If you’ve been repeating any type of behaviour over a long period of time then that behaviour inevitably becomes a part of your identity. These identities can bring many productive blessings and prosperity to your life, such as, being known as a philanthropist or a leader, but many of us also take on self-defeating identities…
I once asked my takebackyourtemple.com email readers: What is your biggest weight loss challenge? Emotional eating got twice as many votes as the number #2 vote getter. When I weighed 240 pounds, I too ate to manage negative emotions. But during my 85-pound weight loss, I discovered freedom came down to three things. 1. Courage…
In the last few weeks, I’ve been asked my opinion on this topic a few times so I guess that means its finally time for me to address it. I must admit that I’ve been steering away from this polarizing topic for years because it is the one place where my two worlds of faith…
Is there really a need for a faith based or Christian-based program? After-all, what makes Christian weight loss any different from anyone else’s weight loss. I’ve gotta admit that I just cringed as I googled ‘Christian Weight Loss Programs’ Yikes !!!, at the top of the list was some wacko telling you that you’re fat…
“That’s been one of my mantras — focus and simplicity. Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it’s worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains.”~ Steve Jobs As I read about the passing of…
Try these 5 Common Sense approaches based on biblical principles. We use the name Weight Loss, God’s Way because I truly believe that a biblical approach to weight-loss is the best route. We often feel that things need to be complicated in order for them to be effective—there’s just gotta be more to it….
Are you willing to make small changes in your lifestyle in order to accomplish your goals? We’re two weeks into the New Year. How would you rate your success at adhering to your New Year’s Resolutions? I’m on fire but also realize that some of my goals are not realistic so I will need to…
Accountability partners, support systems and mentors are invaluable tools when you’re trying to lose weight. “He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed.” ~ Proverbs 13:30 I tuned in to watch the ‘Biggest Loser’ Finale this past Tuesday night just as one of the finalists was…