That Time of the Year SPRING and Weightloss March 30, 2009

As April approaches the days begin to get longer and warmer. You see signs of new life everywhere.

Bathing suit weather is just around the corner. Here are a couple of tips for slimming down and toning up.

Drink Green Tea:

Fat-Busting Brew
In a study, overweight adults who engaged in an exercise program for 12 weeks lost more belly fat if they also drank green tea daily. The green tea seemed to boost overall weight loss and triglyceride control in the study group, too. The magic amount of tea needed for the effect? Enough to get about 625 milligrams of catechins plus a little caffeine every day (roughly 7 cups daily). Start drinking green tea and use our free online Waistline Tracker to chart your progress.

The Power of Green
Researchers think that catechins in green tea might blast tummy fat by acting on enzymes that influence the body’s calorie- and fat-burning mechanisms. And catechins and caffeine together may boost the body’s metabolism. Brew up a pot of tea the next time friends visit and you can all enjoy these extra benefits as well:

• More energy. Green tea is one of four key energy-upping nutrients. Find out what the other three are.
• Healthier joints. Sore? Find out why green tea is great for creaky knees.
• Stronger heart. It doesn’t take much to cut your heart disease risk. Here’s how much tea you’ll need in order to help your heart.

Constant Comment “green tea” makes delicious ice tea that you keep in your refrigerator. Just brew and add a little raw sugar or juice and refrigerate. The hint of orange, cinnamon, and clove makes it the perfect refreshment.

Exercise and Health March 25, 2009

WOW this is a no brainer. Everyone knows to be healthy, you have to exercise. The problem is most people think it is boring or painful.

I was introduced to Suzanne’s FUNctional Fitness tapes by a mutual friend at PBS.

Suzanne like myself battled weight issues her entire life, that is until she made a decision to change her lifestyle! The key to living in health has to do with enjoying it. YOU have to have fun exercising and the food you eat must taste delicious. By targeting specific health related problems Suzanne can teach how to enjoy the process.

Getting healthy is a journey. Here is a link to  Suzanne’s collection:

http://www.healthwiseexercise.com/

Once you start and you feel the results, you will never want to stop.

Remember to Smile

A New Day March 24, 2009

I have a delightful friend whose integrity is beyond normal comprehension. This woman always speaks the truth. Her motive is never to injure another person, but to always allow people to make a decision based on all the facts,

It has been my experience that many people speak for their own benefit, not another persons. It takes courage to place yourself out there for scrutiny. My friend had taught me that truth is not injurous to the person speaking and if others choose not to believe you, that too is ok. Tell the truth and Let it Go.

You deserve the best in life and love, but of course,  you have to believe this to make it a reality. Accepting less out of fear will not work.

Taking care of yourself means healthy body, mind, and spirit. If you are eating junk you will feel bad. Likewise, if you are listening to junk you will feel bad. Our spirit wants to grow. Often we repeat negative patterns until we understand the lesson.

Today I embrace the process and am completely willing to move forward in peace letting go of the past and any negativity. I wish this peace for you. Freedom starts in your mind.

LET IT GO March 4, 2009

LET IT GO …

by T.D.Jakes

There are people who can walk away from you.
And hear me when I tell you this!
When people can walk away from you: let them walk.

I don’t want you to try to talk another person into staying with you, loving you, calling you, caring about you, coming to see you, staying attached to you. I mean hang up the phone .

When people can walk away from you let them walk. Your destiny is never tied to anybody that left.

People leave you because they are not joined to you. And if they are not joined to you, you can’ t make them stay. Let them go.

And it doesn’t mean that they are a bad person, it just means that their part in the story is over. And you’ve got to know when people’s part in your story is over so that you don’t keep trying to raise the dead.

You’ve got to know when it’s dead. You’ve got to know when it’s over.
Let me tell you something I’ve got the gift of good-bye. It’s the tenth spiritual gift, I believe in good-bye.

It’s not that I’m hateful, it’s that I’m faithful, and I know whatever God means for me to have He’ll give it to me. And if it takes too much sweat I don’t need it. Stop begging people to stay. Let them go!!

If you are holding on to something that doesn’t belong to you and was never intended for your life, then you need to ..LET IT GO!!!

If you are holding on to past hurts and pains …
LET IT GO!!!

If someone can’t treat you right, love you back, and see your worth…
LET IT GO!!!

If someone has angered you …
LET IT GO!!!

If you are holding on to some thoughts of evil and revenge ..
LET IT GO!!!

If you are involved in a wrong relationship or addiction …
LET IT GO!!!

If you are holding on to a job that no longer meets your needs or talents ..
LET IT GO!!!

If you have a bad attitude…
LET IT GO!!!

If you keep judging others to make yourself feel better…
LET IT GO!!!

If you’re stuck in the past and God is trying to take you to a new level in Him…
LET IT GO!!!

If you are struggling with the healing of a broken relationship….
LET IT GO!!!

If you keep trying to help someone who won’t even try to help themselves..
LET IT GO!!!

If you’re feeling depressed and stressed .
LET IT GO!!!

If there is a particular situation that you are so used to handling yourself and God is saying ‘take your hands off of it,’ then you need to…LET IT GO!!!

Let the past be the past. Forget the former things. GOD is doing a new thing for 2009 !!!
LET IT GO!!!

Get Right or Get Left .. think about it, and then LET IT GO!!!

‘The Battle is the Lord’s!’

During the next 60 seconds, Stop whatever you are doing, and take this opportunity. (Literally it is only One minute!) All you have to do is the following: You simply say ‘The Lords Prayer’ for the person that sent you this message:
The Lords Prayer

Our Father,
who art in Heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name,
Thy Kingdom Come,
Thy Will be done,
on Earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day,
our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the Kingdom,
and the Power,
and the Glory,
forever.

Amen.

Next, stop and think and appreciate God’s power in your life, for doing what you know is pleasing to Him.

‘Yes, I love my God. He is my fountain of Life and My Savior. He Keeps me going day and night. Without Him, I am no one. But with Him, I can do everything, Christ is my strength.’

God loves you and watches over you every day.