As many of you know, I am not a cauliflower fan, even though I’m fond of most other vegetables. I’ve been challenged by lots of you on various ways to try it, to the point where you’ve taken on a competitive nature. It’s rather entertaining. WHO will...
In the course of your day, what makes you happy, brings up your energy, and makes you feel truly alive? What lights you up? Did a number of things come to mind? Or are you still trying to think of something? If you’re like me, food plays a...
I recently took the plunge and bought The Instant Pot. I’m not what I would consider a gadget junkie, however when I learned the ease with which I could make (AND PEEL) hard boiled eggs, I decided it was worth the investment. Peeling hard boiled eggs...
“I’m too busy to plan healthy meals, let alone prepare them.” “I don’t have time to eat vegetables.” “I love food too much to diet.” “My life is crazy and it’s easier to eat drive-thru.” If any of these sound familiar, or you could use some support around eating...
Is there a particular food(s) that has power over you? For some people, if there is a bag of chips, cookies, chocolate—you get the idea—in the house, they lose all self-control and eat every last bite. The result is typically massive guilt and feeling really bad...
I walked past a couple people recently and overheard a comment that went something like this: “There’s got to be more to life than getting old and dying.” The comments that followed had to do with aches, pains, and total depletion of joy. Whoa. At that moment, I...
Commitment: the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose. Today, I’d like you to consider what you are committed to that is all about you. Yes, that’s right. It is YOUR time to focus on YOU. No, this is not about being selfish or self-centered. This is...
Last Sunday, Float Sixty Northwest Indiana held a “Fit February Love Yourself Wellness Event.” In attendance were a variety of local businesses all geared toward—you guessed it—wellness. Let’s face it; there are numerous steps we can take to improve our health. How to begin? It’s in the...
Yes, friends, it is that time again. Another birthday is heading straight my way, and it’s a pretty big one. The BIG SIX-O. It is my official duty to announce that I am now in full swing celebration of the BIRTH YEAR. For those of you...
The other day I was searching for ketchup without high fructose corn syrup, also known as HFCS. I bet I spent at least 10 minutes reading labels until I found one that was acceptable. Why is this a big deal? Is HFCS any worse than cane...