The Oldest and Most Effective (and fulfilling) Weight-Loss Plan Known to Mankind

“For the guys who aren’t married yet, here are my premarital counseling CliffsNotes: taking out the garbage is romantic. Why? Because love isn’t measured by words spoken. Love is measured by calories burned.”

— Primal: A Quest for the Lost Soul of Christianity by Mark Batterson


Recently I added the above quotation to my quote file.

Honestly compels me to say that it is a bit of an over-simplification. At least in my experience with marriage, words seem to matter a lot! But generally, I think Batterson is on to something.

Matter of fact, no matter what the relationship is, I think it’s safe to say that love can be measured by calories burned.

The ONE THING for today: Who would have thought it: Love – the oldest weight-loss drug on the market.

18 But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. 19 You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble! 20 But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?

JAMES 2:18-20