A Journey, Not a Destination I have been in store signing my new book Tipping the Scales in Your Favor for about 6 months now. It is so interesting to have people come in for help. I so admire their courage. I am so happy to [...]
There is only two times that you have to exercise to lose weight: when you want to, and when you don’t. A friend once told me, “I don’t like to do it, but I like what it does for me.” The Benefits of Exercise for [...]
Craving Pancakes Without the High-Calorie Syrup When I started my journey to lose over 115 pounds, I decided that pancakes were no longer in my food program because of the high calorie syrups. About a year ago I had a huge craving for my pancake [...]
Embracing the Best Time of Year for Healthy Eating I always get excited about this time of year as everything is going for you to lose weight. Days are long, walks are nice, and there is a bounty of great fruits and vegetables. Tonight I [...]
Why Water Workouts are Perfect for Weight Loss The summer is a great time to start exercising and the pool is the perfect place to go. No matter where you are on the physical fitness spectrum, water is a great place to be. When I [...]
Why Sandwiches Are the Ultimate Quick Meal Sandwiches are my mainstay when I need a fast meal. The varieties are endless. As I was finishing my Home Economics degree from BYU, I needed one core class to fill my foods requirement. I selected an International [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
When I first started on my weight loss journey, I learned to eat three meals and three snacks each day. This made it much easier to last between eating times. It seems as though I have a good, healthy meal and before long, it’s time [...]
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