Increasing Your Workout Intensity

By Don Otis –

There is a row of fifty running machines and as many elliptical trainers upstairs at the local L.A. Fitness Club. Below, one can see the dabblers, yawners, flirters, talkers and serious fitness junkies. It can be an entertaining glimpse into human nature seeing a handful of the 20 and 30-somethings talking on their cell phones or texting. Others come in for their five-minute fix on a machine and then quickly disappear, presumably content they have done their “workout.” Still others look like they are in a slow motion movie or in one of those dreams where you just can’t run fast when you need to.
Read more

Thankful For The Gift

By Cami Checketts

The past few months I have battled nausea and exhaustion. The only time I felt good was when I had a bite of food in my mouth, which was a struggle for me as I don’t enjoy overeating and gaining weight. But I’m thankful for the sickness and my inability to accomplish anything because my body is growing a little miracle, and this summer our family will be blessed with a new baby.
Read more

Three Little Weight-Loss Secrets That Make a Big Difference

By Julie Morris, RN

Did you make a New Year’s Resolution to go on a diet in January, but find that your resolves have already dissolved? If so, I want to tell you three little secrets I discovered 25 years ago when I lost my weight.

I am not another diet guru who wants you to buy expensive pills or do exhausting exercises. I’m just someone who cares because I’ve been where you are and I know your frustration. And I’ve leaned some exciting things that will help you, which are too good to keep to myself.
Read more

The Amazing Benefits of Fiber

By Brooke Parker

Throughout my years of teaching weight management classes, I have often used this simple introduction for fiber, “Fiber is our Friend.”  O.K. a little bit cheesy, but hopefully the thought stuck in my student’s heads.

This is one element of nutrition where you typically can’t go wrong. Unfortunately, ninety percent of Americans do not meet the recommended 20-35 grams of fiber per day (i). I believe this statistic comes from a lack of education along with a dependency on processed foods both for convenience and enjoyment.  It does take a little extra planning and preparation to eat a fiber-rich diet, but it is possible!  Hopefully the following information will inspire you to eat more of this important nutrient.

Read more

The Fast of the Lord

By Laurette Willis

“Is this not the fast that I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens…” (Isaiah 58:6)

The reasons we choose to fast and the reasons the Lord calls us to fast may be two entirely different things. You may choose to fast in order to hear the Lord more clearly, for direction in your life, to help a loved one, or to see a “mountain” moved out of your way. Many of us have also fasted to lose a few pounds (even though the weight usually comes back after the fast).

Read more

Next Page »