Starting 2 workouts a day with prayer
mzco14
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Hi Pals, I've started today with 2 workouts a day. So far so good. I've also felt compelled to pray not just about my weight but also about other aspects of my life. God has always been a big part of my life. I know with hard work, dedication, and faith all things are possible. Just wondering if any other pals are using prayer to help them in their journey?
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Yes I use prayer all the time. Food is such an issue for me I have had this problem since I was 18. It's always been a battle. God has enabled me to conquer many damaging areas in my life but food and being overweight is still an issue. However I do feel stronger than ever before. I have set a target to be at goal this December. Keep the faith, keep praying I believe one day our prayers will be answered. God bless you on your journey. Feel free to become a friend if you would like to.
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This thread is more appropriate for a private group, not in the main forums.0
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I don't pray but I do meditate after my morning workouts. I think the same kind of "mindfulness" or "thoughtfulness" that occur during both these activities are very beneficial to the mental part of being healthier.0
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I'm making an assumption since you're referencing "God" and not "Allah" etc. that you are a Christian..if so, you may also want to look into several Christian themed groups on here.Hi Pals, I've started today with 2 workouts a day. So far so good. I've also felt compelled to pray not just about my weight but also about other aspects of my life. God has always been a big part of my life. I know with hard work, dedication, and faith all things are possible. Just wondering if any other pals are using prayer to help them in their journey?
I use the "Run for God" program at my church. It's a national program so there are chapters all over but it's similar to the "Couch to 5K" (C25K) program but with a Bible study/prayer component. Our church is hosting a 5K in an attempt to do outreach to non-Christians who happen to be runners at the end of May. The Website is www.runforgod.com if running appeals to you and you want to look for chapters of it in your area.0 -
Amen! Prayers all the way. I couldn't make it through a single second if I didn't have Jesus in my life.
So ... Let's keep praying! :flowerforyou:0 -
It is written: With God/Jesus we can run the race, he makes us strong in our weakness! All things are possible...Perfect love casts out all fear. Prayer works! Join the group "With a little help from Jesus" and Be blessed in all your efforts, we don't have to do it alone 0
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I concur that you may want to look into religious private groups on here for this type of support. These topics don't always go well in the main forums.
To answer your question: Not specifically. I am using meditation as a way to communicate with the gods/goddesses and achieve some stress release, though. I also have a ritual where I give a daily water libation to my ancestors and light a remembrance candle. This helps me come to terms with some of those deaths...particularly the recent death of my grandfather. I often light candles and incense to cleanse my space of negative energies as well.
My prayer or other religious acts aren't specifically aimed at my weight loss journey, but they help me handle stress and get a grip on my life, which in turn makes an easier road in terms of healthy diet and exercise and weight loss.0 -
i concur that this post can stay right here in the main forum. i mean, he is looking for Motivation and Support right?? (not really looking for an answer to this question) once again the Christians can be quiet and move to your private forums so not to offend anyone. everyone else be loud and proud. if you don't like the topic....move along please. otherwise be positive and supportive. I Love You Man!
i pray and read scripture every morning and the one piece of support i can give is that if you are a daily prayerful person, pray with your spouse if you have one and are not already doing so. i have been doing so recently and it is really powerful how it has brought us together. so if you struggle with weight or something else have your spouse pray specifically for that. get other to do the same. be in relationship with others praying for and with you.0 -
As you can see on my profile, God is the reason I am here, and the reason that I have had any success at all on this journey. Without Him I will be right back where I started from, and worse.0
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During one of my spin classes last week the instructor had a two min song where we just rode and refocused ourselves. I found myself praying and asking god to help me defeat my fears and pain and to help me work my body in the way it needs to be worked. The 2nd half of the class went much smoother for me. I found it so calming.0
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My faith is a huge part of my life so I find myself praying about everything, my workouts definitely being one of them. I pray for the strength (both mentally and physically) to stay the course, I pray for motivation because that's where it has to start and I also pray for patience. I'm a "right now" kind of person and I have a bad habit of quitting if I don't see results. I know that through faith ALL things are possible! Good luck and I'll make sure to keep you in prayer.0
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i concur that this post can stay right here in the main forum. i mean, he is looking for Motivation and Support right?? (not really looking for an answer to this question) once again the Christians can be quiet and move to your private forums so not to offend anyone. everyone else be loud and proud. if you don't like the topic....move along please. otherwise be positive and supportive.
It is actually against community guidelines.
