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What do you have to lose?
The obvious answer is weight; the not so obvious answer is loss of good health, potential income and
your time here on earth. Statistics show that 58 million Americans are over weight, 40 million are obese and 3 million are morbidly obese.
In addition, it is reported that 78% of Americans are not meeting their recommended minimum level of physical activity. The numbers continue
to become more daunting with a 76% increase in type 2 diabetes in adults 30-40 since 1990.
However, there is hope. You are already capable and resourceful where wellness and weight management,
forever, are possible for you – NOW. My mission is to encourage you to sustain your weight and wellness. This is the end game or the final
goal.
I’m a big sports fan, so I use the interesting elements of competition and play in my practice. The first
idea for you is "M.E.E.T. Maintenance". Say it with me on three, "One, two, three - MEET MAINTENANCE!" This is an acronym which stands for
move more...eat less...eat good...think better.
MEET is the foundation. MEET is the basics. MEET is the hard truth. To lose weight and keep it off,
you have to move more, eat less, eat good and think better. I know. I lost 90 pounds six years ago and have maintained my new weight for
five years. Through the Loveletter, I will break each component down and share my story, but for now, let’s get MOVING MORE!
I want you to practice moving more by exercising every day and getting extra steps in your day. Consider
it a "fast from inactivity". Every day, complete at least 15 minutes of exercise (sit ups, push ups, walking in place, jump rope, a quick run
or stretching). And do something before going bed. Some days you may do more – great, but you will do at least 15 minutes. After a month
you will have a new, better habit that sets you on the path to permanent weight loss and wellness. That's freedom!
If your thorn in the side is over-weightness, obesity, over eating, gluttony, slothfulness, denial, and
unhealthy wellness habits, then wishing this to go away will not work. God and His Holy Spirit have a significant part to play. AND you,
practicing weight management habits have the other HUGE part.
TiG’s ToolsTips&Techniques:
- Here are two tips that I want you to wrap your head and heart around: 1) do at least 15 minutes of exercise each day; and 2) take extra steps every day
- Recommended Reading: Look Great Feel Great by Joyce Meyer
- Check out: National Weight Control Registry (www.NWCR.org)... This is for the data junkies
In His service,
Roz, the coach
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He was nice when I met him. He was loving on me, calling me "baby girl", and treating me like a man should.
I talked to him daily. We had dinner together, stayed up late some nights, and even went to the movies.
This went on for more than six months. Then, all of a sudden, it slowed down, and eventually stopped.
So, I asked him what the problem was. I had gotten used to him. What happened? I found out, he was married!
He was a minister in the church. I knew that much when I met him, but I didn't know he was married.
What do I do now? How do I call it quits? How do I walk away?
Signed,
Messed
up minister's Mistress!
Dear "Messed up minister's Mistress",
You don't have to walk away, he already has. The fact that he is no longer calling you is a good
indicator that he's played his last note with you. Besides, he was never yours in the beginning.
Consider yourself lucky!
Chances are Mr. Minister was simply looking for a brief spat or patty whack! You provided that!
Keep in mind is that ministers are people too. That's no excuse for their behavior, but it is the truth.
It should help us maintain perspective. Understand that the same issues that we deal with are the same
issues that they deal with. It's the world, or church's fault that we make them superhuman…not always theirs.
We don't leave room for error or fault within them, so when they make one, we are outraged. Also, oftentimes,
our goal in going to church is to look for or see "him" (the preacher), when it should be to see "Him" (Christ).
So, again, we miss it!
It shouldn't be that hard for you to walk away, as you haven't really built anything stable. However, I
encourage you to renew your mind. Also, take heed to signs that can be invisible. For example, do you have
his home number? Does he call you from work or his cell? If so, how often? Exactly how much time are you
spending with him? Then, ask yourself, if you are willing to be "second best?" If so, why? A good internal
inspection and a renewed mind should help you call it quits.
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All a woman wants in a man is: R-E-S-P-E-C-T!!! |
by Tenesa Thompson
R- REVERENCE GOD. A man must reverence God before he can love a woman or himself. Reverence means fearing God. He must fear God, and do what God is calling him to do.
E- EXPERIENCE WITH GOD. He must know that God can do something...and that He will do something. He must, in order to successfully lead his family, have had an experience with God.
S- STABLE AND CONSTANT. A man must be stable with God, not wavering. He must sacrifice for his family. The Lord, his wife, and children come first before his wants or needs. If he places the Lord first, then all of his needs will be taken care of.
P- PROTECTOR AND PROVIDER. A man must be the protector and provider of his family. He can’t be one that leans on his wife. She was not designed to carry him nor the weight; she is the help meet.
E- EXAMPLE TO OTHER MEN. He must be an example to other men on how God is molding him as the authority over his family. He must teach his sons how to be Godly men, and his daughters what to expect from a man. He must be the example to his daughters with his wife on how a woman should be treated.
C- COMMITTED TO THE RELATIONSHIP. He must show that he is committed to God, knowing that he and his house will serve the Lord. He must demonstrate commitment to God by commitment to his relationship. He must understand that commitment is on himself and his wife...
T- TRUST AND FOLLOWING GOD. If a man doesn't trust God, he's not trustworthy. He's not one you should trust if he doesn’t trust and follow God. For, he will not know how to be the husband God has designed him to be if he doesn’t trust and follow God.
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Last quarter, we asked a series of questions in reference to your relationship with the one you love
and/or your soon to be mate. 
Well imagine that happening to the relationship you built with Jesus.
When you were born again you always talked to Him. You testified of His goodness and witnessed to people
endlessly. No one could tell you He wasn’t real nor could they convince you to go back to your old ways.
You were "on fire" for the Lord. Then as time went by you started to drift away. Not making time to get in
His presence or His word. You let circumstances and situations cause you to worry and fret about things you
promised God He could have…you let your friends talk you into doing things you promised God you would never
return to and now God is feeling left out.