tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post3250976111134671823..comments2023-11-08T02:46:59.622-08:00Comments on Healthy Family, Happy Life: "Churchgoers More Likely to Become Obese"Schullerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17492785568194446403noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-38831543123853496422011-05-23T14:27:27.422-07:002011-05-23T14:27:27.422-07:00Hello Donna! :)
I lost your blog for a while, bec...Hello Donna! :)<br /><br />I lost your blog for a while, because I was quite the fan in the beginning but I lost the bookmark and my free time.<br /><br />This was a very interesting blog post. The bible verse about treating our bodies as a temple is very powerful and important. I often feel bad that I can't help but grab some cookies on sale or brownies. :( Self-control is such a hard thing sometimes, but I guess that everyone has something they can improve on, right? <br /><br />I try to take it step by step and stay positive all the way! :)<br /><br />Thank you so much for everything you and Robert A. Shuller have done! I have been impacted in such a positive way and I hope that God will continue to bless everyone who you come into contact through, whether it's online or in every day situations! :)<br /><br />Kindest regards,<br /><br />-Elena K.Elenahttps://www.facebook.com/ElenaKiara1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-84693831479203180872011-04-04T13:30:08.034-07:002011-04-04T13:30:08.034-07:00All well said Donna! As we carry through Easter, I...All well said Donna! As we carry through Easter, I wish you and all here, HIS peace that all may continually serve HIM in good thoughts and deeds.<br /><br />He is Blessing all, always<br /><br />J-MJan-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14813149854030293572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-64403095627135740132011-04-03T23:22:44.255-07:002011-04-03T23:22:44.255-07:00Donna thanks! – Yes I have stamina in eating and i...Donna thanks! – Yes I have stamina in eating and in everything else I want with all my heart. Daniel Fast is an example. I did it for 10 days in January together with special church services. I succeeded and a friend of mine failed! He was not willing to give up his morning coffee! – Yes, donuts are with a lot of unhealthy indgridients. All things fried in cheap, toxic oil is not healthy; meat and french fries too. Donna, white flower too, but then you have to eat just whole grain bread. Your American big slices, white soft bread for toasting is terrible... and has no taste!!! Vegetables are helthy when you do not put a heavy sauce on them and and...! – God’s blessings, RoseSwiss Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01715278699185822467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-48452559458563958282011-04-03T17:12:34.121-07:002011-04-03T17:12:34.121-07:00...and Elizabeth, I know you are a very healthy an......and Elizabeth, I know you are a very healthy and energetic person too. You are also trained in the sciences and a very intelligent person. I know you get it! :DSchullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492785568194446403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-86667217029367879612011-04-03T17:10:49.775-07:002011-04-03T17:10:49.775-07:00Hi All!
Great discussion! I agree with you J.M. s...Hi All!<br />Great discussion! I agree with you J.M. sometimes our bodies crave things and usually because of a deficiency of some sort. It could be a nutritional deficiency or it might be caused by and emotional deficiency. Not for me to judge or guess!<br />Rose, as far as eating sweets in moderation...I agree! I avoid only a few foods altogether, one of them being donuts! In my opinion donuts are the worst food we can eat because of the following: 1) they are deep-fried in cheap, toxic oil which is loaded with Omega 6 and not good for the body at all! 2) they are loaded with white, processed sugar, again, not good for anyone! <br /> 3) They are made from processed, bleached nutrient negative white flour, horrible for the health! All in all they have no redeeming qualities. I would rather have a piece of really great Swiss or German dark chocolate any day!!<br />I do like sweets and I do not deprive myself but I do eat high quality and not too much or too often!! Rose, I know you are a really fit person and you are a very healthy eater. I have traveled with you to the Holy Land and not only have I seen how you eat, I have seen your stamina and energy too!! God is blessing all of you! DonnaSchullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492785568194446403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-57039900050939835932011-04-02T08:15:07.814-07:002011-04-02T08:15:07.814-07:00I too will have get the sweet tooth cravings and t...I too will have get the sweet tooth cravings and that is okay, in fact good I think! It not only is a pleasure but I think listening to some cravings in moderation is our body and mind "talking" to us. I am not supposed to have milk due to calcium and kidney problems I have BUT sometimes I know I need it and pour a huge glass and wow, I sip it or guzzle it really cold and it is better than champagne at those times! Our bodies need some sweets/sugars just all in moderation only. <br /><br />Maybe Donna will comment on the occasional cravings and I think she already suggested small muffins as opposed to big double chocolate doughnuts, the kind I love but avoid!<br /><br />Blessings<br />Jan-Michael<br />†Jan-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14813149854030293572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-34089797029436481362011-04-02T07:31:18.457-07:002011-04-02T07:31:18.457-07:00Thank you Donna for this information.
