Much of our battle with weight issues is mental. We are many times unaware of what we are saying to ourselves and how it may help or sabotage us in our desire to obtain and maintain a healthy lifestyle. We are dealing with stresses at work, … [Read more...]
Holiday Crazies!!
Holiday season is upon us and the “Holiday Crazies” are here. We have less than a month of holiday celebrations, dinners, parties, events and family gatherings. I wanted to encourage you to think about these next few weeks and what you want to … [Read more...]
Why Okra should be on Your Shopping List
Okra is a very unusual vegetable. It has a very distinct taste, texture, and look. I always said that I loved okra and would it eat anytime, anywhere. But what I really loved was fried okra. The first time I tried okra that wasn’t fried …. yuck, … [Read more...]
4 weeks till Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! It seems like the holiday season comes earlier and earlier every year! It is only 4 weeks away. So, let’s start planning and thinking ahead and setting some goals. Go get a piece of paper or calendar, your … [Read more...]
Fighting the Flab
Do you ‘believe you can fly?’ Are you finding that you have some areas that seem more flabby now that you have lost weight?! Do you spread out your arms and literally think, hmm, I really could fly with these arms. Well, when you lose a … [Read more...]
Consistent Cooking – Staying on Plan
Are you in a recipe rut? Are you filled to your ears in summer squash and zucchini? Well, a latke is the perfect recipe and puts a unique twist on cooking with zucchini or yellow squash. You might be asking yourself, what in the world is a … [Read more...]
Inflammation and Your Weight
Inflammation is a word mostly associate with injuries; you have sprained ankle and it is puffy and swollen = inflammation. When that happens, your body is actually healing itself and repairing damaged tissues and cells. Inflammation can also be a … [Read more...]
Mint Pesto Zucchini Salad Recipe
This is a raw zucchini noodle salad and it is delicious! I made it for the first time over 4th of July weekend. My aunt throws a huge firework show every year, there were about 30 people there, and by the end of the evening, my zucchini … [Read more...]
The BEST beverage for your health!
Did you know that there is a substance in your body that comprises more than half of your biological make up? That’s right, more than half! Obviously this means that this substance is vital to your health and the ability of your body to function … [Read more...]
That elusive sleep….zzzz.
Sleep and your weight loss. I don’t know about you, but sleep has been more elusive this past week. The time change, pollen, and the dreary, rainy weather have definitely affected my sleep. I came across this article on aol.com which talked … [Read more...]
