David

Is it idealistic to believe that everyone can learn to love their body. This became a burning question as I set out to write on this topic of body acceptance. Why do I muse about this subject. It s been said that writers write what they wish to know. And when it comes to loving my body - it s been a constant, lifelong process. That said: Here s what I know or want to know about loving the body we ve been given. The process begins with acceptance. And to accept one s body, I believe, can be broken down into a three step process: Step One: Make Peace With Yourself The journey toward body acceptance begins by making peace with yourself. Sure, we all have things about our body we d gladly exchange if we could, but what s the reality in this idea. Therefore, begin by asking yourself: What about my body must I learn to accept as it is. To help identify my feelings, I like to use a journal. When you re ready, jot down your answer to this question. Look at your answers: Can you find ways to be grateful for what you have. What gifts does your body allow you to share. Make a note of these answers, as well. Here s a personal example: When...

Unless you ve been living under a rock for the last few months, you ve heard the buzz: bird flu, avian flu, pandemic. Heck, even Ted Koppel admitted he s been doing outside reading on the Flu s origin. What does it all mean. Is it really cause for concern. As always it s best to educate yourself on the state of affairs, then decide what you can do. What we know: President Bush has outlined a 7 billion dollar program to prepare the US for the outbreak of the avian flu virus. Thanks much, but studies also report that even with this large number there could be a shortage if we reach a full blown pandemic Never mind the question, where-o-where will we find the 7 billion. Therefore, before we become panic stricken, let s first note the facts beginning with the query: Why is this flu such a concern. What we know: The particular strain of influenza H5N1 has shown up in birds first in Hong Kong and moved throughout Asia. The cases of human casualty have all been with persons in contact with the virus I could only find one exception to this . Thus, the majority of deaths somewhere around 60 have resulted from contact with an infected...

The Lord said to Moses, I see this is a stiffnecked people. Now let Me be, that my anger may blaze forth against them and that I may destroy them... Exodus, 32: 9, 10 Moses had been up on the mountain top for awhile receiving God s commandments. The people had lost faith in his return - and in God. They built a golden calf to worship and began sacrificing animals to it. God had just led them out of Egypt, saved them from Pharoh s army and provided for all their needs. Yet just a little delay in Moses return, and they reverted back to their old idol-worshiping ways. It s not surprising that God was angry when He saw what they had done. But why did He use the phrase stiffnecked people . And why is that same phrase the Hebrew word is kashe-oref - kashe: hard; oref: scruff of the neck repeated again in Deuteronomy 9: 13 and 14. After all, God didn t rail against their stiff shoulders, stiff arms or stiff legs. What s so important about that particular part of our anatomy - that God should make specific mention of it in His anger. Take a moment to think about where your neck is located and what function it plays in your life. Your...

The primary cause of being overweight is simple. We overeat. Why do we overeat. What can we do to stop. Did you know that 8 out of every 10 adults over the age of 25 are overweight. America has been labeled as a fat nation . We may ask ourselves why. With a variety of bad food choices available on every corner promising fast service, sometimes we are in such a hurry that we pay little attention to what we re putting in our bodies. The majority of us don t just simply eat. We overeat. In the midst of it all, we search for the best weight loss product. The truth of the matter is that even the best weight loss product will be able to help us lose weight if we don t stop overeating. Why do we do it. It s a question that s been studied for years. Can you even start searching for the best weight loss product if you re clueless about why you re overeating. Many people say, I just can t stop eating. This isn t true. But it is true that eating can become a type of addiction. The first reason why we eat is because it s great. It looks good. It tastes great. It s something that gives us a satisfied feeling after we consume it. That feeling...