The Balance Between Long and Short Term Goals
September 28, 2024 by Don S. Otis
Filed under Health and Fitness
What are your goals? Yes, I posed that question last month. Goals are an integral part of life. They are vital to personal growth and development in every area of life – fitness, spiritual, intellectual, vocational, and even family.
Far too many people float through life without any goals. I asked one of my sons recently, “What do you want to accomplish in school this year?” He said, “I don’t know.” Then I asked, “How about football?” He said, “I don’t know.” I said, “If you don’t know, I sure don’t either!”
Take 2 Tablespoons and Call Me in the Morning
September 15, 2024 by admin
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By Angelia Mitchell
When you are sick, this is exactly what God may prescribe: “Take 2 tablespoons of laughter and call Me in the morning”.
In Proverbs 17:22 (NKJV), the Bible says, “A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones.” God gave us the Bible as a manual for our lives, our future, and our bodies. When the Creator speaks about a merry heart, it is a heart that is stress free, worry free and filled with joy. The definition of “merry” is cheerful and lively. Being active and filled with laughter could describe a person with a merry heart.
Weight Loss Tips from a Former Sumo Girl
September 6, 2024 by admin
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By Laurette Willis
Ever wonder how Sumo wrestlers get so big? Japanese Sumo wrestlers may be the world's top experts in how to gain weight. They are devoted to gaining as much weight as possible because the heavier the wrestler, the more likely he is to beat his opponent. An average 165-pound man can become a formidable 400-pound contender. If you want to lose weight, you'd be wise to learn from the Sumo wrestler what NOT to do.
Setting Realistic Goals for the Journey
August 29, 2024 by admin
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By Don Otis
What is on your “bucket list?” If you saw the film starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson, you know what I mean. What do you want to accomplish in life? What habits do you want to change? As the old saying goes, “If you don’t know where you are going, any road will take you there.” In fitness, as in any area of our lives, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, change must be intentional.
Making a Treat a Treat
August 26, 2024 by admin
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By Cami Checketts
When did a treat become the sixth food group? Or in my middle son’s case, the second food group, right after Fruity Pebbles and Pop Tarts. Oh, wait, those are treats also.
We recently returned from a wonderful vacation to southern California with extended family. After each ample meal, we would have dessert and then we would start passing treats around. The only word I can think of to describe myself is glutinous. As Christians, we want to take care of our bodies and not become glutinous pigs (like me). I remember as a child that a treat was a special thing reserved for holidays or something fun. Here are some ideas to help us make a treat a treat again:
