Grace found in Small Steps
An uphill journey might seem hard, but the view at the top is worth every step. The other day I was listening to the Rich Roll Podcast and his interview of Zach Bush, [...]
Icebergs – Rediscovering the Lost Body-Connection within Christian Spirituality #3
From page 31 of "Rediscovering the Lost Body-Connection..." There is much more going on below the surface! This iceberg analogy resonates with me. Maybe it will with you as well. Briefly, we experience [...]
The Never Ending Struggle with Weight is Downright Scary
"In further studies, they found that weight loss, both in people who are lean and obese, triggers a powerful suite of biological and psychological responses that work together to restore the lost fat... In effect, [...]
The Running Skirt
My first half marathon. I wore this running skirt until it was "falling off too big." A few years, and many pounds, ago I couldn't wear shorts when running. My legs were too [...]
That Weight Struggle – Weekends
Can you relate to this? You wake up on Monday morning, ready to start a new week. You are determined to eat well, exercise well, and do whatever else is necessary to care for your [...]
The Never-Ending Struggle with Weight
A year ago I did a little series on my post Mountains to Beach Marathon attempt to "lose that last 15-20 pounds. I actually lost about 5 pounds, yet didn't keep it off. I started [...]
What Happened to Healthy Eating? Boston Marathon Training – Week 1
Real fruit at the bottom yogurt...just fruit and plain yogurt. A good snack when going back to the basics. The 2018 Boston Marathon will commence 17 weeks from today. I've been eating horribly! [...]
Compassion – Sermon for 7/9
The texts for today's message are Romans 7:15-25a and Matthew 11:28-30 A couple months ago I read, The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That Make Us Overeat.” Sounds wonderful for leisure time reading. Right? It [...]
Slow & Steady – Racing Weight Week 4
A friend gave me a bike so I'm getting used to this in between runs! In completing 4 weeks of a more focused effort on losing those last few pounds, I've remembered a [...]
Ummm – Racing Weight Week 2
I weigh myself most mornings, which is a good or bad practice, depending on whose advice you listen to. It's generally helpful for me. Over the last couple years, as I've lost lots of weight, [...]