Who hasn't fought the Battle of the Bulge? Losing body fat has never been easy. But it's not impossible.
By God's grace I went from 240 pounds down to 183 pounds. So can you. I snapped this photo at the age of 74 at the end of my vacation on Oahu.
A Hawaii vacation is probably the only vacation where you can lose weight and return home fitter than you were before you left. I'm not saying that losing weight is easy. But it's not impossible. With our God, all things are possible.
Friend, think about gaining energy and not just about losing weight. Change tiny habits like drinking more water and getting more steps. Be kind to yourself and remember that self worth is not tied to a scale. When you slip up don't be mean to yourself. Be proud of every healthy choice the Lord helps you to make, no matter how small.
Exercising is hard, but so is being unhealthy. Choose your hard. The years are going to pass either way. Would you rather look back and wished you'd started earlier, or be grateful for all the progress you made? Even a bad workout is still a workout. Remember: The number isn't the goal. The lifestyle is the goal.
Self-discipline is the secret of self-love!