Tapping Into Previous Successes

So how was your 2016? Did you reach a goal, make a change, improve in some way?  Did you spend more time with your kids, less time at work, or did you walk away from an unhealthy or unsafe situation?  Did you make a new good friend, drop a negative or toxic one or broaden …

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Don’t be a Whener

A what?? I'll start my diet when the weekend is over. I'll get back to exercise class when the kids are back in school. I'll go for a walk when my friend is available. I'll start to run or exercise when I lose weight. You know, a whener. I wonder if one of the reasons …

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Project Brad – June Update

Here's a Project Brad Update. Brad and I went shopping over the weekend.  There was a sale at the Men's Wearhouse and he needed some new dress shirts for work.  Brad's old school and still wears a suit and tie to work every day.  It's one of the things I love about him. But let's …

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Workin’ Out Wednesday

Our April Challenge is almost over.  I have gotten great feedback on the challenge and am happy that it's pushing you or motivating you or providing an extra little something.  Whatever your motivation, thank you for participating. Workout - Do the following exercises 3 times through. Jumping Jacks (45 seconds) Standing Side Leg Lift (30 seconds each …

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Say ‘Ta-ta’ to Temptations

Courtesy of ACE Fit.  Great tips here! 5 Simple Ways to Take Temptation Out of the Kitchen 1. Begin at the Grocery Store  Your grocery cart is the first point of entrance for tempting foods to reach your home. If these foods don’t make it into your kitchen, they’ll have a much more difficult time …

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Healthy Tips!

A common complaint about eating healthy is that healthier food is pricey than processed alternatives.   Another complaint is that in order to eat healthfully you have to slave away in the kitchen for each meal. Well, here are a few tips that will help keep your food costs down and allow you to eat healthfully …

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All Hail the Power of Produce

Last week I talked about snacks and how to manage their existence in your household.  Today we're going to talk about fruits and vegetables. You all know how important eating 5-7 servings of fruits and veggies are, don't you? And you do eat 5-7 servings of fruits and veggies each day, right?  If the answer …

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3 tips to survive the holidays

Thanksgiving is next week and as you may have noticed, your schedule is starting to fill up with parties, concerts and office pot lucks.  To add to the fun, every holiday treat it out in full force. We all have our favorite holiday goodies, drinks and traditions but there's a huge difference between enjoying a …

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Wake up from the food coma!

The Thanksgiving food hurricane cut a huge swath across the country last week and through the weekend.   For many Americans Thanksgiving kicks off not only the holiday season but the holiday eating season.  Many will not wake up from the food coma until January 3rd laying among the empty See's boxes and danish cookie tins.    …

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