Today’s Post By: Sheree Craig, RN

Okay, so I normally do not share my opinions/frustrations publicly. Usually my poor husband hears it all (God love him). But, this one I must share because my passion for holistic health will not allow me to be quiet.

My daughter was home sick and it began at 5:00 AM. We turned on the TV to help her rest and fall back to sleep. After she fell asleep I continued watching. That’s when one of those lovely infomercials appeared. You know, “$19.95 if you order now. . .but wait there is more, we will throw in a free product if you act now and plus free shipping!” Blah, Blah, Blah.

This one hit a nerve of mine because it was for a weight loss product where many claimed to have made it through the holiday season, eating whatever they wanted, yet still they had lost 400% weight with 78% of it being body fat. Really?

Frustrating!

These individuals were not doctors promoting the product. Who knows what ingredients compose this medication and what it is actually doing to your body. If you continue eating the same, not educating yourself on healthy lifestyle changes or learning portion control, when the medication runs out or you cannot afford it or you get tired of taking it, the habits will still be there, and the weight will creep up on you again.

Sadly, these ads wreak havoc on individuals who are already depriving themselves of proper nutrients and hoping to take this product to get down to an even smaller size.

There is help out there for those desiring to lose weight, eat healthy, and fight the holiday cravings. There is help out there for those hoping to win the battle with food. You can eat clean, whole foods and provide the nutrients your body needs to be healthy. Fat, Protein, Carbohydrates, Sugar, Veggies and Fruits – are ALL GOOD substances and none should be eliminated completely from our diets without the advice of a healthcare professional. Our bodies need nutrients to function and keep our hearts beating, lungs breathing, muscles working, and bones building.

“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.  I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.  My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.”  (Psalm 139:13-15)

Our bodies are uniquely and wonderfully made and require food to function.  God intended food to nourish and provide energy to accomplish the work which is planned for our lives.

Don’t fall victim to these infomercials or over-the-counter diet pills. If you are serious about getting healthy, I encourage you to seek help from a healthcare professional like myself. If you are struggling with disordered eating or would like nutrition counseling the natural/healthy way, contact us at Healthy Pursuit Medical Center SEI. I have a passion to help educate, encourage, and lead individuals towards a path of recovery from their love/hate relationship with food and yo-yo dieting. Call for an appointment – 812-537-5616.

Keep praying harder than the devil can work.