What does health mean to you? For some people it might mean being at an ideal weight. For others it means exercising most days, or not having chronic disease. That’s how I defined health in my 20s. And honestly, at that time of life, I wasn’t giving much thought to my health… …until I randomly […]
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Are you struggling with anxiety? This is the start of a short multi-part series of blog posts on how teen girls (and young women) can beat anxiety – God’s way! Anxiety and worry have a direct link with your mental health. And, whatever affects your mind has the capacity to alter the course of your […]
Why is it that some people find it so easy to exercise and eat a healthy diet while so many others struggle? One of the reasons is a difference in mindset. If you view yourself as someone that can’t follow a diet, you’ll find it very challenging to eat well. Do you see yourself as […]
Are You Addicted To Sugar and/or Carbs? Research has shown that sugar and white carbs/processed carbs are highly addictive. How addictive you ask? — AS ADDICTIVE AS COCAINE! Yes, you read that correctly. That was not a typo…COCAINE. No wonder we have so much trouble getting free from it! And, almost everything that we purchased […]
Is your love life interfering with your diet? Maybe you find it easy to eat healthy when you’re on your own, but things become more complicated when you’re part of a couple. Dining out and snacking at the movies could be making your waistline grow! You can find love without sacrificing your figure. Use these […]
One of the best ways to make sure that you get the best results from your workouts is to track. Knowing what you’re heart rate is, calories burned, and other fitness data will help you to set goals, crush them, and to get into the best shape of your life. When I was on my […]
Who says you need a gym to get in great shape? The prevalence of gyms is a relatively recent phenomenon. There have always been people in great shape, with or without a gym membership. You can avoid the fees, travel time, and other inconveniences and get in shape without leaving your home or neighborhood. You […]
When it comes to working out while fasting, expert opinions differ, and various studies have produced conflicting results. Still, there’s a general consensus that unless you have certain medical conditions, it’s unlikely to do much harm and it may help you burn more fat. The truth is that your body will try to adapt to […]
In just a few days, families all over America will be sitting down to a meal which looks back to that first Thanksgiving in which the Pilgrims commemorated the harvest after a harsh winter. The year was 1621, and Governor William Bradford proclaimed a day of thanksgiving, which the colonists celebrated as a traditional English […]
Perhaps you were gung-ho when you started your gym membership, but now you’re feeling a little stale. As you become bored with exercising, you start slacking off and skipping sessions. To get back on track, make things more interesting. Refresh your motivation by changing the way you work out. Experimenting with new places and methods […]
Dr. Amanda Smith 