What role does faith play?
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My faith has to play a major role in all that I do. By no means is it anywhere near where it should be. I know that I can not win this weight loss battle by myself. And I find myself praying to God for energy to get through my Turbo Fire workouts. To some it may seem silly but it's reality for me.
^^^With her on this
From someone who survived cancer and open heart surgery which required two life flights, my Faith is a very important part of my life. 0 -
Eating right and working hard are elements of temperance [self-control]. These things tie directly to the faith (II Peter 1:3-11). We're supposed to take good care of our bodies (I Corinthians 6:20). At the same time, you cannot fitness to become an idol of sorts. There is a balance. Bodily exercise profits little (I timothy 4:8). Therefore, the Scriptures enable you to have the wisdom to balance body and spirit.
-Brian (www.wordsoftruth.net)
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Eating right and working hard are elements of temperance [self-control]. These things tie directly to the faith (II Peter 1:3-11). We're supposed to take good care of our bodies (I Corinthians 6:20). At the same time, you cannot fitness to become an idol of sorts. There is a balance. Bodily exercise profits little (I timothy 4:8). Therefore, the Scriptures enable you to have the wisdom to balance body and spirit.
-Brian (www.wordsoftruth.net)
I found this interesting...We're supposed to take good care of our bodies (I Corinthians 6:20). Not to be mean but does it mean when people abuse their bodies it is against the bible, it is against God's will --- Now is that a sin?? ? Wow, I never thought of that. Interesting indeed!0 -
To the OP, I notice a lot of comments from atheists, which is fine as you asked for opinions on this topic, and they are giving it.
For me, I know I've not treated this body, made in His image, that He gave me with proper respect, and that is among my motivating factors.
Believe that you can be the person God wants you to be, and that's even better.
Just wondering.......if we are made in his image.......why aren't we all invisible?
Also.....how do you know what kind of person god wants you to be? Do you get a phone call every day with your instructions?0 -
My faith in God can not be separated from any part of my life & that includes my quest to be thinner & healthier! Without God I am nothing and He has also given me some faith that I can do this big thing in little steps!
Not sure just how folk cope without that?!?!?
Cope without that??? You make it seem like I'm deprived of something because I don't believe in your god. I don't use religion as a crutch to help me get thru everything. Whatever problems I have are mine to deal with and if I need help getting thru I have my husband and my family to walk beside me, not some invisible being that may or may not be listening to me. It's very narrowminded to believe that people are suffering because they don't have your belief structure. I do pretty good without it and I will continue to thrive without it.
And to answer the OP's question, I have faith in my ability to succeed. Faith in religion? I don't believe in religion. However, if it helps you reach your goal, more power to you but I don't appreciate when people make it seem like it's the only way.0 -
While running on the treadmill almost 2 years ago and huffing and puffing like I was gonna die, I would say "praise God, praise Jesus" under my breath....it kept me going!!!
I always pray that I won't go overboard with my eating habits!
Too bad this thread is starting such an argument. I think everyone is entitled to their opinion on faith, after all God gives us that free will....and leave it at that. Why fight in such length online?0 -
To the OP, I notice a lot of comments from atheists, which is fine as you asked for opinions on this topic, and they are giving it.
But here's another view.
If one purports to be a Christian, there should be no aspect of life untouched by the faith. It's all encompassing.
For me, I know I've not treated this body, made in His image, that He gave me with proper respect, and that is among my motivating factors.
The atheists and others are right in saying prayer won't stop from you eating too much and it won't help you get out and exercise, you have to do those things. But God can give you strength to get through it.
Believe in yourself, that's good.
Believe that you can be the person God wants you to be, and that's even better.
Well said. 0 -
If by Faith you mean "religious beliefs"; the answer is a big "absolutely no part".
I am NOT an atheist or an agnostic. I do have religious beliefs but God does not control every aspect of my life. If He did; all I would have to do is pray and I would be fit. There would be no need for me to count calories and exercise.
I would encourage you to understand who God is through His word Prayer plays a huge role, but the bible clearly states many times that we have been given free will...therefore, we are told that there is also a definitive need for self-responsibility to follow through with the support God has given us. 0 -
I have faith in myself to do this.
