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3 March 2012 The Body Issue AprilandDecember.com
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April and December e-Zine
Christian Life 365
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As we started putting this issue together I was at a loss for words. I didn’t
quite know how to introduce such a sensitive topic to our audience. I have
been in the fashion industry for almost fourteen years now and it never
ceases to amaze me how much women in particular struggle with body
image. It seems that as time rolls on, more and more men are becoming
just as body obsessed as their female counter parts.
We always want to know why and who is to blame. We bash social networking, slam
the media and point our shaking fingers at magazines and designers. But when you get
right down to it, the problem is not what we hear the world saying, it is what we aren’t
reading in the word! Our bodies are God’s temples. He designed every part to work
beautifully with each other. The inner workings of the human body have intrigued masses
and inspired even more.
We are made in the image of the Holy one. We were created by Him, for Him.
Shouldn’t we honor that? Shouldn’t we take care of ourselves so that we can be better prepared
to inspire the world and show them the glory of the Holy one? We owe it to God and to
ourselves to be the best we can be. One of my favorite songs is by a gospel artist named
Canton Jones. In his song “kingdom business” he exclaims that there is so much riding on
building the kingdom of God that we should keep ourselves in “tip top fitness”.
Everyone is not meant to be a size four and it is true that God has everyone’s number.
But when you dig deep you will find that God is concerned for us in our totality. He loves us
completely and abundantly. You are worth being around to see the miracles he has yet to
perform. So by all means, eat healthy and exercise, but don’t forget to love yourself. Love
you the way God loves you. Big or small, skinny or fluffy, God sees beauty when he looks
at us. We should strive to see it too.
-Rose
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P. 11
Departments
In Every Issue
Focus on Living 7
Words 8
Tools for Living 10
Page of Power 15
Around the Web 16
In This Issue
Pain and Gain 11
Avoid the lunch sack
Panic attack 14
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that we gather across the internet. All credits for this
issue are listed to the best of our ability on the Topic
Introduction (page 2) next to publisher information. If we
have used material that belongs to you without properly
giving the credit, please contact the editor at
rose.studio6.yahoo.com. Thank you and God bless.
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I love how the plastic surgery industry likes to
maintain that “it’s your body, take control!” If
you have given yourself to God you need to
know it’s not your body it’s God’s. That being
said there is nothing wrong with nourishing and
cherishing the temple that God has given us.
And yes, that means shedding a few extra
pounds, staying away from sodium as much as
we can and watching our fat and sugar intake.
All these things in cooperation with a healthy
spiritual life make up for a feeling and acting
great! This is the kind of control that is
worth taking. But how often do we
try to do Gods job? Now I am not
bashing the plastic surgery
industry here. I am just saying
that no amount of surgery is
going to make up for an ugly spirit!
There is a big difference between
control and cheating. We as
people…especially Americans, cheat a
lot. How many of us underappreciated the gift
of life and living that God has given us. We
color our hair because we don’t want to look
old, we get botox at the age of 29 and as soon
as that number rounds up we go straight for the
face lifts (liquid or otherwise).
Many will argue that if it is a serious
defect that it should be taken care of. While I
understand that, I can’t understand why 15 year
old girls are starving themselves because
someone didn’t know how to raise a child
instead of a bully and Cosmo says she should be
100 pounds or a size 4 whichever comes first.
Then there is the ever resounding “But
it makes them feel good about themselves. “
Okay, as a plus size woman who is trying to get
fit and maintain it, I feel better about myself
knowing that God loves me just the way I am. I
feel better knowing that no matter how many
cupcakes I don’t eat and rice cakes I do eat, God
looks at me and He sees his beautiful
child.
The world would be a much better
place if we would stop feeding the
world fear and bullying and start
allowing them to feast on
positive change and the grace
of God. Caring about
someone should override
ridiculing them. Talking to our kids about
healthier choices and making sure they have
them available should override belittling them.
Looking in the mirror and seeing ourselves as
God sees us (free and worthy) should override
self hate.
If we gave our soul salvation as much
time and effort as we put into our bodies we
would have much prettier insides and
outsides…but then again, maybe that is the
problem with some people. Equal time doesn’t
always mean equal mind. Think about that for a
while. Oh and by the way…YOU’RE BEAUTIFUL.