I hardly eve...Thank you Donna for this information.<br />I hardly ever eat donuts or candy. Too much sugar is not good for the immune system, in my case, the sinuses. However I occasionaly have pie for dessert or cookies with my tea. Also, I don't take sugar in tea or coffee. I learned about the effects of sugar on our bodies when I saw a naturopath. However,I don't think we should deprive ourselves from ever having sweets. <br />LizElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11213080038321420459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-75834435641057998182011-04-02T00:38:41.881-07:002011-04-02T00:38:41.881-07:00You could read in my last comment, I love to eat h...You could read in my last comment, I love to eat healthy... but aren't we tieing down ourselfs and make us crazy when we never ever eat this unhealth tasty sweets or something else. Are we getting sick when we eat them once in a while of course acceptably amount. I say no. On the contrary we smile and feel us good. The reason is because we are not stubborn and let ourselves a bit of freedom. That's certainly not against a spiritual and bilical life!!! God's blessings, Swiss RoseSwiss Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01715278699185822467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-65064467743719399372011-04-01T14:00:46.789-07:002011-04-01T14:00:46.789-07:00Yes, Donna and I certainly am big into healthy eat...Yes, Donna and I certainly am big into healthy eating, particularly having been in the insurance business with big food companies as clients. The coloring of foods, particularly meats and veggies is horrific!<br /><br />Sadly, stores have the "notions" dep't I recall from working at a store after school. I learned these "notion" dep'ts are placed near doors and escalators with foods like sweets and other items people did not come to buy but now buy it "just having a notion" to buy it!<br /><br />I value your prayers, thoughtful posts and the comments you make as a nutriionist/dietician.<br /><br />Keep "feeding" us with both, please!!!<br /><br />He is Blessing us through your site and good thoughts, always!<br /><br /><br />Jan-Michael<br />†Jan-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14813149854030293572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-32890482256111719562011-04-01T12:28:45.946-07:002011-04-01T12:28:45.946-07:00Hi!
Thanks for the comments! I knew it would be co...Hi!<br />Thanks for the comments! I knew it would be controversial. The article IS "Churchgoes More Likely To Be Obese." This was not my title...I just went with it! It is written via The American Heart Association, Nutrition Department. They did the research, not me! <br /> I am speaking from personal experience as a pastor's wife and a nutritionist. I also have a two-year certification in Alcohol/Drug/Eating Disorders treatment and recovery. So I am speaking from some education too. As I quoted in scripture, "We put no stumbling block in anyone's path so that our ministry will not be discredited." 2 Cor 6:3 I think that each of us has our own ministry separate from a church building so we should always consider this scripture.<br />Hopefully we would never think of putting alcohol out to a recovering alcoholic yet we will put massive amounts of non-nutritional garbage/food out to a person who possibly has an eating disorder. Using alcohol as an example only, it is not socially acceptable in most church settings so it's almost funny to think about. However, I think you get my point!<br />Sometimes churches and individuals can be seen as causing people to "stumble" instead of lovingly helping people recover from whatever might be plaguing them.<br />I do appreciate the comments. <br />:DSchullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492785568194446403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-84087586721475000572011-04-01T07:48:50.348-07:002011-04-01T07:48:50.348-07:00I agree entirely, particularly in church events Do...I agree entirely, particularly in church events Donna! The reason is mainly I know I can easily be tempted to eat the sweets or big plates put on at Bazaars or meetings though I have already eaten my "good" diet! But, if my friends at Church have brought their special dish or baked goods, I find it hard to not indulge. As you well remind us:<br /><br />"Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body." 1 Corinthians 6:19, 20<br /><br />My way of dealing with these buffets or well meaning lunches is to ensure I go first for the usual bottle of water I carry or is offered, to keep my hands and saliva glands satisfied and busy. And I get myself into conversation which keeps me from eating unwanted foods!