I once asked my takebackyourtemple.com email readers: What is your biggest weight loss challenge? Emotional eating got twice as many votes as the number #2 vote getter. When I weighed 240 pounds, I too ate to manage negative emotions. But during my 85-pound weight loss, I discovered freedom came down to three things. 1. Courage…
Would you be surprised if I told you that on most given days, I dread the thought of exercising? It would rarely make my priority list and if I did not have to leave the house every day, I would be happy to stay in my pyjamas. I know, this does not sound like phrases…
In the last few weeks, I’ve been asked my opinion on this topic a few times so I guess that means its finally time for me to address it. I must admit that I’ve been steering away from this polarizing topic for years because it is the one place where my two worlds of faith…
The other night we had a wonderful dinner of lightly breaded fish, rice and vegetables. It was delicious, healthy and satisfying. Yet two hours later I heard myself say “I’m still hungry.” I was not starving nor was my stomach grumbling. It was the kind of feeling where I felt an anticipation of something more,…
We’re focusing on fitness this month. It is one of the magic elixirs to good health. The benefits of physical fitness range from lower blood pressure, weight loss, decreased stress levels, improved mental function– just to name a few. So if there are so many benefits, why don’t we do it consistently? The other day,…
Understandably, I’ve talked to a higher number of people than usual over the past few weeks-motivation and will-power runs high in January. With each conversation, I can usually predict within the first few minutes whether or not someone will be successful in reaching their goals. Unfortunately, the odds of readiness are low. There are surefire…
I’m always excited and encouraged about bringing in a new year.New goals, new dreams, new trails to blaze.I’m believing with you for the healthiest year ever! May you set big audacious goals this year and accomplish every one of them. I’ve set my fitness goal this year to participate in a crazy obstacle course called the…
Is there really a need for a faith based or Christian-based program? After-all, what makes Christian weight loss any different from anyone else’s weight loss. I’ve gotta admit that I just cringed as I googled ‘Christian Weight Loss Programs’ Yikes !!!, at the top of the list was some wacko telling you that you’re fat…