As we go into the New Year most of us have put on a few pounds though the holidays. Yes, some of it was from eating the wrong food, but often it is eating too much of the right food. I was a guest at [...]
The Key to Success: Planning and Commitment I feel that if you are going to lose weight and keep it off, you must work on your own eating program and not just go on a diet. For long-term success facing your food challenges will be [...]
Losing weight involves a lot of skills but the one that gets almost everyone is portion control. How many times do you find yourself enjoying what you are eating, and then before you know it, you have gone back for more and more or consumed [...]
Keeping the calories down while eating out has always been a challenge for me. When I go out to eat or on a vacation, the food is different and I get tempted to have what is not the best for my health or my weight [...]
Discovering a Nutrient-Packed Delight: Russian Salad Now that I have changed my lifestyle and eat a leaner and healthier diet, I am always on the outlook for good recipes and dishes to enjoy. I am especially interested in dishes that have a lot of fruits [...]
One of the keys to getting lots of exercise is becoming involved in an activity that you enjoy. The other is to get into a sport that has a social element. There are many activities that you can get involved in such as a walking, [...]
This country is facing a crisis that we have never faced before. More people are overweight and experience health problems today than ever before. While in Thailand a few weeks ago, I received word that my nephew, who was just 35-years-old, who has a darling family, [...]
The Power of Non-Starchy Vegetables Ever since I started to lose weight several years ago, I knew power-loading with vegetables would be a huge key. Non-starchy vegetables have become my best friend at the table. Learning to fix a big variety of vegetables many ways [...]
Navigating Family Birthday PartiesNavigating Family Birthday Parties As many of you know I have lost a lot of weight. The challenge is not only losing weight but then keeping it off once you have lost it. My ability to face the challenges gets easier with [...]
Global New Year’s Traditions As long as I can remember New Year's Eve was one of my mother’s favorite holidays. She always had the family get together and play games. When midnight approached she would go into the kitchen and pull out all the pots [...]
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