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| Gwen Smith of BodybyGwen Fitness will be Keynote speaker at The Fruit of Her Hands --Womens' Conference in Pasadena, CA |
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| July 15, 2010 |
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| Gwen of BodybyGwen Fitness, spoke/presented exercise demonstration to children ages 3-15 on How the Muscles Work. Church located in Westchester, CA |
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| May 28, 2010 |
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| SATURDAY BOOTCAMP--FOR THE SERIOUS!!!!!!BEGINS: Saturday, June 5, 2010; TIME: 730-830am.; FEE: $80 (4 Saturday's); BRING: Mat & Water & Dumbbells (IF U HAVE DUMBBELLS) (PRIVATE LOCATION) in City of Chatsworth, CA---PLEASE CALL GWEN(310) 930-5875 |
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| April 17, 2010 |
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| Sisters Staying Healthy Life-Long: Sisters Staying Healthy
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Thank you to everyone who attended the 8th Annual Sisters Staying Healthy Conference on April 17th at USC, and to those who were there in spirit. Were you there? Share your thoughts on our Blog.
Sisters Staying Healthy Conference
8th Annual
Sisters Staying Healthy Conference
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Held at the
University of Southern California
Davis Auditorium, Andrus Gerontology Center
3715 McClintock Avenue, L.A., CA 90089
Life-Long and the USC School of Gerontology/ Ethel Percy Andrus Center team up for the Sisters Staying Healthy Conference. The conference is approved for three hours of Continuing Education Credit for RNs, MFTs and LCSWs.
Prof. Michael Conner, Cynthia Banks, 2008 Conference
Join us in a positive and supportive atmosphere to learn about a lifespan approach to wellbeing and quality of life. Be part of a circle of people who are committed to making HEALTH their priority.
Conference Quick Links
Conference Overview
Who Should Attend
Conference Objectives
Continuing Education Units
Online Registration
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Pricing Deadlines
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Contact Us
Dr. Shikana Temille Porter, 2006 Conference
Schedule
8:00 AM
Doors Open
Breakfast Sponsor: Restaurant Santa Cecilia
Registration, networking, and breakfast.
9:00
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Elizabeth Smith RN MBA, Mistress of Ceremonies
Frances Saunders, Statistical Analyst, Life-Long
Eleanor Brownn MAG, Executive Director, Life-Long
9:15
It’s All About You
Step up to the mic and have your say about mid-life stress, and hear the stories of others. Get to know your fellow attendees in this engaging opening activity.
Facilitators:
Lakay Page and Brigette Kidd
9:45
Am I Depressed Because I'm Sick? Or am I Sick Because I'm Depressed?
This presentation will help to explain the link between emotions and physical symptoms, as well as the link between stress and depression. It includes a description of the physiology of depression in individuals with health disparities, and its effect on co-morbid medical illnesses.
Presenter:
Mark Dreskin, MD, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
10:30
Strategies & Solutions for Stressed-out Mid-life Working Women
Panel Sponsor: AARP
Our panel discussion, with audience participation, explores the impact of cultural, psycho-social, and economic stressors on the wellbeing of mid-life working women, and strategies to address those stressors.
What are the consequences of being “sandwiched” between generations in the workplace and at home?
How do we cope with the expectation of others for us to be “the rock” for both the young and the old?
What is the role of spirituality in managing the stress in our lives?
What are the symptoms that reveal we are holding stress in our bodies, and what can we do about it?
Can we use the changes that take place in mid-life as an opportunity to help us stop and evaluate where we’ve been, where we are, and where we want to go from here?
Opening Statement:
Edna Kane-Williams, Vice President, Multicultural Markets, AARP
While millions of Americans have experienced hard times during the economic recession, the environment for many African Americans age 45+ and their families is particularly difficult, according to a new survey by AARP. Ms. Williams will set the stage for our discussion about the stress in the lives of midlife working women with highlights from the report.
Respondents:
Donna Benton PhD, University of Southern California
Gerda Govine-Ituarte EdD, Principal, Govine Consulting (discussion facilitator)
Bettyanne Shannon RN MSN, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Yolanda Whittington MSW LCSW, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
Fitness Break & Demonstration:
Gwen Bolden-Smith, Fitness Expert & Owner, Body by Gwen
Laughter is Medicine:
Clara G. Holmes, Entertainer
12:00 PM
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Select one workshop.
Workshop 1
The Back Stabbers: Peer-to-peer Conflict in the Workplace
Bettyanne Shannon RN MSN and Licensed Spiritual Practitioner
Office gossip, backstabbing and “attitudes” not only hurt individuals, they interfere with service delivery and organizational productivity. Participants in this workshop will be able to recognize overt and covert examples of lateral/horizontal violence (peer-to-peer interpersonal conflict) and demonstrate steps to alleviate its presence in the work environment.
Workshop 2
On My Last Nerve: Effective Strategies for Managing Stress in Everyday Living
Yolanda Whittington MSW LCSW
The title just about says it all! This experiential workshop will address the physical, emotional, social and health impact of stress, and provide strategies that incorporate techniques such as self-disclosure, self-care, kinship and supportive networks.
Workshop 3
Tai Chi/Qi Gong, Moving Meditation
Yuko Miyahara MS
Learn about the benefits of this ancient practice, and how it can be used by your clients to reduce stress. Tai Chi is a powerful tool for creating a harmonious balance of mind, body and soul. Yuko is a master teacher who will give an introduction to Tai Chi and teach simple Tai Chi/Qi Gong practices anyone can do at home. Tai chi is considered a soft style martial art, an art to harness your internal power called “chi” or “qi”. It is a form of moving meditation, as focusing the mind solely on the movements of the form reportedly helps to bring about a state of mental calm and clarity. You will leave this session renewed and centered.
1:00 PM
Program Ends
"We envision a world where everyone has
an equal chance to live a long and healthy life."
The first Sisters Staying Healthy Conference was held by Life-Long
in the backyard of Lady Effie's Tea Parlor in South Los Angeles.
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With this vision of healthy longevity for all, the Sisters Staying Healthy Conference began in 2002 with a small gathering of women at Lady Effie’s Tea Parlor in South Los Angeles. The convener of the event was Life-Long, a program of Community Partners®.
This year the program will address how mid-life physical and emotional stressors affect the health status of working women sandwiched between generations. What are the cultural factors that influence how women respond to these mid-life stressors? And what are the larger societal implications of a maturing workforce?
This event is for health, mental health, social service, human resource and other professionals whose work involves serving populations of women disproportionately affected by stress. At this interactive program, attendees will learn to differentiate racial and ethnic disparities in levels and manifestations of mid-life stress in working women, and learn strategies for reducing stress and promoting balance between the demands of worklife and homelife for their clients, as well as for themselves.
Sisters Staying Healthy
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| March 29, 2010 |
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| Sisters' Staying Healthy, USC on April 17, 2010. Gwen Bolden-Smith will sit on a panel discussing the importance of implementing healthy eating habits as well as the importance of exercising. It is never too late!!!!! |
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| March 27, 2010 |
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| GLENDALE-"SPRING CLEAN YOUR BODY BOOTCAMP" DATE:SATURDAY 4/3/10; TIME: 8AM TO 9AM.; LOCATION: BRAND PARK, 1601 WEST MOUNTAIN ST., GLENDALE, CA 91201 (MEET AT BASEBALL DIAMOND)-COST: $20:BRING A MAT AND WATER ALONG WITH WILLINGNESS TO BECOME THE BEST YOU, YOU CAN BE. LET'S GET STARTED AND BE READY FOR THE SUMMER!!!! GWEN (310) 930.5875 |
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| November 18, 2009 |
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| BODYBYGWEN now offering individuals the opportunity to have their own Bootcamp. Saturday's only you can have your own (your friends/family) only Bootcamp with a minimum of 10 people. Fee: $25
Time: 8am up to 10:30 am.
