“Hey girl your looking good.”
“You look like you have lost weight.”
“Are they feeding you in Africa?”
“Is your weight loss healthy?”
“Of course you will loose weight in these countries.”
These are just a few of the things I have heard and been asked since I left on the world race. Specifically in the last few months in Africa!
So I just want to make something very clear….
I EAT!
I eat well. I am fed and have access to lots of food!
THE PEOPLE IN AFRICA EAT!
Children in Botswana eat more than I have ever seen a human eat before! It is amazing the amount of food I have witnessed men, women, and children alike put down in Africa.
There is not much more to it than this. Yes access to food is very different if you go into the bush. People here have less money to spend on food and it is a challenge for the homeless population. This is all very true! I am not saying that everyone in Africa is well off and well fed all the time. However, the general population has access to food just like in the US. I definitely have access and ample budget for food!!!
So why am I loosing weight…. that’s easy I have been busting my butt working out! I have been careful about what I eat. Generally I am focusing on being healthier just as I would if I was in America.
I was reminded by a sweet friend how our bodies are temples for the Lord and a great way to serve Him is to make myself as healthy as I can be! The stronger I am the better I can serve Him.
So no I am NOT starving in Africa!
And yes I thank you all for the comments on my appearance but, this physical change is not my main goal! I am working out to get strong to serve HIM!!!
