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Emotional Eating as a Way to Feel a Sense of Control

Julie Grunklee October 7, 2021 No Comments

Do you ever notice yourself reaching for food when things in life feel out of control? All you want is a moment of peace and eating is a way to fulfill that emotional need. Let’s take a look at why we feel compelled to be in control, the role eating plays in creating a false sense of control in our lives as well as what you can do about it to break free of the emotional eating cycle. Control = Survival Women in mid-life are busier than they have ever been before. Pulled in so many different directions, between aging

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Emotional Eating When You’re Overwhelmed and Bored

Julie Grunklee August 20, 2021 No Comments

There are so many reasons for emotional eating. One of the biggest things we think of is when we’re overwhelmed. There’s too much to do and we just want a little treat, a break a moment of peace. But do you also find yourself searching for something to eat when you’re bored? When you do have a few minutes (or even hours) with nothing pressing to do? Maybe that time after work? After your evening meal? It’s like you don’t feel OK or safe to just relax. Like you have to constantly be doing something productive and search out something

Menopause: Mid-life Crisis or Opportunity?

Julie Grunklee August 10, 2021 No Comments

Society seems to hold menopause and perimenopause (the time leading up to menopause) in such a negative light. We hear all about the hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, mood swings, wight gain, loss of fertility, loss of youth, loss of…… All symptoms that the body is not functioning optimally. But what if we could look at menopause in a different light? As a new beginning, a “2nd Spring” as they do in Oriental Medicine. An opportunity to take a look at what those symptoms really mean as well as what you can do about it. Yes, all those undesirable things

Forgiveness – Part 2 – Freedom Through God’s Forgiveness

Julie Grunklee May 17, 2021 No Comments

In Part 1 of this Forgiveness series, I shared some benefits of forgiveness as well as one of my personal stories of forgiving another person. This article looks at how God’s forgiveness frees us up from the yick & muck we get trapped in and move forward in his light & love. Waiting With Open Arms How many times have you felt paralyzed or less than/not good enough because of things you did or ‘should’ve done’? Has the guilt, shame, regret – humiliation even – held you back from doing something amazing or from being the person God is calling

Benefits of Forgiveness – Part 1 – Free Yourself From the Burden

Julie Grunklee April 15, 2021 No Comments

We’ve heard it time and again from every source imaginable, forgive one another. It’s all throughout the Bible and is an essential practice in every religion I’ve ever studied. Jesus calls us to forgive not 7 times, but 77 times. But why? What really happens with forgiveness? How does it benefit us? Can one really find freedom through forgiveness? And how can we make it a routine part of our lives? I’ll not only answer these questions, but I’ll also share some of my own forgiveness stories in this series on one of God’s greatest gifts. So What is the

How to Use Journaling When You’re Frozen in Fear

Julie Grunklee January 25, 2021 No Comments

Do you ever get overwhelmed or find yourself checking the weather every hour (or more) when a snow storm is heading your way? I know I do. Fears, doubts, uncertainties crop up, hijacking my thoughts & emotions. Wasting several hours, worrying about & checking on the storm prevents me from being as productive as I want to be. I’ll walk you through the process I use to help nip those fears in the bud and help me move past the fears that keep me frozen in place. Tensions Mount They’ve been predicting snow for several days now. A few days

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Letting Christ Light Up Your Life!

Julie Grunklee December 26, 2020 No Comments

Merry Christmas! While I know a lot of people are already packing up their holiday decorations, the Christmas Season technically just started! This year, in particular, may be difficult to feel any holiday joy, with so much darkness that has eclipsed 2020. But, I’m choosing to focus on the light. The Light of Love, Christ –and how he’s lighting up my life. When we focus on the positive, it’s so much easier to make healthier choices. We eat better, move our bodies more and don’t let stress cause dis-ease in us. (For more on this you can read my post

Give Yourself the Gift of Time with God this Year

Julie Grunklee November 24, 2020 No Comments

It seems like every year it’s the same. We really want to slow down, take some time to reflect, prepare our hearts for Christmas, but we never really seem to find the time. We sit down with a plate full of food at Thanksgiving with a sigh of relief, and then rush around like a chicken with our heads cut off until Christmas. Meeting expectations. Filling everyone’s stockings but our own. This year, more than ever, we need to slow down. We need to take time to connect with God in a meaningful way. To open our hearts, let go

Best Ways to Exercise Outside This Fall

Julie Grunklee September 29, 2020 No Comments

The days are shorter, leaves are starting to turn and there’s a chill in the air. Fall is here! Cooler autumn days are an invitation to get outside, enjoy the abundant color and move our bodies. Spending time outside, surrounded by many forms of God’s creation also has health benefits and can help us move forward with our health goals. Here are my favorite ways to move my body outdoors during this season of change. Walking Walking is one of the easiest and best ways to move our bodies. You only need a decent pair of shoes and to make