I personally think, everyone has faith they can do what they put their mind to. Doesn't matter what you believe in, you have faith in something.0 -
It plays a big part for me. I am a Christian and very far from a perfect one, but I know that He accepts me the way that I am.
We have free will to believe or not to believe.
I can't understand why so much bashing from non believers towards believers?
I haven't seen any bashing of believers at all. Where did you see bashing?An athiest has to have faith that there is no greater power. Therefore, atheists have faith. Honestly, I believe it takes more faith to not believe in God than to believe in God.
?That doesn't make sense. It takes faith to believe in God and it takes no faith not to believe.0 -
100% for me. I don't eat right or work out. I just pray that God will melt the pounds right off me. :noway:0
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I have complete faith my chocolate chip cookies don't have any calories.
Sad panda. 0 -
Also.....how do you know what kind of person god wants you to be? Do you get a phone call every day with your instructions?
He gave us the Bible which clearly outlines the things that are and are not the kind of person that He wants us to be, actually. But, the daily phone calls (aka prayer) are nice, too. 0 -
[1 Corinthians 6:20] ... Therefore honor God with your bodies.
[Quran 7:31] O children of Adam ... eat and drink moderately. Surely, He (God) does not love the gluttons.
[Proverbs 6:6] Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!
- I try to remember God & be appreciative when I eat and while working out. So that my soul grows along with my body.
- I also pray God keeps me safe from injury and from excess.0 -
This isn't my post, so I'm not going to distract from it with a theological debate...which always works out well on the internet. Stay on topic people. The OP asked a question, I just gave my opinion.0
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I have faith in myself to do this.
I personally think, everyone has faith they can do what they put their mind to. Doesn't matter what you believe in, you have faith in something.
Nicely said.0 -
If by Faith you mean "religious beliefs"; the answer is a big "absolutely no part".
I am NOT an atheist or an agnostic. I do have religious beliefs but God does not control every aspect of my life. If He did; all I would have to do is pray and I would be fit. There would be no need for me to count calories and exercise.
I would encourage you to understand who God is through His word Prayer plays a huge role, but the bible clearly states many times that we have been given free will...therefore, we are told that there is also a definitive need for self-responsibility to follow through with the support God has given us.
How about dispensing with all the fluffy stuff and go directly to self-responsibility?0 -
I am interested in hearing what role your faith plays in your weight lose goals/success
Faith in THE CREATOR IS Everything to Me. But for Me, Spirituality is the KEY motivator in Me being able to lose weight and get healthy. Because wt loss/maintenance/WELLNESS Is My Great Challenge in Life (the thing that I have to overcome to feel successful/the thing that I have pursued most of My Life... ) it is a part of My Spirit. What ever "other" achievements I have in Life, I am Truly Grateful, but if My Weight is not "right" I can't celebrate those other achievements. OPRAH once said, "Her celebrity and wealth meant nothing to her until she lost the weight..." She could NOT "Fly" until she had Wellness (Normalized weight is a part of Wellness). When I heard her say that, I knew that Her Great Challenge in Life was also wt management and Wellness. (I can relate, ALL the "other" stuff basically comes Easy/or it seems but weight management and Wellness IS Her Life's purpose as it is Mine...Which makes it SPIRITUAL.)
ETA: FAITH and religion are two DIFFERENT things to Me. I'm DONE with religion; I have learned that religion SHOULD be a Bridge to get one to GOD, but all to often it (religion) becomes the god (with its traditions, false and/or ignorant teachers/preachers/Rabbis/Imams, rituals...) The GREAT thing about THE CREATOR is that The Prescription is set that WE DO NOT need a Bridge to get there if we choose NOT to use one!). UNFORTUNATELY, the IGNORANT THINK that for one to have FAITH or be a Believer means that one has to be in a religion...TRULY Ignorant! How THEY LIMIT the LIMITLESS!0 -
My faith in God can not be separated from any part of my life & that includes my quest to be thinner & healthier! Without God I am nothing and He has also given me some faith that I can do this big thing in little steps!
Not sure just how folk cope without that?!?!?
