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Freedom is PRICELESS


Ben and I have been with Plexus for a little over a year.  We loved the theme of FREEDOM at the convention earlier in the year and talk often about the freedoms we have felt thanks to Plexus. We have … Continue reading

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Very tough choices and the blessings that come from doing things God’s way and not our own!


For those who are not in Ben and I’s closest inner circle, you are probably not aware of the huge changes that have transpired in our lives over the past year, and especially the past seven months.  We have made … Continue reading

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As 2014 begins, set amazing GOALS! Do not make RESOLUTIONS!


Every December 31 and January 1, all we hear and see is tons and tons and tons of information about your NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION!  What is it?  How to keep to it?  What it should be and what it could … Continue reading

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In the BLINK of an eye…….Musings on POSITIVITY and how I keep it in my world.


I like to think of myself as a pretty positive person.  In fact, sometimes I get picked on for that trait.  Sometimes people will tell me that they just do not understand how I can always speak as if life … Continue reading

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Healthy Through the Holidays!- WEEK 7- The Final Week!


First off, the last six weeks have been so amazing and inspiring.  I have received emails from several participants saying how much this accountability has helped them keep from gaining weight through the mad rush of parties and crazy schedules. … Continue reading

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My Happy Birthday to Benjamin Akey!


  Today is my husband’s 51st birthday.  This year, we made an agreement of no birthday or Christmas gifts to each other.  We are taking a family cruise Jan 1st and that is our gift to each other.  We are … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Walt Disney and thanks for the memories!


Ben and I get a lot of questions about our love of all things related to Walt Disney World and Disney in general.  It is even more prevalent in our home at Christmas time.  Christmas is so special anyway to … Continue reading

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Healthy Through The Holidays Week One- November 7-13


If you have not done so, be sure to LIKE the Healthy Through The Holidays Facebook page to join the contest. I cannot tell you how excited I am about this contest.  Not just because my sponsors from the Bariatric … Continue reading

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Are we holding onto our shovels?


Yesterday in church I heard a quote that really made me think.  The pastor was talking about financial problems and referred to people who have dug themselves into a financial hole through bad habits etc.  He said that in order to get ourselves out … Continue reading

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Fall into health with us! A joint contest between The Bariatric Guru and Bariatric Advantage!


I have heard from so many people about how the summer has just been so hot that their exercise regimens have fallen off drastically.  This happens!  It is part of life.  BUT- fall starts next month, so we are getting … Continue reading

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