The Skinny on Fat
When you need a quick snack, are you better off eating a handful of walnuts or a bowl of ice cream? (Read on for the answer!) About 30% of our diet should consist of fat. This may seem contrary to what we have heard. However, a...
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Tips to Overcome the Dreaded Plateau
It happens. You are practicing good eating and exercise habits. You feel yourself becoming fit, healthier, and even weighing a bit less. It’s exciting! You are highly motivated and encouraged to stay the course. And then, IT happens. You plateau, just as things were going so...
Stress and Weight Retention
I’ve heard this frustration more than once: I eat pretty well, I am faithful with my workouts and I still am not able to lose weight. What is the problem? Are you stressed? What is your stress level on a scale of 1-10 in any area...
5 Festival Food Tips
Summer Solstice and Festival Fun! These are the days we long for in winter. The trick for many is sticking with a reasonable food and fitness routine through ninety-degree days, corn dogs and elephant ears. Here’s one idea: You could put it all off until August...
Got Joy? Share Joy
Are you feeling joyful today? If you are, why? Is there a way you can share it? These are loaded questions, so let’s explore some thoughts on the topic. I know people who are grandparents. When I ask them anything about their grandchildren, their faces light up...
Fruits and Vegetables Made Easy
‘Tis the season of Farmer’s Markets and an abundance of fruits and vegetables grown locally. Well, almost. In winter, it can be such a challenge to find a tasty tomato or strawberry. June is the month in Indiana for homegrown strawberries. July is for blueberries and...
Choosing Wisely
Sometimes we attend luncheons or dinners, and the fare offered is rather limited. Perhaps, as I wrote in my blog last week, we feel like we are using up our 20% of the 80/20 rule. But maybe, just maybe, we can get by unscathed. Here...
Why 80% is an “A” on my Scale
When I was in school, an “A” was earned with a score of 90% to 100%. There wasn’t much room for error. When I practiced pharmacy, the range of error was even less, as you can imagine. When it comes to eating in a way that...
What’s Your Elephant?
I recently came across a movie starring Bill Murray (odds are good it’s a comedy—it was) and an elephant by the name of Vera. In a nutshell, it’s about a motivational speaker (Bill) who learns his circus clown father died and left him Vera. Since...