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Apr

Identify Your Food Cravings – Sweets

by Marty Copeland | Featured, Nutrition/Weight Loss | 1 Comment »

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 will have.  Here are a few helpful hints for identifying … read more

Apr

It’s Good to Snack

by Marty Copeland | Featured, Nutrition/Weight Loss | No Comments »

We are talking healthy snacks, of course.  Research is finding that instead of eating 3 big meals a day, it’s better to divide that amount of food into 5 or 6 mini meals or snacks through out the day.  People who did … read more

Mar

Fiber: It’s A Smart Choice

by Marty Copeland | Featured, Nutrition/Weight Loss | No Comments »

As you probably already know, most people are not eating enough fruits and vegetables.  If you fit into this category, you’re missing out.  Why?  Because fruits and vegetables are great sources of fiber, and fiber is important for many reasons.  … read more

Feb

Beware of Drinking Your Calories!

by Marty Copeland | Featured, Nutrition/Weight Loss | 1 Comment »

Nothing can hinder your progress as subtly as drinking sodas, or even certain sports drinks.  Not only do we need to look at food labels, we need to be aware of the calories in what we drink.  And be sure to … read more

Feb

Increase Your Water Intake

by Marty Copeland | Featured, Nutrition/Weight Loss | No Comments »

Did you know that  headaches are sometimes brought on by insufficient water intake? You simply cannot be healthy without drinking enough water. Water helps cleanse your body and is necessary for fat loss. Water can help your complexion and even … read more

Feb

Plan Ahead!

by Marty Copeland | Featured, Nutrition/Weight Loss | No Comments »

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

Jan

New Year’s Tip

by Marty Copeland | Featured, Nutrition/Weight Loss | No Comments »

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!

Dec

Eat Breakfast to Lose Weight

by Marty Copeland | Featured, Nutrition/Weight Loss | No Comments »

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

Nov

You Are Equipped!

by Marty Copeland | Featured, Nutrition/Weight Loss | No Comments »

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

Nov

Enjoying Life

by Marty Copeland | Featured, Nutrition/Weight Loss | No Comments »

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