Most of us have been there. Perhaps you don’t feel fat, but you feel something--something that makes you feel less than. Here we are, faced with a new school year or some new opportunity. Yet something whispers in your ear, “You aren’t enough. You aren’t going to accomplish these things. You’ve never been enough.” I have news for you...That is … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Exercise With Your Children
You already know the benefits of exercise. In fact, is there anything exercise isn’t good for? Most of us don’t need to be convinced that we should exercise. The problem is that we don’t have time. Or we don’t think that we do. Sure, I could sneak away in the wee hours, but then I wouldn’t be able to work on my Bible study or write this … [Read more...]
Is Wanting to Get Fit a Selfish Goal?
Perhaps you, like me, have fallen into this trap. You want to get fit, but you know it takes time. It takes time to exercise, to meal plan, and to cook more. Lots of time! We could be talking about two or three hours a day. Taking time away from your family is bad, so getting fit must be selfish, right? Should you spend all this time, energy, … [Read more...]
4 Healthy Family Meal Planning Sanity Savers
If your family is like mine, making a resolution for everyone to get healthy is no easy task. We have already discussed the value of cooking together, but how do you know what to cook? When you try something new, noses turn up before the first bite. Everyone likes something different, most of which is not healthy. When you do stumble upon … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Healthy Families Cook Together
It’s the beginning of the year and many people are resigning themselves to become more healthy. This year, I am putting a twist on it. I not only want to be more healthy, but I want my family to join me. I want my children to understand the value of the healthy bodies God has given them. I want them to learn to take care of their bodies so they … [Read more...]
3 Life-Changing New Year’s Resolutions for Your Family
For some, new year’s resolutions are a thing of the past. If you choose to do it the right way, however, new year’s resolutions can be life-changing. Set goals that are measurable and realistic. Before the year begins, you must decided to give yourself grace and not expect perfection. You must decide that when you fail, you are going to get back … [Read more...]
Edible Lunches that Won’t Kill You…Or Your Picky Eaters
I want my children to be healthy and strong. I want them to be energetic so they can learn and serve others without wearing down. What they fuel their bodies with is an important part of this equation. So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV Where Did I Go Wrong? I am … [Read more...]
The Luke 10:27 Challenge: With ALL Your Strength, Day 3
He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’[a];and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Luke 10:27 NIV What Does Physical Strength Have to Do With Loving God? Loving God with ALL your strength means staying strong in your faith and trusting God enough to turn … [Read more...]
The Trim Healthy Mama Plan: Book Brigade 2016
The Luke 10:27 Challenge This month’s Book Brigade book, Trim Healthy Mama Plan: The Easy-Does-It Approach to Vibrant Health and a Slim Waistline, is part of The Luke 10:27 Challenge. He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as … [Read more...]
