Jamie Oliver is one of my heroes because of his amazing compassion and passion to fight obesity in England and now America. His message is simple and makes all the sense in the world. He recently won the 2010 TED (Technology, Education, Design) award. Listen to his speech here.

As most of you know I struggle with weight and I don't even eat much processed food.  I've kicked into working out again and I'm feeling better with more energy and hopefully the effort will begin to show around my waist.  My father's side of the family have always fought obesity mostly because of the fatty Dutch cooking, over-sized portions, lack of personal discipline when it comes to eating and laziness when it comes to proper exercise.  It is no wonder that diabetes and heart-related illness was rampant.  I refuse to be one of those statistics in my family.  I want to be held accountable to taking care of the temple of the Holy Spirit that God has given me. (1 Cor 6:19-20)

'til next time
akd