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I’ve always said that you don’t have to work out at the gym all day in order to control your weight. All you need is a minimum of 30 minutes a day filled with consistent, moderate movement or activity. And it doesn’t have to be hard. Consistency is the key. 60 minutes is the ultimate…

Today, I want to suggest a spiritual cleansing technique you can do without getting wet! You can do this anytime, anywhere. It’s a variation on an ancient Chinese practice. Stand up tall, loosen your body by shaking it out a little bit, bend your knees and lean forward slightly. Starting at the top of your…

Here’s a twist on an old and beloved recipe from our childhoods – sloppy Joes.  This one is vegetarian, almost no fat, and tons of flavor.  It takes about 15 minutes to make.  Serve with homemade sautéed potatoes, cole slaw, or tossed salad. Dr. Norris J. Chumley’s Sloppy Josephina’sServes 2 1 cup TVP (texturized vegetable…

Yesterday, I honored your dedication and how you are careful with your eating.  Today, I want to honor your physical being. You may not be so happy with the body you’re in – but let’s find out what s good about your house. Do you have (check all that apply): — a pretty face?— nice…

Today, I want to acknowledge and honor you – my faithful reader.  You are a very important person to me!  Although we don’t know each other, we have a lot in common. We are so dedicated and working hard to be the best we can be.  We watch what we eat, do our best to…

Did you see the Oprah season premiere show?  The first one of her last season?  It was pretty cool. It was all about her “ultimate viewers.”  The people who have watched the Oprah show for 24+ years.  She invited a bunch of them to be in the audience.  After the opening, she admitted that her…

I thought that title would get your interest, but I’m serious.  Please allow me to get a little intimate today. Working with lots of people over many years, there is a strong pattern I see in almost everyone who is struggling with overweight or obesity: relationship and sexual/intimacy troubles.  Myself included. I’ve seen a wide…

Here is a question from a reader:  Can prayer help with weight loss?  I believe owning a weight problem and having the courage to surrender and ask God for help is the best way possible. Call it prayer, spiritual communication, meditation, or simply belief–just do it–because it works.  Once you ask for help, you immediately…

Just because you may have time off today, and want to be really good to yourself, don’t abuse your body by overeating or bingeing.  Be good to yourself by eating really well. Stay on your food plan today, and all weekend.  Keep the vegetables up, and the carbs and fatty meats and dairy low.  Have…

Americans are eating about the same amount of vegetables and fruits that we did 10 years ago, according to a new study from the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention).  Other than the state of Idaho, the rest of the country stayed the same, or slightly decreased consumption of healthy living produce. Despite a…
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