Dr. Norris J. Chumley Satisfied Life

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…

Here’s a great recipe for you, and it’s healthier than the usual one.  It’s a variation on classic chicken salad, the kind you may have had as a child, at a picnic, or from a delicatessen.  This one’s updated, and so low fat – you’ll enjoy it but not feel guilty or too full after.…

This morning is not a great morning so far:  gotten a cold, sore throat, irritable, laboring a debate with someone, and there’s lots and lots of work to do with demanding and annoying bosses.  All of that is external, though, I am reminding myself.  At my core, it’s a sunny, happy me! Why am I…

Who got kicked off American Idol May 19?  Casey James.  We knew it was coming.  He’s a good-looker, and can sing pretty well, but gosh, not the personality of Lee DeWyze or Crystal Bowersox. Have I mentioned the formula for American Idol, and the various programs around the world – that multi-billion dollar “Idol” machine…

Calra, a reader of this blog wrote in a comment the other day… “i have a lot of guilt and anger built up inside of me and i don’t never go to church because of work that satan has made believe that Jesus won’t forgive me. My life is so screwed up i don’t even…

I noticed that a sometimes-fatal medical condition resulting from a physical trauma, or surgery – something called fat embolism – was in the season finale of “House.” Anything with the word “fat” in it always gets my attention – because I have always been involved with not being fat. Or not remaining fat, that is.…

Need some inspiration?  Do you need a good inspirational quote, prayer or uplifting quote to carry with you throughout the day? Here’s a very simple thought and a plan: God is here.God is everywhere.God is in me. Everyone you come in contact with today, say this prayer silently.  See God in them, and in yourself. …

The best way I know to lose weight is to ask God for help. Let go of all the worries, fears, and anxieties you may have, which may be causing you to overeat and be sedentary. Give them to God.Look around you at God’s creation and remember the awesome power that set this miraculous world…

It’s Happy Graduation Day for millions of students.  Either today, or one soon to come, the air will be filled with tossed caps and mortars, tassels flapping in the winds of happiness.  Parents, grand parents and siblings will all be there to celebrate. Yet, after that momentous day, the culmination of years of hard studying,…

A cool delicious drink, with plenty of vitamins,minerals, and not so many calories, carbs, or fat is the glorioussmoothie.  Surely you’ve had one. If not–you’re in for a majortreat–that won’t be self-destructive, either.You can make smoothies at home if you have a blender, food processor,or even an electric mixer.  (This is a recipe I featured…

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