Cope without that??? You make it seem like I'm deprived of something because I don't believe in your god. I don't use religion as a crutch to help me get thru everything. Whatever problems I have are mine to deal with and if I need help getting thru I have my husband and my family to walk beside me, not some invisible being that may or may not be listening to me. It's very narrowminded to believe that people are suffering because they don't have your belief structure. I do pretty good without it and I will continue to thrive without it.
And to answer the OP's question, I have faith in my ability to succeed. Faith in religion? I don't believe in religion. However, if it helps you reach your goal, more power to you but I don't appreciate when people make it seem like it's the only way.
AGREE!!!!!0 -
I can't understand why so much bashing from non believers towards believers?
Please explain where there is bashing??
The ridiculing of the issue of Faith is what I consider bashing. Perhaps bashing is a strong word but I found it appropriate. The OP asked about Faith in a serious context. It is not a jokey post. Most people have expressed their views in a fair manner, yet quite a few have chosen to make a joke out of a serious issue. This I find disrespectful towards people of Faith, whatever that Faith might be.0 -
but I gotta think twice before I give my heart away
and I know all the games you play, because I've played them too....\m/0 -
While running on the treadmill almost 2 years ago and huffing and puffing like I was gonna die, I would say "praise God, praise Jesus" under my breath....it kept me going!!!
I pray on the treadmill too, but it sounds more like "GOD DAMN THIS TREADMILL (amen)"0 -
Also.....how do you know what kind of person god wants you to be? Do you get a phone call every day with your instructions?
He gave us the Bible which clearly outlines the things that are and are not the kind of person that He wants us to be, actually. But, the daily phone calls (aka prayer) are nice, too.
Clearly? I think not. Contradictions and outright nasty behavior (that is glorified) are all through out the bible. Actually....reading that thing is one of the major reasons why I am an atheist today. Much less cognitive dissonance to deal with. :-)0 -
While running on the treadmill almost 2 years ago and huffing and puffing like I was gonna die, I would say "praise God, praise Jesus" under my breath....it kept me going!!!
I pray on the treadmill too, but it sounds more like "GOD DAMN THIS TREADMILL (amen)"
LOL I'm Christian and my prayers sound like that when I'm working out too. Especially when I'm doing Insanity! I've been known to ask God if it's some sort of sick joke He is playing on me lol.0 -
I am interested in hearing what role your faith plays in your weight lose goals/success
Why do you ask? I am curious. I think in order to make sense of the replies you have to divide people up into
1. Those who have faith and whose faith plays a large role in their weight loss
2. Those who have faith and whose faith does not play a role in their weight loss
3. Those that do not have faith
Unfortunately, I think the replies of the third group (in which I include myself) are muddying the waters. Interesting question though!0 -
I'm an atheist. As a few have said before I have faith in myself and nobody else. As nobody else is going to do this journey for me.0
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To the OP, I notice a lot of comments from atheists, which is fine as you asked for opinions on this topic, and they are giving it.
For me, I know I've not treated this body, made in His image, that He gave me with proper respect, and that is among my motivating factors.
Believe that you can be the person God wants you to be, and that's even better.
Just wondering.......if we are made in his image.......why aren't we all invisible?
Also.....how do you know what kind of person god wants you to be? Do you get a phone call every day with your instructions?
God's word in the bible is what gives us our instructions. Nope, no phone calls...that would be nice though! 0 -
To the OP, I notice a lot of comments from atheists, which is fine as you asked for opinions on this topic, and they are giving it.
But here's another view.
If one purports to be a Christian, there should be no aspect of life untouched by the faith. It's all encompassing.
For me, I know I've not treated this body, made in His image, that He gave me with proper respect, and that is among my motivating factors.
The atheists and others are right in saying prayer won't stop from you eating too much and it won't help you get out and exercise, you have to do those things. But God can give you strength to get through it.
Believe in yourself, that's good.
Believe that you can be the person God wants you to be, and that's even better.0 -
but I gotta think twice before I give my heart away
and I know all the games you play, because I've played them too....\m/
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When I think about the Flying Spaghetti Monster it gives me the strength I need to keep going.0
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