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Food is Not a Comforter

I used to say that I was an emotional eater. Food is not a comforter. It does not relieve stress. It does not remove anxiety. Food cannot make you happy in life. Eating food in excess, however, will kill you! Yes, food can kill you. Excessive food intake means excessive pounds on your body. Excessive pounds can cause many health issues that can lead to an early death. 

My Comforter is the Holy Spirit. I am a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. Food cannot offer me peace. If abused food can only offer me grief and suffering. We should all have the mindset to eat to live and not live to eat! 

Unhealthy food choices can also cause many health issues. Daily intake of fast food, greasy fried foods, high in fat, red meats, pork, sugary foods, and desserts can also lead to many health issues as well. A healthy daily diet is important. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables contribute to a healthier you. A balanced diet is needed and necessary to help maintain a healthy lifestyle and a healthy you.


Losing weight may improve some weight-related health conditions

For many people who carry excess weight, losing 5% to 15% of their total weight can improve some weight-related issues. A few of the health issues that can be related to excessive weight: Heart Disease, Prediabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Asthma, High Blood Pressure, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, High Cholesterol, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Osteoarthritis. 

I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea and High Blood Pressure. I don't have issues with Sleep Apnea anymore and I don't have the symptoms associated with High Blood Pressure like I used to as well. 

I have a much higher energy level. I'm able to do some light exercise for cardio benefits. I can walk and climb stairs with much more ease. Daily chores are easier to do and overall, I feel much better. The more weight I lose the better I feel. The lighter the load my body has to carry day by day.

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