by Dana Marie | Feb 16, 2019 | Blog, Body Care, Heart, Mind, and Soul Care
Recently, I’ve been reminded of the importance of gratitude. Gratitude doesn’t mean becoming complacent or ignoring reality. It’s intentionally being aware of the good things going on in your life. This can transform your view of the world, your life, and therefore...
by Dana Marie | Feb 12, 2019 | Blog, Heart, Mind, and Soul Care
“…but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.” Psalm 1:2-3...
by Dana Marie | Feb 12, 2019 | Blog, Body Care
Restriction, or black and white thinking around food, often leads to binging, or feeling out of control around food, or intensified cravings in the absence of actual hunger. Viewing all foods in a more neutral light (vs “good” and “bad”) actually keeps it from having...
by Dana Marie | Jan 21, 2019 | Blog, Body Care, Heart, Mind, and Soul Care
This little guy started something new a year or so ago. When he gets really excited (when we are going for a walk or getting home from work), he runs to the food bowl to eat. We have found it quite humorous. He copes with his excitement by eating. ? It reminds me...
by Dana Marie | Jan 6, 2019 | Blog, Heart, Mind, and Soul Care
Does the idea of “self care” make you feel guilty? I don’t mean “self care” as in pampering yourself, buying new shoes, getting your nails done, etc. as it is often attributed to. I mean taking care of yourself and making sure your needs for sleep, rest, nourishment,...
by Dana Marie | Dec 29, 2018 | Blog, Body Care
This time of year, you are going to be bombarded with advertisements to “fix” yourself, “do this and you will lose X pounds,” “this is the plan that will finally work!” I encourage you to look at these messages with a new lens. Quick fixes only cause harm in the...
