If I asked you the question, “How do you see your body headed in 2018?” what would you say? Have you made a promise to yourself that next year is the year that you are going to make some changes? You are going to “eat right” and exercise. You are going to resist the desserts, […]
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It’s that time again when your firm, your office, your friends and family have holiday parties. Of course, with parties comes lots of food. Lots and lots of food. How in the world are you supposed to enjoy a holiday party without overeating and then feeling awful afterwards and beating yourself up? Maybe you have
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Do you have a tendency to look to your past when contemplating what could happen in your future? Old, negative thoughts getting in your way? Let’s say you want to start dating or you are dating, and things don’t happen the way you want them to. Do you say to yourself, “Well, I’m not surprised.
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It’s mid-July and in the midst of vacations, children out of school, your job and fun outings, your regular spiritual practice has been practically non-existent. I get it. I am right there. I realized the other day that my regular practice of sitting in my favorite chair journaling and reading scripture has become very infrequent.
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Have you heard that low carb-high fat diets are very effective for losing weight? Whether it is Adkins or ketogenic, some people swear by them and you may see great results. What I want to share is that every person and what their body needs is different and it is important to pay attention to
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Right now, I know several people who want to quit eating sugar, but are wavering. Or others who have quit sugar, but the temptation is too much and they are “this close” to diving back into something sweet. I get it. It is hard. So many times I wanted to make cookies and have just
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It may still be snowing where you are, but spring is fast approaching. And the season of Lent (which we are in) and spring are a great time for reflection. We have the promise of Easter and renewal ahead of us. I recommend taking some quiet time and writing down areas in your life that
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You don’t have to be a Christian to fast during Lent. And it doesn’t have to be a matter of just giving up one of your favorite foods. Lenten fasting can be a much deeper experience. Yes, Jesus fasted in the desert for 40 days prior to beginning his ministry. It was a time of
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It may seem like an odd question to ask, but think about it. Is the food you are putting in your mouth beneficial for you? I would venture to say maybe not. What are the foods that are not beneficial? Processed food. Added sugar in everything. Soda drinks. Starchy carb heavy food. Fast food. The
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So you are following your protocol (diet) avoiding sugar, and are feeling like all the joy has gone out of eating. I get it. I have been there, too. You went through the sugar withdrawal and survived. You are very proud of yourself. Maybe you had a slip, but you jumped right back on your
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