Category Archives: Fitness

It’s All About Control

Posted on 05/01/2012 by

If you or someone you know has diabetes, you can sometimes feel a bit like this mountain climber. It takes tremendous discipline and control to reach the summit, and the risks involved might be enough to keep you off the … Continue reading →

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Time To Get Moving

Posted on 04/10/2012 by

I don’t know how it is where you live, but around my area,  the beautiful weather is calling.  Get outside, and get moving. I like to get my exercise outside, rather than in the gym.  Walking/Jogging are my two favorite, … Continue reading →

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Holiday Temptations

Posted on 12/02/2011 by

Two experiences I had this past week are prompting this post. On Tuesday, one of my fifth graders told me that she had a blood test done earlier that day.  That prompted me to ask her why she had to … Continue reading →

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An Assessment

Posted on 11/16/2011 by

I had the chance to have lunch with a young friend today.  He’s been working on finding a job for several months now, and he’s finally gotten an offer.  I was really happy for him, and to celebrate, I took … Continue reading →

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Mission of Mercy

Posted on 09/14/2011 by

About three years ago, I discovered a wonderful organization that operates in my community. Mission of Mercy is a Christian non-profit organization that provides free medical and dental care in several states, including Maryland. Operating out of large mobile homes converted to … Continue reading →

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Being In The Country Is Good For The Soul, Pt. I

Posted on 08/08/2011 by

I just got back from four absolutely relaxing and stress-free days of retreat.  And let me tell you, I loved being in the country. Whenever I go the back way to my friend Nancy’s retreat center, I have to drive … Continue reading →

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Walking Is Good For You

Posted on 07/19/2011 by

Despite the heat and high humidity, I’ve been trying to get out and walk twice a day. When I first changed my diet and began exercising, walking was my method of choice. First off, walking doesn’t cost anything. You just … Continue reading →

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Why We Need Calcium

Posted on 06/11/2011 by

Here’s another guest post from my friend Todd Burrier, who is always looking for ways to support people’s good health.  He blogs at toddburrier.com.   Todd’s post below is a reminder that learning all the facts about nutrition and not … Continue reading →

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Life Happens To Everyone

Posted on 05/12/2011 by

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Todd Burrier of toddburrier.com I realize that because I blog on topics related to living a better life, and with a positive perspective, that I could easily be seen as someone who … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Temporary Setbacks Keep You Down

Posted on 05/03/2011 by

It happens to everyone.  We’re going along fine, achieving our goals, fulfilling our commitments, and life is good.  But then, an unexpected expense, an illness, a major disappointment, or some type of loss occurs, and we may get the impression that … Continue reading →

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