Is Everything in Your Life Beneficial? One day last week, I was working on the computer and suddenly encountered a problem I could not fix. I tried and tried, and became very frustrated. Knowing I would have to wait until my husband came home, I gave up. What do you think I did? I headed straight for […]
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It’s 9 p.m. You are tired from working. You’ve had a disagreement with your supervisor or co-worker and you still feel upset about it. Dinner is over, dishes are done, kids are in bed. You finally have a few minutes to sit and relax. But the thought of that conversation with your supervisor is still
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Today I am going to be busting three insidious myths about life after 50 which may be deterring you from living the healthy and happy life you desire. I’ll also be offering up some alternative facts and solutions. Here we go: Myth #1 – It’s normal to gain weight after 50. Yes, your hormones are
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There are three reasons why we overeat: Over Hunger, Over Desire and Overeating to deal with our emotions. I have experienced every one of these. Over Desire comes from having too much focus on food. We have been conditioned since childhood to desire certain foods. You know how just the smell of those cookies makes
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This week I fell off the wagon. And by that I mean that I indulged in an unplanned gluten free cookie-making adventure with my granddaughter. I ate some of the dough and one of the cookies. Now that may not sound like a lot to you, but my body, I know for a fact, is
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You are at home, after dinner, and you are tempted to have a bowl of ice cream. Or some cookies. You know it will not serve you in your weight loss efforts and moving towards better health. You are bored or tired at the office and you are tempted to go to the snack machine
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All you need is love. Brings back great memories of the Beatles and singing along to that great tune. But the truth is – the greatest commandment that God gave us is all about Love: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your strength, and with all your
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The day has been stressful. Maybe you are trying to balance family and work and it’s not working . Or you are worried about money. Or your ex did not pick up the kids when he said he was going to. You are just plain tired. You find that you are saying to yourself, “I want
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Would you like to know the solution to perfectionism? It’s not easy, but it can be done. As I said in my previous post, this is a work in progress for me. After a lifetime of wanting blue ribbons, good grades, and pats on the head, it’s been hard for me to change. But what
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Have you ever helped yourself to a handful nuts or a protein bar and considered it was a healthy snack and a healthy choice? But for some reason, you are still having trouble losing weight? What is your snack of choice when you are feeling stressed? Peanut butter crackers, M & Ms, or cookies? Let
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