|notice the shorter lifespan of obese historical figures; practice portion control, frugality, self-control, and the "don't work, don't eat" mantra of the [[work ethic]] all help. Fasting on Fridays in honor of [[Good Friday]] is way to start. [[Corn]] (without additives) is praised repeatedly in the [[New Testament]] ([[KJV]]) and is a good low-[[carbohydrate|carb]] but filling food for losing weight.<ref>Learning of the existence of corn in [[Egypt]] is even referenced by the [[Acts of the Apostles]] for why [[Jacob]] went there, see {{bibleref|Acts|7|12}}, and [[American Indians]] attributed corn to [[God]].</ref> Eat less during [[Lent]] in honor of [[Christ]], and avoid consuming fatty foods produced by [[liberal]] companies like Ben and Jerry's or associated with liberal countries like Canadian Bacon. "Many studies show that drinking more water [but not in excess] may benefit weight loss and maintenance."<ref>https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/drinking-water-helps-with-weight-loss</ref> "And don’t stuff yourself; bridle your appetite." {{bibleref|Proverbs|23|2-3|version=MSG}} Spiritual starvation can be at the root of over-eating and [[obesity]]. | |notice the shorter lifespan of obese historical figures; practice portion control, frugality, self-control, and the "don't work, don't eat" mantra of the [[work ethic]] all help. Fasting on Fridays in honor of [[Good Friday]] is way to start. [[Corn]] (without additives) is praised repeatedly in the [[New Testament]] ([[KJV]]) and is a good low-[[carbohydrate|carb]] but filling food for losing weight.<ref>Learning of the existence of corn in [[Egypt]] is even referenced by the [[Acts of the Apostles]] for why [[Jacob]] went there, see {{bibleref|Acts|7|12}}, and [[American Indians]] attributed corn to [[God]].</ref> Eat less during [[Lent]] in honor of [[Christ]], and avoid consuming fatty foods produced by [[liberal]] companies like Ben and Jerry's or associated with liberal countries like Canadian Bacon. "Many studies show that drinking more water [but not in excess] may benefit weight loss and maintenance."<ref>https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/drinking-water-helps-with-weight-loss</ref> "And don’t stuff yourself; bridle your appetite." {{bibleref|Proverbs|23|2-3|version=MSG}} Spiritual starvation can be at the root of over-eating and [[obesity]]. |