How To Kick A Soccer Ball and The US High School Sports Show

 

How to Kick a Soccer Ball

• By Kieran Furse
 

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Kicking a soccer ball is a generalized term that is an extensive topic. Unlike kicking in other sports such as football or rugby, where a 'punt' accounts for most of the kicks, in soccer, there are hundreds of different kicks depending on the situation.

Despite this fact, kicking a soccer ball is a factor of soccer that is not taught as in-depth as it should be. In this article, we will cover how to perform a perfect soccer kick in all situations on the field. This includes:

➢ First touch

➢ Short and long passing

➢ Putting curl and spin on the ball

➢ Power shooting 

➢ Chipping the ball

➢ Knuckle Ball

Without a strong foundation in kicking a soccer ball, the rest of the skills that you will learn later in your career will be more challenging to pick up. Luckily, you have come to the right place. After reading this article, you will have all the pieces to kick a soccer ball like the pros correctly.

1. First Touch

Undoubtedly the most overlooked skill in the game of soccer. Without a great first touch, it does not matter how good your second touch is. You would not be able to play as quickly or with as high quality if you had a good first touch. 

What does a good first touch look like?

A good first touch ultimately must set you up for success in whatever your pre-planned play is. This means it must be:

➢ Directed the way you want to pass or dribble

➢ Out of reach of defenders

➢ Out from under your feet to allow you to move and play at pace

Now the tricky part… How do you kick the ball in this situation to set you up to play how you want?

The key is to be as delicate as possible. Imagine you are playing soccer on the second story of an apartment, and you don't want to wake the person below you. You can use the outside, inside, laces, or sole of your foot depending on the way the ball is coming to you, but the idea of a good first touch is to take the pace off the ball and direct it 1-2 feet in front of your intentional stride.

How to Improve your First Touch?

Most of your soccer heroes learned the beautiful game on the street with little to no equipment. Improving your first touch can be done as simply as kicking it against a wall. Each time the ball comes back to you, you can touch it in a different direction to work both feet. As you improve, you can start to add more power to challenge your touch. From the image below, you can see the simplicity of the day and how repetition is essential.

If you have more players to work with, you can begin to pass the ball to each other to make the drills more three-dimensional. For example, here is Coach Michler explaining a drill that works on the technical aspects of a first touch and pass.

2. Short and Long Passing

Short passing is the most common kick in the game of soccer. It allows teams to move the ball to a more favorable area of the field. Long passing is less frequent as it serves a more specific purpose, such as relieving pressure or counterattacking. 

These forms of passing require the same focus and foundation of kicking. However, they do differ in some forms. 

1st Difference

When kicking the soccer ball for a short pass, you want to get over the ball. This means my body is tilted over the ball, and I am kicking towards the top of the ball. We want to do this, so the ball stays firm to the ground to make it easier for our teammate to control it. An ideal zone to kick the ball would be here.

For a long pass, you will most likely want to put height on the pass to place the ball over the head of defenders and reach your target. This means you need to aim more to the bottom of the ball. You will also need to kick the ball with much more force to allow the ball to travel further.

2nd Difference

The second difference between these two types of passes is where you connect with the ball on your cleat. To allow your body to get over the ball, with short passing, you will connect with the side of the inside of your foot. 

Since you are trying to get more power and height with a long pass, you should allow your chest to be more open. The connection on the ball should also be with the joint that connects your big toe to your foot. This will allow you to follow through with a motion that propels the ball upwards at about 30 degrees.

Similarities 

As with any contact with the ball, you want to plant your standing foot just to the side of the ball to allow for stability and accuracy when you pass. If you are right-footed, this will be left and the opposite if you are left-footed.

To ensure that your pass is accurate and smooth, you need to make sure that you follow through with your kick. Many people kick and stop the movement rather than following through. This harms your kick in many ways and can cause injury. 

A significant factor that many players forget is the importance of the upper body in kicking the soccer ball. As you can see with this player in the image below, his opposite arm is stretched wide while kicking the ball. This allows your body to rotate into the kick, more balance, and power when connecting with the ball.

Locking your ankle is probably the number one term you have heard when people talk about kicking a soccer ball. This is for a good reason. When your foot is loose and wild, there is a lower chance that the ball will go where you want it. Take control of your foot by locking your ankle to make your foot stiff like a golf club.

