| | |[[prayer]] can delay eating and curtail an over-appetite; notice how [[obesity]] shortens lifespan and causes many diseases, such as [[diabetes]] and even [[Alzheimer's disease|Alzheimer's]]; more than 2 out of every 5 adults is obese, and 1 out of every 5 kids. | | |[[prayer]] can delay eating and curtail an over-appetite; notice how [[obesity]] shortens lifespan and causes many diseases, such as [[diabetes]] and even [[Alzheimer's disease|Alzheimer's]]; more than 2 out of every 5 adults is obese, and 1 out of every 5 kids. |
| − | |notice the shorter lifespan of obese people; never eat out of boredom or when not hungry; use portion control, exercise before a meal and not to continue to eat until the stomach is completely full,<ref>According to [[Maimonides]] (Rambam) in Mishneh Torah, Hilchot De'ot Chapter 4, one should never eat until the stomach is completely full. Instead, stop eating when you are roughly three-quarters full (or about 25% below full capacity) to ensure proper digestion and avoid sickness. Overeating is considered a form of "poison" to the body.[https://torah.org/learning/mlife-ch4law18/] as well as exercising before a meal is a crucial health directive, often Maimonides summarizing that one should "exert himself until his body is warmed up" before eating.</ref> frugality for food, self-control, avoid drinking the entire bottle or eating an entire dessert, and adopt a "don't work, don't eat" [[work ethic]]. Fasting on Fridays in honor of [[Good Friday]] is a start. [[Corn]] (without additives) is praised in the [[New Testament]] ([[KJV]]) and is a good low-[[carbohydrate|carb]] 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 fatty foods produced by [[liberal]] companies like Ben and Jerry's, [[AB InBev]] ([[beer]] is fattening), 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}} Switching to a vegetable-based diet that attains the recommended 3,000 IUs daily in [[Vitamin A]] can reduce calories. '''''Spiritual starvation can be at the root of over-eating and [[obesity]]''''': "For life is more than food" {{bibleref|Luke|12|23}} ([[ESV]]). Crowd out food and other addictions with good habits. | + | |notice the shorter lifespan of obese people; never eat out of boredom or when not hungry; use portion control, exercise before a meal and do not to continue to eat until the stomach is completely full,<ref>According to [[Maimonides]] (Rambam) in Mishneh Torah, Hilchot De'ot Chapter 4, one should never eat until the stomach is completely full. Instead, stop eating when you are roughly three-quarters full (or about 25% below full capacity) to ensure proper digestion and avoid sickness. Overeating is considered a form of "poison" to the body.[https://torah.org/learning/mlife-ch4law18/] as well as exercising before a meal is a crucial health directive, often Maimonides summarizing that one should "exert himself until his body is warmed up" before eating.</ref> frugality for food, self-control, avoid drinking the entire bottle or eating an entire dessert, and adopt a "don't work, don't eat" [[work ethic]]. Fasting on Fridays in honor of [[Good Friday]] is a start. [[Corn]] (without additives) is praised in the [[New Testament]] ([[KJV]]) and is a good low-[[carbohydrate|carb]] 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 fatty foods produced by [[liberal]] companies like Ben and Jerry's, [[AB InBev]] ([[beer]] is fattening), 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}} Switching to a vegetable-based diet that attains the recommended 3,000 IUs daily in [[Vitamin A]] can reduce calories. '''''Spiritual starvation can be at the root of over-eating and [[obesity]]''''': "For life is more than food" {{bibleref|Luke|12|23}} ([[ESV]]). Crowd out food and other addictions with good habits. |