I guess it all started back around June 2011. For a couple of years, I had been gaining weight like a pregnant woman without a baby. I couldn't seem to stop it, and to be honest with you, it wasn't bothering me. But one thing was....my body was FAR from a decent temple for the Holy Spirit. Why would I expect Him to dwell in something so unkempt? How incredibly disrespectful! But, I just didn't know what to do... Then, one Saturday night, my (amazing) pastor was talking about the power of time...well, and God. He pretty much dared us to give God 40 days for whatever He has put on our heart. So many times I give God 5 seconds to transform me... We need to be faithful for an extended period of time....not just once or twice...or even a week. Give Him 40 days....and watch what happens. (Note: Not because God needs the time.)
There was no doubt in my mind what the issue was that I needed His help with...but that was the thing. I didn't even know how to be faithful at this point. Nothing I tried worked...so I sat there, knowing this was a turning point, but gave it all to God:
"God, I know my body is so far from where you designed it to be, but I don't even know what to do anymore. Please send someone to teach me and help me. I really want to be faithful. I really want to stop being so disrespectful to You, but I don't...I just can't do this on my own."
Boy, was my pastor right! The best Chick-fil-A on the planet had a Summer Slimdown Challenge, and I was introduced to Dr. Lonnie Bagwell, Molly Bagwell and the rest of the lovely Lifespring Chiropractic team! I have not STOPPED learning since the moment I met them (technically a week or so before I met them). Although these last 5 months have been full of trials in many ways (deaths, betrayals, stress, serious car accident, car trouble, etc), I have not stopped learning exactly what I asked for...how God designed my body to heal itself!
With the help and dedication of Lifespring Chiropractic, I have learned a lot about the damage caused over the (many) years and already seen cuh-razy improvements in so many areas. I remember when my neck *stopped* cracking. (You'd think that would've been a red flag!) I am finally understanding how to treat my body as the temple it is....
And yes, it is already starting to heal itself! The adjustments are helping increase the communication in my body, so that it CAN function the way it is designed. I have not needed drugs to sleep in months! I rarely need my allergy medications, and I do not seem to need pain relievers which I used to be taking almost every day! Not to mention the over 50 pounds that are gone!
Through Lifespring's Nutrition program, I am learning what my body needs to function, and I am eating better and more than ever! And my only problem is my "new" food is just TOO yummy!!
By no means am I saying that I am even close to reversing all of the damage and crazy blocks in communication I have allowed to set up camp in my body, but I am *finally* being faithful. I have also learned that my gut is actually leaking... seemingly pretty badly. This means that my intestinal wall is too porous and is letting food/waste/whatever out into my bloodstream!! Obviously, that can not be a good thing! Now, we are working to heal that, so that my body can get closer and closer to working the perfect way God designed it. I am constantly in awe with the way God designed our bodies. A human being is not just a miracle when we are created, but we are walking miracles. The intricate nature of our bodies and the way it works so well (without our help and drugs) is truly fascinating.
Again, the weight-loss is not my primary goal, though it is obvious that if I am taking care of my body, I will need to lose quite a bit more weight. My primary goal has been to "get healthy" which has been a considerable process of growth...but I am pretty happy about the shrinking that it is causing as well. :o)
There was no doubt in my mind what the issue was that I needed His help with...but that was the thing. I didn't even know how to be faithful at this point. Nothing I tried worked...so I sat there, knowing this was a turning point, but gave it all to God:
"God, I know my body is so far from where you designed it to be, but I don't even know what to do anymore. Please send someone to teach me and help me. I really want to be faithful. I really want to stop being so disrespectful to You, but I don't...I just can't do this on my own."
Boy, was my pastor right! The best Chick-fil-A on the planet had a Summer Slimdown Challenge, and I was introduced to Dr. Lonnie Bagwell, Molly Bagwell and the rest of the lovely Lifespring Chiropractic team! I have not STOPPED learning since the moment I met them (technically a week or so before I met them). Although these last 5 months have been full of trials in many ways (deaths, betrayals, stress, serious car accident, car trouble, etc), I have not stopped learning exactly what I asked for...how God designed my body to heal itself!
With the help and dedication of Lifespring Chiropractic, I have learned a lot about the damage caused over the (many) years and already seen cuh-razy improvements in so many areas. I remember when my neck *stopped* cracking. (You'd think that would've been a red flag!) I am finally understanding how to treat my body as the temple it is....
And yes, it is already starting to heal itself! The adjustments are helping increase the communication in my body, so that it CAN function the way it is designed. I have not needed drugs to sleep in months! I rarely need my allergy medications, and I do not seem to need pain relievers which I used to be taking almost every day! Not to mention the over 50 pounds that are gone!
Through Lifespring's Nutrition program, I am learning what my body needs to function, and I am eating better and more than ever! And my only problem is my "new" food is just TOO yummy!!
By no means am I saying that I am even close to reversing all of the damage and crazy blocks in communication I have allowed to set up camp in my body, but I am *finally* being faithful. I have also learned that my gut is actually leaking... seemingly pretty badly. This means that my intestinal wall is too porous and is letting food/waste/whatever out into my bloodstream!! Obviously, that can not be a good thing! Now, we are working to heal that, so that my body can get closer and closer to working the perfect way God designed it. I am constantly in awe with the way God designed our bodies. A human being is not just a miracle when we are created, but we are walking miracles. The intricate nature of our bodies and the way it works so well (without our help and drugs) is truly fascinating.
Again, the weight-loss is not my primary goal, though it is obvious that if I am taking care of my body, I will need to lose quite a bit more weight. My primary goal has been to "get healthy" which has been a considerable process of growth...but I am pretty happy about the shrinking that it is causing as well. :o)
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