Length of class: 1 1/2 Hrs.
Location: To be determined by clients.
Gwen will provide weights, mats and "Food Plan." Call now to schedule your private bootcamp.
(310) 930-5875 |
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| November 16, 2009 |
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| Glendale-In Home Private and Semi Private Training now offered!!!!!! Hurry for special monthly and weekly rates!!!!! |
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| November 11, 2009 |
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| Ladies, Ladies it's time for that New Year's resolution and I am launching "Get Healthy/with first your Mind and then your Body" Seminars commencing January 1, 2010. BodybyGwen will be hosting seminars on Saturday's for groups on the importance of "Making you the 1st Priority." Ladies don't wait, change your mindset and go!!!!! Please contact Gwen (310) 930-5875 for the time, location and the fee. Remember, "YOU ARE THE HEART OF YOUR HOME AND WITHOUT YOU HEALTHY BOTH MIND BODY, THE HEART JUST DOESN'T PUMP PROPERLY". Blessings,Gwen |
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| June 1, 2009 |
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| BODYBYGWEN SATURDAY BOOTCAMP NOW AT MASON PARK, 10500 MASON BLVD., CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 JOIN GWEN AT 8:30AM-9:45A.M. FOR AN INTENSE AND FUN WORKOUT FOR ALL LEVELS OF FITNESS. TEENS AND MEN ARE WELCOME. FEE $60 PER MONTH OF (4 SAT) OR $20 PER CLASS. MONTHLY FEE INCLUDES: NEWSLETTERS AND FOOD PLANS. PLEASE BRING A TOWEL, WATER & MAT IF YOU HAVE ONE*SPECIAL* BRING ANOTHER PERSON AND YOU BOTH RECEIVE FIRST TWO MONTHS AT $50 PER MONTH. I HOPE TO C U SOON... GWEN |
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| February 1, 2009 |
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| BODYBYGWEN BOOTCAMP AT LIVING PRAISE CHRISTIAN CENTER, EVERY SATURDAY AT 8:30AM-9:45AM. PLEASE BRING WATER, TOWEL AND A MAT. BBG PROVIDES THE WEIGHTS AND THE INTENSITY. FEE $20 PER CLASS OR $60 PER MONTH OF (4 SATURDAYS AT $15) BBG PROVIDES "FOOD PLAN" AND "MONTHLY NEWSLETTER." For those wanting to achieve optimal fitness, this 1hr & 15 min session combines cardiovascular training, resistance training, and abdominal training. If you can think of it, it will be done. This session uses bands and free weights. This variety of workout utilizes all muscle groups and is great for the individual wanting to get into shape quickly. (That’s BODYBYGWEN shape!!!) (All levels can participate). PLEASE NOTE: PRAYER BEFORE AND AFTER IS PROTOCOL!!!! |
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| March 25, 2008 |
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| PLEASE JOIN BODYBYGWEN BOOTCAMP AT EMERALD ISL PARK, LOCATED IN GLENDALE, SATURDAYS AT 9:30AM TO 10:30 AM. FEE:$20. FOOD PLANS ARE PROVIDED. BRING WATER AND A TOWEL/MAT. |
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| March 1, 2008 |
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| FITNESS IN THE SANCTUARY HAS JUST ADDED FRIDAY CLASSES AT 6:00AM. YOU NOW HAVE MON/WED EVENING AND FRIDAYS AT 6AM. GET READY FOR YOUR BEST BODY YET!!!!! SAY HELLO TO A HEALTHY YOU. |
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| March 1, 2008 |
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| BODYBYGWEN HAS JOINED THE REGIONAL BLACK CHAMBER OF SAN FERNANDO VALLEY. THE BLACK CHAMBER IS A NETWORKING BUSINESS FOR ALL ENTERPRENUERS DOING BUSINESS IN THE VALLEY AND SOME OF THE LOS ANGELES AREAS. |
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| February 1, 2008 |
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| 4 Diet Pitfalls—and How to
Avoid Them
FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER
When people are experiencing "stubborn pounds" that won't budge off their bodies, and they are working out consistently, "I bet it's an everyday eating habit that is undermining your hard work."
It's natural for us to be less than honest with ourselves about where we're cheating on our nutritional plans. We work out and have the best of intentions for our daily menus, but we end up falling short of our goals for a balanced nutrition for various reasons. Some of the most common pitfalls can be avoided simply by being aware of them.
1. Stress eating. I know that food is comforting—you know, the mac and cheese; the chips and dips (creamy one’s); an entire pint of butter pecan ice cream . . . enough said. But there are so many better ways to beat stress than by eating.
Do this instead: Get up go to the gym, put on your mp3 player and sweat out your stress. If you are bored with that type of work out, play some of your favorite music and start dancing. Focus on your body and forget the snacks, and get some air deep into your lungs, clear your head, feel your blood pumping, and work your legs. It will only take a few minutes for you to reap big benefits from getting active. You will feel so much better than if you overate.
2. Grazing. Many people have a complete lack of structure to their daily meals—they actually never stop nibbling all day long. From donuts in the morning all the way through to chips in front of the TV for late-night viewing. Grazers have absolutely no set meal times, and end up shutting down their body's natural calorie-burning cycle through the constant intake of calories.
Do this instead: Avoid the bad stuff, instead of vending-machine junk and food with low nutritional value, pack healthy snacks for nibbling. Like apples with peanut butter, or celery and carrot sticks. Make time for balanced meals that will satisfy your appetite so you won't be reaching for whatever's near.
3. Unconscious eating. Eating without paying attention to what you're doing, or without even realizing that you're consuming calories.
Do this instead: Keeping a food journal is the best way I know to determine whether you have unconscious-eating tendencies.
4. Double portions. It's not just restaurants that are offering us bigger portions to show us the value of their meals; it's loved ones and friends and ourselves who proudly serve up much more than our bodies need for fuel at meals—on a regular basis. It's because we think we're showing love, or are being shown love, through food. The sad fact is that "double portions” are more food than needed for a balanced meal. Double portions are in excess of what your body requires, and WAY more than you can burn in your daily workout so just stop “doubling up”.
Do this instead: Ask yourself: do 20 bites of a sandwich really taste that much better than 10? How do those 10 extra bites taste when you know you can't burn them off that day and at least half that sandwich is going to turn into those "stubborn" unwanted pounds.
Yes, these are four common pitfalls. They're all too common—but that doesn't make them any less devastating to our fitness results and our ultimate health goals (and don't forget that it can also be discouraging to the mental image you have of where you want to be). Be aware of where you might be defeating yourself and take some time to form a personal plan to help you avoid these pitfalls on a daily basis.
Peace and blessings,
Gwen
P.S. follow up on BodybyGwen.net for further articles.
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| December 9, 2007 |
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| BODY BY GWEN-spoke at University christian church, 5831 W. Centinela Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045 to Jr. high and high school girls and "Discovering a Godly Vision for Your Life" along with exercising your "temple" (body). |
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| November 11, 2007 |
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| Body by Gwen has joined the prestigeous website, Black N LA. features all professional African American Businesses in Los Angeles, California. |
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| November 1, 2007 |
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| Body By Gwen joined \\\"Goddessforce Network\\\" an all womens network in Chatsworth, California. Goddessforce holds a variety of events promoting woman and their businesses while making new friends. |
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| October 24, 2007 |
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| BODYBYGWEN BOOTCAMP-MASON PARK (Devonshire&Mason St.) Chatsworth, CA SATURDAYS, 7:30AM-9:00AM (1 1/2HRS)Clients are encouraged to 1. provide weekly food journals; 2. Clients receive Food Plans;Fee $95 per month (4wks) $25 for walk-ons. Please call Gwen at (310) 930-5875 |
