Rebel to Redeemed…Sharing HIS Kind of Love
We’re staring at a New Year and with that comes New Year’s Resolutions. Numerous people pledge to lose weight each year and then two weeks later have returned to their old habits. Losing weight isn’t a resolution something to be taken lightly. To keep this resolution, we are looking at making lifestyle changes. So what are some […]
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I recently heard someone say that two things lead to weight loss. Fear which can increase our stress, lead to strokes, insomnia, diabetes, tension headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, and angina. Love which can decrease stress, lower blood pressure, decrease tension, increase strength in bones, and decrease depression. I’d never thought of this before, but after thinking about it for a […]
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At work, they serve French fries every day with their sandwiches. I’ve discovered I need more nutrition than just the sandwich, but the fries are packing the pounds on. I did some research to discover what some healthy alternatives are that I can fix and take with me. Baked avocado fries Sweet potato fries Zucchini chips Radish […]
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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 preparing a plate Offer to bring a healthy dish Eat before going to the party so you don’t arrive on an empty stomach Skip the […]
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I struggle with finding healthy snack options. This is true both while at work when I need additional energy and at night. Some ideas of healthy snacks are: Hard boiled eggs—have a lot of protein Pumpkin seeds Trail Mix Grape and Cheese Sticks Greek Yogurt with Fruit Sweet Potato Fries Krispy Kale Chips Healthy Popcorn Nuts The biggest thing I […]
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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 ate whatever he wanted. Now in his mid-50’s, he has had a heart attack, is unable to walk, sleeps in a recliner, takes a shot […]
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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 your back with your legs extended straight out. Bend the right knee up and cross it over the left side of your body. Hold for […]
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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 and am beginning to see some weight loss. However, there are times when the pain is too much. When this is the case, I just […]
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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 to be diabetic, or even pre-diabetic. In order to prevent this, it means making serious life changes. The most important ways to do this are […]
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Stress is a major factor in life. Some people handle stress better than others. There are some types of stress I handle better than others. Some reasons to reduce stress in life are: Lowering our stress helps us to sleep better at night Too much stress will negatively affect our blood pressure Too much stress turns others off and reduces […]
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I recently wrote about my visit to the doctor. There is more to the story I want to share. When I went to see the doctor, I was stressed out. I was waiting for word on several different decisions that could be life altering. Waiting through this period was very stressful for me. I thought I was hiding my stress […]
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As I struggle with the extra weight I’m carrying and trying to change my habits, I’m discovering there are numerous reasons to care for myself. Several of these are: Depression stays down when I care for myself by exercising and eating properly I have to take care of myself before I can care for others By nourishing my body, mind […]
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Recently, I had to see the doctor for a physical for a new job. I have to admit I wasn’t looking forward to it. I knew he was going to tell me to lose weight. However, he told me something else also. This isn’t something new or ground breaking. This was something I’ve said before and even written about in […]
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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 my habits and gain a healthy lifestyle. Some of the effects I’ve noticed on my joints are: Back pain—I deal with both upper and lower […]
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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 changes of emotional eating and I have come to recognize. One ongoing struggle I deal with is how to prevent myself from emotional eating. Recognize […]
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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 it seems just right impossible. As a caregiver I have discovered that although I stay busy cleaning, cooking, bathing, etc. there is still a considerable […]
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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 are some of our favorite meals. If you eat out on a regular basis, you know how large the portions most restaurants provide. Our society […]
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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 the mood to cook. We discussed ordering breakfast from a well-known restaurant. Being contentious of the calories left in our diet for the day, we […]
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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 dealt with setbacks: Accept Responsibility—accept my part in this setback, determine why and move forward from there. […]
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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 admit before we that this hasn’t always been easy. I often feel that I take one step forward and two steps back. What I’ve found […]
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