health

Pumpkins!!!

November 29, 2009

It’s pumpkin week at our house! If you have kids, more than likely you have an abundance of leftover pumpkins lying around your house – you know, the ones they got at the Pumpkin Patch field trips, from school parties, and the ones they talked you into buying at the grocery store and roadside stands. […]

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Holiday Survival!

November 2, 2009

Halloween is over and the big holidays are just around the corner! I LOVE this time of year! I know, though, that for some it’s a time to panic over the possibility of gaining weight being faced with all the treats and goodies of the season. So let’s talk about some tips for holiday survival […]

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Getting Creative in the Kitchen!

October 12, 2009

Living on a little island in the South Pacific definitely has its ups and downs. While we can’t ever have access to all the “wonderful” groceries available in the US, we rarely have to go without. However, this is one of those times when we’re all anxiously awaiting the next ship! We’ve heard through the […]

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Catch Up With the Fitness Wagon!

September 28, 2009

Maybe you’ve missed a workout or two, or a week, or hey, maybe you haven’t worked out in the last ten years! Regardless of where you are in your fitness journey, NOW’S the time to get back on the wagon!  Maybe you want to look and feel great for a big event or maybe you […]

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The Benefits of Black Beans

September 11, 2009

Black Beans are a rich-flavored legume loaded with fiber, antioxidants, and other health promoting nutrients. Claims have been made that black beans can lower cholesterol and the risk of heart attacks and can even keep blood sugar levels from rising to quickly after meals, making this particular legume an ideal choice for diabetics. Here’s a […]

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The Beauty of Flex Day!

July 7, 2009

So you’ve selected your workout program, you’ve signed up for the customized meal plans at Team Beachbody, and you’ve given it your all. But some days you just feel like you’re going to go out of your mind if you don’t have that piece of chocolate cake, or that slice of deep dish pizza. Or even worse, you go on a complete […]

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The “Hidden” Poison In Our Food

March 24, 2009

Food manufacturers today have found ways to “hide” all kinds of “poison” in the products we buy. One of these is High Fructose Corn Syrup. I just read a fantastic article by Dr. Mercola from mercola.comon this very thing and found it to have some excellent information. He pointed out that new cases of diabetes […]

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Do You LIVE TO EAT or EAT TO LIVE?

March 23, 2009

  Do you LIVE TO EAT or EAT TO LIVE?  Here are some tips for choosing the right foods: Choose only whole grains rather than foods made from refined, enriched flour. Choose brown rice over white, whole wheat pasta over enriched, etc. Make sure your bread or wraps are 100% whole wheat and do not […]

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Take A Break And BREATHE! Combating Stress

March 19, 2009

This week has been a bit stressful in our household as we are preparing for our return to Pohnpei. Preparing for a move to a place 9,000 miles away is stressful in itself, but when you add to that 3 conferences and another speaking engagement the week before flying out, preparing the house for the […]

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The Weight Loss Quandary: Where Do I Begin?

March 16, 2009

Want to get started on the road to better health but don’t know where to start? You’re not alone in this weight loss quandary!   Here’s a few simple tips to get you started with losing those unwanted pounds: Eat breakfast!!!! It’s so easy to get in the rut of running out the door without […]

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