Improving Health update

The last half of January I finished a six week challenge involving the sanctuary and weight loss. I think I mentioned it in a previous blog post.

Anyway, I didn't lose a lot of weight, but I learned a lot about myself and some things I need to give God more. Like overeating. I tend to mindlessly eat while doing other things, and then I eat too much. I am setting up my kids for failure in this area as well, by my example.

I also learned that certain foods really do make difference in my weight, such as processed foods versus unprocessed. And sweets and juice are all very high in calories.

The first 10 days of this month, my church and I did a Daniel fast challenge. We committed to eating healthier and getting more exercise. In general, a healthier lifestyle. More plants, no meat, that kind of thing. Some of us gave up junk food, and sugar. 
One of the things I gave up, as mentioned, or tried to, was sugar. I also did a juice fast for 2 days and learned that when I really want to, I can feel good by giving up those things that hurt me.

I figured out that wheat products, at least refined ones, like bread and pasta, are what are my main sources of inflammation. So, I am committing today, to continue laying sugar and wheat on the altar. Turning from those negative thoughts of past failure, and focusing on God, I want to keep my sights on His Sanctuary plan for health and improve my spiritual and physical health through His strength and power.

I hope you will join me in continuing this upward journey toward health!

May God bless all who read.