nutrition

It’s Time To Celebrate!!! My Ultimate Reset Results

June 6, 2012

Yep, I’m celebrating!!!!!  Yesterday I successfully completed the 21 days of the Ultimate Reset and I’m celebrating my Ultimate Reset results!!!!!  Three weeks of following the program…three weeks of 100% clean eating without the slightest bit of cheating…three weeks of NO coffee, chocolate, sweets, and a whole lot of other things…three weeks of focusing on my […]

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Living Out of a Suitcase!

September 22, 2011

Still in Hawaii getting medical testing done for my little girl.  Living between a hotel and hospital can present it’s difficulties in reaching your health and fitness goals.  But, though challenging, healthy travel definitely IS possible!  I have no idea what your current situation may be, but if you are throwing out the excuse “I […]

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Healthy Vacation! An Oxymoron or not?

June 25, 2011

So, you’ve planned and saved for this vacation for a LONG time.  Now, how do you enjoy the vacation without gaining 20 pounds?????  Is it possible to have a healthy vacation?  We’re enjoying ourselves on our family vacation in Guam.  It’s not very often that we get to enjoy the luxuries and restaurants available here […]

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Keeping Track!

June 1, 2011

Hitting a plateau in your weight loss can be frustrating!  Switching up your workout routines is one way to break a plateau.  Another thing that can really help is tightening up the eating!  Food journaling by recording everything you eat can really make a difference in tracking your calories and can really open your eyes […]

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What Are You Doing For Your Health TODAY?

May 22, 2011

So, what ARE you doing for your health today?  If you’re one of the many who put exercise or eating healthy on their ‘to-do list’ for tomorrow, it’s time to make some changes TODAY!  Here’s a few small changes to get you started: Determine your motivation!  Summer is practically here!  That’s a perfect motivation right there.  […]

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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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The Incredible Coconut

September 21, 2009

Recently on a message board I’m a part of, we had a discussion about coconut oil and it’s benefits. Sadly, many so-called “health experts” and nutritionists have maligned this incredible oil due to its high saturated fat content. It has now been recognized by those leading the nutrition world that this is one of the […]

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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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