FIRST CLASS SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday May 3, 2011
WORD OF WISDOM
It is not just about abstaining from coffee, tea, alcohol and tobacco.
Everything which affects the body also affects the spirit. The spiritual blessings that result from obedience to the Word of Wisdom are even greater than the physical blessings.
Following are from Elder Boyd K. Packer:
“Our physical body is the instrument of our spirit. In that marvelous revelation, the Word of Wisdom, we are told how to keep our bodies free from impurities which might dull, even destroy, those delicate physical senses which have to do with spiritual communication.
“The Word of Wisdom is a key to individual revelation. It was given as ‘a principle with promise, adapted to the capacity of the weak and the weakest of all saints’ (D&C 89:3).
“The promise is that those who obey will receive ‘great treasures of knowledge, even hidden treasures’ (D&C 89:19). If we abuse our body with habit-forming substances or misuse prescription drugs, we draw curtains which close off the light of spiritual communication” (in Conference Report, Oct. 1989, p. 16; or Ensign, Nov. 1989, p. 14)
One of the greatest blessings we received when we came to earth is a physical body. Without bodies we could not experience the opportunities and lessons of life on earth. Without bodies we could not progress to godhood and become like our Father in Heaven. Because of birth defects, diseases, or accidents, our bodies may not be perfect. However, Heavenly Father expects us to take care of our bodies in the very best way we can. Because he loves us, he has told us how to care for our bodies.
A Gift from the Lord
The body is a gift from Heavenly Father. Doctrine and Covenants 88:15 states that “the spirit and the body are the soul of man.” The body and the spirit are meant to work in harmony with one another. We should, therefore, take good care of our physical bodies as well as our spirits.
Your body and your life are gifts from Heavenly Father. Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said, “Your body is not your own; it is on loan from God” (“Ye Are the Temple of God,” Ensign, Sept. 2001, 18). Because the body is a gift from Heavenly Father, you have a responsibility to care for it well. Taking good care of your body doesn’t just mean not jumping off cliffs; it involves abstaining from other things that pose a risk to your health, like unhealthy eating habits, drugs, and alcohol.
BY RILEY M. LORIMER
Prophets have often counseled us to take care of our bodies. But what does “taking care of your body” really mean? And how do you do it? Consider these ideas:
Be on the Move: Exercise is essential to a healthy lifestyle. Not only does it build muscle and help maintain healthy weight, but it can also act as a stress reliever.
Eat to Live: Equally important is giving your body the right fuel. Every day we are bombarded by different messages about nutrition. Everyone wants us to think that they have the answer to quick weight loss and better health. The truth is that there isn’t a quick fix. Good nutrition is a lifestyle.
Stay Safe: One of the most important ways you can take care of your body is to keep it out of harm’s way. This principle may seem simple, but it will do a great deal in assuring you a long and healthy life. In today’s world, it is popular to take huge risks.
Your body is an incredible gift from a Father who loves you. He allowed you to come to earth and receive your body so that you could experience this mortal life. You are responsible for caring for your body and treating it in a way that honors its Creator. So get some exercise, buckle your seatbelt, and eat your vegetables!
WHAT IS YOUR PERSONAL HEALTHY LIFESTYLE?
Lose weight
Lower blood pressure
Lower health risks
Deal with sugar addiction
Deal with compulsive emotional eating
More energy
Food sensitiveness
Increase metabolism
Improve specific health issues
Fitness program
Supplement and vitamin regimen
Detox
Elimination Diet
Plan of Attack
Need a plan and some way to track it.
Helpful websites to assist you in making your own personal plan and track it.
1. http://www.mypyramid.gov/Interactive Tools /Food Planner, Tracker, etc
2. http://www.providentliving.org / Health/Nutrition and Diet/On the right hand side you can click on “Nutrition Calculations” or “Nutrition and Diet Manual”
3. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/Take-Control-of-Portion-Sizes_UCM_304051_Article.jsp
4. weightwatchers.com
5. fitday.com
6. livestrong.com
7. myfooddiary.com
8. LDS Family Services ARP/12 Step Program/Unhealthy Eating Patterns
SET YOUR GOALS SMART
Here is what the acronym SMART stands for with respect to resolutions and goals:
S= Specific: Make a specific resolution. Instead of “eating healthier”, “I will eat two apples per day.”
M= Measurable: Make your progress measurable. Example: if you want to lose 10 pounds overall, then losing one pound per week is measurable.
A= Attainable: Be realistic. Don’t hope to lose 20 pounds in two months and then keeping the pounds off. For permanent weight loss you must take it slow. The same applies to all major lifestyle changes. If you didn’t exercise at all before, don’t expect to do it suddenly one hour per day. Unrealistic expectations are the main reason that people give up on their resolutions.
R= Relevant: Is your health relevant to you? If not, why a resolution concerning a healthy lifestyle? Don’t do it, just because your friends want to improve their health. You won’t stick to health related resolutions anyway and it would be just a waste of time. Don’t make more than 2 or 3 resolutions and stick to things you are passionate about.
T= Time-bound: Set a time frame within which you will realize your resolutions. As I said before, drastic lifestyle changes are not happening in one minute.
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