Dec/Jan 2008

Understand the reasons we have difficulty committing to our New Year's resolution: Lack of motivation, no one to hold you accountable, scheduling conflicts, no specific goals established and no deeper spiritual motivation in your weight loss and fitness quest. Make 2008 your year for success.

The folks who run the American Dental Association must be marketing geniuses. Tooth brushing is such a part of a child’s routine. Our family has developed a way to make exercise and faith a regular part of our evening routine. Imagine children and parents squeezing but a few exercises together, brushing up on some Bible reading all in conjunction with good oral hygiene.

Do you like what you see when you look in the mirror? One of the best things we can do to develop healthy body images is change our focus. Discover how to have confidence and gain balance.

You may know how physically fit you are but what’s your level of spiritual fitness? When was the last time you assessed that?

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It’s time to schedule some relaxation in your life…but who has space in their planner for down time? I know I don’t, but it gets my attention if the question is asked another way, “When was the last time you gave your body permission to relax?” Decide now to make your year right, by giving your body a break from the stress of living in the 21st century.

Do you need a break from your hectic fast-paced life? If you ever struggle with balancing body and soul then what you need is a spiritually strengthening spa. It has the usual spa treats, such as manicures, pedicures and massages. However, it includes a decidedly Christian atmosphere with speakers who make for a week like no other spa.

Excerpt from, Oasis: A Spa for Body and Soul reprinted with permission. Copyright 2007 by Eva Marie Everson. Published by Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

Unlike spending time in the Bible everyday, the greatest single mistake an athlete can make is to accept that familiar, “train three times per week” advice.

The devastating fires of October 2007 in Southern California scarred thousands of acres and thousands of lives. Sure--- strength training and bodybuilding are often nothing more than self-indulgent vanity. But take a look at these firefighters and see how their physical fitness coupled with spiritual passion create a perfect combination for unquenchable service. Will you put your life on the line too?

Sometimes people actually create their own limits. Every workout has to be taken on a case-by-case basis. Find out how a trainer can enhance every aspect of your life.

Had enough of the non-stop fitness gimmickry? Take time to understand how God made you unique then create an exercise and development program that is right for you.