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Bad Company. The Bible even warns us about keeping bad company. 33 Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” 1 Corinthians 15:33 

This also applies to your weight loss journey. What you need is support from those around you. You don't want to surround yourself with those who do not respect you or your new life choices. Pay attention to what people do and not necessarily what they say. Actions speak louder than words! 



We all have people in our lives that make poor choices when it comes to food. So, we have to use wisdom in how we spend our time around these people. I wouldn't plan to go out to a meal with someone who will constantly consume foods that may be my weakness. Those who constantly encourage me to have a cheat day or consume foods that are not healthy, nor are these foods a part of my new diet choices.


Some people will be offended by your new lifestyle and food choices. That is not a problem that you need to contend with, let them be. Why chase trouble? life troubles find us every single day. There is no need to chase or hold on to trouble, let them be. Anyone who cannot support your healthy life changes isn't someone who truly cares about you. Keep moving forward in your weight loss journey and be encouraged. Many of our illnesses are a direct cause of the foods we put into our bodies. Destroying ourselves day by day. 

We are not to destroy our bodies, which are the temples of the Holy Spirit. You're doing something courageous, wonderful, making a change for the good, and that's pleasing to God. He wants the very best for you and being healthy is something I know our God desires for everyone. 

Because God loves us, 6 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16 

Therefore, 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 1 John 4:11 

So, let us support one another in this battle against sin. Gluttony is a sin. 

What is gluttony?

Gluttony is the excessive consumption that deprives another being of a life-giving necessity. Gluttons devour more, leaving others with less. It’s immoderation. Beyond consumption, gluttony describes worship of food and deriving excessive pleasure from it.

Don't believe the lie that you just have a big appetite. That's a well taught lie. You're overeating and consuming food in excess of what your body needs. That's why you're 50-100+ lbs. overweight. You are deriving excessive pleasure from food. It's become your joy, comfort and the most important thing to you. Has it become your God? Your number one love? Your best friend? Your everything? Is this not a sin? Is God pleased? 

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