An important Christian weight loss scripture was spoken by Jesus himself in Luke 14:28: "For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it". Jesus states that before beginning any project (like you are doing with your health efforts) it's wise to begin with the end in mind. This means that you want to determine if you'll be able to complete the project successfully.
When faced with any problem, you need to see your current situation clearly, decide what you want your new situation to be, and then decide if you are willing to do what it takes to change for the better. Jesus called this counting the cost.
For example, let's say that Susan wants to take a trip. She must first know exactly where she is and then where she wants to go. After all, how would she get exactly where she wanted to go if she only knew that it was "somewhere" in Hawaii? The destination must be specific.
The next thing she'd need to know is if she is willing and able to pay the cost for getting there. Everything has a cost associated with it. A plane ticket to Hawaii can cost quite a bit!
If Susan is willing and able to pay the price, then she can go to Hawaii without a problem. However if she has the money, but isn't willing to pay the price, then she won't get there. Similarly, if she is willing to pay the price, but doesn't have the money then she won't get there either.
So before starting to work on achieving your ideal weight, you'll need to consider what it will cost you carefully. The good news is that once you decide that you are willing to put in the time and effort it will take to reach your goal, no matter what, then it will make it easier for you to anticipate obstacles and give you the ability to blast through them.
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