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2. My Story
 Sixteen years ago I lost 100lbs. I began by walking and
then working out at a gym. I then sought out Weight
Watchers and learned how to balance my nutrition.
 Today I still practice this lifestyle, working out 5
sometimes 6 days a week, resting on Sundays.
 I have since become a Fitness Instructor and a
marathon runner.
 I’d like to persuade you all to see how important being
a good steward over your body helps you to be more
effective for Christ.

3. Deciding to Get Moving
 My light bulb moment
 Dinner at home one night with my family
 God spoke to me- Go for your walk the cleanup can
wait.
 Walking the neighborhood – 2 laps, 4 laps, working at
a gym, then joining weight watchers.
 Learning how to portion my food and what food I
should eat.

4. A Healthy Lifestyle has Rewards
 A Healthy Lifestyle has many rewards:
 It controls stress
 Increases self esteem and confidence
 Gives you more energy
 Gives you an active body which aids in you sleeping
well.

5. A Healthy Lifestyle has benefits
 Choosing to have a fit and healthy lifestyle has many
benefits:
 It lowers the cost of Health Insurance and Life
Insurance.
 It gives you a stronger immune system which reduces
the risk of Cancers.
 It lowers the risk of mental disorders due to the fact
that you tap into those happy chemicals that your body
naturally make.

6. Aids in other parts of Life
 Increases and improves memory
 Better posture and strengthens your bones
 Look Better- Healthy weight and better skin

7. What is Exercise?
 Exercise is a structured program of activity geared
toward achieving or maintaining physical fitness.
 Being able to set up some kind of structured program
which may consist of walking or running 3 days a week
will be beneficial. As your body becomes use to this
routine you will want to do more.
 There are so many activities you can do that are fun
such as Zumba, spinning, or aerobics and cardio, it can
be fun and WILL be beneficial.

8. What is Physical Fitness?
 Physical activity is any body movement that burns
calories, including housecleaning or lawn
maintenance as well as running and weight lifting.