Changing Habits to Lose Weight– God’s Way We all have good habits in some areas of our lives and then some that we would love to change. This month, I’ve been focusing on changing some of my habits around my morning routine. I’ve always had some good morning habits since I’m a morning person and…
Basics Make the Difference The other day, I was reading about one of the greatest basketball legends and sports motivational speakers, John Wooden. One of his former players recalls the first practice with his new coach. He’s ready, excited and eager to learn all that his new coach has to teach him and his fellow…
What is a spirit of rebellion? How do you know you have one? Maybe you’re just unmotivated or you’re just ‘strong-willed?’ Could this be a part of what keeps sabotaging your weight loss goals? We all heard of the rebellious teenager who starts cutting classes or the rebellious child that refuses to eat their vegetables….
Quick question? “Is your new year off to a good start?” My question is a bit tongue-in-cheek because after over 35 years in the weight loss industry and from personal experience, I know that motivation quickly starts to wear off when things start to get real. Now it’s time to move from planning, visioning, and…
As we kick off a new year, it’s usually a good time to reflect on how well we did on our commitments from the past year and take some time and plan some goals for the new year. If you’re prone to setting the same weight loss (or other) goal over and over again but…
“God led them in a roundabout way through the wilderness toward the Red Sea. Thus the Israelites left Egypt like an army ready for battle.” Exodus 13:18 Being patient with your weight loss journey is probably one of the most difficult skills to master! You start walking a lot; you cut out all junk food…
A few years ago I was going through a very difficult time. Although I smiled and kept on going as any good stoic Christian girl would, my body could not hide my stress. I started eating like crap—to the point where I had become borderline diabetic. I was exhausted all the time, and despite all…
When it comes to losing weight, women 40 and older have needs that are quite unique to them. I get it! As I’m 51 and a half years young, I can attest to the changes that my body is undergoing. I can no longer do what I did thirty, twenty, or even five years ago…