Day 1

Monday, January 10, 2011

School has been cancelled today due to icing of roads/bridges, so I suppose our weigh-in will have to take place tomorrow. I already weighed myself, however, and I am right back up to my hefty 180 pounds. At my height, I should weigh no more than 160, so I'm shooting for that. I don't like the way 160 pounds sounds any more than I like the way 180 sounds. I would like to be able to say, "I weigh 130," but honestly, that is just not a very realistic goal for me, as it would probably take ALL of my energy, effort, and money to reach that goal. I would have to make my weight loss a religion, and I am not willing to give it that much attention.

My attitude going into this is a healthy one, I believe. I'm trying to look at my eating habits from a Christian perspective. The Bible says to do all things "decently and in order." I teach my students to do all things "heartily as to the Lord," and "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might." One verse that I quote in the classroom often is, "Whether therefore ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God." I usually use that one to emphasize the importance of the "whatsoever ye do" part, as in studying for tests, practicing penmanship, being kind on the playground, etc. Now I am convinced I need to apply the eating and drinking to the glory of God to my own life. I don't believe that God has been glorified by my prior eating habits, but I believe wholeheartedly that He can be glorified by my new plan. If my body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, I have the responsibility and the desire to make it a dwelling place that would be pleasing to Him. I am unhappy when my house is messy, and I feel sure that the Holy Spirit is unhappy when His house is messy. If I can keep this consideration in the forefront of my thoughts, I should be able to maintain these healthier eating habits.

I am going to log off now, and make a trip to the pantry/refrigerator to choose a breakfast that won't junk up my body. Happy, healthy eating to everyone today!!!!