Roger and I have taken the leap.
We--the "coach" and the "counselor"--are launching a daily, daytime radio show called, "Little Changes Big Results!"
We begin May 2, 2011 in San Diego and we'll be streaming online at KPRZ.com across the world from 1:30 to 2:00 pm PST, Monday through Friday.
You can call-in from anywhere to 866.577.2473 and we'll answer your questions or we'll help you solve your relationships woes, marriage miscues, dating dilemmas, or fitness plateaus.
Until we begin, why not ask us a question on this blog (or by email) that we can answer on air?
If you prefer anonymity, just write to us at tlc@changeyourlifedaily.com. Our goal is to give you a little change that has a big result.
All we need is you! This will be a "live" call-in show--so be sure to tune, tweet, and call in!
More details to follow in the coming weeks.
Be encouraged,
Becky
Monday, April 25, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Safe Families -- You can make a difference TODAY!
At our pre-Easter amphitheater service in which all the Christian churches across our county were invited, a challenge was made to BE the church. After enjoying great worship music and hearing a stirring message by the well-known author of Crazy Love, Francis Chan, we were asked to follow the lead of the Son of God, Jesus, whose life we had come to celebrate.
We were reminded that Jesus told his disciples to be known by their love, to care for the poor and orphaned, to become His feet and hands, and to store up treasures in heaven not on earth. We were then given an opportunity to text a $10 donation to our local chapter of an amazing national organization called Safe Families. I don't know how much we raised in that service--there were 1000's of us in attendance. I do know that we were all changed by the stories and the positive impact that Safe Families was having on families and children in crisis due to drugs or abuse or abandonment. The donations--as well as a willingness to take in a child for a short while--ARE MAKING A HUGE difference in the lives of children in our community.
Please, consider celebrating the life of Jesus this Easter with a gift to your local chapter of Safe Families. Give. Get Involved. A little change--in this case, $10--will have a BIG RESULT in the life of one child, one family in crisis.
Be encouraged,
Becky
We were reminded that Jesus told his disciples to be known by their love, to care for the poor and orphaned, to become His feet and hands, and to store up treasures in heaven not on earth. We were then given an opportunity to text a $10 donation to our local chapter of an amazing national organization called Safe Families. I don't know how much we raised in that service--there were 1000's of us in attendance. I do know that we were all changed by the stories and the positive impact that Safe Families was having on families and children in crisis due to drugs or abuse or abandonment. The donations--as well as a willingness to take in a child for a short while--ARE MAKING A HUGE difference in the lives of children in our community.
Please, consider celebrating the life of Jesus this Easter with a gift to your local chapter of Safe Families. Give. Get Involved. A little change--in this case, $10--will have a BIG RESULT in the life of one child, one family in crisis.
Be encouraged,
Becky
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Weight Loss Now Shown to Improve Memory!
Now there is ONE MORE reason to eat healthy and exercise regularly! A new study revealed that weight-loss surgery patients, who lost 20-25 pounds, after twelve weeks, had additional positive side effects such as improved memory and increased concentration. The research, headed up by a Kent State University professor, John Gunstad also suggested that those who don’t have weight loss surgery BUT take concerted steps to lose extra weight would also see the same results:
"I think one of the important take-home messages for this study," he said, "is really just, kind of, a reminder for individuals that if you take care of your body, you're also taking care of your brain.”
Whether you are overweight or not, staying healthy in America is a constant concern for people of all ages due to our fast-food eating habits, soda-pop drinking binges, and the increased chemically created non-fat, non-sugary substitutes in our diet.
No matter how old you are, you can make a few little changes TODAY that will have BIG results for your body and your mind in just a short amount of time.
1. Get sober. Cut out bubbles, chemicals, and sugar by cutting out pop. I call it “soda-briety.” Replace your liquid intake with water spiked with lemons, cucumbers, mint and ginger!
2. Walk more. That’s right. 1700 steps on a pedometer equals 1 mile. Wear one for a day or a week and see how far you walk on a given day. Then compete with yourself. Get up to 10000 steps a day and watch your weight drop off.
3. White out. Consciously reduce salt by adding pepper or other spices to your meats, eggs, etc. Exchange white flour for whole grains—oats, millet, rye, or corn. More fiber will fill you up sooner.
4. Melt fat. Monounsaturated fats are always a healthier choice—olives, olive oils, avocado, nuts and seeds are tasty substitutes for mayonnaise, butter, or saturated fats. Eliminate fried foods from fast-food restaurants and instead enjoy soup/salad/sandwich combos at deli or sandwich shops.
5. Count calories. Portion control is the rule of thumb. Unless you are an extreme athlete, 1600 to 2000 calories a day is a substantial caloric intake for those maintaining a healthy weight.
6. Read labels. Most restaurants and all packaging of foods and drinks contain caloric, fat, and sugar (sodium) counts. Just being aware that a candy bar has 300 calories or a can of soda has 240 calories (or more)—which is 1/5 of your daily caloric intake will help you make better decisions. And on those occasions when one item is 900 calories, you might choose to split the entree with someone or eat something with fewer calories.
