Many people believe they have to overhaul their entire lifestyle in order to see results. The truth is that lasting change doesn’t come from perfection; it comes from consistency. Small, intentional choices made every day have a much greater impact than extreme diets that are impossible to maintain.
When you’re looking to lose weight fast, the term “sustainable lifestyle” doesn’t sound like the solution to your problem. Your best friend did a keto diet for two months recently and she looks great. Your social media has become flooded with people posting their “fad diet” results, and they also look great. Your mother-in-law has been into detox juices lately. Meanwhile you’re staring at your pantry wondering where to begin. Maybe the people online are right: fad diets are the way to go.
Are you trying to set fitness goals, but don’t know where to start? You’ve come to the right place. The word “fitness” can look scary. People plan their New Year’s resolutions around it, post intimidating gym photos with fitness in the captions, and some plan their lifestyle around fitness. But fitness doesn’t need to be scary. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, being “fit” or “healthy” just means “showing physical, mental, or emotional well-being.” We are all capable of being fit. Just remember a few key things:
I followed a strict carnivore diet for 18 months and learned the good, the bad, and the ugly. Here I’ll share what I’ve learned and how the claims of its proponents line up with a biblical perspective—or do they?
You’re still dragging, even though technically you slept. Your stomach won’t settle, although you ate. Your chest feels tight, though you can breathe just fine. Your mind is foggy, except for the flood of memories—little flashes of hospital rooms, unanswered calls, holidays that don’t look the same. You’re not exactly sad—but something’s definitely wrong. You’re not “being dramatic.” This is grief in the body.