is definitely the best and most rewarding. So... I'm getting my BUT and my BUTT in gear. You are my accountability.
God doesn't expect us to always only think on spiritual things (reference the title of the blog), He also wants us to be mindful of our physical health. It's just as important. To quote Paul again "Whatsoever ye eat or drink or whatsoever ye do, do ALL to the glory of God".
