You've seen the articles, the research, etc. Eating organic definitely has its positives...along with a bigger piece of your paycheck! About 3/4 of traditionally grown produce show pesticides. But you don't have to fork over your paycheck, just narrow your splurge to organic produce with soft skin or skin that you eat and save your ...
Wind Beneath My Wings
My mother returned back to Florida today. Her job was done. This time around. She always told me, “A mother’s job is never really done…” And once again, she’s right. My mother, the woman who taught me about being independent was independent far before it was cool or kosher to ...
Raindrops on Roses, Whiskers on Kittens…
I mentioned earlier that I was going to start writing about some of my favorite things. Sometimes it will be a product, sometimes it might be a place, or sometimes it could be a product or thing--like a movie. Today, however, it is about a recipe. A HEALTHY recipe from a friend of mine
Summer Ready??
Are you ready for summer… and SWIM season?!! It’s just about here….with Memorial Day typically being the “official” kick-off for the summer season. The topic du jour at the gym and around the office is getting swimsuit ready! Losing weight is simple math, really. You’ve got to burn/take in 500 ...
Fast Food Trap–Don’t Fall For IT!
Seriously, food manufacturers have got us pegged. They have figured out how to make sh-- taste really good. And we're suckers. We go for it. The smells in fast food joints are enticing. They elicit responses and make us want to eat it (so much for the healthy options). Then when you eat it, you feel ...
Is Weight Loss the Key to a Better Future?
Supposedly, if no one were fat, we’d save…. the earth? That might be a stretch, but it is a great idea, don’t you think? The guys over at Men’s Health have shared that we’d save “$5 billion in fueling our lighter cars and planes, spend $10 billion less on clothes, ...
“Life Happens”
I got the "tri-bug" year before last. I fell in love the competition aspect of it—and the thrill of beating a previous time. I like the intention and goal setting of planning my training each week. I like the forced balance it provides by alternating cardio between swimming and cycling and running. Had it ...
- Protect Your Skin—How Much Sunscreen to Use - http://b2l.me/2fe2p (via @ihealthchic)July 7, 2010
- Excerpt from "Make Today Count" by John C. Maxwell - http://b2l.me/vbtna (via @ihealthchic)July 7, 2010
- Energy Needs for Athletic Kids - http://b2l.me/qe953 (via @ihealthchic)May 11, 2010
- Last Installment: I am a Warrior (author unknown) - http://b2l.me/s7hkc (via @ihealthchic)May 11, 2010
- I Am A Warrior (continued) - http://b2l.me/sva5p (via @ihealthchic)May 4, 2010
