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Protecting early childhood education helps national security
The next time you drop your child off to preschool, or spot a gaggle of four year olds on a playground, you should think about national security. Yes, you read that correctly, because a lot of what happens in a four year old’s mind right now will have a big impact on his or her ability to qualify for military service or employment later in life. This was my key message at a recent panel on Tennessee’s ranking on the Council for a Strong America Citizen Readiness index.
The 6 Biggest Surprises That Came With Losing 280 Pounds
To say that losing weight is difficult is a huge understatement… especially in a country where Dollar Menu items are much easier and cheaper to acquire than anything that’s remotely healthy. Even after losing more than 280 pounds over 10 years, I’m still battling with obesity issues. While it’s been hard losing the weight and keeping it off, I’ve learned where my overeating stems from, have overcome many of the issues that brought me into this, and have finally gained control of my own body.
The 6 Biggest Surprises That Came With Losing 280 Pounds
To say that losing weight is difficult is a huge understatement… especially in a country where Dollar Menu items are much easier and cheaper to acquire than anything that’s remotely healthy. Even after losing more than 280 pounds over 10 years, I’m still battling with obesity issues. While it’s been hard losing the weight and keeping it off, I’ve learned where my overeating stems from, have overcome many of the issues that brought me into this, and have finally gained control of my own body.
The 6 Biggest Surprises That Came With Losing 280 Pounds
To say that losing weight is difficult is a huge understatement… especially in a country where Dollar Menu items are much easier and cheaper to acquire than anything that’s remotely healthy. Even after losing more than 280 pounds over 10 years, I’m still battling with obesity issues. While it’s been hard losing the weight and keeping it off, I’ve learned where my overeating stems from, have overcome many of the issues that brought me into this, and have finally gained control of my own body.
Running on Faith: Mike Plunkett’s Success Story
How mindful running helped one man overcome depression and a spiritual slump and become a globetrotting ultrarunner. It was January 2012 when, on the corner of 14th and Euclid in northwest Washington, D.C., a voice called me to change my life. You’re going to run marathons. I looked up. Where had that come from? The streets were empty, nary a car or runner in sight. You’re going to run marathons. I answered back, “What?” So, you should get going.
A Clean-Eating Epiphany: Kate Gesch’s Success Story
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How a detox helped a mother clarify her desire for a healthier, more meaningful life. For about seven years I ran my own marketing business. While I loved my work, I ultimately chose to let it go when I had my third child, hoping for more time to focus on my family and home. It wasn’t long before I was recruited into leadership and committee work at our church and preschool. I was putting in more hours than ever before, and I didn’t know how to slow down.
By Kaelyn Riley Verified, Mike Plunkett, Karla Walsh Verified, Vinson Smith, Shawna Green, Jenn Mears, Kara Douglass Thom, Kate Gesch
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On the Other Side of Grief: Vinson Smith’s Success Story
After overeating to cope with his father’s death, one man found a path to a healthier mindset — and a desire to help others. My dad died from aggressive liver cancer before my senior year of high school. He was a people-loving pastor who had sacrificed a lot in his efforts to start three churches near our hometown of Kannapolis, N.C. He was my teacher, my sensei, and my superman. I was 16 when he passed — really just a boy.
Resurfacing: Kelsey Peterson’s Success Story
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By learning to connect with her body in new ways, one woman is not only surviving but thriving after a life-changing injury. Kelsey Peterson had always been an active person. She taught dance and choreographed routines for her students. She was a certified yoga instructor, and she bartended in her spare time. Her hobbies didn’t look very different from her work. She would go to concerts and dance the night away. She was always carefree, a fun-seeker.
By Michael Dregni Verified, Nicole Radziszewski, Andrew Heffernan, Lauren Bedosky Verified, Katie Dohman, Mike Plunkett, Kate Gesch, Vinson Smith
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