One thing I've learned is that I'm very impressionable. The things I'm told about how diet affects your body in the long term stick with me. I'm thankful to have the gift of discernment, so I tend to research those subjects which interest me thoroughly before "buying" into them. I'm the first to admit that I don't have a lot of time on my hands (wife, mom, employee, homeowner, pet owner, etc.) so I know that while my research seems "thorough" to me, it's not extensive by any means. I don't know who the producers are of the movies I'm watching nor do I really read into the authors of the things on the internet I'm reading about the subject. I'd like to be more informed in that way, but I'm just not. I'm too busy for that and, truthfully, the purpose of my "research" (as I like to call it) is to get an understanding of my own body, my own diet, and how I can live in a way that is biblical and healthy.
I have a few favorites that I've seen lately. One of my first favorite films was Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead." This film made me want to go buy a juicer and become a vegan. No joke. Serious as a heart attack.
One of my most recent favorites is called Fat Head. That movie made me want to go out for a 5 Guys Burger, hold the fries and (if I'm feeling extra healthy when I finally get that burger, I'll toss the bun).
I've tried to watch a few documentaries about medications and the recent research on the use of fluoride and all that, but I just can't sit through them. In my life right now, healthy eating and exercise is of great value. The medication factor (and other supplements like vitamins) are a part of being healthy, but are not directly related to my eating lifestyle in this society.
I follow a few bloggers who are on the Paleo Diet. I read a lot of bloggers who eat only organic. I personally know a handful of folks who despise (and rarely ever eat) vegetables. I know a couple people who eat fast food at least 5 times a week. I know some people who hardly EVER eat out (they never know what restaurants I'm talking about when I mention them in casual conversation.. are you kidding me? I know of every restaurant in a 20 mile radius. I like to eat! and I love to eat out! but I digress...)
Honestly, my take on dieting and healthy eating at this moment is this: everything's good in moderation. Not a new concept by any means, but certainly a more reasonable one to me than the "go vegan!" "no way, just eat more protein!" or "you'll be fine if it's all home-grown or organic!" and the "don't worry about any of that" back-and-forth-thing that I could be entertaining.
My biggest battles with food right have little to do with what I'm eating ... my personal battles have more to do with how much I'm eating. Especially when it comes to the tastefully delish variety. But, I've lost 50 lbs this year and I've reached my goal weight for now. My plan is to maintain this weight until the new year, then go at it again to lose 10-20 more.
I've enjoyed being healthier. Now THERE'S an understatement! I've enjoyed it quite a bit. I can't even blog about it right now because I know there's enough pride in me to write a whole 'nother post. Perhaps I will someday.
But for now, I'm just going to keep reminding myself to walk away from the temptations. To treat my body like the temple it is. To be mindful of my caloric intake. To exercise so that I can keep my new-found strength and energy.
Is there a documentary or an article you recommend on this subject? I'll gladly take a look!
1 Corinth 6:19-20 says, "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.
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