Here are final three of the five proven strategies that will help you avoid gaining weight during the holiday season. No. 3: Eating to Ward Off Uncontrolled Eating Taking the time to avoid being overly hungry is an excellent way to ward off … read more

Here are two of the five proven strategies that will help you avoid gaining weight during the holiday season. No. 1: Schedule Exercise Scheduling physical activity is an effective way to prevent weight gain because it decreases your appetite. That’s right. … read more

Can you believe Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner? Soon it will be time to enjoy holiday goodies…attend parties… juggle hectic schedules…and eat on the run. And for many people, that means potential weight gain is also just … read more

I’ve got good news and bad news. The good news is the blood of Jesus paid the price for your freedom—from any kind of bondage. The bad news is for the devil because once you learn to walk in the … read more

Researchers have determined that “maintenance” is very difficult for most dieters. That is partially due to the fact that most dieters are seeking some shortcut that promises miracles overnight. They haven’t lost the weight gradually and committed to lifestyle changes. … read more

Oddly enough, research shows the “success” phase to be the hardest for permanent weight loss. Researchers have concluded that losing weight requires redefining who you are, inside and out. As you lose weight and your appearance changes, people may openly … read more

Once you have been gut-level honest and realize you must make changes, you are ready to take action. Research shows that normally this phase of taking “small steps toward weight loss and recognition of what works” is easier than the … read more

This first phase is when a person says, “I have to do something now!” Researchers say two transitions bring about the critical moment of action: (1) the transition from self-delusion to self-honesty, and (2) the transition from depending on others … read more

My story is probably typical for most people with a chronic weight problem. For many years, I mistakenly believed my value was completely dependent on how I looked. Fulfillment of my every goal and dream hinged on being able to … read more

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