by Arlene | Sep 10, 2018 | Blog, Health, The Latest ...
As we enter the October/November/December months, it’s the perfect time to think about our health and make some eating decisions before the onslaught of tasty treats comes our way! You know what I mean, right? October brings Halloween candy into my home. ... 
by Arlene | Aug 9, 2018 | Blog, Health, The Latest ...
I saw a t-shirt the other day that read, “My Coffee Needs Coffee.” If we’re counting on coffee or personal confidence to get us through the day, we won’t get too far for too long. Instead we must count on the God of Israel who never sleeps!... 
by Arlene | Feb 1, 2018 | Blog, Health, The Latest ...
Maybe a better question than “Are you listening to the wrong people?” would be “Are you listening to the right people?” Listening to the right people makes all the difference between a problem solved or a problem prolonged. My voice is a case... 
by Arlene | Jan 8, 2018 | Blog, Health, The Latest ...
The change of the calendar year brings promise of the new. But discouragement can settle in when everything seems to go back to normal. It does not have to be this way! You can decide what you are going to reset in 2018. One thing the Pellicane family is resetting... 
by Arlene | Mar 20, 2017 | Books I Like, Giveaways, Health, The Latest ...
***This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations Leslie L!*** Did you know the Bible can help you with your food struggles? In her wonderful new book, Full: Food, Jesus and the Battle for Satisfaction, Asheritah Ciuciu teaches us how to find satisfaction first in... 
by Arlene | Dec 27, 2016 | Health, Marriage, Parenting, The Latest ...
It’s time to think about those New Year Resolutions and goal setting… I have sat in the same room with some truly inspirational people like Neil Armstrong, Zig Ziglar, Andy Andrews, and Jim Lovell to name a few. Of course I use the word room rather... 
by Arlene | Nov 2, 2016 | Health, The Latest ...
If you’ve got kids in your home, you are probably surrounded by Halloween chocolate and candy right now. There are many things I cannot resist on my own: Reese’s. M&Ms. Twix bars. Butterfingers. Peppermint Patties. (Oh be still, my watering... 
by Arlene | Jan 28, 2016 | Health, The Latest ...
Peppermint Oreos. Homemade Sugar Cookies. A Box of See’s Chocolates. Need I write more? A little of this and a little of that and if you’re like me, January has you weighing in a few pounds heavier. Six holiday pounds for me. Every year, it’s... 
by Arlene | Jan 7, 2015 | Health, The Latest ...
About now, you may be a little discouraged about the weight you gained at Christmas. Like me, you may need a little pep talk. So pull up a chair and let me tell you about my friend Cynthia. After her son was born, she was disappointed at her 6 week checkup. She had... 
by Arlene | Dec 15, 2014 | Health, The Latest ...
Strangely, my family has a thing with feet. This month, James jammed his toe in between the mats at our martial arts studio. It’s not broken, but it’s sprained. The doctor told him to stay off it for one month. So my usually handy husband is on crutches... 
by Arlene | Apr 1, 2014 | Health, The Latest ...
When was the last time you were still? Remember the words of Psalm 46:10, “Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among all the nations. I will be exalted in the earth!” You may not be able to sit on a rock overlooking a stream today (most... 
by Arlene | Mar 11, 2014 | Health, The Latest ...
This past weekend, I had the honor of speaking at a women’s retreat in Wisconsin. The ladies at Breakaway were amazingly open and warm hearted. The Holy Spirit was so present. And there was much laughter! As I described a few things to my kiddos, my son said “That... 
by Arlene | Mar 3, 2014 | Health, The Latest ...
February was a busy month. With 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife releasing on February 1, there were many things to do. Radio interviews. Guest blog posts. Speaking engagements. Reaching out to wives about the book. And working with my (wonderful) editor on my... 
by Arlene | Jan 28, 2014 | Health, The Latest ...
Nine years ago, I needed help losing weight. I was forty pounds up, thanks to a little baby named Ethan! My ever-helpful husband James told me to try a spin class that a neighbor, who just happened to be a personal trainer and body builder, was having in her 3-car... 
by Arlene | Jan 6, 2014 | Health, Marriage, The Latest ...
Are you old enough to remember a record? You know, a big vinyl disc that played music long before iTunes came along? I remember my first record was Grease. My husband James had The Village People with “YMCA” on one side and “Macho Man” on the... 
by Arlene | Dec 30, 2013 | Health, The Latest ...
Have you ever wondered, “If God cares only about the inner life, why bother with makeup, haircuts, or weight-loss programs?” My husband James has an answer…and if you know James, you can imagine him saying this. He refers to the passage in 1 Samuel... 
by Arlene | Oct 15, 2013 | Health, The Latest ...
Ding. New text. 15 new emails. Look at that headline! Mommy! Honey, can you make me a sandwich? The day begins and the sounds, requests, and digital stimulus come pouring in all at once. No wonder we often start the day, well, grumpy. Here are a five things I have... 
by Arlene | May 1, 2013 | Health, The Latest ...
Stressed out this week? Feeling like you need a break, a maid, a chaffeur, or a twin to get all your stuff done? Dealing with stress is a reality for most of us. Take a deep breath. Forget stress for a moment and check out this drawing by my second cousin who is a... 
by Arlene | Feb 13, 2013 | Health, The Latest ...
When it comes to temptation, nothing packs a punch like chocolate. For centuries, chocolate has been loved by the people of the world, from drinking it in cocoa to eating it in bars. So what is a woman who is trying to lose weight supposed to do about the delicious... 
by Arlene | Feb 1, 2013 | Health, The Latest ...
It’s the biggest chow fest of the year, Super Bowl Sunday. With millions of people gathered around their televisions, there’s only one thing to do, snack all day! Surrounded by chips, dip, pizza, buffalo wings and soda, what’s a person supposed to do who is trying... 
by Arlene | Jan 30, 2013 | Health, The Latest ...
Perhaps you have read about my family’s chocolate covered popcorn contest and how it’s motivating us to lose weight and exercise. I am happy to report that I have reached my goal to lose my Christmas weight and am now eligible to eat the championship... 
by Arlene | Jan 28, 2013 | Health, The Latest ...
I must confess. If something unhealthy and yummy is in my house, I will track it down and eat it. The war of weight loss is often waged in the supermarket, in the grocery aisles, at the end caps, and finally at the checkout stand! So…here are three grocery... 
by Arlene | Jan 24, 2013 | Health, The Latest ...
You know what I love about mornings? Turning around in the fetal position after I hit the SNOOZE button. Just ask my husband and he will go on (and on and on) about how much his baby (me) loves to sleep. He loves to make fun of my love of sleep. So please understand... 
by Arlene | Jan 21, 2013 | Health, The Latest ...
This January, I’m blogging with tips to help you lose those post-Christmas pounds. I hope you have found the tips helpful about how to know if you are exercising enough and how to drink more water throughout the day. Today I’m going to tell you my current... 
