Wellness Tuesday:10 Reasons Support Groups Are Important
I’ve told you about my First Place 4 Health group in the past. They are a great bunch of girls and offer a world of encouragement. However, I’ve moved and don’t get to see them…
Wellness Tuesday: New Year’s Resolutions
We just brought in a new year. With a new year usually comes New Year’s resolutions. But how often do we make these resolutions? Every year What do we resolve to change? Often to lose…
Wellness Tuesday: 8 Tips for the Reluctant Cook
I shared the other week that I don’t really care to cook. However, I’m seeing the benefits to eating in and cooking more. I’m definitely a reluctant cook, but have found some tips that work:…
Christmas is About Family
Christmas brings it’s own temptations with parties, family gatherings and celebrations. However, the most important thing to remember is that Christmas is about family. Yes, we should make healthy choices during the holidays. We don’t…
Wellness Tuesday: Eating In vs. Eating Out
I don’t like to cook. At least not usually. When I do cook, I want it to be quick and simple. I’d prefer to bake over cook, if I have to be in the kitchen.…
Wellness Tuesday: Back on track
The time has come to get back on track. I’m finally on a regular schedule. I have a new routine. Now I can carve out a dedicated time each day to exercise. It is time…
Wellness Tuesday: Honoring God’s Body
The Bible tells us that our body is a temple to the Lord. We are to treat our body the way we would treat God’s temple. This is one of the first lessons we learn…
A Time to Give Thanks
This Thursday is Thanksgiving. Let’s take this time to remember all the small things and the people in our lives we are thankful for. I am going to enjoy the day and the food. …
Wellness Tuesday: Each Day is a Conscious Decision to Make the Right Choices
So I’ve messed up. However, I was reminded last week that each day is a conscious decision to make the right choices. Just because I messed up for breakfast doesn’t mean I have to make…
Wellness Tuesday: The First Step
Any new endeavor is scary. However, they all start with that first step. We just have to take a deep breath and do it. Weight loss is the same way. We have to start with…
Wellness Tuesday: Just Do It
I’ve shared my struggles with sticking to my routine. Life got in the way, schedule changes were made and I back pedaled. It is so easy for me to make excuses about why I’m not…
Wellness Tuesday: 7 Ways to Find Time to Exercise
Many of us have a busy schedule and this can easily become an excuse. That’s the case for me, especially when I get out of the habit of an exercise regimen. So what are some…
Wellness Tuesday: 5 Ways to Strength Train in Arms
Last week, I shared tips about hills leading to strengthening legs. However, what about my arms? When walking, I don’t use my arms as much, other than to swing by my side. So I have…
Wellness Tuesday: Climbing Hills Strengthens Legs
We have a lot of hills around the house. The other day I was putting lotion on my legs and felt how muscular my calves and thighs felt. I realized that this was due to…
10 Ways for Motivation to Exercise
I’ve shared my struggle since getting off track. I’ve been working through my schedule changes and other distractions to resume my weight loss regimen. One big issue is finding the proper…
Wellness Tuesday: 10 Healthy Ways to Curb the Appetite
I have a healthy appetite and enjoy eating. I’ve shared with you before that I want to do lose weight in a healthy and sensible manner and not depend on a lot of pills or…
Wellness Tuesday: Schedule Changes Wreak Havoc with Weight Loss
I’ve been thrown off track and changes in my schedule have not helped. Some of these changes have been temporary, including a two month stint working 3rd shift. I’m a natural night owl, so I…
Wellness Tuesday: Thrown Off Track
I was proud of myself. I was doing so well with my weight loss journey. I’d lost 45 pounds and was diligent in my exercise and eating routine. Even through a traumatic event in my…
In the Struggle: Knowing Isn’t Always Doing
The other day Mama and I were discussing my “need” to do strength exercises. I even mentioned some of the benefits and a plan to work on my strength training. I also admitted that although…
In the Struggle: Pulling back the Layers of Self-Esteem
After years in an abusive relationship I was beaten down and broken. My self-esteem had been completely destroyed. This also meant that my weight issues were shelved. I didn’t like being overweight. I knew I…