3. How to Curl and Spin a Soccer Ball?

Although this may sound a bit technical, it is much simpler when you know the basics. The concept of curling a ball is due to the air pressure hitting the ball as it moves at different forces. You need to hit the ball with spin and power to create this motion. This 

superb skill will allow you to avoid obstacles and impress your friends.

Inside of the Foot Curl

To create the whip of the curl, you need to stand between 90 and 45 degrees toward the ball. This will allow you to strike the ball across your body to create the curl. You also want your body to be tilted slightly to shift your weight to the side you want to curl the ball.

We want to strike the ball with the big toe joint like the long pass. However, the motion will be different, as depicted in this image.

For a right-footed player (opposite for left.) You want to be connecting with the ball in this area and whipping the ball back towards you to create the spin on the ball.  

To see some of the best players in the world complete this skill, be sure to check out Lionel Messi, David Beckham, or Ronaldinho.

Outside of the Foot Spin/ Curl

This skill in soccer kicking is mainly called spinning the ball because you cannot produce the whip and curl that you would in an inside foot kick. Since we are kicking with the outside of the foot, we cannot wrap our body and leg around the ball to create this curling motion.

The spin comes from the ankle joint and the foot in this kicking technique. As you connect with the ball, you want to flick your foot (right-footed players) to the right to allow the ball to spin and slightly curl that way.

The outside of the foot can be performed when your weight is balanced on your left foot, and you need to spin the ball around an obstacle.

4. How to Kick a Soccer Ball with Power?

A power shot is often called 'shooting with your laces.' The reason for this is to perform a shot with power; you need to connect with the ball on the laces of your cleats. This is because you can get the full force of the momentum generated by your run and backswing through the ball when you kick. Unlike the curling shot, you want everything to be linear to generate as much power. This includes your run-up and body position, which you want to be straight and lean over the ball.

As with all soccer kicks, you want to follow through with your opposite arm stretched outwards for maximum balance. When connecting with the ball, you want to connect directly in the center of the ball to ensure no power is lost by missing parts of the ball. Whether you wish to produce height on the ball or keep it flat, you can adjust your contact on the ball slightly above or below the center.

Funnily enough, the best way to learn how to kick the soccer ball with power is by trying not to kick it with power. Here is a clip that explains this concept.

5. How to Chip a Soccer Ball?

Chipping the ball is one of, if not the most challenging skill on this list, but indeed a spectacular skill to have in your arsenal. A chip is best used to avoid an obstacle in tight spaces. Whether you need to chip it over a defender's foot in a dribble, chip the ball over a defender's head to play a pass, or chip the goalkeeper to score a goal. These examples are based around the same motion but require different levels of force to cover the height.

The motion which we are talking about is scooping the ball from underneath. To execute this type of soccer kick, we want to place our foot under the ball, quickly lift our toes to the sky, and raise our legs. This will get the ball off the ground at the desired height.

6. How to Knuckle a Soccer Ball?

How to knuckle a soccer ball is one of life's biggest questions. Taking a shot like Ronaldo or Bale is a thing of beauty. As a bonus, we would like to share this clip on how to shoot a knuckleball.

Final Thoughts on How to Kick a Soccer Ball

When learning how to kick a soccer ball, the most crucial element is focusing on the basics mentioned in this article. Do not rush the process, as, without a strong foundation, there will always be mistakes when attempting more expert skills.

Check out more about fundamentals in soccer here.

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With Thousands Of Available Health And Fitness Program Alternatives, What Should You Choose? And The StrengthCast PowerShow

 

• Author Jim Ford

No one sets out in life to be unhealthy, overweight, or unhappy.

A lot of of us get caught up in the everyday hustle of our lives, trying to keep up with family and work obligations, and unknowingly allow our level of health and fitness to slip away from us. It seems like we just wake up one day and realize that we are not in our best of health.

Making the decision that something needs to be done about it is one thing, but deciding what that something is can be a difficult task. According to government studies, close to 63 percent of the American population is overweight or obese. In response, companies from around the world have been flooding the market with a wide assortment of weight loss products.

From diet pills and metabolism boosters to complete prepared meal plans delivered straight to your door, nutrition choices alone can be overwhelming. Workout options can be equally intimidating.

There are big name fitness clubs putting up new gyms all across the country, locally owned gyms, the YMCA, home video workouts, and countless numbers of gadgets and gismos that promise to shape your body and strengthen your health.

