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

We are continuing with our check points for progress: Checkpoint #9 – Nutritional decisions No matter how committed you are in the gym, it is imperative that you watch what you eat, especially when weight loss is your goal. It … read more

We are continuing with our check points for progress: Checkpoint #8 – How much is enough? While 3 workouts a week is both a great place to start and great for maintaining an intermediate to advanced fitness level, there seems … read more

We are continuing with our check points for progress: Checkpoint # 7 – When should you exercise? Many people have asked me, “When is the best time to exercise?” My answer is, “Whenever you can.” Research shows that there are … read more

We are continuing with our check points for progress: Checkpoint #6 – Be accountable and socialize. As we discussed in Checkpoint #2, healthy relationships are very important. Studies suggest that social interaction plays a significant role in the amount of … read more