7. Role model. Everyone needs someone who will help him or her succeed. If you have friends, co-workers or family members who are striving to lose weight or get healthy by exercising more, offer to be a walking partner or eat at restaurants that are healthier. Don’t be a temptation, be an accountability partner.
Each of these little changes is achievable today--they don't require money, just motivation. Most importantly, these little changes will add up to big results such as: reduced risk of diabetes, improved cardiovascular health, noticeable weight loss, and even the potential of increased memory!
Be encouraged,
Becky
"I think one of the important take-home messages for this study," he said, "is really just, kind of, a reminder for individuals that if you take care of your body, you're also taking care of your brain.”
Whether you are overweight or not, staying healthy in America is a constant concern for people of all ages due to our fast-food eating habits, soda-pop drinking binges, and the increased chemically created non-fat, non-sugary substitutes in our diet.
No matter how old you are, you can make a few little changes TODAY that will have BIG results for your body and your mind in just a short amount of time.
1. Get sober. Cut out bubbles, chemicals, and sugar by cutting out pop. I call it “soda-briety.” Replace your liquid intake with water spiked with lemons, cucumbers, mint and ginger!
2. Walk more. That’s right. 1700 steps on a pedometer equals 1 mile. Wear one for a day or a week and see how far you walk on a given day. Then compete with yourself. Get up to 10000 steps a day and watch your weight drop off.
3. White out. Consciously reduce salt by adding pepper or other spices to your meats, eggs, etc. Exchange white flour for whole grains—oats, millet, rye, or corn. More fiber will fill you up sooner.
4. Melt fat. Monounsaturated fats are always a healthier choice—olives, olive oils, avocado, nuts and seeds are tasty substitutes for mayonnaise, butter, or saturated fats. Eliminate fried foods from fast-food restaurants and instead enjoy soup/salad/sandwich combos at deli or sandwich shops.
5. Count calories. Portion control is the rule of thumb. Unless you are an extreme athlete, 1600 to 2000 calories a day is a substantial caloric intake for those maintaining a healthy weight.
6. Read labels. Most restaurants and all packaging of foods and drinks contain caloric, fat, and sugar (sodium) counts. Just being aware that a candy bar has 300 calories or a can of soda has 240 calories (or more)—which is 1/5 of your daily caloric intake will help you make better decisions. And on those occasions when one item is 900 calories, you might choose to split the entree with someone or eat something with fewer calories.
7. Role model. Everyone needs someone who will help him or her succeed. If you have friends, co-workers or family members who are striving to lose weight or get healthy by exercising more, offer to be a walking partner or eat at restaurants that are healthier. Don’t be a temptation, be an accountability partner.
Each of these little changes is achievable today--they don't require money, just motivation. Most importantly, these little changes will add up to big results such as: reduced risk of diabetes, improved cardiovascular health, noticeable weight loss, and even the potential of increased memory!
Be encouraged,
Becky
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Take the Family Dinner Challenge!
"More than a decade of research at The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University has consistently found that the more often children have dinner with their parents, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use drugs. Simply put: Dinner makes a difference."
If you have kids, you owe it to yourself to take a quick view of this study and survey...
Here is what you'll find…
1. Why don’t more families eat dinner together if it has such a positive and powerful effect on the kids?
Families surveyed who don’t eat dinner together say they are just TOO BUSY with work, sports, or different activities.
2. What gets in the way when families do sit down to dinner?
Electronic distractions—cell phones and blackberries and computers.
3. How long does a family dinner usually last when they do sit down together?
The average family actually spent about 30 minutes together at the table—otherwise they ate alone or with friends.
4. What other benefits occurred as a result of a family eating dinner together?
Teens were more likely to attend weekly religious services and had an easier time talking to their moms and dads if they ate dinner regularly with their parents.
This is an easy-to-understand, insightful study that gives FREE ADVICE to parents:
Make a few little changes in your family life--turn off the electronics and have dinner together each night--and reap the following big results: kids who are more likely to get better grades and less likely to smoke, use drugs or drink alcohol!
What are you waiting for? Click here to watch how one Ohio family recently took a two-week challenge to have dinner nightly with their family!
Let me know if you're up for the challenge!
Be encouraged,
Becky
If you have kids, you owe it to yourself to take a quick view of this study and survey...
Here is what you'll find…
1. Why don’t more families eat dinner together if it has such a positive and powerful effect on the kids?
Families surveyed who don’t eat dinner together say they are just TOO BUSY with work, sports, or different activities.
2. What gets in the way when families do sit down to dinner?
Electronic distractions—cell phones and blackberries and computers.
3. How long does a family dinner usually last when they do sit down together?
The average family actually spent about 30 minutes together at the table—otherwise they ate alone or with friends.
4. What other benefits occurred as a result of a family eating dinner together?
Teens were more likely to attend weekly religious services and had an easier time talking to their moms and dads if they ate dinner regularly with their parents.
This is an easy-to-understand, insightful study that gives FREE ADVICE to parents:
Make a few little changes in your family life--turn off the electronics and have dinner together each night--and reap the following big results: kids who are more likely to get better grades and less likely to smoke, use drugs or drink alcohol!
What are you waiting for? Click here to watch how one Ohio family recently took a two-week challenge to have dinner nightly with their family!
Let me know if you're up for the challenge!
Be encouraged,
Becky
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