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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

Marching to a Different Beat!

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

Is eternity still defining your health and fitness goals? As we get caught up in the whirlwind of our hectic schedules, it’s easy to forget that we are to do all we do to the praise and glory of God. … 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

Directions and Boundaries

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

I trust this week you will find yourself strengthened in the Lord and in the power of His might. Remember in Philippians 3:13-14 when Paul wrote, “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, … read more

Dec

God Will Lead You Where You Need to Go

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

Second Peter 1:3 says God has given us all things pertaining to life and godliness. How? Through the knowledge of Him! Proverbs 3:6 says we are to acknowledge God in all our ways and He will direct our paths. As … read more

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

The Importance of Muscle

by Marty Copeland | Exercise, Featured | No Comments »

I mentioned last week in Small Changes/Big Results, that by adding or increasing your exercise, the muscle that is gained will help burn more calories, and you will lose weight faster.  I want to explain a bit more on the importance of muscle. … read more

Nov

Small Changes/Big Results!

by Marty Copeland | Exercise, Featured, Weight Loss | 1 Comment »

As we approach the holidays, some of you may already be thinking about your health and fitness goals for the new year.  I’m here to encourage you that by making a few changes, starting now, you can be on your way to having … 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