Deciding on what is right for you can be a daunting task, but as you explore your options there are considerations that you need to keep in mind. The key to any quality nutrition and exercise plan is sticking with it. That said, it is very important that you select from options that include programs that you can realistically see yourself participating in, long into the future.

Jumping into a fitness program that is too difficult for you at your current level of fitness can lead to frustration, or even injury. This could in turn. Lead to failure in reaching your goals. Setting your expectations too high can also lead to frustration, which makes it difficult to stay committed to your program. It is important to remember that it took you months, if not years to reach your current level of health and fitness, and it cannot be reversed overnight. You need a program that you can progress with over the long-term.

You may find some diet pills available on the market that have strong claims about effective, natural weight loss, but keep in mind that in truth, there is little to be considered natural about popping pills. It is however, essential that with your selected program, you support it with proper nutrition, even if this means having to take a good vitamin and mineral supplement.

Most doctors and researchers will agree that the best choice for improving your health and fitness will be through a change to a healthier lifestyle, which consists of better food choices and daily exercise. Exercise should include aerobic conditioning, and strength training too.

Most fitness centers or gyms offer great selections of strength training equipment, aerobic classes, and cardio machines. Unfortunately, they also often require long and expensive payment contracts, and your workout must be completed on a schedule that matches theirs. For some, a gym membership simply will not work because it does not permit privacy. Some may be embarrassed by their current fitness level, or are uncomfortable in a crowded environment.

Home dvd workout programs are abundant, and can be found in almost every discount store that offers videos, and they can be found in most online market places as well. If you are searching for just a workout and any workout will do, a good number of these will suffice, however, few will offer complete programs to include dietary help, support, and workouts that allow you to progress with your fitness level. Look carefully at the program and compare it to your short and long-term needs before you make a purchase. A less expensive program may be more costly in the long run if you just have to replace it because it is ineffective, not challenging, or you simply get bored with it.

Some of the more popular programs that you often see on television infomercials early on a Saturday or Sunday morning like P90X, Insanity, Brazil Butt Lift, Rev Abs, or Slim in 6 are offered through a group called Team Beachbody, and they offer a number of programs that you do not see on the infomercials. Many of the programs they offer will include nutrition and meal advice, and will offer progressive training options to help guide you as your fitness level progresses. For these, it is almost like having a personal trainer in your home with every workout.

Team Beachbody takes what they offer to the next level by offering a free membership level to an online club that is quite simply, developed to keep you engaged in your program. It is optional to use, but makes for a good support structure to help you along the way. You are also assigned a coach when you sign up, for no extra charge.

Jim Ford is an Independent Team Beachbody Coach and has been successful with putting people in touch with the programs they need to help them effectively reach their fitness and weight loss goals. Visit his website (http://www.fitnesscoachjim.com) for your fitness and weight loss help, or watch this video to learn more about what Team Beachbody has to offer... http://beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/scrapthefat?bctid=1861298193

Padding of the hips, back, stomach: how to lose them? And Best Exercise for Belly Fat, Heart Health (this surprised me)

 

Padding of the hips, back, stomach: how to lose them?

• Author Zee Jamie

Health Passport Fitness and sport Padding of the hips, back, stomach: how to lose them?

Summary

Whether you are a man or a woman, many of us find our bulges unsightly and we would like to see them fade. These small or large pieces of fat that protrude from the jeans, which we puddle, and which we would gladly do without.

Good news, with a little effort, food and sports, with regularity, you will manage to erase them relatively quickly.

How to do it ?

The bulges are due to the fatty mass which is stored between the skin and the muscles. The bulges of the back affect men more easily. At the level of the hips, we talk about love handles, and lower, saddlebags which can be due to hormones, or to the morphology of each. In the stomach, several causes, including excess sugar and the lack of muscle strengthening of the abdominals

Whichever area you want to target, however, remember that your dietary changes will cause you to lose all excess fat overall. Your food rebalancing will not allow you to erase only the bulges of the back or the stomach. It is impossible.

The exercises suggested below aim to firm the targeted area, in order to refine and smooth it. Combining cardio sport, muscle building and diet is the winning trio. A muscular exercise does not make the anatomical zone of the requested muscle thin, it makes all the adipose tissue lose weight. On the other hand, the adipose tissue above is drained more, the skin is smoothed and you thus lose centimeters.