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| August 20, 2007 |
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| PLEASE JOIN ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2007 AT 11:00AM. TO 1:30PM. FOR "BACK TO SCHOOL LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON, 2436 GRAMERCY PARK, LOS ANGELES, CA 90018. YOU WILL HEAR FROM WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT WHO WILL INSPIRE YOU WITH THEIR LIFE STORIES. THEIR JOURNEYS TO EXCELLENCE WILL MOTIVATE YOU TO MAXIMIZE YOUR CLASSROOM TIME DURING THIS NEXT SCHOOL YEAR. |
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| July 7, 2007 |
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| BODY BY GWEN BOOTCAMP LOCATED IN CULVER CITY AT FOX HILLS PARK, LOCATED AT GREEN VALLEY CIRCLE AND BUCKINGHAM STREETS. JOIN ME EVERY SATURDAY AT 7-8:30A.M 1 1/2HRS OF INTENSE ALL OUT BODY CONDITIONING, INCLUDING ABDOMINAL WORK, ALONG WITH LUNGES, SQUATS AND YOU WILL BE AMAZED TO SEE WHAT A PICNIC TABLE CAN DO FOR YOUR BODY!!! MEET PROMPTLY AT 7:00AM ON THE BASKETBALL COURT. ITEMS TO BRING INCLUDE, WATER AND A MAT. COST: $20. CONTACT GWEN AT (310)930-5875. SEE YOU THERE |
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| July 1, 2007 |
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| BODY BY GWEN PRESENTS "FITNESS IN THE SANCTUARY" MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY 6PM TO 7PM, LOCATED AT NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER, 2600 S. LABREA (CORNER OF ADAMS & LABREA), $100 PER MONTH OR $20 PER CLASS. PLEASE BRING A TOWEL AND WATER. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!GOD BLESS. |
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| June 20, 2007 |
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| PLEASE SEE YOUR GIRL, GWEN AT "WWW.YOUR LATV.COM" SCROLL DOWN TO "LA VIDEOS THIS WEEK" AND SEE ME OUT IN HERMOSA BEACH DEMONSTRATING "6PACK ABS" FOR THE BEACH! |
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| May 24, 2007 |
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| STOP DIETING and START LOSING WEIGHT. DATE: June 8, 2007 TIME: 7P.M. LOCATION: New Life Christian Center, 2600 N. Labrea Ave, Los Angeles, CA Body by Gwen presents "Gospel Bootcamp" class, along with motivational seminar on getting started on the body you have been blessed with. Note: If you are reading this you are already blessed. Learn about your temple (body) and get started right now! learn when and what to eat, and the proper times of eating. |
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| May 24, 2007 |
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| A BETTER LIFE! Health Forum, Health Fair, and a little bit of Jazz. Body By Gwen will be demonstrating Gospel Bootcamp, along with question and answer segment. DATE: June 16, 2007 TIME: 12:00 P.M. LOCATION: New Life Christian Center, 2600 S. LaBrea Avenue, LA, CA |
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| May 14, 2007 |
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| SNACKS THAT WORK FOR EVERYBODY! 1. Turkey Roll-Ups-Try a few slices of turkey rolled around string cheese and some lettuce or cucumber. The combination of lean protein and some fat is a nutritionally balanced snack. 2. Dairy with fruit-The mix of low-fat dairy like yogurt or soft cheese (ricotta, cottage, string) and high-fiber berries provides protein, calcium and antioxidants and keeps blood sugar stable. 3. Edamame-Often eaten as appetizers in Japanese restaurants, these steamed soybeans can be found in supermarkets freezer section and are a low-fat source of protein. 4. Popcorn with Parmesan-Three cups of air-popped popcorn (no butter) topped with one to two tabelspoons of grated parmesan is low in calories and high in taste. 5. Apples with Peanut Butter-A few slices of apple smeared with almond butter is a sweet and savory healthy snack. The apple is a good source of soluble fiber (so you feel full), and the almond butter is a vitamin-rich, monounsaturated fat. In style 2007 |
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| April 13, 2007 |
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| BODY BY GWEN NOW OFFERING GROUP TRAINING FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS. YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS CAN TRAIN TOGETHER, SHARE THE COSTS AND GAIN THE RESULTS YOU DESIRE.CALL (310) 930-5875 |
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| March 27, 2007 |
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| YOU ARE WORTH IT!!!!
