1. Prayer and meditation – “Love”

“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths”. Proverbs 3:6

2. Write and/or review fitness goals daily – “Order”

“Write the vision, make it plan though it tarry, wait”. Habakkuk 2:2

3. Consult with a physician – “Understanding”-

“Without counsel purposes are disappointed, but in the multitude of counsel they are established”     Proverbs 15:22

4. Create or join a team – “Strength”-

“For where two or more are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them”         Matthew 18:20

5. Drink 1 oz of water for every two pounds of body weight or a minimum of eight - 8 oz. glasses- “Life Conserver”

•                 Body and Organs composed of more the 60% of water

•                 Increases Metabolic Function

•                 Aids in the removal of toxins from body.

6. Participate in a heart healthy exercise- “Faith”

•                 Reduction in blood pressure levels

•                 Increase in H.D.L-Cholesterol (good cholesterol)

•                 Decreases your fat stores

•                 Increases heart and lung function

•                 Improves circulation

7. Improve total body conditioning with strength training-“Power”

•                 Physical capacity

•                 Physical Appearance

•                 Increases Metabolic Function

•                 Decreases Risk of injury/improves ability to recuperate faster

•                 Increases bone, ligament, tendon tensile strength

8. Reduce stress with flexibility training. –“Imagination”

•                 Improves R.O.M

•                 Decreases risk of injury

•                 Reduces stress

•                 Decreases low-back pain

•                 Increases Circulation

•                 Increases the quality and quantity of synovial fluid

9. Eat smaller sensible meals throughout the day. – “Elimination”

“Eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be fulfilled”. Proverbs 25:16

10. Decrease the amount of sodium and saturated fats and increase the amount of fresh fruit and vegetables.- “Discrimination”

“That you may be strong, and eat the good things of the land”. Ezra 9:12

11. Maintain a steady gradual pace toward success – “Zeal”

“Be ye strong, and let not your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded”.   II Chronicles 15:7          

12. Continue this process daily – “Will”

“I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me”.   Philippians 4:13