For cardio, all sports are good. The sport to favor will be the jump rope, hyper draining, very cardio in a short time. But above all, practice what you like, in order to last.

Losing the bulges of the hips

It will mainly be necessary to strengthen the obliques and the glutes. Your best ally will be the stairs. Forget the elevator! At the gym, you can schedule sessions on the stairmaster, this machine is formidable.

Without equipment, here are other exercises to do at home;

Squat

The squats are very complete, they solicit the glutes and the muscles of the lower limbs. They are achievable in load with weights, or with the simple weight of the body. The squat, in addition to erasing the bulges of the hips, allows to refine and shape the legs. The quadriceps being very large and therefore consuming energy, it also allows you to burn calories.

Exercise

Standing, legs shoulder-width apart, toes slightly apart outward and arms stretched out in front of you, bend the legs while inhaling and pushing the buttocks back until you have the thighs parallel to the floor as to squat. Get up slowly and while blowing to return to the starting position.

Oblique sheathing

Lying on your side on the ground, leg one on top of the other, elbow or hand in support, you raise the pelvis, so that the leg - pelvis - trunk segment is perfectly aligned. Hold it for about 30 seconds. Switch sides.

Mountain climbers

From the plank position, move your knees forward towards the elbows, one after the other, as quickly as possible.

Lose belly bulges

For this, it will be necessary to strengthen the deep abdominals. Remember to always stand up straight to begin with, whether standing or sitting.

The board

It is the core exercise par excellence: place the palms of the hands on the ground, as well as the feet, then raise your body with the strength of the arms. The legs are stretched out. The back should be straight, buttocks and neck aligned with the spine. Hold the position for at least 30 seconds, remembering to breathe.

The russian twist

Sitting on your buttocks, knees bent and feet on the ground, place your back straight. Turn the bust and hands to one side, then gently to the other, with a ball for stability, or nothing at all if you don't have one. Increase the difficulty by lifting your feet off the ground.

Losing the back bulges

There are few exercises that target the back.

Balloon sheathing

It increases the efficiency of traditional sheathing. On the back, the elbows are on the floor, the bust and buttocks are raised and aligned while the feet are resting on the ball. This exercise will work on the abdominals and lower back muscles.

Reinforcement of the back and obliques

Take a weight of 1 kg in each hand. Standing with your legs slightly apart, chest straight, start by lowering your right hand along your right thigh, towards your foot, then bring your arm up to return to the starting position. Repeat this movement alternating right and left for about a minute. You can do up to 5 sets.

Anti bead power supply

On the diet side, in general for these three areas, avoid eating pastries and cakes, sweet treats, limit starches and white bread, without banning them.

Choose whole starchy foods. Avoid dishes that are too salty, because salt is responsible for water retention and cellulite. Eat more vegetables, the choice is endless! Consume them in raw vegetables, mash, soup, steam, as you wish while limiting the fat.

Eat fish or meat, preferably defatted with cooking in foil, steamed, grilled but with little or no fat.

Do not go without eating fruits, those of your choice, preferably raw and fresh rather than cooked in a compote or mixed in a smoothie. Above all, by following these tips, eat your fill and do not hesitate to consult a specialist.

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Concealed Carry: The Last Thing I Thought Would Happen – Responding to the Bump In the Night

 

by Matthew Maruster 

We talk a lot about knowing how you would respond in a wide variety of incidents. A reader experienced a high-stress event and wanted to share his experience and the lessons he learned from it. He sent this post in, and we thought you might want to read it.

Enjoy.

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When my phone rang at 2:30 am Sunday, I expected it to be the hospital operator. But my next-door neighbor's name popped up. It must be some kind of medical emergency, I thought. Then I answered.

‘Please help me. Someone is trying to break down my back door,' Jason said breathlessly. ‘I've already called the police.' The abject terror in his voice was palpable.

‘I'll be right there,' I reassured him.

I briefly considered my weapon choice. The M4? The AR? No, both are in the gun safe. Retrieving them would cost me time. Jason has a wife, a newborn, and two school-age children. Time was critical. Instead, I slid the Fort Knox safe out from under the bed, unlocked it, and grabbed my home defense pistol.

‘What's going on?' my wife asked.

We went to the back door after I told her, turned on the floodlights, let the dog out, and walked onto my back porch. I had a clear view of Jason's back door.

