Health Tips Based on Experience

Let the process finish

Life is shaped by the actions we take each day. Every choice what we eat, how we move, how we live creates the foundation of our health. For me, this truth became painfully real when I was diagnosed with diabetes. At first, I thought my life would never be the same. But through discipline, consistent choices, and faith, I discovered that recovery was possible.

This blog is not written by a pastor or a health professional. It is simply my testimony. I share my journey because when I became sick, my eyes opened not only to my health but also to my spiritual life and even my finances.

Perhaps God used my sickness as a warning, a reminder to know Him while I still have strength, just as Ecclesiastes 12:1 says: “Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them.”

The Early Struggle

When I first learned about my condition, I felt overwhelmed. My doctor gave me advice about eating healthy foods, but I struggled to follow it. The first year was the hardest. I was used to eating freely large portions, sweet treats, and whatever I wanted. When I saw food, my appetite felt uncontrollable. Sometimes, just looking at a plate made my mouth water.

But deep inside, I knew something had to change. I wanted to live longer. I wanted to extend my life as much as possible. That desire became the anchor of my discipline. Every time I was tempted, I reminded myself: “Do I want a few minutes of pleasure, or do I want more years of life?”

Discipline Over Desire

Discipline became my greatest medicine. It wasn’t easy. At first, I felt deprived. But slowly, I realized that discipline wasn’t punishment it was freedom. By controlling my choices, I was taking back control of my body.

I learned to eat smaller portions. I replaced sugary snacks with fruits and vegetables. I discovered the power of consistency: eating balanced meals, exercising regularly, and sticking to routines. Over time, my body began to respond. My blood sugar stabilized. My energy returned. And most importantly, I felt hope again.

The Bible warns us about gluttony and lack of discipline: “Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty” (Proverbs 23:20–21). Discipline is not just about health—it is about wisdom.

The Role of Food

Food is both a blessing and a challenge. In some places, healthy food is expensive. Where I live, it’s not easy to buy fresh produce or high quality meals. Many people with limited money can only buy what fits their budget.

Ironically, those who are financially fortunate often have access to abundant food, but they lack discipline. They eat too much, too freely, without considering the consequences.

This taught me something important: health is not about how much money you havet’s about the choices you make. Even with limited resources, discipline can turn simple foods into powerful tools for health. Rice, vegetables, beans, and fruits may be humble, but they can sustain life when eaten wisely.

God Himself provided food for us: “And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed… and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat” (Genesis 1:29). His design was that food would nourish us, not harm us.

Exercise and Movement

Food alone wasn’t enough. I had to move my body. Exercise became part of my daily routine. At first, I resisted it felt tiring, and I wanted to rest. But I reminded myself that movement is medicine. Walking, stretching, and light workouts helped me burn sugar, strengthen my muscles, and clear my mind.

Consistency was the key. I didn’t need to run marathons or lift heavy weights. I just needed to move every day. Over time, exercise became a habit, and my body grew stronger.

Faith and Responsibility

Through this journey, I realized something deeper: God has given us healthy food and the wisdom to care for our bodies. But He also gave us free will. It is our choice what we eat, how we live, and how we treat the body He entrusted to us.

Yes, God is in control of everything. But He also calls us to be responsible. My recovery was not just about discipline it was about honoring God by caring for the temple of my body. “What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost… therefore glorify God in your body” (1 Corinthians 6:19–20).

Every healthy choice became an act of gratitude.

Lessons Learned

1. Trials Are Tools, Not Punishments God uses difficulties to shape us, just as He shaped Joseph and Job.
2. Patience Produces Maturity Spiritual growth requires endurance and trust in God’s timing.
3. Discipline Is Key Just as Joseph prepared in abundance, we must practice discipline in daily life.
4. God Completes the Work Philippians 1:6 assures us that God will finish the good work He began in us.
5. Health, Faith, and Finances Are Connected My sickness opened my eyes not only to health but also to spiritual and financial responsibility.

Enjoying Food Again

Today, I enjoy food more than ever not because I eat everything I want, but because I eat with discipline. I savor each bite, knowing it nourishes my body. I no longer see food as temptation but as a gift.

The first year was a struggle, but now I see the reward. My health has improved, my energy has returned, and my faith has deepened. Discipline turned my struggle into strength.

Disclaimer

I am not a pastor, nor am I a medical professional. I am simply sharing my personal journey. When I became sick, my health, my spiritual life, and even my finances were opened before me. My difficulties became opportunities. Perhaps God allowed this sickness to draw me closer to Him, to remind me to remember Him while I still have strength.

Conclusion

My journey with diabetes taught me that recovery is possible through discipline, food, exercise, and faith. Life truly depends on the actions we take daily. Whether we are rich or poor, whether food is abundant or scarce, the key is discipline.

God has given us healthy food, but it is our choice what we eat. He has given us bodies, but it is our responsibility to care for them. By choosing wisely, we honor Him and extend our lives.

So today, I encourage you: take control of your daily actions. Be disciplined in what you eat. Be consistent in how you move. And trust that God, who gave us life, will bless the choices we make to protect it.

God Bless

Once again, thank you for reading my journey. I hope it inspires you to reflect on your own daily choices. Please feel free to leave a comment I would love to hear your thoughts and experiences.

Your feedback means so much, and I look forward to sharing more with you in my next post.

Reynaldo M. Oliva