As you survey the damage, whether short-term or long-term, you can understand better what may limit your exercise. Whatever you do, avoid pushing your body to comply with your desire to become fit in a day or two.

How much more does our Heavenly Father loves us that we can trust He only wants the best for us.

I imagine the Thanksmasyears holiday fare—Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years'—makes you consider what happened to your body, too. Are you bloated? Are you carrying an extra five to ten pounds? Achy? Do you lack energy? Then it’s time to begin getting your health and weight on track with the Lord. What does that mean?