I have never been a size 2 type of girl. I think at my smallest, I was a 5 and that was in the 8th grade. But that doesn't mean I'm lazy. If I was playing volleyball, marching in the band (don't judge; it's actually a lot of work), or dancing in theatre, I've always had some sort of physical activity going on. It kept me balanced and from gaining like 20 pounds in one year. But within the last two years, I haven't had any of that.
Now, being the biggest I've ever been (not that I would tell you how much that is), I'm starting to realize that I took all that for granted. I wouldn't say I'm eating more than normal, but I'm definitely eating differently (that college student, drive thru kind of diet), and it's really started to sink in how it's changing my body. But most importantly, it's changing my health.
Diabetes effects more and more people every day, and since my grandmother is a diabetic, I am at higher risk for developing diabetes. Honestly, this scares the living mess out of me because I have an impact on whether or not I end up having diabetes. According to The American Diabetes Association, "Currently 16% of children ages 6 to 19 years, a total of 9 million youths, are overweight. Along with obesity, other risk factors for type 2 diabetes include lack of physical activity and an unhealthy weight." That just blows my mind!
"Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God?" 1 Corinthians 6:19 is a powerful statement reminding us that our bodies are not our own. They are temporary housing, but they are to be taken care of and to be used as God sees necessary. But if you're body is not able to due weight limitations, then how are you to fulfill the things that God has planned for you?
My motivation to lose weight came yesterday, and so far, I've done a good job of sticking to it. I'm tired of my weight being an excuse or something to hide behind. I'm not looking to be the next top model; I just want to be healthy. I have so much that I want to accomplish in life to end it early because I don't want to take care of myself.
For more information about Diabetes, visit the American Diabetes Association's website at: http://www.diabetes.org/
Peace and blessings,
Kristin
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