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Aug

You Can Live Healthy Now

by Marty Copeland | Exercise, Featured, Spirit/Soul, Weight Loss | No Comments »

I once read that “commitment is the igniter of momentum.” That’s especially true in obtaining health and fitness goals. And, Psalm 37:5 tells us essentially the same thing when it says: “Commit your way to the Lord [roll and repose … read more

Aug

Too Blessed to Be Stressed Part 4

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

Learn Seven Stress-Busting Strategies to Combat Emotional Eating   5.      Talk To A Friend: Rather than reaching for a candy bar, reach for the telephone and talk to a friend. Or better yet, call your friend and ask her to … read more

Aug

Anyone Craving a BLT?

by Marty Copeland | Featured, Recipes | No Comments »

BLTs—My husband loves these.   Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwiches.  How simple, yet so yummy. Spread some safflower mayo on whole-wheat toast, add turkey bacon, lettuce, tomato, and, if you like, avocado. Serve with a small salad and balsamic vinaigrette dressing. The “Newman’s Own” brand is my favorite.

Aug

Too Blessed to Be Stressed Part 3

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

Learn Seven Stress-Busting Strategies to Combat Emotional Eating 3.         Plan Your Day Better: If you have your schedule jam-packed, allowing no time for breaks, you’re headed for a breakdown. Being rushed can lead to a feeling of being overwhelmed … read more

Aug

Too Blessed to Be Stressed, Part 2

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

Learn Seven Stress-Busting Strategies to Combat Emotional Eating Instead of munching your way through an entire bag of potato chips whenever you’re feeling stressed, you need to have other options. So, here are seven proven stress busters that work well … read more

Aug

Need a Quick Dinner Idea?

by Marty Copeland | Featured, Recipes | 1 Comment »

Almost a Patty Melt    This is a lower-fat, lower calorie version of the “patty melt.” Grill or cook some lean beef patties or, better yet, turkey burgers. Sauté onions and bell peppers in nonfat, butter-flavored cooking spray. Place burgers … read more

Aug

Too Blessed to be Stressed

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

Learn Seven Stress-Busting Strategies to Combat Emotional Eating   Stress. It can’t be avoided. We all have those, “Calgon, take me away!” moments. Let’s face it—life is difficult sometimes. There are simply days when you want to bury yourself under … read more

Aug

The Power to Change, Part 3

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

A Revelation of His Love By spending time with Him and in His Word, I found out that we are re-created in Him and predestined to be conformed to the image of Jesus the moment we are born again. I … read more

Jul

Start Your Day Right – Eat a Healthy Breakfast!

by Marty Copeland | Featured, Recipes | 2 Comments »

If eating a balanced breakfast first thing in the morning is the last thing you want to do, then make a gradual transition into the habit. Begin by eating something!   Whatever it takes, get in the habit of eating something … read more

Jul

The Power to Change, Part 2

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

We Identify With Him Because we are born of God we have His DNA. Our righteousness is not because of our works, but because of His goodness and because we are of Him. If we’re going to change, we have … read more