Hi, I'm Pastor Adam. I have a weight problems. Will you help encourage me to lose weight?All my life I have been over weight. I remember weighing in at close to 200 lbs when I was 11 years old. Right now, I weigh 254 lbs, a BMI of 35.56 (which is obese), have a 50 something inch belly, and a 44 inch waist. This is starting to cause health problems in my life. Not only is it causing health problems, but I am also fighting against a family history of Diabetes, Heart disease, cancer, and other deadly health issues.
Now its time to take a stand. Last week I talked with a Doctor about how to lose weight. He said that I need to lose 10% of my body weight at a rate of 2-3 lbs per week. That's 25lbs in 12.5 weeks. The Doctor told me that I need to cut out Bread, rice, pasta, and sweets. This is going to be extremely difficult for me! I eat those almost every day! OUCH!
The good news is that I can eat as much vegetables that I want to! WOOT! Instead of using salad dressing I get to use my newest loved food… Humus. My diet from now on will consist of eating tons of vegetables, a little bit of fruit, and good lean meat. The Doc. told me I can have a small wheat bagel or wheat toast for breakfast, and oatmeal or bagel before I work out.
The other part of this is that I have to start working out. I need to work out between 40 and 60 minutes per day. I'm going to alternate workout days. On the even days Ill take a good brisk walk, and on the odd days ill go to the gym or do exercises that I can do at home.
This is more than just a diet for me, Its a life style change. And I will need help and encouragement. My goal is to loose 25 lbs this summer. Each week I will weigh and measure to see where I'm at, and will post it on the blog.
1 Corinthians 6:19 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.
We must take care of what God has given us. God gave us our bodies, and our bodies serve as a temple. Therefore we must manage and keep our bodies to the highest standard so we can fully accompany what God wants to do with our lives.
If your like me, your over weight, I challenge you to loose weight. It will change you life and your health risks.
Will you join me in the fight against Obesity?
Hey Adam,
ReplyDeleteThis is quite a challenge. Lance & I are thinking about a life style change in our diets as well. It is encouraging to know that someone else struggles with giving up bread, pasta, rice & sweets!
Are there only certain ways you can prepare your veggies? Is cold better than steamed?
We wish you the best of luck in your journey towards a new life style & are confident that you can attain your goal. Be sure & post pictures along the way.
Love in Christ,
The Climers
Pastor Adam,
ReplyDeleteI have been fighting the same battle. I just look at food and I gain weight. You are right, it is a lifestyle change. I lost about 16 lbs earlier in the year. During the pentecost rally I fasted and lost an additional 6 lbs. It is not easy, but it is what we are asked to do. I will pray for you and try to encourage you in any way I can. Don't look back, keep looking forward to your goal. With God's grace and help, you will make it.
Luis...