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Weight issues due to medication

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I need prayer. I have gained 100lbs in 7 years while on medications for a hereditary disorder. I need prayer that I will stop gaining weight. I need to eat less and exercise more but side effects of the meds include craving carbs, lathargia, and low metabolism. I need guidance from the holy spirit in the daily battle. CVD and diabetes are looming.
 

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I need prayer. I have gained 100lbs in 7 years while on medications for a hereditary disorder. I need prayer that I will stop gaining weight. I need to eat less and exercise more but side effects of the meds include craving carbs, lathargia, and low metabolism. I need guidance from the holy spirit in the daily battle. CVD and diabetes are looming.
I don't mean any disrespect to God, but I don't think prayers are likely to help but I do think you know what to do - smaller food portions that are low in Carbs, and exercise - EVERY day for a minimum of 30 minutes at medium intensity.

More important is your kids. There's so much research now that shows that obese adults raise children who turn into obese adults that have obese children. This is due to genetics, food choices, and exercise patterns of behaviour.

So - this is me encouraging you - you can do it !!! do it for yourself and your kids. All the best :)
 
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It's probably hard to eat right and exercise with the cravings and lethargy, but I sure will be praying for you!

Stay close to your doctor and try hard to do what he/she says.

All good things
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I don't mean any disrespect to God, but I don't think prayers are likely to help but I do think you know what to do - smaller food portions that are low in Carbs, and exercise - EVERY day for a minimum of 30 minutes at medium intensity.

More important is your kids. There's so much research now that shows that obese adults raise children who turn into obese adults that have obese children. This is due to genetics, food choices, and exercise patterns of behaviour.

So - this is me encouraging you - you can do it !!! do it for yourself and your kids. All the best :)

Jesus said I am the vine, you are the branches. If you abide in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit. Apart from me you can do nothing. Thanks for the encouragement. We must remember though that God is the ultimate reason. Submitting to him and his will for me is the only reason I have halted the weight gain. The Holy Spirit's conviction reminds me when I'm eating with the wrong intention.
 
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I don't mean any disrespect to God, but I don't think prayers are likely to help but I do think you know what to do - smaller food portions that are low in Carbs, and exercise - EVERY day for a minimum of 30 minutes at medium intensity.

More important is your kids. There's so much research now that shows that obese adults raise children who turn into obese adults that have obese children. This is due to genetics, food choices, and exercise patterns of behaviour.

So - this is me encouraging you - you can do it !!! do it for yourself and your kids. All the best :)

Do you have a personal relationship with God?
 
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Jesus said I am the vine, you are the branches. If you abide in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit. Apart from me you can do nothing. Thanks for the encouragement. We must remember though that God is the ultimate reason. Submitting to him and his will for me is the only reason I have halted the weight gain. The Holy Spirit's conviction reminds me when I'm eating with the wrong intention.
Oh that was a good testimony - and maybe a poor choice of words from me - I was really meaning that prayers without direct action is unlikely to help. But well done you for halting the weight gain :)

and my sprituality?...well ....I'm on a journey
 
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Lord stick with humblescribe and help him to cultivate temperence which is a fruit of the holy spirit for whatever passes his lips. Give him your living water so he will not crave or be tempted, and your daily bread which satisfies. In Jesus name.
 
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