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We have all heard again and again how healthy vegetables are for our bodies. However, everything that grows from the ground is not a fruit or vegetable, some of them count as starches.
Here is a list of foods commonly thought of as vegetables that really count as a starch:
Is your favorite vegetable really a vegetable?
We have so many reasons we turn to food: to celebrate, to relieve stress, emotional comfort, boredom, taste and satisfaction. Now is the time to begin shifting our thought process and think of food as the fuel that our bodies need.
Our very attitude toward food needs to be adjusted and we accomplish this by first adjusting our attitude towards God. God wants us to turn to Him for comfort, shout praises to celebrate, and to provide us with a peace and satisfaction that can ONLY come from Him.
So, next time we open that refrigerator door, we need to evaluate our motives. Is our body needing fuel or should we be opening our Bible instead?
One thing that I have learned for certain is that I never feel empty when I turn to God. How about you, have you found fulfillment in the Lord? If there is something missing in your walk, then seek Him. God promises you will find Him. Did you find an occasion where you needed to shut the refrigerator and open your Bible? Share!
We have been discussing lots of reasons to drink our water. We know how good it is for our body and how much we need it.
Now, I want to tell you to drink it cold-as cold as possible. Our bodies actually burn more calories by having to first heat the water in our stomachs before continuing with the rest of the digestive process.
Of course, just because there is an added benefit to drinking water cold,please don’t conclude that all cold foods are beneficial. Eating a whole tub of ice cream may burn more calories than letting it thaw out first, but a calorie deficit will NOT be created.
Of course, if your diet plan does include shakes or other healthy drinks, try them cold or blended with ice. A few extra calories burned each day won’t hurt. (On a side note, all you Herbalife Lovers, contact Elizabeth Dyer, Independent Herbalife Distributor for recipes, formula and discounts to WAVES members).
And remember to drink those 64 oz of water (or more) as cold as you can, and while you drink it, give God thanks for the physical life giving water and for the eternal living water. He provides both. May you drink them and be satisfied. Share your thoughts below.
It’s that time again. Grab that tape measure and see how many inches have disappeared.
When you are done, take a moment to reflect on the progress you have made and share with us!
We are all victims of our own habits. We get into a routine of doing things. The key is to form good habits that we want to last a life time. Many people have to have that morning cup of coffee…..or at least they think they do. It is easy to convince ourselves that we need something and the more we do it, the more it is ingrained into us. So, let’s use this to our advantage!
Determine 5 things you want to become a healthy habit and start doing them regularly, until they are second nature. For me, I decided to make WAVES. I have made drinking water, keeping my attitude focused on God, eating veggies and other healthy foods, exercising to start my day and seeking support from friends and from the Lord constantly.
I still struggle from time to time, but these things are more second nature for me now than they ever have been before! I reach for water and not soda. I love God and my relationship with Him is stronger than it has ever been. I have learned to love foods and even crave those that I thought I could never stand (no, I wasn’t a fruit & veggies kind of person). I have a new exercise routine that I love, even though it is tough and a real challenge. I can also say that I have made a lot of new friends, true friends along the journey. There is nothing like sharing a struggle with someone else to become better acquainted and helping lift each other along the way, just makes the journey easier!
Of course, I made a simple chart to help you along with these new goals! Check it out and share your 5 new healthy habits with the rest of us!
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ~ Jeremiah 29:11
Do you know that God means that for you, too? He plans for you to succeed, to be healthy, to feel great and to prosper in your life.
So, put all of your plans before God and seek His wisdom. He will guide you in the unique path that He has laid out for you. Keep seeking God and you will succeed! What has God revealed to you on this journey? Are you ready to succeed?
When we first begin to make changes, it can be hard to form new habits. Yet, we can add extra activities to everyday things to burn those calories. Take a look at the list below and then tell us some things you do to increase your activity level and give yourself that extra push.
What can you do extra today?
We all have times when we feel hungry and our next meal seems too far away. Don’t head for the nearest drive through or snack machine.
Instead, stay prepared. Keep some fresh fruit like an apple, orange or banana with you. We all know these foods are nutrient dense and low on calories.
Another great option is a protein bar. Protein helps us feel full longer. Most protein bars are reasonable on calories and packed with protein. In fact, you don’t have to eat the whole thing. If only a few bites fills you up, then save the rest for another day. What is your favorite healthy snack?
We can all come up with excuses to go off our diet or to not exercise. I could use my kids, homeschooling, work, how I feel, a holiday, a birthday and the list goes on.
However, when we use an excuse to not put forth our best effort, an excuse is all we get. My son’s birthday was recently. I could have eaten cake with the kids, but I chose not to. Instead, I drank water and watched them enjoy their treat.
We also took my son out to lunch. I could have gotten my favorite dish and really treated myself instead of taking my nutritional guide and scanning it for the best choices. In the end, I found food choices I liked and stayed within my calorie range. What was my reward for denying myself a tasty treat? The next day, the scale was down!
So, let’s make this year a year with no excuses. Are you ready to throw your excuses aside for results? Share!
When drinking your recommended amount of water daily, do you find that you seem to be drinking all of the time? Or are you forcing yourself to drink when you are not thirsty?
One trick I have found is that on my exercise days (that is 6 out of 7 days a week), I love to drink between songs. If you listen to music while you workout, each song lasts 3-5 minutes and if you take a sip of 2-3 oz between every song, you can down 32 oz or more by the end of that workout! Try it and let me know how it works for you.
