How to Stick to Your Diet and Health Regime

Did I hear you say that you’ve made the all-important decision to maximize your life in the area of health? Congratulations! Eating healthy and taking the time to include exercise in your everyday routine can literally change your life forever.

Many individuals have made this decision. In fact, if you’ll be honest with yourself–you’ve probably visited this crossroad more than once (or even twice) before and never quite made it to the next level.  That’s okay, I’ve got good news for you today!

This time can be different just by having a full understanding of what you are up against. The Bible actually says that if you know the truth, it will set you free. Get ready, I’m about to reveal to you EXACTLY what happened the last time you decided to ‘get healthy and fit.’ Read more

Recipes, Recipes, Recipes!

You Are What You Eat

The Most Important Meal…

Thanks once again Molly Childers for the following post on how to make life a littler easier!

My girlfriends say I’m lucky, because I married a man who cooks.  We were college girls living on Top Ramen when I met Charles, fell in love, and began to re-educate my palate… and my heart.  My husband, Charles Childers, is a professional chef.   When I explained my assignment to find healthy recipes for this week’s blogs, he jumped at the chance to talk shop, and offered to share a few of his favorites- delicious and nutritious dishes he created himself.   Read more

Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day!

Baby Steps Towards Better Health

Do you want to get in shape, feel better, and make some small changes that will impact your life positively in a big way?  Great- you’re in the right place!  This week, we’ll be featuring several blogs that address small changes you can make in your eating habits to get fit and feel better.

We’re all looking for a deeper connection to the Lord, but sometimes our daily habits can block our ability to receive direction and help from the Divine.  Let’s think about it for a second…can you commune with Jesus while eating junk food and watching TV?  Can you hear that still, small voice inside when you’re listening to a new song on your iPod or talking on your cell phone?  Maybe you can- if so, I wish you’d tell me how!  I find that I can’t connect with my spiritual side at all unless I’m feeling healthy and spending some “unplugged” time outside, away from the distractions of work and the stress of modern life.

That being said, no one wants to spend hours at the gym or change everything about their lifestyle all at once.  Diets don’t work because most diet programs ask you to change everything, NOW!  This is a scary thought, and for most of us, it isn’t manageable or realistic to make momentous changes overnight.   What really happens is the thought of changing everything is too scary, and then we don’t change anything at all! Rome wasn’t built in a day- and you won’t find better health and a deeper spiritual connection in the next 5 minutes.  That’s the bad news- it’s not a quick fix.

Here’s the good news- I’m NOT going to tell you to go on a diet and lose a bunch of weight.  This isn’t a blog about dieting and weight loss; it’s about feeling better, making healthier choices, and deepening our connection with God.  You can still eat all of your favorite foods- I personally couldn’t live without pizza- but we’ll talk about making some small changes in your eating habits that can make a real difference in your health. Read more

Make Sleep Fun!!

Thank you Molly Childers for this guest blog!  Read on and make sure you check out Molly’s personal info on the previous post…

When I was a kid, bedtime was special. The hour itself was often hotly debated, and negotiated with as much skill as a UN cease-fire. I hated being sent to bed early, so I decided I’d stay up as late as I wanted, every night, when I was all grown up. But as an adult, I find that sometimes it’s tough to get a good night’s sleep. Something changed along the way-staying up late stopped being a treat, and turned into insomnia! Gone, too, are the bedtime rituals of childhood. Mom’s not here to read me a story at night, or hassle me about brushing my teeth. The freedom to stay up late that I dreamed of when I was ten has become mere routine. It’s time to take back the night-light, and make bedtime more fun! Read more

Second Way To Draw Closer To God

Great Reasons to Get More Sleep!

Before Edison invented the light-bulb, Americans slept about ten hours a night.  In the age of the iPod we’re getting, on an average, less than seven hours of sack time!  Something is wrong with this picture…or… maybe it’s my alarm clock that’s the real problem.  My alarm clock, my cell phone, my computer, my home phone, my Blackberry, AND my iPod- sometimes I can’t help but think that Edison had it better in the pre-light-bulb days, and he should have left well enough alone… Read more

Swim, Pedal & Make More Love!

Hey Gang!  Watch Part 2 of “Move Your Bod!”  In this video we cover 3 more fun ways to get outrageously healthy and explode into God’s plan for your life.  The only way we can fulfill the call that each and every one of us has is to be in tip top shape!  WATCH, LISTEN & PUT INTO ACTION!  Tune in next week for more of the “10Immediate Changes You Can Make Health Wise To Explode Into God’s Plan For Your Life”. Read more

Fitness As An Act Of Worship

Hey Gang!  I’m excited to have you read Michael Smith’s May 19th blog post.  It captures the essence of what I was saying on my post “Better Health = God’s Plan”.  Michael is the minister and worship leader of ClearView Baptist Church and graduated from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Pastor Smith “nails it” when he blogs about “Fitness As An Act Of Worship”. Read it and enjoy…I’ve become an avid follower of Pastor Smith’s Blogs.

Stay tuned later this week for the next in the series, “10 Immediate Changes You Can Make Health Wise To Explode Into God’s Plan For Your Life!”

Better Health = God’s Plan

10 Immediate Changes You Can Make Health Wise To Explode Into God’s Plan For Your Life!

 

“Keep it simple silly!”  I know this is supposed to say “stupid” but I didn’t want to offend anyone.  Do you have any idea how many times I say that to myself each and every day?  Of course you don’t, but I can assure you it’s a ton.  Simple wins every time.  Simplicity is the way – it’s easier, it’s less stressful and it can be duplicated. Read more