Healthy Steps: A New Year of Health

by SisterLisa

by Sisterlisa

This book, 'First Place 4 Health' is written from a Christian perspective. While the world says we should take care of the mind and body, they take it a step higher.
Their site explains the steps to balanced living in the following areas:

• Physical
• Spiritual
• Emotional
• Nutritional
• Devotional

This really caught my eye.They use scripture memory to help gain the new lifestyle we all should follow. When we think WWJD, we should also think WWJE, eat? How much would he eat? We know for certain that he would not indulge in unhealthy eating nor an overabundance of it.

Here is an excerpt from an interview with the books author, Carole Lewis.

"This program is for men and women of all ages who want to lose excess weight, lower cholesterol, learn better eating habits, or become more disciplined in the areas of prayer, Bible study, and exercise. The reasons why people are overweight are numerous. Some have always been "the fat kid." Others were once fit, but they gained weight after a major life change (i.e. pregnancy) or because of a health condition that hinders movement. For some, the extra pounds feel like protection for a deep emotional wound. Many people struggle with weight simply because life moves too fast and doesn't accommodate a healthy lifestyle. Whether you need to lose 100 pounds or you just can't seem to get rid of those last ten, First Place 4 Health is for you. However, if all you're looking for is a diet or a quick fix to lose weight, then this program will disappoint you. But consider this: statistics tell us that ninety-five percent of people who lose weight gain it back again."

This book sounds like a healthy perspective of nutrition and exercise. So much of the world today is focused on quick fixes, but what we really need is a lifestyle change, not just another diet.

Something new that we got this year are ankle weights to wear while we do simple tasks at home. We stop periodically throughout the day to do lunges to strengthen the muscles on our legs and use soup cans for weights for our arms. Every little bit helps. Sometimes in the winter, especially if you live in harsh weather, people lose their muscle due to lack of movement. Any mount of time you can give your body to keep your muscle tone gives you strength and energy for the day. It also makes it easier to get outdoors when the temperatures rise again. Be sure to check out their blog too.

Thank you Lady Jess for allowing me to be a guest contributor to your column.

Sisterlisa is the owner and Editor-in-Chief of Growing in Grace Magazine and owner of AGMinistries, a devotion blog for women. She is married and homeschools her four children while remaining active in community service and leads the deaf ministry at her church.