Over the past couple of weeks, I tuned in to the 12-day video series, Alzheimer’s - The Science of Prevention. I find this information fascinating and very important for many reasons: I watched my mother’s health decline from this disease for over a decade There...
When considering our health, so many times we think about starting better habits on Monday, or after a big celebration, or at the beginning of a new year, or… I received an email after posting last week’s blog that sends a very clear message. That being...
I recently saw a post from a wonderful lady we’ll call Ann. (This is not her real name, so you can insert any name you prefer to use here. Maybe yours?) She was extremely angry with herself for getting stuck OUT of her normal exercise routine—for...
(The following article was written for and published in the February 14, 2018 issue of Get Healthy, a publication of The Northwest Indiana Times. Online version) There’s a video on the Internet that depicts why eating healthy can be a challenge. The setting is a 1970’s kitchen, complete...
Today, I acknowledge and applaud you for your commitment to consistency. Whether you consistently make a conscious effort to consume more vegetables for dinner, walk everyday for 10 minutes, or drink your water, you are AWESOME! I know you are committed, because you share your stories with...
No time. Can you relate? I’ve been feeling the crunch of more scheduled evening events—and I no longer have kids going back to school! As I sat looking at what happened to my calendar in the last week, I realized that many of my extracurricular activities...
When it comes to losing weight and improving nutrition, what is the #1 challenge? Go ahead, take a guess. If your answer is, “I don’t know what I should eat,” you’d be kicked off the game show. In fact, that challenge doesn’t even make the top...
Miracles do happen and life is full of surprises. If your loved one is not keen on eating as healthy as you’d like, keep the faith. I offer you a story of hope. The other day, Mr. Non-Compliant (aka my husband), and I, were having dinner. I’d...
In last week’s blog, I mentioned water intake, slower eating, and increased movement. Did you pick up on the fact that I never suggested WHAT to eat? This week, I invite you to look at all the habits you are living into throughout your day. The...