Bea’U’tiful
-R. Christopher
March 2012 The Body Issue AprilandDecember.com 8
Anonymous
Unknown
Phyllis Diller
Marsha Doble
The only exercise some people get is jumping to conclusions, running down their friends, side stepping responsibility and pushing their luck!
My Idea of exercise is a good brisk sit!
Exercise is a dirty word.
Every time I say it, I wash
my mouth out with
chocolate.
I have to exercise in
the morning before my
brain figures out what
I’m doing.
March 2012 The Body Issue AprilandDecember.com 10
If any plan to live a healthy life is going
to be successful, you will need to manage three
things: The foods you eat, how much exercise
you get and how your stress level. Here are a
few of our favorite sites that give you the tools
you need to make a success out of healthier
living.
-Ann Christopher
The Lose Weight Diet
20 Minute Workout
A Low Stress Lifestyle
You don’t have to be on a ‘diet’ to eat healthy.
But where do you find foods that would benefit
a healthy diet for the purpose of eating well or a
healthy diet for the purpose of…well…dieting?
The Lose Weight Diet healthy foods list can be
used in conjunction with the Lose Weight diet
or by itself to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
We know we have to stay active, but walking
down the hall at work to go to the bathroom is
not considered exercise. A proper workout
includes cardio, toning, strengthening and
shaping. Motley Health provides several
different routines including this 20 minute home
workout.
Maintaining a low stress lifestyle is key to any
healthy living practice. About.com actually has
some pretty good tips on how to keep your
stress levels at a manageable level.
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Nothing can send us in to health kick
frenzy like the diagnosis of a disease or disorder.
But what do you do when you are diagnosed with
something chronic which has symptoms that
seem to change more than the direction of the
wind? For those suffering from chronic pain
staying healthy is a must but it’s hard to do
because the symptoms change so often. Here is
a list of frequently asked questions that will help
you get started on your road to coping and living
a healthy life with CPD.
What do I need to do first? First I would talk to my doctor. If you have not gotten a firm diagnosis, ask your doctor to send you to a rheumatologist. They will be able to properly diagnose the Fibromyalgia or Chronic Pain Disorder. You many need to keep your mind open to change doctors. Not all family doctors can properly diagnose CPD.
Once you have a proper diagnosis, talk with your physician about managing the pain. You want to make sure that you can handle any medications or treatments that are given to you before you go changing your diet as medications may increase or decrease appetite. I would do an online search of medications that treat pain and look at the side effects. Try to steer your doctor away from giving you something that may increase your level of weight gain or appetite.
When it comes to monitoring you CPD,
you have to go to the doctor’s office prepared. Once you find a medication that works well for you, then it is time to talk to your doctor about diet options specific to other health concerns you may have. . How do I know if changes in how I feel are a result of my CPD (Chronic Pain Disorder)? Don't take for granted that you have access to just as much vital information as your doctor does. The web is your best weapon. Be sure that you are gathering your symptom information from a trusted site. When you do web searches, try not to gather symptoms, diagnosis and prognosis information from blog sites, but rather from medical organizations, CPD organizations and health professionals. Check their list of symptoms and compare them to yours. Make sure you check multiple sites for consistency.
When something changes, stops or starts, write it down. Again, I can’t stress this enough. You have to go to your physician prepared. It’s not that they don’t know what they are doing. CPD’s have ever changing symptoms that depend on a number of variables…weather, season change, stress levels, environmental stimuli… a number of things affect how we feel. If you and your doctor can see what is affecting what, you can track your symptoms to find a pattern.
Pain and Gain Living Healthy with Chronic Pain Disorders
-R. Christopher
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Do I need to talk to my doctor before beginning a workout program?
YES! You need to at least fill your doctor
in on what you are thinking off. Sometimes the
pain can be so sever that we think we can’t do
certain things for fear of making them worse.
That may not always be the case.
When I first started Pilates, I thought it
was gonna hurt forever. The reaching and
stretching and that band made me want to curse!
But after the first few routines, they got easier
and I felt a lot less pain on a daily basis. But
yoga, stretches my limits too far. I thought they
were the same, they aren’t.
Your doctor can help you see from a
different perspective when it comes to the limits
you think your body can handle. You also want
to consult with your physician before you start or
end a diet.
