Now, there's a concept!

If you're like most of the world, this whole constant losing weight thing is enough to make you totally nuts. There are so many plans out there, and your weight is up and down and there never seems to be an end to the nightmare.

YUP, I'm right there with you.

How Did I get into this mess?

I've seen my weight go up and down just like so many other people. When my back felt good, then I could work out and my weight stayed manageable. But then something would happen and my back would be in pain for weeks.

Each time my back would flare, it took longer and longer for it to bounce back. Sometimes I'd struggle for weeks and even months.

I finally found something that is helping my back stay manageable so now it's time to deal with all the extra weight that has crept on.

This photo was taken at my son's wedding. Although it was a wonderful day, I would've loved to have worn something that didn't have to hide so much excess stuff.

You know how that goes. One day you look in the mirror and everything that used to be wonderful and small and shapely is now rounder, robuster, and a little more ... abstract. The truth is, we're not fat ... our bodies just lack direction. Of course, for some of us it seems the only direction we're headed is to the drive thru at McDonalds...but I digress.

God has quite a bit to say about this topic. The Bible says our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. They are literally the home where the Holy Spirit resides.

I'm pretty sure God wouldn't be too excited about a church that's all busted up and falling apart, and I'm pretty sure He'd prefer that we take care of the body that houses His Holy Spirit.

A few weeks ago I woke up thinking, "THERE HAS TO BE A BETTER WAY!" I looked at my temple and it looked more like I tore it down and put up a pizza hut.

So Let's Get on with it!

OK, so here are