Good Health

I Must Have Been High

Since I started living better, I have lost 7 pounds. I also lost 7 pounds in the first 10 days back in 2010. Isn’t that interesting? I’m exercising every day, and I’m sticking closely to the calorie limit I set for myself. I haven’t done anything drastic, relying on baby steps that will easily become [...]

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Drinking More Water – Featuring Omega Water

One of the foundations of my new healthier lifestyle is to drink more water. I’ve always been a heavy drinker. ha! I don’t drink alcohol at all. But I do consume a lot of liquid. Sometimes, I’m too dorky even for myself. Back to the point. I drink a lot, and I have been working [...]

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My Goal for 2012 – No More Excuses

Two years ago today, I shared some lofty goals here on Feels Like Home. I said I was going to read through the Bible in 90 days, lose 100 pounds in 12 months, and pay off at least 50% of our family’s debt. I wrote: I have chosen this week to make some changes in [...]

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I Need Help with Compulsive Eating

I have a confession, and I’m hoping that someone among you will have some advice. I have a problem with food, mostly junk food like cookies and candy. My problem is eating compulsively. If it’s available, I will eat it. I can’t stop. I’ll make myself sick and still keep eating because the food tastes [...]

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100 Things I Enjoy, 31-40

Read more of the 100 Things I Enjoy. What do you enjoy? If you’re thinking about making a list of your own, do! Please come back and share your post in the linky, which will remain open through Saturday night. 31. Sharing knowledge with my kids. We visited Strite’s Farm last Saturday, and Grace said, [...]

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10 Ways to Use Baking Soda for Your Body Plus a $25 Giveaway

I am delighted to be one of twenty bloggers featured in Arm & Hammer’s Switch & Save Challenge. During the next five months, I’ll be testing several Arm & Hammer products and sharing my experiences with you. This post is a little different than my normal 10 ways posts. This time, I’m not working in [...]

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I’m Being Kinder to Myself

How do you feel about yourself? I feel okay about myself. I have strengths and weaknesses, but overall, I am what I am. How do you feel about your body? Not so okay. I would like to change my body, but I’ve never stuck with any plan long enough to lose the 180 pounds that [...]

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I Can Do Hard Things

A week or so ago, I found a pretty picture on a blog I like. It said, “I can do HARD things,” and I thought it was so appropriate given the fact that I’m still going to the hospital every day for treatment. I’m still learning how to deal with bipolar disorder and have the [...]

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A Healthier Momma featuring Healthy Choices Frozen Meals

According to the Center for Disease Control, two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese, putting themselves at increased risk for heart disease, diabetes and the metabolic syndrome. I am one of those individuals. Over the last four years, I have often talked about my struggles with my weight. I have revealed highs and lows [...]

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Inadequate

I am inadequate. For almost three months, I have fretted the days away, frustrated that I can’t parent two children at the same time. It’s almost harder than I can bear. I haven’t enjoyed my new baby because I’ve been so focused on how hard she’s made my life, how she’s complicated everything. Bed rest, [...]