Fabulous Financials & Fitness

Prayer Journal Message: Long distance runners train themselves to think of the finish line.  They visualize it just ahead.   They say this keeps them from wanting to give up somewhere along the way.  The reward of crossing the finish line is worth more than any pain or discomfort on the way. Dieters can learn from this.  Instead of dwelling on how hungry we are or how much we long for rich foods, we should continually think in terms of the rewards that await us at the end.  Christians follow Christ with hope of a heavenly reward.  Faith means we await something yet to come.  Dieting means we live in the hope of trimming down and looking fit.

Today’s Thought (per the journal): The reward of our diet is greater than the sacrifice!

Related Scripture: He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. Proverbs 21:21.

Loved this entry with a few exceptions:

First, I don’t like the word “diet” because it’s too restricting, it’s only temporary, and impossible to maintain once you achieve your goal.  Therefore, you will only see me use the terms health (read: nutrition) and/or fitness.  As I read this journal, everywhere I see the word “diet,” I replace it with “healthy nutrition” in my mind because I intend to make a permanent lifestyle change.

Second, I marked through “how hungry we are” because, IMO, when your body says you’re hungry, you should eat.  The key is choosing the right food(s), portion control, and stopping when you’re satisfied – not belly aching full.

With those exceptions, the reward IS worth the sacrifice.