Many of us approach our health like a 100m sprint. We go hard, quick, and rely on sheer strength to get us to our goal. However, staying focused and committed to your health and weight loss goal is more like running a marathon. You’ve to pace yourself; know when to push and when to ‘rest’; you’ve got…
Do you struggle with emotional eating? Check out our most popular 21-Day Challenge video and a wonderful interview we had with Kimberly Taylor on overcoming emotional eating. What are some practical strategies you use to help you overcome emotional eating? Kimberly Taylor: Here is just one practical strategy I recommend and it is based upon…
Why do we continue to struggle with our weight (marriages, parenting, finances) when there is a life of freedom, peace, and joy available to us in Christ? It’s because most of us are not willing to sacrifice what we currently have for the greater gifts that Christ has for us. Let’s face it, sacrificing anything…
Is making time for God a challenge for you? Do you have a to-do list for your to-do lists? This morning in prayer, I cried out to God to be led only by Him, to trust Him more, and to do His will. I felt that His response was to spend more time with Him…
I love kitchen gadgets! They make my time in the kitchen more interesting and creative. I’m always on the lookout for healthy ways to prepare food. Lastly, I love efficiency–after all, who wants to waste time in the kitchen. Some of them have been a bit pricey, but I try not to put a price on…
Ever wished you knew what the best healthy habits were that would have the biggest impact on your health? It’s been a couple of weeks since my annual fitness conference here in Toronto, Canada and I’m slowly digesting all of the new information I gleaned. The keynote presenter was Harley Pasternak, a celebrity fitness trainer…
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” 1 Pet 4:10 I spent this past weekend at a power packed fitness convention here in Toronto. It was 3 full days of learning. I’m feeling full with new ideas, inspiration, and exercise techniques, and most…
I received a refreshing post about exercise in our Haven accountability group today. She said, “I was flirting with whether to do nothing today or do a toning/strengthen workout. I laid there looking at my alarm and I heard two voices; you saying, ‘Listen to your body; it will tell you if you need a…