Rex jumped on top of the retaining wall and started barking.

I activated the Streamlight and saw a 20 something white male with dark hair and beard, dressed in a rumpled suit. He had just finished kicking the bottom of the door and was bent over selecting a rock, undoubtedly getting ready to smash the glass.

The dog got his attention. He is a hound dog with a pleasant baritone voice.

‘Is there a wedding here?' He asked, a bit too loudly as I covered him with the light.

‘No. There is no wedding. You are at someone's house. It's 2 am. The cops are on the way. You need to walk to the road,' I instructed him.

‘Which way is that?'

I gestured.

‘I can't see you,' He said. ‘I'm here for the wedding.'...Keep reading.......

THE CHURCH OF GOD OR CHURCH OF MAN and The Rock Almighty Voices with Deliverance.

WHAT’S THE NUMBER ONE THING THAT WE SHOULD INITIALLY BE LOOKING FOR WHEN SEARCHING FOR A PASTOR? 

We’re going to begin by looking at Scriptures that are from the book of Acts, the Epistles, and the book of Revelation that will assist us in unveiling the qualifications, duties, and what the teaching content of the messages of a pastor-teacher should be comprised of. You might ask, why aren’t you not using the Old Testament and the four Gospels Scriptures? This is simply because the revelation about the specifics of the leadership of the New Testament church wasn’t unveiled in any of those books.

I think we’d agree that most of the Old Testament Scriptures pertain to the theocratic nation of Israel that operated under obedience to the God-given institution of the Mosaic Law and its prescribed priesthood. While the four Gospels do unveil in a limited way Scriptures that talk about a new kingdom that was forthcoming, a power source that would reside within by means of the indwelling of one of the members of the Trinity, and a new attitude that focuses on the renewal of the thoughts of an individual, however, the specific office of pastor wasn’t mentioned until the revelation of such was disclosed to some of the apostles and disciples, proclaimed by them, and recorded in the writings of the New Testament canon. So, sit back, read, and enjoy what is about to be presented.

By the way, there’s one more important thing to be aware of. This study is going to present a lot of information about the office of a pastor. If you try to use all of it at one time as an aide in either assisting you in finding a pastor or in critiquing the pastor of the church that you’re currently attending or have yet to attend, you’ll probably become overwhelmed. So, what I recommend is to try and pick out just a few ideas from each chapter and use these to make a determination as to whether those in leadership pass what I’ll call the Bible rating.

 

Where should we begin?

Let’s start by looking at what I consider the number one thing that should be clearly evident to us when searching for a pastor.

John 3:5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

From this verse, we can deduce this question.

Is the pastor born-again? Another way of asking this is, has the pastor received the indwelling Holy Spirit?

This is by far the most important qualification of a pastor. In other words, was there an acknowledgment at a point of time when the pastor acknowledged themselves as a sinner to God the Father along with expressing a desire to turn from them and make a profession of belief in Jesus Christ, the Messiah/Savior, as to who He is and what He has accomplished? This is otherwise known as responding to the gospel of Christ.

What should this gospel convey to a listener?

The gospel of Christ is the good news that Jesus Christ, the God-man, who as one of the members of the Trinity, pre-existed time, left heaven, was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life obeying the directives of another member of the Trinity, this being God the Father, died on a cross paying the debt for the sins of all mankind along with providing forgiveness for them thus satisfying the justice of God, rose again after three days never to die again, was witnessed on earth by over five hundred people in His glorified body, and ascended into heaven. Belief in this Jesus is one of the conditions for a person receiving the indwelling Holy Spirit. If a person has received the Holy Spirit, then they’re born again (born anew).

The other condition is repenting of one’s sins.

Acts 17:30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:

The word repent means to change one’s views, designs, and practices or to turn from one’s evil ways to God the Father, which precedes belief in His Son. When an unbeliever repents and believes, they’ll receive into their life (body) the person of the Holy Spirit.

2 Thessalonians 2:13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

This verse supports the conjecture that it’s the belief of the truth (belief of the gospel of Christ, which includes repentance) that causes an unbeliever to receive and thus be sanctified by the Spirit. This begs the question.

How do you know if the pastor is born-again or born anew of the Spirit?

