Rebel to Redeemed…Sharing HIS Kind of Love
Today, I’m thrilled to welcome Chloe Pearson. She shares a personal story about PTSD, what it does to relationships and how to deal with PTSD. As a survivor of abuse, I know all too well the effect of PTSD on one’s life. PTSD and the Toll It Takes On Relationships by Chloe Pearson A dear friend of mine was in […]
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As I wrap up sharing about my weight loss journey, I would like to share about three weight loss programs that are Christ Centered. If you’ve been reading my blogs you will have heard me mention all of these before. First Place 4 Health—this program began in the early 1980s at First Baptist in Houston, Texas. The program has since […]
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For the past two years I have been sharing my wellness journey on my blog. Along the way, I’ve shared what I’ve learned about health, fitness and nutrition. Next week will be my last post on this topic, but I wanted to share an update on my journey. Last year, I’d made a lot of progress and lost 45 pounds. […]
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Last week, I shared the benefits a friend of my had found in working with a nutritionist. However, what if you can’t afford a nutritionist? I’ve wanted to work with a nutritionist for years, but my finances have not allowed me that opportunity. So, what do you if that’s not an option? How do you move towards living a healthier […]
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I have a friend that has begun to see a nutritionist. I see the excitement in her eyes as she shares the progress she has made. She even enjoys going to exercise now. Some of the benefits she has shared about having a nutritionist include: teaching her about eating habits discovering what she should and shouldn’t eat. weighing in monthly […]
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Losing weight is not easy. A lot of the process means having the mindset to live a healthy lifestyle. I have to admit I have not always had that mindset, but I am striving daily to have this mindset. One thing I’ve discovered that helps me is my Fitbit. My Fitbit keeps me on track. The Fitbit is worn on […]
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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 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 to work with a trainer. I quickly signed up and worked with a trainer for the next years. After the year was up, I decided […]
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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 and outside I have more energy I’m not as stressed I sleep better at night I am able to concentrate better and get more work […]
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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 she religiously filled out each day. I didn’t want to hear this and felt that it was more work than it was worth. In recent […]
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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 that as I’ve previously written about; we enabled one another more than we held one another accountable. A friend and I decided to hold one […]
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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 exercise. For a few weeks I do really well, but eventually I lose the motivation to keep working hard. The factors that lead to this […]
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Last week, I told you about the power of indulgence. I admitted that Mama and I both have a weakness for ice cream. One problem I have discovered is that we enable one another in our weaknesses. For a while one of us will stay strong and resist {we flip flop on who stays strong}, but eventually one […]
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After leaving an abusive relationship, I returned home to my family. I have worked to rebuild my life and although I still have a ways to go to be where I’d like, I’m thankful that I’m not where I was. One of the biggest issues I have discovered in trying to maintain my weight loss goals, is how difficult it […]
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