Fuel Up in the Morning

August 18, 2024 by  
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By Brooke Parker 

With school fast approaching, a quick refresher on the importance of breakfast is beneficial.  Whether you are a student, parent of a student, a working adult, or like me, a stay-at-home mom, breakfast is definitely an important meal of the day.  After years of experience in my profession as a dietitian I think I have heard all of the excuses for not eating breakfast.  I would like to address some of these reasons or myths and offer some insight.

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Brokenness

August 7, 2024 by  
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By Angelia Mitchell 

When people experience brokenness, such as a bone in their body, several things occur.  The first feeling is pain because an unnatural, unwanted disconnect that has happened and rendered their body immovable or at a disadvantage.  The next feeling may be a feeling of sadness.  Sad that they have lost some freedoms that they may have once had.  Doubting that they may get those freedoms back.  The things that they did before, the places that they went freely may not be where they can go in the future.

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When Is the Best Time to Exercise?

July 27, 2024 by  
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By Laurette Willis 

If you're not consistent with exercise, and you find that it's wearing you down instead of building you up, you may be interested in the work scientists are doing in the area of "circadian rhythms," the internal clocks God put in place within our physical bodies.

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Metabolism How to Kick It in Gear

July 16, 2024 by  
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By Cami Checketts 

Metabolism is such a buzz word in the fitness industry, and for good reason.  If you can get your metabolism working for you instead of against you, you’ll burn calories even when you’re sitting around reading Harry Potter.  I’ve compiled a huge list of metabolism boosters to help you kick yours in gear.

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The Key to Fitness for Life

July 7, 2024 by  
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By Don S. Otis 

Natalie was just 40 years old when we first met.  Like many Americans, she was overweight, 75 pounds too heavy and she knew it.  It was not until her doctor asked her a question that she finally understood the seriousness of her weight.  He asked, “Do you want to see your sons graduate from high school?”  Her immediate reaction was one of defensiveness.  Then, she said, “Yes, of course I do.”  He then added, “You must begin to change the way you live.”

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