Just ask. Pastor, would you mind answering this question? Are you born-again? If the response was, I repented of my sins to God the Father and believed in His Son; God come in the flesh, deity (possesses the divine attributes of sovereignty, righteousness, justice, love, eternal life, omniscience, omnipotence, omnipresence, immutability, and veracity), then Hallelujah.

If the response was, I hope I’m going to heaven because:

I believe in the Trinity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

I was sprinkled with water as a baby or immersed in water as an adult.

I obey the tenets of the faith that I’m a member of.

There are many avenues for someone to get to heaven.

Then it should become obvious that this leader hasn’t received the Holy Spirit.

Have you ever taken a test in school where you’re asked to answer many questions, but there’s one that has to be responded to in essay form that’s worth the majority of the points? Well, this is that one. Have you ever been given a box of chocolates, and when you opened the cover, each one had a slightly different appearance along with a unique ingredient inside that you couldn’t see? And you were afraid of picking the wrong one?

My favorite candy filling is soft caramel. I can think of a number of occasions at Christmas when I hoped that the sweet which I decided to choose was exactly what I wanted. And when it wasn’t, I couldn’t just spit it out in front of everyone. I’d quietly get up and go to the bathroom, discharge it out into the toilet, and flush it.

Finding the right pastor is kind of like this. There’s many of them that look good on the outside. They dress well. They speak well. They’re kind. But do they really have the key ingredient that we just talked about.

We’re off to a great start! In the next chapter, we’ll attempt to answer this question. Who calls and qualifies a born-again believer to the leadership office of pastor-teacher? But before we go there, I’ve got an article for you to read about how important it is to choose the right pastor as it would be in choosing the right kind of candy. Maybe this is an over-reach, but I think you’ll enjoy this.

This story mentions a movie that was called Forest Gump. I don’t know if you’ve ever heard of it or seen it? I did. In the movie, the main character, Forest, says “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get.”

HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT CHOCOLATE FROM THE GIFT BOX IN THE [BREAK ROOM]

Forrest Gump was wrong. [There’s] a way to know what you’re going to get in a box of chocolates — mostly.

[December] 13, 2016 

This time of year, at least in the US, the gift packages and treats come flying in (sometimes literally) from vendors and customers. People are saying “thank you” or “hey, how about sending some more business our way” — and they’re doing it the international language of business: food.

The most commonly used phrase in this language is the classic assorted box of chocolates. Sure, it’s a nice gesture. Most people enjoy chocolate candies. They don’t need to be cut, chilled, prepared, and [they’re] less likely to cause [guilt] due to their diminutive size.

But the box of chocolates comes with baggage — the anxiety of the unknown. We’ve all been there. You mosey on into the [break room] and see a surprise box of chocolates. You’re not an animal, so you’re going to indulge. But you can’t stand the thought of biting into the raspberry creme one, or worse, the monstrosity [that’s] the cherry cordial. You so badly want the chocolate or vanilla buttercream, the nougat, or the caramel one. But the thought of biting into the chocolate with the orange creme sends you into a bout of existential vertigo.

Fear not, friends, [I’ve] stumbled upon a very simple rule to help [you] navigate through the box of [chocolates]. If the candy is square and tall, [you’re] safe — it’s bound to be a [non-fruit-filled] candy. If it’s round, it will tend to be fruit [crème-filled]. Try it at your own risk.

Now, some boxes of chocolates come with guides — a printed paper that shows how the treats are laid out in the box, with their shapes, and tells you what’s in them. This is great, and if you encounter a box with a guide, you can safely dive in. But [it’s] not the common practice. The square/circle rule can help you to pick what you’re looking for in the absence of a guide.

I’m here to help, and I hope this principle has helped you. Let me know how it works for you this holiday season.2

Likewise, I’m here to help you in finding the right pastor to co-labor with. You’ll find something in the final section of this book that will provide you with the right spiritual ingredients so that you’ll know what to look for.                                             

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Endnotes

2Mike Sturm. “HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT CHOCOLATE FROM THE GIFT BOX IN THE [BREAK ROOM],” 7 January 2021

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My name is James Rondinone.

I grew up in Massachusetts and began my own spiritual journey early on in life.

I attended Bible college, having completed a two-year Christian Leadership course of study, and graduated as valedictorian (summa cum laude).

I’ve written and published a number of spiritual books on various biblical topics.

These books can be found online.

