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:
Fuel Up in the Morning
August 18, 2024 by admin
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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.
Brokenness
August 7, 2024 by admin
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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.
When Is the Best Time to Exercise?
July 27, 2024 by admin
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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.
Metabolism How to Kick It in Gear
July 16, 2024 by admin
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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.
