In today’s episode, we tackle a common misconception: "If you just lost weight, you'd be able to manage your diabetes better, get pregnant easier, or improve your cholesterol and blood pressure." This pervasive mantra has led many to believe that the life they seek is only attainable through weight loss. But there’s more to being healthy than just losing weight.
Join me as I share insights from my journey and dive into compelling research that reveals the potential long-term physical harm caused by dieting and weight cycling.
Topics Covered:
- Common misconceptions about weight loss and health
- The pervasive mantra of weight loss in society
- Research on the potential harms of dieting and weight cycling
- Short-term side effects: low blood sugar, mood swings, GI issues, fatigue, headaches, lowered immune function
- Long-term effects: vitamin deficiencies, reduced bone density, muscle loss, slowed metabolism, fat retention, heart disease, premature death
It's vital to recognize these potential harms because our bodies are God’s creation, meant to be cared for and honored. By focusing on healthy habits around eating, movement, sleep, stress management, and spiritual health, we can better serve God and others.
Next Steps:
Coming in September! Faith-Led Food Freedom program! This program will guide you through intuitive eating, mindset, and belief work to heal your relationship with food and body image struggles, helping you live confidently for the Lord. We’ll also cover Christ-centered self-care, stress management, and sleep behaviors, showing you how to be a good steward of your health.
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