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GIVING THANKS FOR OUR HEALING

 

by Creflo Dollar | 

If you’ve ever suffered from a health issue, you can remember how glad you were when you recovered. Our bodies have an amazing power to regenerate and heal, but the process isn’t spontaneous; it comes from God, the Great Physician. He can heal the body, soul, and spirit, and also direct His healing powers through anyone He chooses to use. It’s actually His will for us to be healthy; we can therefore be thankful for the healing Jesus made available to us.

Regardless of how healing and wholeness come about, we can be sure that God is behind it. His Word says that those who trust in Him will prosper on every level, including physical health. “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth” (3 John 1:2). Our souls are our minds, our thinkers, and our choosers; what goes on in our minds has a powerful effect on our physical bodies. To prosper is to be successful and to grow strong and healthy, which is what God wants for us.

We don’t have to beg and plead for healing, because Jesus has already obtained it for us on the cross. “…And with his stripes we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5). Knowing this, we can be confident that whatever physical manifestations of illness we’re experiencing right now are only temporary. Our faith allows the physical blessings that begin in the spiritual realm to be transferred to the physical realm. God is in perfect health; in light of this, there’s no reason why we can’t be as well. “…Because as he is, so are we in this world” (1 John 4:17).

We can agree with the Word on healing and follow up with our acts of faith. It’s important that we have faith, first, so that our faith can give birth to actions. Following the doctor’s orders isn’t simply a set of dead works if trust in God’s promises is our motivation to do what needs to be done to restore our soundness. “Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone” (James 2:17). He’s well able to work through health care providers, and does so on a regular basis.

The world doesn’t know God’s Word on healing, but we can be grateful that we have His guarantee. We can rest assured knowing our restoration to wholeness is a “done deal,” regardless of what it may look like or feel like right now. God says He’ll take care of His children and He always keeps His promises. “The Lord nurses them when they are sick and restores them to health” (Psalm 41:3, NLT).

When the doctor gives us a bad report, we know that God is bigger than any report or diagnosis. Trusting in Him for our healing means to lean on and rely on what He tells us, with no worries or doubts. This kind of faith produces physical results others can see for themselves. “It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones” (Proverbs 3:8, NKJV).

Thankfulness for our healing is the proper response. There’s nothing wrong with pills, medicine, or therapy, but we need to acknowledge that healing comes from God, not from them. “This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes” (Psalm 118:23). When we know and believe the promises in the Bible about healing, there’s absolutely no reason to stay sick. Meditating on this makes us truly thankful.  

Here are simple ways to solve the difficulties of women losing weight and The StrengthCast PowerShow

 

• Author Grey Kelley

Here Are Simple Ways To Solve The Difficulties Of Women Losing Weight

Winning in the weight loss game

A lady and her partner go on a diet together. Are they both inspired? Yes. Do they each consistently count calories? Yes. The guy is most likely to shed more undesirable pounds than his better half.

Why? Blame it on your genes, some specialists state.

" We hear this all the time, and it can be irritating for ladies," states endocrinologist Ula Abed Alwahab, MD. "But regrettably for females, their hereditary makeup can make slimming down a bit more difficult."

What elements are at work here?

1. Metabolic process blues. Females generally have more body fat and less muscle than guys. Which impacts the standard metabolic rate, or the number of calories your body burns while at rest.

" Metabolic rate remains in part driven by your muscle mass, and females have less muscle and more fat naturally than males," states dietitian and accredited diabetes teacher Dawn Noe, RD, LD, CDE.

2. Pregnancy impacts. When a lady gets pregnant, she puts on weight and more body fat. In addition, it's frequently hard for a brand-new mom to discover the time to work out and sleep. And she'll require both to shed those additional pounds.

Breastfeeding does assist with burning calories and weight loss at this phase of life.

3. Menopause. Ladies likewise put on weight in their abdominal area throughout menopause due to a loss of hormonal agents and a slower metabolic process. Some females even have a name for their brand-new potbelly-- meno-pot.

4. PCOS struggles. Between 5 and 10 percent of females have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This is a condition identified by a hormone imbalance that makes weight-loss harder and triggers menstrual abnormality.

Regardless of these difficulties, there are a lot of methods to eliminate weight gain and dominate. Here are 3.

1. Resistance training and weightlifting.

Increasing muscle mass assists both ladies and males to enhance their metabolic process. Having more muscle mass assists you in burning calories, even when you're sitting or at rest.

