Is It More Important to Exercise or Eat Right

I always have people asking me whether or not it is more important to exercise or to eat right. The honest truth is that although, I am not a doctor, I know that both are important.

Some of you may start to eat right and then exercise and then others may exercise and then eat right. It is not for me to tell you which is better. Studies show that it takes 21 days to form a habit. Therefore pick whichever you think you will be more successful. Once you have formed the habit of one then you can begin to incorporate the other into your life.

I do not recommend that you try to do both at the same time. If this is going to be a life decision that you are going to maintain then you have to give each one undivided attention.

However, it is vital that you end up doing both. It is not to say that it will be easy, but it can be simple. I know that there is not a single doctor that will tell you that exercise and eating right is not important. Read this book by Dr. Oz.

So stop making all of your excuses. If you have excuses that you are using take the time to write them down on a piece of paper and then write down what you can do today to conquer each one.

Eat Lots of Blueberries

Another great resource for you is Dr. Weil. I am sure many of you have heard of him. He provides many lots of informative and beneficial facts about health and nutrition. I found this information on his site about eating blueberries. He listsed the following reasons to make blueberries part of your diet.
1.Provide antioxidants. Anthocyanins, the pigments that make blueberries blue, are potent antioxidants: A half cup of blueberries provides the antioxidant power of five servings of peas, carrots, apples, squash or broccoli.
2.Are a healthy, low glycemic-index carbohydrate, an especially good choice for diabetics.
3.Are a source of vitamin C, important for a healthy immune system.
4.Help meet your need for daily fiber - two grams per one-half cup serving.
5.Have shown promise in addressing the effects of aging: animal studies have demonstrated improved motor skills and a reversal of age-related short-term memory loss associated with consuming blueberries.
6.May have other health benefits ranging from preventing cancer and defending against urinary tract infections to protecting the brain from stroke damage and reducing heart disease risks.

So if you don't eat blueberries, all I can say is that you need to start immediately. They are one of the healthiest foods that you can consume in your diet.

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Tailoring Your Diet

If you have been diagnosed with a particular disease or at high risk for a specific disease then take the time to have a sit down with your doctor. You can also really consider sitting down with a nutritionist for a more detailed idea of what you should or should not be eating.

Certain diseases require that you add or eliminate certain foods or ingredients from your diet. If your doctor or nutritionist tells you that you can not have something, then forget everything that I told you about moderation and listen to them. They know best! For example, I know someone that has some sort of disease that prevents her from eating vegetables. If that isn't a shocker, I don't know what is!

When you have this conversation take a food journal that you have kept for a while so that they are educated on what you actually consume on a normal basis. This is their profession, let them lead you. You should also take a notebook with questions and a pen to write answers. You often have limited time with them so use it wisely.

Put your flesh under subjection and do what you are instructed to do for your health.

Help! It's Not Working

So you are doing everything correct. You have a set schedule of at least 4 days a week you are eating a healthy balanced diet and you haven't noticed a difference. Here are some things to consider.

1.Are you stressed out? Stress has proven to be a major cause of weight gain even when you are doing everything else correctly.

2. Are you eating late? Even if what you are eating is healthy your metabolism slows when you sleep. Therefore, your will not burn the calories and will possibly gain weight.

3. Are you on medication? Some types of prescribed medications will cause you to gain weight. Speak to your doctor and/or health care professional about a alternative.

4. Do you suffer from other diseases or medical issues? Many times there is a side effect of weight gain at no control of your own. Another conversation to have with a professional.

5. Are you changing your routine regularly? If you do the same routine over and over again your body will predict what is next and not change. If you continue to do the same thing, you will get the same result. In order to get a different result, you must do something different. That's the reality.

6. Are you really being as diligent as you claim? If in doubt, start the journals again to track your workouts and eating plan. Sometimes we all think we are doing something when in reality we are doing nothing at all.

7. Are you getting enough sleep? The body requires us to get a certain amount of sleep so that we can recuperate. We must get the proper sleep, so our bodies can operate at their optimal level.

8. Are you on the scale every day? Go back and re-read BMI vs weight. The key thing to remember is that muscle weighs more than fat. You may notice that when you get on the scale the number goes up. It may be that you are gaining muscle at a faster rate than you are losing fat.

9. Are you alternating more difficult with easier workouts? This also has to do with #5. Switch your workouts around. Shock your body.

10. Are you really giving your health the attention that it deserves? Remember God saved His best for last when He created us. We are to be good stewards over our selves.

What Are The Benefits Awarded To Me When I Become a Good Steward Over My Health?

• I am pleasing GOD.
GOD’s word plainly states that we are to give HIM all the glory, honor and praise. My question to you is how are you doing this if you are slowly killing yourself by destroying your body through not exercising and eating junk. GOD says that we are to be good stewards over ourselves. Joyce Meyer does a excellent job of what it means to give God your best in Look Great, Feel Great

• I am earning GOD’s trust by putting my flesh under subjection.
There is an enormous array of ways that we can put our flesh under subjection. However, there are many people that can put their flesh under subjection in every other aspect of their lives until it comes to what they eat and whether or not they exercise. The scriptures continuously tell us that we must put our flesh under subjection at all times and be obedient unto HIM. IF we are obedient to GOD first and foremost, then HE will give us the desires of our heart.

• I will feel stronger; have more energy, and a much better feeling about myself.
When you exercise although, it will be difficult in beginning during the first couple of weeks is very rewarding. You will at first notice the small accomplishments. For example, the groceries won’t seem as heavy, or you can open the jar easier. Then you will notice larger benefits such as not feeling as tired during the day. Then the overall benefit is that your health will improve with better blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.

You can also read the section, “LEARN HOW TO MAINTAIN A PROPER EXERCISE AND FOOD INTAKE PROGRAM”

What steps are you taking to show that you are pleasing GOD by being a good steward over your health?
How have you put your flesh under subjection in terms of your physical health?


Since you have been eating right and exercising on a regular basis, what benefits have you noticed in terms of your energy level and overall feeling?