As women, we can lift everyone else up but ourselves. Our children come first and then our husbands of course, don't forget the job. By the end of the day, we look in the mirror after everyone is a sleep, to see a woman we are not pleased with. That is the woman until now has been too busy to love and care for herself. We look in the mirror and resent what we see. We may say "I'm too skinny", "I'm too fat", this is sagging over here, and why when I wave my arms in July do I look like a turkey's kneck at Thanksgiving in November? I must then say "enough is enough." I know the God that I serve wants me to be more than this. Ladies, you do know how powerful you are. You have heard the expression the "man is the head, but the woman is the body" Ladies let's get our bodies in order. Submission, is mentioned in the Bible. Women we must submit to a power higher than us. We know that if God has made us an overcomer, through those things we don't talk about, so why don't we believe God to deliver us from being overweight! Notice I said overweight not skinny. Note: Skinny doesn't mean that you are in shape. A person can be thin and have no cardivascular endurance! Some of these woman can't even run up a flight of stairs. The world says that as long as you "look thin" you must be in shape. Not true. It's about being healthy and loving the body god gave us. Ladies it's time to pray that radical prayer like never before. 1st Peter 5:7, casting all your cares, etc. It's important to put down the pride which we know cometh before the fall, Proverbs 16:18, and tell our families, that I need this in order to stay alive. I must make time to exercise. Walking, yoga, jogging, etc. All that matters, is that I get started. Ladies, I am learning to confess with my mouth to God about those inner demons/feelings and let God handle them. Those childhood issues that got me either eating too much or not enough to hide the pain of our pasts. Well enough is enough we are not victims, but we are victorious and remember we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us! Go out exercise and be blessed.
Gwen,
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| March 22, 2007 |
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| TO ALL WOMEN OF GOD!
Ladies, as it says in 1st Corinthians 6:19-20, that our body is the temple for the Holy Spirit, and that we are to glorify God with our body to truly praise God we must be in order. The renewing of our minds, respecting what we put in our bodies and of course if the mind and body are not in order, how then can the Holy Spirit be in peace? Ladies, it is time to stop wandering in the promise land of "lack of self-control over our bodies" and take action and walk in the promise land that God has given you. It is our right to claim dominion over yhour life. You are a citizen of the Kingdom, so act like it! Ladies, remember Psalm 139:14 "I will praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Ladies rest in that assurance and start some form of exercise. Take the clothes off of the treadmill and start small, 5 minutes a day and work your way up to more minutes adding some incline. Have mustard seed faith. (Mathew 17:20) All that matters is that you start! Be patient with yourself. You are making a "lifestyle change", not a quick diet type mindset. Remember, "what's fast doesn't last." Ladies, begin cooking with less salt, yes even Lawry's season salt. I don't mean cut-it-out completely, but gradually. Ladies in your busy lifestyles, that the way to be committed to your health is to be realistic and start off small. I tell you your life will run better when you feel good from the inside out, not only spiritually, but also physically. You will have more energy and hyour family will see the love you have for yourself, and God will motivate them through youl if they aren't already active. Now that's what God wants. Free activity of our limbs so that we can be a blessing to Him for all that He continues to bless us with. Note: I can do all things through God who strengthens me. God bless you! Gwen |
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| January 1, 2007 |
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| In-home training in the greater San Fernando Valley areas. |
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| New Life Christian Church-GOSPEL MUSIC BOOTCAMP 2600 S.Labrea Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90016 MON & WED: 6PM-7PM$125.00 (8 CLASSES)$20.00 PER CLASS, MWF 6AM-7AM $150 (12 CLASSES) OR $20 PER CLASS UPPER, LOWER BODY WORKOUTS, RESISTANCE TRAINING & LOTS OF ABDOMINALSFOOD PLANS ALSO AVAILABLE |
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