If you are like me, every time that I went on a diet, that weight came right back. That happened to me longer that I care to think. If I could have just had the right plan and put all that effort into my eating [...]
My Favorite Exercises to Stay Active I have been doing exercise long enough I know it is something that I will need to do the rest of my life. Keeping it fresh and interesting is a key to motivation in this area. For me I [...]
Making Summer Food Fun for Kids Food is an exciting thing for kids, and young kids will like these fun ways to prepare their summer food. Here are some super treats for kids. They’re easy to make and fun to eat, and your kids will [...]
China's Impressive Health Statistics China has over one billion three hundred million people. To help you put it in perspective, for every person in America there are 5 people in China. The obesity rate in America is over sixty percent. I go to China and [...]
In 1847 the Mormon pioneers crossed Iowa walking with their wagons. Today there are still people crossing Iowa. This week I joined 17,000 cyclists to ride from the west side of Iowa to the east. The ride went from July 25 – 31st. The ride [...]
Mastering Weight Loss with the Jawbone Up This is the age of technology and if I picked up and mastered every tool that comes by I would not have time to live life–so I am a little cautious on what I pick up, as each [...]
Transform Your Health with Small, Consistent Steps Since I have lost more than 100 pounds and have a new life, I am always on the outlook to meet others who have also succeeded at the weight-loss game. The journeys are often similar, and it is [...]
How Organizing Your Fridge Can Transform Your Weight-Loss Journey When you order a meal in a restaurant, you expect a wait of 15 to 20 minutes. When I began a serious weight-loss plan, I knew I would have to work the same kind of turn-around [...]
Staying Active Without Pain As we age it seems like we get a few more pains and that becomes a challenge when you want to keep up your exercise. With a sore arch I have turned to water the last few weeks, and it has [...]
Healthy Eating with Lean Meats: Choosing the Best Cuts for a Healthier Lifestyle When I adopted a healthier lifestyle, I began choosing leaner varieties and cuts of meat and measured portions. White-meat poultry and many types of seafood are naturally lean when the skin is [...]
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