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A Christian Approach to Weight Loss

One of the biggest determinants of our health is our weight. Being overweight can lead to dozens of complications such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease or certain types of cancer. As a medical professional in training, I have found that no one cares about the health implications of obesity, but rather their personal body image. We live in a society today that is the equivalent of a philosophical Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. The public tries to push a message of body positivity but use weight as means to bring someone down or show their superiority. Since this a Christian blog, I will try to discuss how God intends us to view our bodies and try to introduce some practical ways that we can better our health. For anyone reading this that doesn't know me or hasn't known me for long, I have gone through a body transformation that most people dream of and have probably seen similar feats on TV. During my senior year of high school, I peaked at around 350 pounds. I was definitely obese...