12 Days of Christmas Gift Give-away is a Wrap!
I hope you enjoyed the 12 Days of Christmas Gift Giveaway! Please express your appreciation to the gift-givers by visiting their websites and showing them some love. Day 1: Casey Sollock’s website...
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Developing New Habits by Stephanie Nickel Today I had an epiphany. Instead of trying to incorporate everything I know about health and fitness all at once—and failing miserably—I’ve decided to focus...
View ArticleHealth Matters Podcast – Review Episode 2
Review Episode 2: Kimberley Payne — Review of first 20 Podcast Episodes About the Show This is a special episode as this week we’re going to be celebrating the first 20 episodes with a review of...
View ArticleHealth Matters Podcast – Episode 21: Loving Yourself Unconditionally
Episode 21: Adam Luckey – Loving Yourself Unconditionally About the Show In this episode, we’ll be talking about how to learn to practically love yourself the way the Father loves you through prayer,...
View ArticleQuick tips #8 on Bible study, Eating healthy, Exercise and Prayer
4 Key Habits of Healthy Living to become Fit for Faith Many weeks ago, I introduced you to habit(s) that saved my life and the acronym B.E.E.P. It stands for Bible study, Eating Healthy, Exercise, and...
View ArticleWhat to do with Broken Resolutions
Broken Resolutions at Our Feet by Stephanie Nickel Did you make New Year’s resolutions? Have you broken them already? Forgive me for saying this, but … SO WHAT? Maybe you had plans to exercise...
View ArticleQuick tips #9 on Bible study, Eating healthy, Exercise and Prayer
4 Key Habits of Healthy Living to become Fit for Faith In 2015, I introduced you to habit(s) that saved my life and the acronym B.E.E.P. It stands for Bible study, Eating Healthy, Exercise, and Prayer....
View ArticleQuick tips #10 on Bible study, Eating healthy, Exercise and Prayer
4 Key Habits of Healthy Living to become Fit for Faith In 2015, I introduced you to habit(s) that saved my life and the acronym B.E.E.P. It stands for Bible study, Eating Healthy, Exercise, and Prayer....
View ArticleIs Exercise Better Than Chocolate?
12 Reasons Why Exercise is Better than Chocolate by Stephanie Nickel February = Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day = big heart-shaped boxes of chocolate But here’s why I think exercise is even better...
View ArticleIs Any Exercise Better Than None?
photo courtesy of pixabay.com Any exercise is better than none When I worked as a personal trainer, the number one complaint from my clients was that they didn’t have time to exercise. Truthfully,...
View ArticleDoes Low Intensity Exercise Promote Weight Loss?
photo courtesy of pixabay.com Low intensity exercise promotes weight loss You may be surprised to learn that although I’m a health and fitness enthusiast I actually hate to run. Walking I love, but...
View ArticleIs Stretching Important?
photo courtesy of pixabay Benefits of Stretching Can you touch your toes? Go ahead, try it now. See if you can touch your toes. If you can, that’s fantastic—good for you. If you’re like the majority of...
View Article9 Tips to Finding Rest
Rest As Exercise by Stephanie Nickel Exercise for the mind, that is. I am filing in for our church administrator while she’s on maternity leave—and trying to juggle my other responsibilities as well....
View ArticleWhy You Should Reward Your Success
photo courtesy of pixabay.com Why You Should Reward Your Success January is typically the month that most people make resolutions and set goals. By the end of February, many people fail to meet or even...
View ArticleDoes Muscle Change Into Fat When You Stop Exercising?
photo courtesy of pixabay.com Does Muscle Change Into Fat When You Stop Exercising? Have you ever seen a photo of a football player who, in his glory days of high school, was pure muscle but then years...
View ArticleHealth Matters Podcast – Episode 22: Set Yourself Up for Success with a...
Episode 22: Julie Endl – Set Yourself Up for Success with a Healthy Breakfast About the Show In this episode, we’ll be talking about breaking the fast. We’ll be sharing recipes and secrets so that...
View ArticleIs Cutting Calories Good for Long-term Weight Loss?
photo courtesy of pixabay.com Is Cutting Calories Good for Long-term Weight Loss? Have you ever tried a cabbage-soup only diet? I remember trying this as a teenager and I only lasted two days. But it...
View ArticleIs Warming Up the Same as Stretching?
photo courtesy of pixabay.com Is Warming Up the Same as Stretching? Years ago when I joined a weekend softball team, I remember the coach instructing us to warm up and then proceeded to lead us through...
View Article12 Reasons to Join the Gym
12 Reasons to Join the Gym by Stephanie Nickel If any of the following apply to you, you may want to consider joining the gym: You have the know-how but lack motivation. You are uncertain what...
View ArticleIs the Bathroom Scale an Indication of Health?
photo courtesy of pixabay Is the Bathroom Scale an Indication of Health? Have you ever been to the doctor’s office and he’s asked you to get on the weigh scale? If you’re anything like me you remove...
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