In Fit for Faith: A Christian Woman’s Guide to Total Fitness, author Diana Anderson provides interesting facts and vital information about health, nutrition, and exercise, and illustrates the connection between physical fitness and your walk with Christ.“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own.” (1 Corinthians 6:19, NIV)
In addition to illustrated step-by-step exercise routines, sample meal plans, and discussion about the relationship between certain foods and health taken straight from Scripture, Diana emphasizes the importance of positive friendships, and the need for rest and reflection on the Word of God. She also explains the impact of negative self-talk and stress on your physical condition.
Whether you are a fitness fanatic or a couch potato, Fit for Faith will meet you right where you are, inspiring you to make lifelong changes and to adopt a positive attitude toward your health and physical fitness.
Our bodies are like living temples, and deserve all the love and care we can give them. Amazingly flexible and strong, they allow us to experience the world. If we notice that we’re not feeling our best, that we’ve put on extra weight, or that our favorite clothes don’t fit, we can make the choice to be good to ourselves in a new way today. We can also reach out to our friends for support and to share the journey of health.
When we treat ourselves and our bodies as we would a trusted and loyal companion, we keep our energy free from negative thoughts that would complicate our journey. Our bodies are not our enemies, and we are not fighting a battle. Instead, we are investing our love and attention into the care and support of a beautiful creation—our selves.