15. Divisive Topics Are Better Suited For Groups, Not the Main Forums
Divisive topics and posts, particularly those that seek input from or are relevant only to a select group of users, are better placed within an appropriate Group rather than the Main Forums. For example, topics relevant to only one religion should not be placed on the main forums but rather within a group related to that religion.0 -
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Hummm, I don't know why this never occured to me. I think I will try beginning my workouts with a prayer. I begin so many other things that way. Good Luck to you?0
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So weight loss has nothing to do with science then ?0
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Great response GS! While I'm a believer in God, I'm always open to others contributions as to what "floats their boat, religious beliefs" or simply meditating and lighting candles to remove negativity etc. Sad how many "wig out" when they hear the word God!0
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Thanks to all of those who actually got what I was saying. No one is pushing religion here. As with all post if you dont like it then dont respond. Let those of us who do pray, meditate, or whatever keep strong in our fight... 0
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Didn't read where somebody said science has "nothing to do with it?" As you know it's all mathematical! Burn more than you take in and the weight will drop! However, if somebody praises their God, Allah, Buddha or whatever spirit they choose and it motivates them, then there is nothing wrong with that is there?0
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Great post MZ! Keep it going!0
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I pray to Satan before every bike ride.0
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Good for you 2 workouts a day with prayer, I am going to start to turn to God for guidance...I have been struggling too long!0
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and i don't see where this is a divisive topic. it has been very inclusive. many aspects of prayer, meditation, etc. have been invited and involved.i concur that this post can stay right here in the main forum. i mean, he is looking for Motivation and Support right?? (not really looking for an answer to this question) once again the Christians can be quiet and move to your private forums so not to offend anyone. everyone else be loud and proud. if you don't like the topic....move along please. otherwise be positive and supportive.
It is actually against community guidelines.
15. Divisive Topics Are Better Suited For Groups, Not the Main Forums
Divisive topics and posts, particularly those that seek input from or are relevant only to a select group of users, are better placed within an appropriate Group rather than the Main Forums. For example, topics relevant to only one religion should not be placed on the main forums but rather within a group related to that religion.0 -
Hi Pals, I've started today with 2 workouts a day. So far so good. I've also felt compelled to pray not just about my weight but also about other aspects of my life. God has always been a big part of my life. I know with hard work, dedication, and faith all things are possible. Just wondering if any other pals are using prayer to help them in their journey?
That's a great idea! Thank you for the reminder; sometimes remembering that we're not in this alone is wonderful, and I'm going to start doing this too.
Don't let the haters get you down; they'll make anything decisive if they don't agree with you, or worse, they'll make fun of you.
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Has anyone seen the film "God is not dead"? It has a very strong message and based on true story...The truth is the truth...and it does set us free...with that....
Pretty much sums up what people call divisive (the movie plot)--divisive is fear/anger/mistrust/distrust/greed/jealousy/envy etc ...Love is inclusive....not fear. God is love and with that said, its a freedom we have in the USA still...no reason to hide it ...Jesus is the healer, there is so much tied up in weight loss, addictions, better health, our very lives...relationships...God is at the center of it all there is physical/material and spiritual...Our bodies, health, every breathe is a gift...Our body is a temple where the holy spirit resides..our bodies are amazing, its ability to carry us, repair, build, give life etc..thanks be to God. This is all in response to the OP and those that are interested, just like other forums about various diets, exercise plans and motivators....we can chose to read, believe or follow...My faith is a major motivator and help to my overall health...with that gratitude & support for poster and inquiry0 -
I loved your post. It is nice to find other people that believe in prayer. I just want to say that I was listening to some Toby Mac while I was on my brisk walk today and I decided to jog for a minute...I had just asked God to help me with all my exercise for the day....hehehe....I am NOT a jogger...but I loved the feeling I was doing something good for me and that God is there to help me reach my goals.0
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I loved reading your post as well, and agree with a lot of the comments here. I also start each day with prayer and often pray before and/or during most of my workouts. It's a shame that in this country's attempt to be more "diverse" and "open minded" to all the other religions we have to shut down or put down Christianity.0
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Great idea! I pray throughout each and every day. Big part of my life and who I am. Strange that I haven't thought about prayer before exercise. Well, it starts now, thank you!
I don't understand why people have to comment if they don't like something. Just move on. Why call people out if their beliefs don't fit yours?
Great subject, great post.
Have a blessed day to you all!0 -
I too pray.. Trying to take better care of this body because my grandmother used to say. "Take care of your body because it is the vehicle that carries your soul around". I thought it was funny but now knows what she meant. I will never be ashamed because of my faith. Thanks for posting this..0
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I too pray.. Trying to take better care of this body because my grandmother used to say. "Take care of your body because it is the vehicle that carries your soul around". I thought it was funny but now knows what she meant. I will never be ashamed because of my faith. Thanks for posting this..
That's a neat thing that she said. One of the main reasons I am on this journey is that I always felt badly about not taking better care of my body.0
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