Philippians 2:3–4 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.
My blog is not only for myself, but also to encourage others to enjoy life by eating a healthier lifestyle. I also want to share with you the importance of adding into your daily routine some type of physical exercise and alternating strength regimen. I have been blogging now for thirty-five weeks and sharing with you my ups and downs of my new healthier lifestyle. You can have something similar, too!
At first my new healthier lifestyle was THE hardest thing I had ever done. Now, it is nearly second nature. SURE, there are days where I am tempted, REALLY TEMPTED, but with each battle won, I am more resistant to future temptations... sort of like getting vaccinated. I am now more immune to the temptations of all the foods I have given up. Not just eating less, but changing the types of food that I put into my mouth.
You may say that I'm missing out on sweets, alcohol, cookies, breads, rich sauces, and more...NOPE, I'm not missing out on anything except a shorter life, type two diabetes, high blood pressure, neuropathy, heart disease, and just plain poor, sick health. I have a better quality of life now. I feel better than I have felt since I was thirty years old. I have tremendous energy, better looking skin and hair, a renewed youth...all from changing my poor eating habits into a healthier eating and exercising lifestyle. It is my choice! I can do it! I will do it!
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As usual, my day was hectically busy. I drove my husband to meet up with a business partner and they left for a three day business trip. My youngest son and I went and worked on the final processes of his new book, then ran a few more errands. We finally got home around 5:30 p.m. I had some follow up work to do on the computer, finish up my Bible study, and then fold some laundry. I didn't make time to walk, but I did get in about 30 minutes of kettlebells. I also ate well, today. Breakfast with my family, lunch with one of my sons, and dinner all to myself and a snack with my daughter. Today was an excellent day!
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