The key to starting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is loving yourself - right where you are right now. God gave each one of us our own individual bodies. Our bodies have been designed for perfection.

I want you to do this Mirror, Mirror exercise. Stand in front of a mirror (full length if possible) and speak aloud positive things about each part of your body. Start with any part... your legs, hips, face, arms, just declare the greatness of God that is in every area.  

Glorify God in Your Body.  

"Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's." I Corinthians 6:19-20  

We have a responsibility to God to take care of our bodies. Of course, that means not polluting our temples with drugs, cigarettes or alcohol. It also means giving our bodies regular physical activity to stay fit.

We must have proper nutrition to maintain our temples. This means eating balanced meals and squashing the fast foods. Variety, moderation and increase in fruits and vegetables are healthier choices.