So here I am 4 weeks out in my self-gift of health. This was going to include sitting on a chair yoga and serious meditation plus gobs of veggies and fruits. I did the chair sitting for several days and then conveniently forgot to do it after that. The serious meditation DVD never even got opened and I'm not sure where I put it. But....I have eaten enough veggies and fruit that would comfortably fill a roadside food stand!! And maybe some boxes sitting over to the side!!!
My oldest son, gave me the eating program that we now share, and checks in daily. My 2nd son, went on the program and encourages me daily. My youngest son, caring about my health, gifted me with a Vita-Mix for my daily smoothie!! Terry is supportive and drinks a smoothie with me. My 3rd son is my cheerleader and my daughter just loves me no matter what but is very proud of my latest attempt!!!
I feel good. I'm enjoying it. It's right for me. I will keep with it. Remember, I'm in this for health and yet overall health will come about as I downsize. My downsizing at this point can best be explained as this....think of a roll of restaurant size Saran wrap and tear off a piece big enough to wrap around an orange. Hold that piece up to the light or crumple it in your hand. That is the amount of my downsizing!! It will all end up off of me. Eventually!! Me...A melting ice sculpture. Situated on an Alaskan Glacier so it's not a real fast forming puddle! drip. drip. drip. But the sun is shining in my heart!! That surely will help. (me. ever the dramatist!! sigh.)
One of my footnotes led me to an address given at Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho, on 20 September 1983 by President Ezra Taft Benson. Entitled... In His Steps. It was based on “And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.” (Luke 2:52.) I decided to take this one part to cheer myself on in my eating event!!! Prophet approval!
Jesus Increased in Stature
"There is no question that the health of the body affects the spirit, or the Lord would never have revealed the Word of Wisdom. God has never given any temporal commandments—that which affects our bodies also affects our souls. There are at least four basic areas which make a difference in our health—in our growing in stature.
"First—righteousness.
"Second—food. To a great extent, we are physically what we eat. Most of us are acquainted with some of the prohibitions of the Word of Wisdom, such as no tea, coffee, tobacco, or alcohol. But what needs additional emphasis are the positive aspects—the need for vegetables, fruits, and grain, particularly wheat. We need a generation of people who eat in a healthier manner.
"Third—exercise.
"Fourth—sleep."
The original talk, given in 1983, was published in the Ensign in 1988. Enjoy reading it!!
http://www.lds.org/ensign/1988/09/in-his-steps?lang=eng
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