Because I know what it is like to stand in the produce aisle, staring at everything that is not the “Trifecta of Dieter’s Veg”- carrots, broccoli, celery, all eaten raw, dipped in low fat ranch dressing- and wonder what other kinds of veggies could you possibly make…I bring you a super simple step by step… [Read more…]
September 30, 2009
I felt like I was playing Supermarket Sweep today…remember that game show?…you can probably still catch it on the Game Show Network these days. In the final “sweep” contestants run around the grocery store looking for key items via clues they are given & the first team back w/ the most stuff wins groceries for… [Read more…]
September 29, 2009
Sounds like a tough way to go through life in my opinion…but so many people do this every day, multiple times per day. They set themselves up to fail, sometimes consciously, mostly unconsciously. Do you want to live optimally fit? Do you want to live optimally well? Then why in heck are you running the… [Read more…]
September 28, 2009
If you are considering going gluten-free, congratulations! This is a big step towards being optimally fit & healthy! Even people who are not intolerant to gluten would be helped to a better quality of life by living as gluten-free as possible. Gluten has gone from being the occasionally-used & in-small-quantities add-in for homemade bread to the pervasive behemoth… [Read more…]
September 27, 2009
If you’ve caught moments of this show on MTV, or simply because it is on MTV, have written this guy off – you should really go back & take another look. Your body is seriously begging you to laugh this hard! I tend to write off things that look like “stupid” humor…anything with Ben Stiller… [Read more…]
September 27, 2009
Watching babies do funny things never gets old, especially when you get them going laughing & they can’t stop, it is the sound of something so recklessly happy & youthful. Hopefully we don’t lose that completely as we get older, although I think many people put this level of joy aside after the age of… [Read more…]
September 27, 2009
People can complain about anything – & they did when Oprah closed off part of Michigan Ave. to throw a block party to start this season of her show. She did pay for the whole thing herself & spent a few hours that day creating a fun, memorable experience for the tens of thousands that… [Read more…]
September 27, 2009
Optimal fitness & wellness includes having a positive outlook on yourself & on life. In fact, being fit becomes so much easier when you see the world as your playground and as an opportunity to enjoy what it brings to you. When you relax & appreciate what comes at you, you can move more easily… [Read more…]
September 25, 2009
Date Complete Menu Ala carte Monday Sep 21 Baked ham, au gratin potato, green beans and cream pie Quesadilla Mini Taco French Fries Tuesday Sep 22 Beef n bean burrito, refried beans, spanish rice and Butterfinger brownies Cheeseburger Onion Rings French Fries Wednesday Sep 23 Spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, garlic bread and yellow cake… [Read more…]
September 25, 2009
I work at events & present seminars where I am able to speak with many people about their personal health & wellness. And whenever I get to do this, I am continually amazed at the incredibly low bar most people have set for themselves. With the start of school for children, don’t you remember your parents & teacher telling you to “be all you… [Read more…]
September 30, 2009
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