Health Tips Based on Experience

One of the biggest battles in my diabetic journey has been food not just what I eat, but how much, when, and why. Before diabetes, I ate without thinking. I followed my cravings, not my needs. I ate for comfort, not for health. But when sickness came, I realized something important: my body is not just mine it is God’s temple.

That truth changed everything.

Today, I want to share how I resist food daily, how I eat only what my body needs, and how discipline in my meals has transformed not just my health, but also my attitude, my faith, and even the people around me.

My Morning Routine: Eating What My Body Needs Most

Morning is the time when my body needs the most fuel. I work hard, I move a lot, and I need energy to function. So I eat a full, healthy breakfast not junk, not sugar, not empty calories, but real food that nourishes my body.

My daily breakfast includes:

• Oatmeal
• Plain yogurt
• 1 apple
• 1 pear
• Fresh salad
• 1 egg
• 2 slices of oatmeal bread

This is my routine every morning. It may look like a lot, but this is the time when the body needs fuel the most. Morning food becomes energy, not fat. Morning food supports my work, my movement, and my blood sugar stability.

Eating like this helps me:

• Stay full longer
• Avoid cravings
• Maintain stable blood sugar
• Have energy for work
• Prevent overeating later in the day

This is how I start my day with discipline and purpose.

My Lunch Routine: Balanced, Light, and Controlled

Lunch is lighter than breakfast, but still balanced. I don’t starve myself, but I don’t overload my body either. I focus on nutrition, not quantity.

My lunch usually includes:

• Salad
• 1 apple or any fruit available
• 1 slice of pizza
• Fish (if available)

This combination gives me enough energy to continue my day without feeling heavy or sleepy. I learned that lunch should not make you tired it should keep you going.

I used to eat heavy lunches before, and I always felt sleepy afterward. Now, with this balanced meal, I feel lighter, more focused, and more productive.

My Dinner Routine: Light, Early, and Disciplined

Dinner is where my discipline is tested the most. After a long day, it’s easy to crave snacks, sweets, or heavy meals. But I learned that eating late or eating too much at night is dangerous for diabetics and unhealthy for anyone.

My dinner is simple:

• Salad
• Apple, pear, or any fruit
• 1 slice of pizza (if available)

And the most important part: I eat dinner at 6:30 or 7:00 PM.

This gives my body five hours before bedtime. My off‑duty time is 9:30 PM, and I need to be in bed by 12 midnight. That means my body has enough time to digest, rest, and recover.

Eating early helps me:

• Sleep better
• Avoid bloating
• Prevent blood sugar spikes
• Reduce fat storage
• Wake up feeling light and energized

This is one of the biggest reasons my health improved.

How I Resist Temptation Every Night

Temptation is real especially at night. Sometimes I feel hungry. Sometimes I want snacks. Sometimes I crave something sweet.

But I resist. I refuse. I stay disciplined.

How?

• I drink tea
• I drink water
• I remind myself of my goals
• I remind myself of my health
• I remind myself of God’s purpose for my life

I tell myself: “I want to live more years in God’s will.” “I want to be healthy.” “I want to honor God with my body.”

This mindset gives me strength to say no.

Discipline Inspires Others

One thing I didn’t expect is how my discipline would inspire others. People around me see how I eat. They see how I resist food. They see how I stay consistent. And they ask questions. They get curious. They feel motivated.

Some people struggle to adjust. Some people find it hard to control their food. Some people want to change but don’t know how.

But when they see me someone who used to be lazy, someone who used to eat without control, someone who used to ignore his health now living with discipline, they feel encouraged.

My discipline becomes an example. My routine becomes a testimony. My lifestyle becomes a message.

Health Is Wealth But Only If You Protect It

People always say, “Health is wealth.” But I ask: How can it be wealth if you abuse it?

Health becomes wealth only when you take care of it. Health becomes wealth only when you protect it. Health becomes wealth only when you discipline yourself.

If you abuse your body, your health becomes a burden not wealth. If you ignore your body, your health becomes a problem not a blessing.

This is why discipline matters. This is why food control matters. This is why timing matters.

My Faith: The Foundation of My Discipline

My discipline is not just physical it is spiritual. I follow this lifestyle because I want to honor God with my body.

1 Corinthians 6:19–20

“Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit… You do not belong to yourself… So you must honor God with your body.”

This verse reminds me that my body is not mine to destroy. It is God’s temple. It is God’s creation. It is God’s gift.

1 Corinthians 10:31

“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”

This verse reminds me that even eating is an act of worship. Even drinking is an act of obedience. Even discipline is an act of faith.

My diabetic journey brought me closer to God. It taught me humility. It taught me responsibility. It taught me gratitude.

Discipline Is the Key to Health and Life

Today, I resist food not because I’m strong but because I’m disciplined. I eat only what my body needs, not what my cravings want. I follow a routine that keeps me healthy, stable, and strong. I honor God with my choices. I inspire others with my example. I protect my health because I want to live more years in God’s will.

My message to you is simple:

• Eat with purpose
• Live with discipline
• Honor God with your body
• Protect your health
• Inspire others through your actions

Health is wealth but only if you take care of it.

Thank you for reading my journey. I hope it encourages you to live with discipline, faith, and purpose.

Reynaldo M. Oliva