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Victor Marx To Speak At Freedom Life
Presenting the donations to Megan Wing (front) are (back, from left) Loré Baker, Nava Noles, Cynthia Chmelewski and Beth Stanley.
Arthur Hall Insurance announced that Prepared to Thrive was the recipient of its holiday charity donation drive.
Prepared to Thrive has a mission of giving critical items to families facing various basic need insecurities. To this end, agency team members donated not only children’s toys, books, games, puzzles and clothing, but also larger items such as car seats and pack-and-play cribs. In addition, the agency presented a check in the amount of $1,250 to the nonprofit organization.
Presenting the donations to Megan Wing, executive director of Prepared to Thrive, were Arthur Hall Insurance claims advocate Loré Baker; small business team leader/account manager Nava Noles; marketing representative Cynthia Chmelewski; and personal lines supervisor Beth Stanley. Prepared to Thrive helps families in and around Chester County by supplying them with essential items, such as diapers, clothing, cribs and car seats. Its mission is to ensure all children have the crucial items they need to have a safe, happy and healthy start to life. More information about the organization is available at www.preparedtothrive.org. Established in 1966, Arthur Hall Insurance is an independent insurance agent and broker with offices in West Chester and Wilmington, Del. For more information, visit www.arthurhall.com.
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Victor Marx To Speak At Freedom Life
Victor Marx, a survivor of child abuse, military combat and PTSD, will share his story at Freedom Life Church, located at 447 Noble Road, Christiana, on Sunday, Jan. 29. He will speak during morning worship services at 9 and 11 a.m. There will also be a special service at 6 p.m.
Marx has a seventh-degree black belt in Keichu-do karate and Jiu-jitsu, as well as a fourth-degree black belt in weapons. He is known for his record time in fastest gun disarm. He will give a demonstration as “the world’s fastest gun disarmer.”
He is also known for his humanitarian work around the world helping those affected by trauma, and he is the founder of All Things Possible Ministries.
Marx is the first speaker in Freedom Life’s three Worldview Weekends. There is no cost to attend. Worldview Weekend with Victor Marx is sponsored by Turning Point USA Faith. Due to the sensitivity of the topics, children’s programs will be available for youngsters in fifth grade and younger for every service.
Readers may email info@ freedom.life or call 610-5935959 for more information. To learn about Marx and ministry, visit www.victormarx .com or www.facebook.com /victormarx.
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Do’s And Don’ts Of Healthy Weight Loss
Maintaining a healthy weight is believed to promote long-term health, while being overweight or obese can be a risk factor for various conditions, including Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The World Health Organization reports that the worldwide obesity rate has tripled since 1975. In 2016, more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight. Of these, more than 650 million were obese.
Health issues related to obesity are largely preventable. Losing weight in a healthy manner is essential for safe and lasting results, and individuals aspiring to lose weight may consider the following guidelines on what to do and what not to do.
DO add lean protein sources to your diet. Healthline indicates the body burns calories when digesting and metabolizing protein, so a high-protein diet can help to shed up to 80 to 100 calories per day. Protein also helps you to feel full, reducing the propensity to overeat.
DON’T get hung up on numbers early on. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that even modest weight loss of 5% to 10% of your total body weight can produce health benefits, such as improvements in blood sugar levels, cholesterol and blood pressure. Start small and gradually build up.
DO eat at least four servings of vegetables and three servings of fruits daily. Produce contains an abundance of vital nutrients and is often fiber-rich and low in calories, which helps you to feel full.
DON’T overlook the impact of beverages on weight loss. The calories in sugary beverages, including some all-natural fruit juices, can add up quickly. Stick to water, tea or other unsweetened beverages to help with weight loss.
DO get moving more. The Mayo Clinic notes that while it is possible to lose weight without exercise, getting moving can help burn the excess calories you can’t cut through diet alone. Exercise boosts metabolism, benefits mood and strengthens muscles and the cardiovascular system, as well.
DON’T go shopping while hungry. If you do, you may make impulse buys that compromise healthy eating plans.
DO speak with a doctor if you are comparing diet and exercise plans. A health care professional can indicate if a particular diet or fitness routine is acceptable for your age, goals and current health status.
DON’T forget to track eating. Most healthy diets involve some sort of caloriecounting, whether they actually require you to document your intake or use a formula to attribute “points” or another measure related to what you eat. Writing or tracking the foods and beverages you consume will provide the most honest assessment of habits that could affect weight loss.
DO include foods you enjoy. Completely restricting access to occasional treats may cause you to resent healthy eating, which can derail weight loss goals. The principle of moderation can apply to healthy weight loss as long as you account for the more calorie-dense foods. Losing weight in a healthy manner is achievable when you seek guidance and follow some time-tested techniques.
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Strategies For Organization
When the new year arrives, many people focus on changes that can be implemented in the months to come. This time of year is a popular one to make resolutions to clean and organize homes and offices.
There are plenty of things that can use a little organizational attention. There’s no ideal way to get organized. Getting organized can be as simple as taking small steps that have lasting impact. Whatever works is a good approach, but the following are six strategies to help individuals clear the clutter.
First, utilize to-do lists. People tend to be less productive when they store all of their tasks in their brains. The first step to getting organized is to remove those plans from the head and put them down on paper or in some other tracking tool. A digital to-do list manager, for example, enables people to see all their tasks, deadlines, and due dates in one place so they can get things done more efficiently. Consider carrying around a notepad or using the digital notes app on a phone to jot down thoughts and needs as they come up.
Second, it is a good strategy to corral one’s “smalls.” Smalls are keys, phones, chargers, wallets, headphones, and other accessories. When these items are grouped together, they are easier to find and allow one to stay on track. Invest in an attractive organizer and install it by the front door or another high-traffic area. It will cut down on trying to find those smaller items when running errands.
It is important to conquer clutter regularly. It is easy to put off cleaning and organizing when clutter has gotten out of control. Instead, by cleaning up items on a daily or weekly basis, it is much easier to keep ahead of clutter. Combatting clutter should be treated like a daily job, including sorting mail and tossing unnecessary items, emptying waste pails, dusting the desk, deleting emails, and putting items back where they belong.
Another strategy is to categorize emails. Individuals can utilize the folder creation option from popular email providers to sort messages. Messages that need attention can then be dropped into categories of one’s choosing, such as school, health, and receipts. Then an individual will know which folder to go into when searching for what they need, eliminating the timeconsuming task of scrolling through a full inbox.
When bringing new items into the home, follow the procedure of giving away or throwing out one item for each new item that is received or purchased. This can help to tame clutter.
“Mise en place” is French for “put in place.” It is used in the kitchen to refer to preparing and setting out all ingredients needed in a recipe. The same concept can be used elsewhere. Clothing can be laid out on the dresser for the next day at work or school. The foyer of a home can be prepped with items one may need, like an umbrella, shoes, and paperwork. Backpacks can be organized so they are ready for the school day. Establishment of a to-go bag at work for items that need to be brought home can also save time by keeping things organized.
