The holidays are upon us and that means Christmas parties and get together’s. How can we make healthier decisions during the holiday’s? Choose more fruit and nuts Develop a plan before…
I’ve written previously about the effects of being overweight. However, I want to share some real life examples. Randy* has been overweight all of his life. He’s done as little physical exercise as possible and…
Last week I shared 5 exercises for lower back pain. This week, let’s look at exercises for upper back pain. Again, consult a physician before trying any type of exercise. Lying knee twists– Lie on…
For years I have dealt with significant back pain. This has been a Catch-22 because I need to lose weight, yet I often injure my back when exercising. I move frequently in my job…
I’m NOT diabetic or pre-diabetic, but realized when I recently took my blood sugar that I was close to being pre-diabetic. I’ve seen the negative effects of diabetes on others. I know I don’t want…
As I grow older I recognize more and more each day the effect being overweight is taking on my joints. This makes me even more determined than ever to change…
Last week, I discussed the difficulties of losing weight and caregiving. Often I discover that I am emotionally eating, which means it is not because I am hungry. Caregiving often increases my…
Caregiving is hard. Often it is a thankless job! By the time I’m finished, I’m not only physically tired, but mentally wiped out. Losing weight is also hard! However, when you combine the two sometimes…
Last week, I shared how we cut half of our calories by cooking instead of ordering out. However, there are still plenty of times when we eat out. A meat and three, Mexican and Chinese…
None of us at home enjoy cooking! We do so because it is a necessity. However, we also eat out way too often. The other day we were both longing for breakfast but not in…
Last week I talked about changing deeply ingrained thoughts and I mentioned the continuous setbacks I face. I’ve discovered if I struggle with something, I’m going to have setbacks. Here are a few ways I’ve…
Last week, I shared how deeply ingrained beliefs have often thwarted my weight loss journey. This week I want to discuss some ways to that have helped me begin to change my thinking process. I’ll…
Recently I had a discussion with a friend about my weight loss situation. She has also struggled with her weight over the years. One topic that came up in our discussion was how deeply our…
Anytime I eat with Mama, I usually hear that I’m eating too fast. For years, I ate while on the go as I rushed from college to work to church duties. However, as I’ve grown…
I’ve been sharing my story and struggles with losing weight over the last few months. Today, I want to hear from you! What are some of your struggles with losing weight? What are some things…
Last week, I shared the benefits of exercise. Today, I want to share my experience with a trainer. About two years ago, a local gym offered an amazing deal…
Although I struggle to stay motivated and exercise, I have discovered that when I exercise there are benefits to working out. Some of the benefits I’ve discovered are: I feel better on both the inside…
For years Mama worked various eating plans, such as First Place 4 Health and Weight Watchers. She would discuss the importance of tracking what you eat. She kept a journal and print out pages that…
One important factor to weight loss is the power of accountability. For years, I struggled to lose weight but had no accountability partner. Mama and I tried to hold one another accountable, but quickly discovered…
Over and over I have struggled with the same basic issue when it comes to weight loss. That is to stay motivated. I set my mind and determine to work hard, eat healthy and…