No doubt about it, we are very complex. With different pasts determining our outlook on life, different personalities and body types, we all face a variety of challenges. It is my experience from years of counseling that most of our … read more

While many people do lack the knowledge to make the right nutritional choices, the observation from my own experience with past overeating habits is that the greatest challenge most overeaters face is simply to stop eating once they start. Sometimes … read more

Being healthy, and as a result losing weight, is not a “diet” but a lifestyle. I want to encourage and direct you to that place where cravings for processed foods, sugars, and fats are not the “norm”. I want to … read more

Planning…planning…planning! An important first step to being healthy and losing weight is to plan. Whether you are talking about eating healthy or starting an exercise routine, you will not succeed without making a plan and sticking to it! This is … read more

I am so proud of you for taking steps to begin exercising! Walking is an excellent way to get in shape that requires very little equipment. All you really need is a good and comfortable pair of walking shoes. The … read more

Years ago, the Lord showed me how to pray His Word over my time of exercise.  I wrote this prayer on a card and had it in front of my treadmill – and I prayed it every time I would exercise.   This … read more

Q: I have tried every diet on the market, and I still can’t seem to lose weight. What do you recommend? A: It should be no surprise that when believers have tried to win the battle of the bulge through … read more

by Marty Copeland Open up just about any magazine that deals with food or exercise and you’re likely to see an article about the low-carbohydrate diet craze. Walk down any grocery store isle and the latest “low-carb” products will seem … read more