I posted about the importance of rest a couple of years ago, but it is important enough to repeat it. Since the beginning of time (according to the Bible), rest has always been important: “… and on the seventh day, God rested.” Whether or not you normally take inspiration from the Bible or God is [...]
Archive for January, 2012
Remember to Rest
Posted in Post, tagged health, lifestyle choice, sleep/rest on January 30, 2012 | 5 Comments »
A very sad day….
Posted in Post on January 27, 2012 | 1 Comment »
I am sitting down to write what I am grateful for today, but cannot find anything to write. I live in a small town of 4,000 people and we all pretty much know each other. Today one of our own beautiful souls passed away. Her name is Julia and she was only 13 years old. [...]
The best & worst girl scout cookies
Posted in Link, tagged counting calories, food, Nutrition, Weight Loss on January 26, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
So you may not really want to know the information in this blog post – sometimes ignorance is bliss! — but this post at the EatingWell blogs (which you know that I love) lets you know which girl scout cookies have the most calories, fat, sugar, and trans fat. I like this information because at least [...]
Super Foods Power Smoothie
Posted in Link, Recipe, tagged food, Nutrition, Recipe on January 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
I love this recipe for a Super Foods Power Smoothie for breakfast posted at Savory Simple. I think I’ll try it. You should too!
Add Fiber to Help with Portion Control and Other Benefits
Posted in Post on January 19, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Fiber is found in plants. We can’t digest fiber so it doesn’t add to our calorie intake, but it contributes to our feeling of fullness so we eat less (i.e. contributes to our portion control) and less often. It is also good for our health because it can help prevent colon disorders like diverticulitis and decreases [...]
6 Simple Strategies to Achieve and Maintain a Healthy Weight
Posted in Post, tagged Exercise, health, lifestyle choice, Nutrition, Weight Loss on January 16, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Here are six simple strategies to help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight: 1. Plan your meals in advance. Know what, when, and how much you will be eating. Then you don’t have to worry about making less-than-great decisions when you are pressed for time. 2. Cook. Find healthy recipes that are simple, with [...]
Free E-Book from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Posted in Post on January 13, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
How to Get Your Fruits & Veggies
Posted in Post, tagged cooking, food, Nutrition, Post on January 12, 2012 | 2 Comments »
We all know we need at least five servings of fruits and veggies every day, but we sometimes find it hard to fit those into our diets. Five servings equals about 2 1/2 cups. Here are few ideas to make sure you get yours: 1. Start with breakfast. Add fruit to your breakfast — berries [...]
Add Food To Your Diet For Better Health
Posted in Post, tagged food, health, Nutrition, Post on January 9, 2012 | 5 Comments »
Here’s a re-post of information that I shared several years ago. I like it so thought I would share it again! I was listening to a podcast by Joel Osteen today (I love his podcasts!) and he had a great analogy. He talked about a glass of dirty water. In the glass was water and [...]
Be Positive – no matter what!
Posted in Link, tagged baby, happiness, lifestyle choice on January 6, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Be Positive – no matter what!. Here’s a blog post at AMSDaily that I love. Oftentimes when I read an article, I don’t make it all the way to the end and even more often I don’t actually watch the video, but I did and I am glad that I did. It is short and [...]
