Although the Bible does not address the topic of weight loss specifically, you will find dozens of references to food, eating, self-control, gluttony, discipline, and dietary practices. There are passages on eating clean food, buying food, cooking food, permitted food, forbidden food, and passages on specific foods such as bread, cream, stews, drinks, honey, cheese,…
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…
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…
Have you ever said any of these statements to yourself regarding your weight-loss journey? “I can’t do it.” “I will just put the weight on again if I lose it.” “I can’t stick to a diet.” “I have a slow metabolism.” “I was not meant to be thin.” “Focusing on your weight can lead to…
It’s the little things that you do that will have the most permanent and lasting results on your weight loss efforts. Scripture to meditate on: “For who hath despised the day of small things?” (Zechariah 4:10) We often spend so much time looking for big dramatic changes—the perfect diet; the perfect workout; the latest program,…
This week I was on the phone with a lot of member calls. I love talking to our sisters one-on-one because it helps them to get really clear on what’s been holding them back and it helps me to understand exactly where they are stuck so I can speak to them where they’re at. This…
March Spring Break is this week for many families, so some traveling may be in the plans. Whether it’s an all-inclusive beach vacation or a road trip to visit the grandparents, vacations can test your willpower. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been on vacations where I’ve acted like I’ve never seen food before…