Are you on the right trajectory for your health? I was not, until a couple of weeks ago. I was on my new found gluten-free, dairy-free enchilada trajectory. And it was a delicious one. But maybe we overdid it a bit. Last week I posted the article Weight Up, Weight Down where I described my … Continue reading Weight Up, Weight Down – Part 2
Sometimes I think that I must be the Queen of Self-talk. However, I think this healthy habit actually serves me well. One of my favorite things to preach to myself is to "Finish strong". I first remember using this exhortation 5 or 6 years ago when we were vacationing in Hawaii. We had saved up … Continue reading Finish Strong! A Powerful Motto
And I am not talking about a steak! I am describing the typical American middle-aged woman. Check out this accomplishable solution... ...strength training as expounded in Sal Di Stefano's, The Resistance Training Revolution. Revolution. That's an audacious word to use in your book title. But that was not what compelled me to pick this book … Continue reading Too Much Fat, Not Enough Muscle
"All I know is that when I pray, coincidences happen; and when I don't pray, they don't happen". This poignant, amusing quote is attributed to Dan Hayes. I have no idea who he is or where I heard it from, but I like it. Prayer is powerful and changes things. I know this sounds so … Continue reading Pray More: Using a Prayer/Bible Journal
My Favorite Daily Planner I am a big believer in using a daily planner. It helps me accomplish more, stay on track, and focus on what needs to get done. I have been using one for most of my adult life, so I have experience with a number of them. However, recently I came across … Continue reading On Using a Daily Planner & My Review of the Best One
"The universe is not empty." Francis Schaeffer. There is a God who is there, who is good, and who invites our prayers. God left us some giants in the faith. We can learn much from those who have preceded us. On Sundays I like to take some time to focus more on spiritual things, after … Continue reading A Way to Pray
True Confession Time I used to buy chunks of white wedding cake at Von’s grocery store, then hide from the kids in my bedroom and secretly eat it. I didn’t want to share it. This, and other high carbohydrate excesses, led me to weigh a chunky thirty-five pounds more than I do now. I was … Continue reading 8 Ways to Deal with Sugar Cravings
If you are wanting to get off the weight loss/weight gain roller coaster, intermittent fasting just may be your ticket. And it is simple, doable, inexpensive, healthy, time-saving, and even age-old. Struggling with diabetes or pre-diabetes? Intermittent fasting may be the solution you are looking for. Plagued by an autoimmune disease? Give intermittent fasting a … Continue reading Intermittent Fasting for Health & Weight Loss
What is the STARTOVER Mentality Most of you know what it is. You start a diet plan, likely do well on it for days or weeks, then a certain lack of resolve hits. You decide it's a good idea to discontinue your plan and start over on Monday, or after Mother's Day, or the day … Continue reading Ending STARTOVERS
I strongly believe that my adherence to a weekly day of rest from normal activities since my early twenties has been a key part of staying high functioning with a chronic illness. I know that Sabbath-keeping is probably not a popular topic, but hear me out. Your well-being implores you to! I am all about … Continue reading A Day of Rest is Essential to Health
