Weighty issue: Can you relate?
Interviewing gospel recording artist Sandi Patty this week was interesting, especially since I can relate to a lot of what she was saying in her new book “On the Edge of the Divine.” 
Her decision to have Lap-Band surgery was of particular interest.
She said she had struggled with her weight and it had begun to result in some health problems she couldn’t afford to ignore any more.
I never had a problem with my weight until I reached my mid-30s. I know, welcome to the club, right?
A lot of people say women have to watch what we eat as we get older or we run the risk of gaining weight that we can’t easily get rid of . I thought I was going to defy that.
I was wrong and my metabolism slowed just like everyone else’s typically does. On top of that, I’m a snacker, which means I may not do a lot of heavy chowing down at meal times, but I could have numerous snacks a day and we ain’t talking Wheat Thins.
So I could relate to Patty’s dilemma about her weight.
I think a lot of her fans will too.
In recent weeks, I’ve started drastically cutting down on my favorite snacks and watching my caloric intake. I’ve cut out high-sodium and fattening foods. Been out on the walking trails on a regular basis and that is making a big difference, too.
Patty said she hoped that her decision to talk frankly about her weight struggles and surgery will make some women feel more comfortable talking about these issues.
I’m hoping the same thing.
Health should be a priority no matter who you are.
Carla Hinton
Religion Editor
On TV: The 700 Club to feature Big Daddy Weave
Big Daddy Weave’s Mike Weaver and his “90 in ’09″ weight loss challenge will be featured Wednesday on CBN’s nationally syndicated program “The 700 Club.”
Weaver, the frontman for contemporary Christian rock band Big Daddy Weave, resolved to lose 90 pounds this year and he is recording his weight loss journey on a special Web site, www.90in09.com. He has challenged others to join in the challenge and he’s had plenty of people sign up to do just that.
Since its launch two months ago, nearly 10,000 people from across the nation have joined the campaign to start a health lifestyle, Weaver maintained in a news release.
The Web site features updates on Weaver’s progress as well as healthy food recipes, exercise techniques and other wellness information.
Interested in catching the segment on Weaver? The show is scheduled to broadcast at 2 p.m. Wednesday on Cox Channel 14.
Carla Hinton
Religion Editor
Weighty matters for Big Daddy Weave
Big Daddy Weave’s lead singer and guitarist Mike Weaver is trying to lose 90 pounds this year and he’s inviting others to join him in his weight loss endeavor.
He’s created the “90 in ’09 Challenge” and folks can sign up at www.90in09.com. Fans can follow his programs and send in their own photographs and track their successes.
“Our bodies are temples that God created,” Weaver (shown above, center)said in a news release. “I want to restore and take better care of what He has provided, as well as create a place to motivate and teach others to do the same. With 90 in ’09, we’ll all be held more accountable because we won’t be able to hid the scales.”
Participants can access healthy food recipes, exercise techniques and meet the challenge’s support team lead by Dr. Asa Andrew, who is also known as “America’s Health Coach” and Scott Reall, YMCA Restore Ministries founder and executive director.
Those who listen to KLOVE will be hearing about the challenge since the radio network is one of the challenge’s media partners.
We’ll have to stay updated and informed as Weaver takes on this timely challenge.
Carla Hinton
Religion Editor
