Dr. Norris J. Chumley Satisfied Life

Goodbye Beliefnet

Dr. Norris Chumley — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:47:45 +0000

Today is the last day of this column on Beliefnet.com. After over 12 years of daily writings on Beliefnet, I’m moving on. I thank God for this wonderful experience. As far as I’ve been told, I’m the last original Beliefnet contributing editor and writer; everyone else is new. Now, however, I need to make some changes. It is now time for me to move on.

I’ve written over 3,000 newsletters and blog posts! My faithful readers have commented almost 6,700 times just since...

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It’s All Alright

Dr. Norris Chumley — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:55:26 +0000

If ever you are worried, fearful, or think that things are not all right, hand it over to God.

Put your problems into God’s infinite care. Hold up the troubles so that God can see them. He will see your good intentions and efforts to do what is right, be your best, and be good to others. Put your whole life into God’s hands, and then hand Him the credit and appreciation.

God knows that you are all right. He made you in His image; it’s not possible for you to be less than...

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Take My Survey – Enter to Win a Book, DVD and/or CD

Dr. Norris Chumley — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:19:49 +0000

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Weight Loss: Eat Less? Exercise More? Do Calories Count?

Dr. Norris Chumley — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:28:20 +0000

It’s not just how much we eat, it’s WHAT we eat that affects our weight. Those who eat more vegetables, fruits and whole grains gain less weight, and maintain weight loss better than those who eat a lot of carbohydrates, potatoes, starches, and meats, and drink a lot of sweetened sodas. It’s not enough to eat in moderation; it’s important to choose the right foods. Another study just came out that proves it.

Harvard University Medical School studied “120,877 American women and...

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Blessed Assurance

Dr. Norris Chumley — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:00:09 +0000

“The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself,” said President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the worst moment of the depression in the 1930’s. He was right. Fear is not always useful. It often just gets in the way.

Sometimes, our natural instinct of fear is helpful, such as to avoid falling, getting hurt, or entering dangerous situations. Other times, the fear isn’t productive or even rational.

You may fear trying something new that you’re not used to. Or perhaps the...

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Lose Weight in Alpha State: Weight Loss as a Joyous Spiritual Journey

Dr. Norris Chumley — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:27:34 +0000

From time-to-time I invite guests to write on my blog. Today, I'd like you to hear from Kanta Bosniak, a very experienced coach and talented author. We've both lost lots of weight with God's help, and a lot of visual, emotional and relational methods.

Full disclosure: she's a realtive of mine, and I'm lucky!

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Lose Weight in Alpha State: Weight Loss as a Joyous Spiritual Journey
written & illustrated by Kanta Bosniak

Who’s in...

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We All Scream For Ice Cream!

Dr. Norris Chumley — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:12:46 +0000

It's summer, and it's hot. Record-setting heat waves are cropping up all over, and earlier than ever. Time for some chilly relief in the form of ice cream!

That sends chills through my spine, the thought of ice cream. Chills of delicious delight, but also chills of fear as ice cream was one of the main culprits of my extreme obesity. I ate ice cream every day and every night, so much that I weighed 400 pounds as a teenager. I honestly had to abstain from eating all ice cream (and desserts...

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Southern Weight Loss Wisdom

Dr. Norris Chumley — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:38:31 +0000

I had lunch with a born-and-raised Southerner, who loves to cook and eat – just like I do. She told me she’d lost 15 pounds a year ago, and was keeping it off.

She knew I’d written, “The Joy of Weight Loss” and wanted to know what my secret was. I wanted to know what her advice was, too.

So we talked and munched, me on a Mediterranean salad with grilled tuna, olives, cucumbers, and feta cheese. She had a vegetable omlette. We both skipped the breads.

Here are a few...

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Summer Solstice and a New Day

Dr. Norris Chumley — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:24:00 +0000

It's a special day, not only is it the last day of spring and the first day of summer, there's big change in the air - at least with me.

After over 12 years writing daily columns and blogs for Beliefnet, I've decided to move on. I want you to be among the very first to know.

After June 30, I will no longer be on Beliefnet.com. I'll still be available on the Internet though, on my JesusPrayerMovie.com website.

I encourage you to join me there, as many of you already have. We publish...

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No Need to Join a Gym

Dr. Norris Chumley — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:50:46 +0000

Some people do well in gyms and health clubs, but most of my clients and readers do not. Most people I know who have zealously joined gyms have gone for a few days and then stopped, wasting tons of money, and feeling guilty and ashamed for not having the willpower or resolve to keep it up.

That’s why I recommend saving your money on gym memberships, and doing it yourself. Here are some tips to get started in what I call re-creation:

– Schedule 10 minutes a day to walk. I find...

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