It is indeed the most wonderful time of the year. Before you wave the white flag and abandon healthy routines until after the New Year, consider these simple steps to help keep your healthy habits on track.

Reframe Your Focus

The holiday includes food, yes. But you need not be all-consumed by thoughts of food to enjoy the festivities. Simply reframing how you view food during the holidays goes a long way toward shifting its power into a more appropriate place. Our dominating posture and focus...

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“There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him, but its end is the way of death.” Proverbs 14:12

My husband and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary this month. As we reflected on our two decades together, we commented that the act of “choosing” is so powerful. Marriage is the practice of choosing each other over and over. We could have thrown in the towel when things were hard, but we chose not to. We could look for fresh new romance elsewhere, but we choose...

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“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers, but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law, he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.” Psalm 1:1-3

What would it be if I asked you to choose one word to describe your physical, emotional, and spiritual health?

Does...

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Cold winter weather is quickly approaching. The winter blues don’t have to keep you from staying active and healthy! No need for expensive equipment or a gym membership to keep your body moving. These five cold-weather workouts are fun, easy, and perfect for bodies of all ages!

Walk the Mall

Ok, ok, I know! But don’t knock it until you try it. This ain’t your grandma’s workout, sisters! Mall walking is gaining popularity among ladies of all ages. For a good reason! The mall provides a free “...

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"Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and He will help you." Psalm 37:5

Carpe diam! Seize the day! We've all heard the saying. I don't know about you, though, but this mindset has tripped me up time and time again when it comes to healthy eating and exercise. You know the scenario. It's a new day. "I'm going to exercise and eat according to my hunger and plan today," you enthusiastically tell yourself. Intentionality, that's the name of the game for you today. That's good! Really...

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Summer, you're great, but fall! Fall, you are swoon-worthy! The colors, the smells, and all things cozy! Yep, there's no doubt; fall is where it's at. This round-up of my favorite must-have fall finds gives you all the warm fuzzies. Enjoy!

1. Wood's Ghost Pepper Vermont Maple Syrup Oh, my goodness! This flavor combo blew my mind when I tried it. I love all the heat. So, this sweet heat was love at the first lick. Believe it or not, it's super tasty on pancakes and waffles. What I love it for...

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Back-to-school season, it's a mixed bag. For every momma with kids, returning to school after the lazy days of summer brings all. the. emotions. It's not easy! Regardless of whether they're tiny tots or turbulent teens, returning to school brings excitement and a welcomed sense of routine, but with it, the bumps of settling into more structure, a little sadness, and legit grief over another passing season. No doubt about it, the beginning of a new school year can take it out of even the most...

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From breakfast to baked goods, you will find that protein powder is used often in Dashing Dish recipes. For those new to using it, protein powder can be tricky to work with! Today I’m answering the most common questions we get about protein powder and covering everything you need to know about using it!

Q: Why use protein powder?
A: Protein powder is a terrific way to “boost” the nutrition content of recipes, and it is especially helpful to balance the macronutrient ratio of recipes which are...

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I firmly believe that time spent monitoring our food intake in some capacity is a useful tool. It gives us a greater understanding of nutrition and an awareness of how different foods affect us personally in terms of feeling our best and navigating biofeedback (hunger, energy, cravings, sleep, mood, etc.). This allows us to arrive at a place where we can make the best decisions for us personally and set up clearly defined healthy guardrails that allow for freedom and joy with our approach to...

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Something that can be extraordinarily valuable to both spiritual maturity and growth in healthy habits of all kinds is the development of what are called “bright line rules.” Some people tend to be put off by the idea of “rules,” while other people love having a clearly defined list of things to uphold. Regardless of which end of the spectrum you fall, it is important to recognize that healthy boundaries and guardrails are something that the Lord purposes for believers.

The intent of bright...

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