<br /><br />Though you have naturally used Church and Rancho Capistrano examples, it is an exellant plan for all situations. I do not think you were singling out Churches but remarking on Chuches as that is where you and Robert would have most often had the experience and opportunity to implement good practices we all should follow. You are a Nutitionist/dietitian<br /><br />And yes, HE gave us a healthy body to do HIS work and if we abuse it or allow temptation to win us into poor health we are not able to serve HIM as well.<br /><br />Thank you for bravely raising this issue. We all know the cakes and pies and prize winning sweets of Church events are fun to attend and see but best not to indulge overly!<br /><br />Jan-Michael with LOVE†Jan-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14813149854030293572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-26203552531782543702011-04-01T00:38:14.413-07:002011-04-01T00:38:14.413-07:00Why you speak here from churchgoers? Everybody can...Why you speak here from churchgoers? Everybody can be adicted to food ect. – If somebody overeat or eat to much junk food, I’m quite sure they have an unsolved problem and do not deal with it or the oposite when somebody eats almost nothing. So first, it starts in our mind, I look for help and sort my things out. I know how to eat healthy to keep body and soul together. That do not mean I never eat junk food. But I do it almost never. It’s so much fun to cook healthy. I do not mind to stand longer in the kitchen to prepare vegetables etc. – But to banish Donuts from a church campus, I think it’s not right. Everybody is responsible for themselfs and if they can’t eat it there they eat it somewhere else. I would do it! In general, a person says: I want it and never let me say from somebodyelse what I eat or not. I see it with my friends. My healthy eating and telling them about makes no difference, they still eat unhealthy. If we can we should eat healthy infront of others and tell them how tasty it is. That maybe can help. But healthy food is more expensive...!!! Church people, less somke is written in your added article. I say no, because I know personally a very faithful country gospal (USA) singer, he smokes like a pipe. We should stop with this cliche! Everybody is imperiled to take over bad and unhealthy habits. This habits comes manly, I say from not being treated right from parents, school friends and some other people we meat during our life. If we believe every word they saying negatively about us we can fast creat bad habits to calm our body etc. – I for myself know I’m a child of our most high God and he loves me like I am, thin, fat, ugly or pritty or even we are handicaped. How we cloth us not matters, just clean we have to be, that’s all! You certainly felt it DONNA. - I know I have to tell much more about this subject, because I occupy me with it everyday. My body is very important for me. Spiritally also. – So I attend almost every Sunday church service with about 20 min. worship music and prayers for others too and a healthy sermon. Every Sunday other pastors who belongs to the pastor team from the Pentacostal Church in Zurich. -- I have myself people, one day they caress me with words, next day they treat me bad in an email and send it out to all his friends. They just smile, because it has to do with his unsolved problems. – I can be hard in my comments, but I learned not to discriminate people with my words. – How to eat healthy has also to do with our spiritual body and mind. Belive it readers or not!!! So, people come online and tell your very personal opinion about this impoartant subject. Not only hid you behind a thick wall or send your opinion to the email from Donna. Please I say. I’m an open person on can speak my opinion in public seriousely. Some people agree with and some certanly not. Who cares, of course our Lord. Brecause you are important to him. – I close with the words, this morning (Swiss time) The Lord is always with you, who can be against you? ( nobody), Swiss RoseSwiss Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01715278699185822467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558023412158904930.post-13059904198756088502011-03-31T19:58:31.201-07:002011-03-31T19:58:31.201-07:00Donna,
Great article, advice and healthy research...Donna,<br /><br />Great article, advice and healthy research!<br /><br />But, for myself, I might splurge and divulge into Godiva Chocolates...in fact, with-out it I tend to lose focus on my work-out goals. For myself, I need inspiration for my work-out motivation treats...which is one worse donuts or chocolates?<br /><br />Over eating chocolates...lol<br /><br />But, its the number one best seller...so, for myself socializing with chocolates brings some great friends and deals together...So, maybe I will treat you to some heavenly Godiva Chocolates at some point...lol<br /><br />Great article, healthy info and advice...thank you, I learned a few more great healthy tips!<br /><br />-AlAlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02975745307311628987noreply@blogger.com