Leave it to the health coach to check out the Halloween favorites. Interestingly, Mr. Non-Compliant is in agreement with the rest of the country. The top Halloween candy is Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Second place goes to Snickers, and M&Ms are third. Any tricksters that show...
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...
(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...
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...
Summer is for taking it easy, and that includes mealtime. Lately, Mr. Non-Compliant and I have been playing with food. Our latest game: How much can we get on the grill so I don’t have to use the stove? Now, mind you, we have been using...
The year was 1984. President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of July as National Ice Cream Day. This year, that special day happens to be July 21st. In case you are a newcomer to my blog, I LOVE...