What Exercises are the best for people with chronic pain?
According to many medical websites,
even those who suffer from chronic pain will
benefit from heart healthy aerobics. But many of
us who suffer from consistent pain (yes I am one
of them) will surely say that working up a sweat is
a very painful task…and not in a no pain no gain
type of way. I have found that toning and core
strengthening is the easiest way for me to start
aside from walking.
A mile or two of walking or on a treadmill
and some Pilates or yoga are great ways to start.
This is probably so because anyone who suffers
from chronic pain knows that the mental
complications are almost as debilitating as the
pain itself. Soothing techniques learned in Thai
Chi, Pilates or Yoga calm the mind and soothe
the spirit as well as give you a good stretch out.
The exercises are simple, have a great flow and
when done with walking or simple aerobics can
actually tone and strengthen the body.
Is there a diet specifically for those who suffer from chronic pain?
There are numerous lists on the web that
say if you suffer from a CPD don’t eat this, put
more of that in your diet and eat such and such in
moderation. I have found that caffeine is a
temporary pain reliever, but always, remember to
have caffeine in moderation. Also stay away
from artificial sweeteners. Sucralose or Splenda
is a fine substitute if you don’t have intolerance to
it. But Aspartame (Equal and Sweet and Low)
are bad. They cause more inflammation and
increase pain.
Aside from the afore mentioned
sweeteners, I find that the diabetic diet actually
helps aide in proper weight loss. It encompasses
all the necessary diets in one diet. You get low
carb, low sugar, low sodium and low fat all at
once. You can go to the website for the Diabetic
Association and get a food list. If you want
something specifically for chronic pain, you can
try this website.
http://www.fibromyalgiadiet.net/fibromyalgia-
diet.html To learn more about the link between
artificial sweeteners and fibromyalgia, go here:
http://www.drpodell.org/fibromyalgia_treatments.
shtml#Fibromyalgia-Diet-Treatments
13 March 2012 The Body Issue AprilandDecember.com
Light and bright
recipes with
scriptures that warm
the soul
-A. Christopher
March 2012 The Body Issue AprilandDecember.com 14
So you have decided that you are going to
eat healthier. You have been doing well so
far. You have thrown out the junk food and
stocked your fridge with fresh fruits and
vegetables. You have even bought some
organic and sugar free goodies to munch
on.
All is well until you go to work and notice
its lunch time. Oh no, you didn’t pack a
lunch. You run down to the cafeteria and
you can’t seem to locate anything that looks
edible let alone healthy. Or you run to…no
where because where you work doesn’t
have a cafeteria!!! So now you have to hit
the drive thru. Now What?
Even with fast food chains trying to add
healthy choices to menus; it is still a
struggle to find something good for you.
All you really get at the drive thru is a “non
fried” choice of sides…which we all know
that even some non fried foods are still not
good for you. Most of the choices are filled
with Tran’s fats and salt. Not to mention
they are loaded with calories.
Many people who are becoming health
conscious find it easier to cook at home and
take food to work when time allows. Well,
that’s where we come in! Here are some
quick recipes found on a couple of various
sites we love here at A&D. So please pull
up a chair and take out your fork and knife,
it’s time to eat!
-Mia James
Weight Watchers Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche
Skinny Taste Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast
Better Homes and Gardens Tortellini and Vegetable Bake
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Page of Power -George Christopher
I will praise thee for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
-Psalms 139:14
But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
-Isaiah 53:5
“Those who think they don’t have time for bodily exercise will later have to find time for illness.
-Edward Stanley
Physical fitness can neither be achieved by wishful thinking nor outright purchase.
-Joseph Pilates
Dear God, thank you for your powerful gift of life and the beautiful creation known as our bodies. How it works and what it does has intrigued many and is still a mystery expect but to you. Help us to love ourselves the way you love us and take care of what you have given us to house your spirit. Amen
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Share your weight loss
and dieting success as
well as get support and
encouragement at:
[3Fatchicks.com]
Relieve some stress with
helpful hints from:
[FamilyDoctor.org]
Get tips on living healthy
whether you are dieting or
not at:
[Everydayhealth.com]
Keep track of your diet
progress at:
[Dietdiaries.com]
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