My decision to lose weight is a choice, not an obligation. I am choosing to make my well-being a priority. I have made this choice because I care about myself. No one is forcing this decision on me - and I can stop at any time - but I choose to continue because I am looking [...]

ACQYR’s Ronnie Nijmeh offered some practical advice on relieving stress in the challenging world we live in. This special stress relief segment aired on WTIC News Talk 1080 AM’s “Afternoon Drive” with Colin McEnroe based in Hartford, CT. The segment aired on May 13, 2008 and a replay is available below. You can listen to the stress [...]

My mind is my greatest priority, because it is the center of my creativity. By taking the time to clear it, I am opening myself up to new and better ideas. Ideas rarely come to me full-blown and complete. I nurture them to maturity. The first step in this process involves getting rid of clutter in [...]

My body is in intricate system. I wouldn’t fuel a sports car with sludge and expect it to win a race! In the same way, I cannot feed my body junk and expect it to serve me well. Yes, my body likely will continue to run for years, no matter what I put into it, but [...]

When I do the things I love I am made stronger and in this way I am free to do what I choose. I am a strong person with a fervent passion. When I act on what I love to do, I am free. I can accomplish what I desire and feel powerful. I [...]

I am proud to reach out to others, rather than relying on food for comfort, because I know this is sign that I am growing and maturing. I am not ashamed that I need comfort at times and I am a healthier person because I have learned how to ask for help. I am learning to [...]