Last week, I had a routine medical appointment that included completing lab work. I didn’t really think anything of the appointment at all. However, I drank water before the appointment because I have small roaming veins and I did some basic movements to help with locating my veins. Over the years, I have been given those tips to minimize the number of sticks during my appointment. A few days later, I was called by the doctor’s office with news that my A1C level was high and that my doctor wanted me to start medication. This was alarming because the higher your A1C level, the higher your risk for diabetic complications. I have all of the usual medical issues in my family on both sides. So, after a few moments, I responded to the nurse that I didn’t want to start medication as a first option but wanted to do a little research, meet with a nutritionist, change my diet, and increase my exercise routine.
After much prayer and several conversations with family and friends, it became painfully clear to me that I will need to make some major changes regarding my relationship with food! I have a sweet tooth and I really enjoy eating out, but after reading my Bible and doing some basic research, I decided to ask God to renew my mind and change my relationship with food. I will start reviewing labels and packages. I will start preparing meals with simple recipes. I will incorporate a routine schedule of exercise and will reject old and comfortable habits about food. It’s a journey!
Our blueprint for healthy living can be found in our Bible. According to III John 1:2, Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prosper. John 6:35, Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. James 2:17, In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
God wants us to live a healthy life that we can enjoy but we must do our part! Let’s seek God for direction and follow up with our doctors to develop healthy habits in order to live our blessed life! Thank you Ashley Jackson for sharing your experiences and other important tips on living a healthy lifestyle! We are all in this together and we must support one another and hold each other accountable. As always, thank you for your love and continued support! Join me in prayer to change hearts, heal our land, and for the contentment and peace to handle whatever should come up! I am so thankful to each of you for joining me on this journey to re-imagine contentment in 2022!
Always look for the Remarkable in your life!
Dr. ReShone
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