Simple Ideas For Healthy Living

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9780830745814
• ISBN10: 0830745815
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-07-01
• Publisher: Gospel Light

Summary

Simple Ideas for Healthy Living contains health tips and health instruction sheets. It's divided into the four areas: spirit, mind, emotions, and body. It also addresses various health topics for individual instruction and discussion in group sessions.

Author Biography

First Place 4 Health is the wildly successful, Christ-centered healthy living program that has helped people lose weight for over 25 years. In that time, First Place 4 Health groups have blossomed in more than 12,000 churches, and over half a million members have gone through the program since it began in 1981. Through this biblically sound program, which incorporates Bible study, scripture memorization, prayer and balanced eating and exercise plans, First Place 4 Health gives people the opportunity to change their lives spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and of course, physically.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 5
Emotional Well-Being
The Challenge to Change	p. 9
Letting Others Help You Succeed	p. 14
Overcoming Stress	p. 17
How to H.A.L.T. Defeat	p. 21
Relapse Prevention	p. 23
Spiritual Well-Being
The Faith Factor	p. 28
Making Time for Bible Study and Prayer	p. 31
Steps for Spiritual Growth	p. 35
Accepting God's Gracious Invitation	p. 38
Restoration and Forgiveness	p. 41
The Lordship of Christ	p. 45
Mental Well-Being
You Are Unique	p. 50
A Healthy Body Image	p. 53
Healthy Living on the Job	p. 56
Healthy Strategies for Social Situations	p. 61
Keeping the Goal in Mind	p. 65
Your Learning Style	p. 69
Creating a Thankfulness Journal	p. 77
Your Personality Profile	p. 83
Physical Well-Being
Nutrition
Dietary Supplements-Miracle or Myth?	p. 104
10 Red Flags of Junk Science	p. 109
The Whole Story on Whole Grains	p. 113
The Facts on Fats	p. 118
Choosing High-Fiber Foods	p. 127
Outsmarting the Snack Attack	p. 131
Sweetness by Any Other Name	p. 135
The Truth About Fad Diets	p. 141
Understanding Vitamins and Minerals	p. 145
Choosing Better Beverages	p. 151
An Ounce of Prevention
Controlling Cholesterol	p. 158
Preventing Cancer	p. 163
Preventing Diabetes	p. 168
Preventing Heart Disease	p. 172
Preventing Osteoporosis	p. 177
Understanding High Blood Pressure	p. 183
What's Cooking?
Adding Flavor the Healthy Way	p. 187
Convenience Foods-Making the Most of Your Time	p. 191
Dining on the Go	p. 196
Physical Fitness
The Amazing 10-Minute Workout	p. 202
Testing Your Health-Related Fitness	p. 205
Monitoring Your Exercise Intensity	p. 212
Buying Home Equipment	p. 215
Choosing a Personal Trainer	p. 217
Born to Run?	p. 220
Making a Splash	p. 225
Bicycling Your Way to Health and Fitness	p. 228
Exercising Safely Outdoors	p. 233
Staying Active While Traveling	p. 237
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