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Our early survey data indicated that 79 percent of North Carolina's United Methodist clergy are overweight or obese. Through our health screenings, we now also know that at the start of the program, one-third of the clergy participating in Spirited Life qualified for a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome, a condition that raises your risk for heart disease, diabetes and stroke. A significant goal of this program is to address these health concerns.
Eating mindfully and regular exercise are essential to physical health, but they can be challenging, given the abundance of calorie-laden food and unpredictable schedules clergy often face. Spirited Life offers strategies to combat these and other roadblocks.
