The good news is that there is a ton of help available to you. It may cost you, both in terms of time and money, but these are worthy investments.
First, consider joining a gym. If you have a gym membership but aren’t exactly sure what to do once you get there, you may consider paying for a personal trainer or purchasing an exercise plan that will ensure that you have a well balanced exercise regimen.
If you are looking to join a gym, you may also consider something that is structured around classes with coaches, such as a bootcamp, CrossFit gym, or even a cycling gym. This way, all you have to do is show up, and a professional coach will guide you from there, making sure that you get a good workout without injuring yourself.
These kinds of gyms are also great places to build community, which helps keep you accountable and encouraged. It also allows you to build relationships with people in your community who don’t attend your church.
Looking at your diet, you will want to make changes that are sustainable. This may mean changing how you eat incrementally. Consider consulting with a nutritionist, who can help assess how many calories you should consume in a day, and teach you how to ensure that they are the right kind of calories.
In the process, remember that, just like everything else in your life as a pastor, it’s a journey. You aren’t going to go from couch potato to olympic athlete overnight. But over the course of a few months, you can go from couch potato to pastor who has better health, more energy, and greater strength to tackle everything that God has called you to. Strive for that.
