Fitness tips and Bible-based encouragement for moms needing peace and simplicity
Oh my goodness! We've made it! A whole year of one healthy habit per month… ONE GOAL, that SEEMS POSSIBLE in order to succeed in making changes that last. Here they all are: #1 – Drink Water #2 – Exercise #3 – Sleep #4 – Eat Real Food (and Less Sugar) #5 – Enjoy Leisurely Walks #6 – Eat Slowly. Stop at Satisfied. … Continue reading Do One Thing (DOT) #12: Meditate
Only one more to go! We’re working through one healthy habit per month… ONE GOAL, that SEEMS POSSIBLE in order to succeed in making changes that last. To review… #1 – Drink Water #2 – Exercise #3 – Sleep #4 – Eat Real Food (and Less Sugar) #5 – Enjoy Leisurely Walks #6 – Eat Slowly. Stop at Satisfied. #7 – Focus on Strength … Continue reading Do One Thing (DOT) #11: STRETCH
The end is in sight! We're working through one healthy habit per month... ONE GOAL, that SEEMS POSSIBLE in order to succeed in making changes that last. To review... #1 – Drink Water #2 – Exercise #3 – Sleep #4 – Eat Real Food (and Less Sugar) #5 – Enjoy Leisurely Walks #6 – Eat Slowly. Stop at Satisfied. #7 – Focus on … Continue reading Do One Thing (DOT) #10: Write in a Food Journal
Wow! Can you believe it's September already? We're up to #9 in our Do One Thing series! To review... We're looking at the importance of focusing on ONE GOAL, that SEEMS POSSIBLE in order to succeed in making changes that last. #1 – Drink Water #2 – Exercise #3 – Sleep #4 – Eat Real Food (and Less Sugar) #5 … Continue reading Do One Thing (DOT) #9: Just HIIT it.
27,575 calories! No that's not a typo. That's how many calories would be required to achieve 100% RDI sufficiency of the 27 micronutrients needed by our bodies when following current "diet" plans. Say what? Yes... nutrient deficiency is a huge problem, so this month, let's focus on DOT #8: Getting our Vitamins. Nutrient Deficiency How … Continue reading Do One Thing (DOT) #8: Get Your Vitamins
Do you know the secret ingredient to any fat loss plan? It doesn't come in a pill or a powder... It's strength training. #7 in our series of simple things we can do to live a healthier life involves lifting weight (hand-held options or your own bodyweight). If you're just joining us and want to … Continue reading Do One Thing (DOT) #7: Strength Training
As moms, I'm sure you're already chuckling and rolling your eyes at the idea of eating slowly. Yeah, right. I get it. In between the requests for more ketchup and the cups of spilled milk, I know what it's like to shovel food in whenever a second allows! Usually, I'm multi-tasking and trying to put … Continue reading Do One Thing (DOT) #6: Eat Slowly. Stop at Satisfied.
So we're up to #5 in our series of simple things we can do to live a healthier life. If you're just joining us and want to review: #1 - Drink Water #2 - Exercise #3 - Sleep #4 - Eat Real Food (and Less Sugar) I saved #5 for this (hopefully!) ideal spring … Continue reading Do One Thing (DOT) #5: Enjoy Leisurely Walks
Time for DOT (Do One Thing) #4 - - - Eat Real Food (and Less Sugar!). Here's a refresher of #1, #2, and #3 if you're just joining us. But basically, we're just looking to improve our health and wellness by making small changes that will last. Why We Eat Obviously, one post on … Continue reading Do One Thing (DOT) #4: Eat Real Food (and Less Sugar)
It's a new month, which means a new "one thing" to focus on: Getting enough sleep. As we connect our DOTs (Do One Thing), let's remember that health and fitness are about so much more than just exercise and eating (See here for DOT #1 and DOT #2). You may recognize some of this information from … Continue reading Do One Thing (DOT) #3 – Sleep
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