In the past week, I’ve heard about lots of folks trying to do lots of good things. “I’m going to try to get back to the gym tomorrow.” “I’m really trying to stick to this new diet.” “This time, I’m trying really hard to change my habits.” Even I...
I ran into JJ (initials used to protect identity) at the gym the other morning. Upon seeing her, she confessed that she recently ate an entire bag of potato chips. At one time. (It’s interesting that people feel the need to confess their food and...
It’s that magical time of year. According to Runner’s World, most resolutions concerning health and fitness were over and done last Sunday, January 19. How about you? If you had any kind of New Year’s commitment to get fit, are you still in the game? If so, congratulations!...
How many times do you schedule your workouts for the week, and one day, you simply don’t want to show up? (Ok, that was me yesterday.) Your heart isn’t in it, yet you muster up the courage to do what you’ve committed to do—for you. Because....
Sometimes, in spite of our best efforts, our bodies don’t cooperate. I have friends with replaced hips, knees, and shoulders. Others have asthma, osteoporosis, arthritis, diabetes, cancer, and more. They are facing a myriad of challenges and emotions. It’s frustrating when things just don’t go as planned...
Each year, I choose a word or intention that sets the stage for the days and weeks ahead. Entering 2020, my world is full of POSSIBILITY. Possibility came about as I reflected on the rollercoaster ride of 2019. I’m sure you’ve noticed, each year typically offers a crazy...
We’ve gotten past the Christmas cookies, candies, and cocktails. It’s now time to get back into your “normal” routine, or figure out what that looks like. Where and how to begin? Simply. If it feels monumental, you’re not alone. It’s typical to feel a bit of a...
It’s soup weather. It’s almost Christmas. It’s crunch time. You need to eat nutritious food and you’ve get presents to buy, decorating to do, and cookies to bake. What’s for dinner? Here’s a recipe that’s simple, quick, and delicious. Makes about 6 servings in under an hour. Unstuffed...
Lately I’ve been using more bone broth, whether it’s Carol-made or a store-bought variety. When comparing bone broth to basic broth or bouillon, bone broth comes out far ahead in the nutritional column, and is interchangeable in most recipes. For example, here are a few highlights...
The countdown to Christmas has begun. In fact, it started well before we ate the turkey. There are no Christmas decorations adorning our house, although the boxes made it into the family room. We polished off the turkey leftovers yesterday, so I can officially move forward...