Can’t teach an old year new tricks

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Can’t teach an old year new tricks…a look at New Years Resolutions   I posted a question on Facebook last night asking how everyone felt about New Years Resolutions. Are they planning on making them and if so what are they? There were so many great and motivating responses. What struck me the most though [...] Read more »

Eating Fat Will NOT Make You Fat

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Eating Fat Will NOT Make You Fat…   Eating fat will not make you fat.  Here is what WILL “make you fat”: Eating more calories than your body uses, eating empty calories, not working out, being a couch potato and eating too many carbohydrates and sugars without the appropriate balance of fats and proteins. How [...] Read more »

101 healthy things you can start TODAY!

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101 healthy things you can start TODAY!   Drink more water Clean out your fridge get rid of the junk Clean out your pantry and get rid of the junk Stock your fridge with lean proteins, fresh veggies, fruits and nuts Shop the outside aisles of the grocery store only Carry all of your groceries [...] Read more »

We stopped type 2 Diabetes in its TRACKS!

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 The doctor said she had type 2 diabetes and he was ready to prescribe medication... My guest blogger and client, author Lori Fran, discusses her TYPE II diabetes diagnosis and how we turned it around with diet: Yes. I did come from a family with a strong history of type 2 diabetes.  My Dad was [...] Read more »

Today is a new day! Erase the food coma damage

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Today is a new day! Erase the “food coma” damage   When we are staring at that pie, or that second helping of stuffing, or that extra creamy dip, it all seems so innocent!”  One bite won’t hurt” runs through our heads… unfortunately it is NEVER that simple and usually “one bite” or “one MORE [...] Read more »

The “Diet” word

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The “Diet” Word Everyone seems to hate the “diet” word. To many, it translates to “doing without”, “too restrictive” even “deprivation.” It should be  a positive word, not a negative one . It should be a way of life and fuel for energy, health and continued feelings of youth.  It is something we can control [...] Read more »

Determination today equals satisfaction tonight.

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Determination today equals satisfaction tonight   Go through today with DETERMINATION if you want to end today with SATISFACTION . We hear it, but how do we live each day with determination? Forget the past-  Nothing before today or this moment right now can change. You can’t control what has happened, what you did, what [...] Read more »

Staying in control while grocery shopping

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Staying in control while grocery shopping   Grocery shopping can be overwhelming ESPECIALLY when trying to eat healthy around the holidays when the stores are filled with holiday treats. We already have enough shopping to do without having to stress out about our meal and snack preparations. Grocery shopping can be quick, easy and even enjoyable [...] Read more »