Esther 2:3 "let beauty treatments be given to them" NIV
Food for life
If your motivation for getting yourself and your family to eat right is just to look good by society's standards, you'll find little scripture support. According to Genesis 1:27 NIV, God created us in his image with no qualifiers regarding physical appearance or body weight.
However, while vanity is no virtue, exercising regularly and adhering to a nutritionally sound diet require discipline and self-control - character traits strongly emphasized in God's Word. So when you see that your family needs to shape up, let the primary motivation be improving health, not enhancing appearance.
Most people fall short of the USDA's recommendation to eat at least 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. In addition to making these foods readily available, teach your family about the connection between diet and health and also remember, choosing foods wisely is only half the equation; practicing moderation is the other half. Too much of even the most nutritionally sound food is not a good thing.
Practice what you preach regarding fast foods. Set limits on how often you eat out. All the same time, don't be too hard on yourself, everyone deserves a quick meal every now and then. Happiness and contentment fuel beauty too. Most people lack discipline and once they can acknowledge the problem, they can break the fast-food habit.
--Beyond Devotional Magazine
Spa recipes:
1 cup rock or Epsom salt
1 Tbsp baby oil, mineral oil, sweet almond oil, glycerin or olive oil
any essential oil you enjoy
Place items in a tightly sealed jar and turn every few hours for a day or two before using in tub of hot water
Make your own face mask using Pepto Bismol or Milk of Magnesia
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Psalm 34:5 Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.
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Proverbs 31:30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
Good news...he wants to help
Almost every man surveyed said he would do whatever it takes to help his partner improve her looks. Maybe he watches the kids in the evening or drives the soccer carpool so you can go work out. Maybe he stops bringing a particular food into the house. Maybe he cooks dinner so you don't have to prepare foods you're trying to avoid. Or maybe he agrees to try a meal plan along with you.
More good news....
It's a new day. As a nation, we have learned that almost everything we knew about healthful eating was wrong. No wonder nothing worked long-term! Thankfully, there has been a revolution in our scientific understanding of what eating well actually means. Knowledge is one key in making a complete lifestyle change. Thankfully, there are several well-respected resources now available on what it really means to eat well and thus maintain a lifelong, healthy weight.
-- For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn
Psalm 103:5 "Who satisfies your mouth with good things; so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's." KJ Bible
More good news....
It's a new day. As a nation, we have learned that almost everything we knew about healthful eating was wrong. No wonder nothing worked long-term! Thankfully, there has been a revolution in our scientific understanding of what eating well actually means. Knowledge is one key in making a complete lifestyle change. Thankfully, there are several well-respected resources now available on what it really means to eat well and thus maintain a lifelong, healthy weight.
-- For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn
Psalm 103:5 "Who satisfies your mouth with good things; so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's." KJ Bible
