Morning Run…ahhhhhhhh!

 Yup, today was a good one.  Got up early enough so neither I nor my kids were rushed, made us all some protein pancakes (gluten free) and two fruit servings (have to get a leg up with my kiddos in order to get them to 5-6/day!). I was able to SIP (big difference between sip [...]

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What Vitamins and Minerals are Best for You?

Do you know what’s best for you? It’s an onoing educational process as far as I am concerned! Each of us are different–we get various amounts of sleep, our diets vary, and we are exposed to different toxins, and our physical endeavors vary. I can tell you what I do–but for what’s best for YOU, [...]

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Continuous Learning….Sharpening the Saw

This weekend I participated in a personal trainers seminar put on by the National Council on Strenth and Fitness ( www.NSCF.org ) . What an enjoyable weekend that was! The organization is excellent, the materials (which I got back in February) are extremely thorough. Oh, and the instructor was incredibly knowledgeable guy who walked the talk. So I got [...]

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Island Time- Part II

I’ve decided that “island time” is something I need to add into my 2008 game plan. Island time and seeing the world through a child’s eyes. Making work more like play. Taking life a little less seriously.While in Maui, I played with my kids. We snorkeled and delighted as we saw new fish [...]

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Breakfast on the GO!

Hello friends! I’ve heard from a few of you that you would like more breakfast ideas. EASY, quick breakfast ideas–but HEALTHY ones. Kudos to you guys for going the healthy route ! OK, here’s a couple of easy ones to try:
Almond Protein Shake – there are a couple ways to do this depending on your [...]

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Island Time

Last week I took my kids to the island of Maui with a friend and his children.  Making that trip is something I have wanted to do for several years now. I wanted to share the underwater world—it’s silence, beauty and awe, as well as the view from the top of the volcanic mountains—with my [...]

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Green Tea Drinking Fool

I can’t imagine a day without tea…well, actually several cups of it! When I was battling leukemia, everything about the disease was depressing. The “stats” were depressing. Spending so much time in doctor’s offices and hospitals made me feel helpless. So I made a shift. I decided to put my time and [...]

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