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Serve Foods From Christmas Carols this Christmas

Want to try something a little bit unique at your family gathering this Christmas? You could serve some of the foods that are mentioned in lyrics from popular Christmas carols. This could lead to a family sing-a-long, or a culturally interesting set of appetizers. Christmas music evokes strong emotions in many people. You are either someone who loves it, (and cannot get enough of it), or you are someone who hates it, (and rushes to change the radio station whenever a carol starts playing). Either way, it is very likely that you have memorized the lyrics to several Christmas carols, … Continue reading →

Is Bitterness Causing Your Weight Gain?

It is well known that depression, guilt, anger, and low self-esteem can be at the root of excessive weight gain. Emotional eating will cause a person to enter into a vicious cycle of giving into food for comfort yet the weight gained will only cause more emotional issues. In Christian terms we call this giving into the flesh which reaps no joy. Many eat their way through emotions because facing the emotions head on is too difficult. No weight loss plan or workout routine can match the power of the voice in your head leading you to fail. Recently, it … Continue reading →

Losing Weight with Yoga

Weight loss is a goal for many people. While there seems to be a new weight loss product advertised every week, experts agree that the only way to really achieve permanent healthy weight loss is through diet and exercise. There are many forms of exercise that you can use to lose weight and tone your body. Yoga helps strengthen the body, improve balance and tone the muscles. You can use yoga alone or in combination with strength training to reach your fitness goals. While yoga won’t produce rapid results, this shouldn’t be your goal. When you lose weight in a … Continue reading →

Weight a Minute! – Making Friends with Food

I’m now weighing in at 258.0. This is fabulous – I’ve been trying for a long time to get below 260.0, and I’m so glad that I’ve finally done it. My ticker now says that I have 98 pounds to go, as opposed to 100 and above, and I’m delighted. I’ve been going to the gym and riding the recumbent bike all week long, and I’m starting to see a little definition here and there, and also some overall smaller-ness taking place. However, I have been a little sad because I’ve been at 258.0 all week long. I’d hoped to … Continue reading →

Weight a Minute! Society’s Obsession with Food

Today’s Weight: 261.4 My back went out last week, forcing me into a sedentary state. If I’m not exercising, I’m not losing – a fact I’ve learned about myself. Sigh. Last week (before I threw my back out) I took my ten-year-old for a mother/daughter outing to Wendy’s, her favorite place to eat. Standing in line, I overheard a man and a woman talking behind me. She was trying to decide which of the items on the dollar menu she wanted, and finally settled on a junior cheeseburger, chicken nuggets, and fries. Her husband said to her, “If you want … Continue reading →

Increased Serotonin Promotes Weight Loss and Wellness

Does your diet make you moody? Do you feel like you’re missing out on all the foods you like to eat? Doctors Judith Wurtman and Nina Frusztajer Marquis want to show you how to feel full and lose weight without the emotional roller coaster. They claim increasing serotonin will do the trick. In their book, The Serotonin Power Diet, they map out a twelve week plan to help you increase your serotonin levels, lose up to 2 pounds a week, and manage your emotions. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that triggers satiety and affects emotions. The amino acid tryptophan helps the … Continue reading →

Weight Loss Lip Gloss

You’ve heard of the blush that helps chisel your cheeks, the mascara that promises to plump up your eyelashes, and the foundation that claims to give you a “healthy glow.” Well, how about the lip gloss that promises to take off pounds, lift your mood, even curb the urge to smoke. Cosmetics companies are in the business of making a multitude of claims, but rarely do I buy into any of them. But, when I heard that a product called Loss Gloss Blast claimed that it could “take inches off your hips,” I was intrigued. The manufacturer says that the … Continue reading →

Weight Loss Pitfalls To Avoid

Now that we have resolved to keep the weight off in 2006 (read previous blog re: New Year’s Resolutions) I thought I’d throw some info your way. While we’re all starting (and re-starting) our diets, we must all be aware of the most common stumbling blocks to long-term weight loss: First and foremost! Watch The Fad Diet. While the majority of these diets promise to help you lose a large amount of weight in two seconds flat, tell you to cut certain foods out of your diet, or only let you eat certain foods it must be said that the … Continue reading →

5 Warning Signs of an Eating Disorder

5 Warning Signs of an Eating Disorder Sudden Weight Loss.  If your teen loses ten pounds in a short amount of time then it could be cause for concern.  Of course, there are factors to consider.  An overweight teen who takes a sport or begins a workout routine will lose weight.  However, even a teen stressed about exams will not lose a significant amount of weight. Drastic Change in Eating Habits.  Again, this will be based on the individual.  Teens are always changing and perhaps decide to go vegan because it is in vogue.  Yet, a teen who suddenly shows … Continue reading →

A Review of “Made to Crave” by Lysa TerKeurst

I was so excited about three weeks ago when I received in the mail two free copies of “Made to Crave” by Lysa TerKeurst, president of Proverbs 31 Ministries. I was eager to read the book and provide a review since Lysa TerKeurst also happens to be one of my favorite authors. Notice that I said “two” free books. Yes, one is to give away. To change things up a bit instead of giving the book to the first person who emails me, I am going to be giving it to the 5th person who emails me. Just drop me … Continue reading →