We're constantly bombarded by information about fad diets. Some are no carb diets, some are no protien, no sugar, no fat, and some no taste! OK, maybe all of them are no taste...

But do any of these get to the root of the problem?

If you died with Christ to the elemental forces of this world, why do you live as if you still belonged to the world? Why do you submit to regulations: "Don't handle, don't taste, don't touch"? All these regulations refer to what is destroyed by being used up; they are human commands and doctrines. Although these have a reputation of wisdom by promoting ascetic practices, humility, and severe treatment of the body, they are not of any value against fleshly indulgence. (Colossians 2:20-23)

The problem is not what we eat. The problem is a lack of self-control, which leads to self-indulgence.

A secular diet cannot address the fundamental root problem of being overweight. It can make you sacrifice one thing, but if the fundamental problem is not addressed, you will simply replace it with indulgence in something else.

We spend a lot of time worrying about our physical bodies. We should instead be spending our time focusing on our spiritual health. As we do so, we will find that God will start addressing the fundamental problems that plague us physically as well.

Fleshly indulgence can take on many forms as well, not only in the form of food. Most of our worst vices -- including food, drugs, smoking, alcohol, pornography, and others -- derive from a lack of control of the desires of the flesh. Setting Captives Free offers free online interactive courses (Bible studies) to address the root problem of issues like sexual purity, overeating, drunking and drugs, smoking, and homosexuality, as well as a general course leading you to enjoy Christ as your "Total Satisfaction".

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