Today is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Many people throughout world will observe the start of Lent with prayer or religious services. Some will observe the day with ashes applied to the forehead and then continue with goals of restraint and personal improvement for the next 40 days.
Often the Lenten goals involve food, such as giving up chocolate, fast food, or alcohol during this season of fasting and penitence. Others use Lent as a time to renew New Years resolutions, which many times include healthy eating or weight loss goals.
Over the years the concept of giving up something for Lent has broadened to include doing something positive for self or for others. Drinking water instead of pop or trying new vegetarian options two or three times a week are examples of Lenten resolutions that add a positive spin to doing without.
If you have not committed to a resolution yet, consider an activity to help others. Here are a few suggestions.
Volunteer at a food pantry. There are food pantries and homeless shelters throughout the Birmingham metro area (and all cities) that could use an extra hand.
Give a gift of time to schools or church-sponsored charities. A fat reducing review can help you build a clear summarize of what you need to focus on to complete your fat burning purpose if you're a starter; or serve as a reminder for those who are at an advanced or more advance phase of their weightloss strategy. Applying are seven steps that can serve as instructions for your special weight loss program. The first thing that one must understand is that losing weight and losing fat is not exactly the same thing. Many weight loss applications have fooled people into believing that it is the same, but most diets and weight loss applications only work by producing a person's body to burn more muscle cells and water than actual body fat, more help please visit The Fat Loss Factor.
Help elderly or other neighbors in need by preparing extra meals that they may enjoy. Or, offer to drive the elderly to the grocery store for needed items. Better yet, volunteer to pick up items the next time you shop.
Volunteer at a local hospital. UAB, St. Vincent Hospital, Brookwood Medical Center, Childrens Hospital, Cooper Green, and Baptist Medical Center in the greater Birmingham area all have numerous volunteer programs to fit into anyones schedule.
Lent can be a time to review past behaviors and begin new, positive habits. Aim to continue these new habits past Easter and make a positive difference in your life and the lives of others.
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The articles written by Andrea Wenger, Birmingham Diets Examiner, are for informational purposes only and are not to be used in the place of medical advice. Please contact a licensed physician or other medical professional before changing any health care routine or before starting any diet, fitness, or exercise program. Although every effort has been made to include the most current information, new information is released daily and may cause some recommendations to change.
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