Be sure you didn’t go through a doorway
I do it all the time. I walk into a room and can’t remember why I’m there. I had my phone in my hand a few minutes ago but now I can’t find it. Of course, I also can’t find my car keys or my glasses.
In our complicated lives, we often have too many things happening at the same time. Eventually, something gets lost or forgotten. [Read more…]
Over the past years, you’ve probably heard lots of conflicting advice. Throw the scale away. No, wait! Weigh yourself every day. No, that’s not right either. Never weigh yourself at all.
In the field of weight loss, you’ll find plenty of controversy about using the scale. Lots of books and program leaders take an extreme approach and say, “Throw it away! Never weigh yourself again.” Sometimes, you’re told, “The scale is evil, and it will ruin your weight-loss efforts.” [Read more…]
When you start any kind of diet or weight-loss program around the first of January, you tend to stay very strong for the first month.
The second one can be a little tougher, but you probably pulled yourself together and stayed with it.
But for some reason, the last week in February is when dieters begin to falter. [Read more…]
“You’ve got to be kidding!”
Carol spit out these words as she stared at her doctor and the white piece of paper she’d just been handed.
“No, I’m not kidding,” replied the doctor. [Read more…]
I’ve always loved singing. Over the years, I’ve sung in many church choirs and community groups. I especially love singing solos.
Once on vacation in Jamaica, I stood beside an outdoor bar and belted out three verses of the gospel song Amazing Grace.
What a kick! Everyone clapped and cheered, and I felt happy that I had been able to entertain the people around me. [Read more…]