You can preserve muscle by doing resistance training a minimum of two times a week, for 20 to 30 minutes per session. This is specifically important as you get older. (Your metabolic process naturally decreases and you lose muscle as you age.).

There are a number of methods to approach resistance training:

Usage of a health club or equipment in your home.

Utilize dumbbells or resistance bands.

Take part in a physical fitness class, such as Pilates.

Utilize your body for resistance by doing push-ups, crouches, and lunges.

Females are often reluctant to do weightlifting since they assume it will make them look manly. That is a mistaken belief, as females do not have the quantity of testosterone that males have.

Noe motivates females to get comfy with weights. "Women need to be weightlifting to get the advantages of structure muscle, such as increased metabolic rate and avoidance of osteoporosis," she states.

A weight-bearing workout isn't just a healthy exercise. As it assists in growing muscle mass, you burn more calories, which reduces insulin resistance substantially and avoids diabetes.

2. Select a proper meal plan that works for you.

If middle-aged males and females are both thinking about dropping weight, the number of calories a male requires for weight reduction is approximately 1,500 each day (depending upon height/weight/level of exercise) however, the lady's calorie requirements will be much less-- generally about 1,200 calories daily, Noe states.

Naturally, if they are both working out frequently, those calories might move somewhat greater. For females, progress in your weight reduction might indicate consuming less than males in the long term.

Noe frequently suggests a well-balanced strategy such as the Mediterranean diet plan. She likewise tends to utilize lower carb and ketogenic diet plans, particularly for females with PCOS or diabetes who might not endure greater carbohydrate meal strategies. "Research of weight reduction does not substantiate one eating pattern over another," she states, "and the meal plan you choose should be matched according to your health requirements and consuming habits.".

3. Concentrate on the long game.

It's crucial to exercise patience. Research studies reveal that the majority of weight-loss strategies tend to produce anywhere from a 5% to 10% weight reduction within a year if you persevere. "If you’re not seeing progress, talk with your health care group as you may need to apply other strategies that will better fit your way of life," she states.

Whether you follow a diet plan low in fat, low in carbs, or some other diet plan, make certain meals are well balanced and healthy. Consist of lean proteins, healthy fats like nuts, olive oil, and avocados, restrict empty carbohydrates (no sugar, white bread, sweetened beverages, etc.), and great deals of minerals and vitamins from veggies and fruit.

Other nutrition suggestions for ladies over age 50 consist of consuming appropriate amounts of calcium and Vitamin D, either from food or supplements. 

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Top 3 Causes of Death in 2021 (New Data Might Surprise You) and What is a Heart Attack, how do I spot the signs and how do I treat it?

 

What is a Heart Attack, how do I spot the signs and how do I treat it?

• Author Joanna O'donovan

What is a heart attack, how do I spot the signs and how do I treat it?

Angina

Angina is usually caused by a build up of plaque in the arteries and as a result a reduced blood flow. During exercise or exertion, the heart needs more blood but cannot get it because of the reduced blood flow. The casualty will often feel pain in the chest when they exercise.

Heart Attack

A heart attack is caused when some of the plaque breaks off and causes a blood clot. The blood clot can block the artery resulting in the death of an area of the heart muscle.

Signs of a heart attack

Symptoms can begin suddenly and unlike angina, sometimes when at rest. Like angina, a heart attack can feel like “vice like” squashing but can also feel like tightness in the chest or even indigestion. The pain can be in the centre of the chest and can radiate into any arm. The symptoms usually last longer than 30 minutes and the casualty can be a grey colour and may be sweating. They may be suffering from “shortness of breath” and have a feeling of impending doom. Sometimes the casualty will feel nauseous, dizzy and they may vomit.

Treatment

Sit the casualty down and make sure that they are feeling comfortable.

If the casualty says that they have their own GTN medication then let them take it.

Try to reassure the casualty.

Call 911/999 if:

You suspect that they are having a heart attack

The casualty tells you that they do not have angina.

If they say that they have angina but the symptoms are not relieved after 15 minutes by resting or taking their medication. If they say that they have angina however,the signs came on when at rest.

If in doubt CALL 911/999/112

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Be prepared to resuscitate if they go into sudden cardiac arrest. To find out more about treating heart attacks and resuscitation why not book on one of our first aid courses.

Joanna is the Director of Bostock www.bostockhealthcare.com a first aid training company that was established in 1984.