Reserve a piece of fruit, string cheese, or half a turkey sandwich and a bottle of water for your ride home from work or school. It is very important to stabilize your blood sugar level in the afternoon to avoid … read more

Every day, endeavor to eliminate the hindrances that God is showing you and thank Him for the supernatural favor you are experiencing. Also, make a quality decision to lay down that little snack or drink that could be robbing you of your health and weight loss goals. Remember, just by cutting out 100 calories per day (like cream in your coffee), you could lose 10 pounds this year. You are a prosperous and lean, fat burning machine!

Research tells us that people who eat breakfast are less likely to be overweight than those who don’t. Why? Because eating a healthy breakfast revs up your metabolism—similar to putting wood on a fire—it gets your metabolism burning.  If you want … read more

Be encouraged!  As you begin to think and act differently, exercise faithfully, and overcome temptation, you will see results. Because you are adding actions to your faith, and developing self-control—you are destined to win! Our bodies are uniquely different because that … read more

In my last post, Curb the Cravings, I said the more consistently we eat a balanced diet, the fewer cravings we’ll have.  With that in mind, I do still occassionally enjoy a healthy treat, but try not to eat it late … read more

If our diets are lacking in an area, we will begin craving certain foods from that food group. The more consistently we eat a balanced diet, the fewer cravings we’ll have.  For instance, at times I “know” my body needs … read more

Timing is everything.  For example, if you consistently overeat at five p.m., then your mid-afternoon snack is vital in warding off overeating when you get home from work or school. Having a snack and a bottle of water on your … read more

God created your body to respond optimally to “grazing,” which means eating smaller meals or snacks every 3-4 hours. Why? Because eating three “mini meals” and two snacks each day will: Boost your metabolism and help you burn … read more

While there are many spiritual and emotional issues that can affect our eating habits, we must closely examine exactly what our bodies require, both for weight loss and weight maintenance.  Journaling is a powerful tool designed to help you track … read more

This is the final check point in our list of 10: Checkpoint #10 – The power of agreement What happens when we agree with God’s Word? As I began to recognize good eating and exercise habits as agreeing with God’s … read more