P.A.L.S. - Praying, Acting, Losing, Sharing
PALS is a weight loss support group which meets on Mondays from 6:30-7:30 PM in the "Scout Room" (on the lower level of the church's education wing). We use prayer, scripture, accountability, and sharing information to help each other lose weight. The group is open to men and women of all ages, and you do not have to be a member of our church to join. There will be a one time $10 registration fee. If you have any questions or would like additional information send an e-mail to PALS@Pitmanumc.org.
For anyone who has thought about joining PALS, but are unable to attend every Monday night maybe you would like to join and receive our e-mail. Come one Monday and register. The e-mail will not replace our meetings, but it may help keep you motivated. If you are a member of PALS and are not receiving our e-mails please let me know. Contact me by writing to PALS@Pitmanumc.org.
Leader: Jeanne Maloney
Helpful Tips
Make Your Own Diet
Write down EVERYTHING you eat.
Drink water!!
May 12 LessonChanging the level of your stressors.
Attempt to adjust the sources of stress in your life by avoiding or altering them.
Avoid
A lot of needless stress can simply be avoided. Plan ahead, rearrange your surroundings and reap the benefits of a lighter load.
1. Take control of your surroundings. Is traffic insane? Leave early for work, or take the longer, less traveled route. Hate waiting in line at the corporate cafeteria? Pack your lunch and eat at your desk.
2. Avoid contact with someone who bothers you. If you have a co-worker who causes your jaw to tense, put physical distance between you. Sit across the table at meetings or walk around his or her cubicle, even if it requires some weaving.
3. Say no. You have a lot of responsibilities and demands on your time. At a certain point, you cross the line between charitable and foolish. Turn down the neighborhood sports league. Pass on coaching T-ball. Those around you will appreciate more time with a relaxed you. And you'll have time to enjoy them, too.
4. Turn off the news. Everyone knows it's the grisly happenings that get airtime. Opt instead to light a candle and read a relaxing book a few days a week.
5. Ditch part of your list. Label your to-do list with As, Bs and Cs, according to importance. If it's a hectic day, scratch the Cs from your list.
Just remember: A certain amount of avoidance is healthy, but some problems refuse to be overlooked. For those situations, try another technique.
Alter
1. Respectfully ask others to change their behavior and be willing to do the same. If someone is doing something that makes you feel uncomfortable talk to them.
2. Communicate your feelings openly. Use I statements - like "I feel frustrated by shorter deadlinesand a heavier workload. Is there something we can do to balance things out?"
3. Take risks. Step out of your comfort zone to do something you really would like to do.
4. Manage your time better. Organize your day so that like tasks are lumped together.
5. State limits in advance. Be proactive. Instead of stewing over a colleagues' nonstop chatter, politely start the conversation with "I've got five minutes to cover this."
Pitman United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 7
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589 - 8313