Early on in our education, we learn the importance of the three Rs...reading, riting and rithmetic. These same 3 Rs are elementary in losing or maintaining weight. Studies show that people who read (most recent studies included reading text messages) motivational tips, recipes and testimonials lose more weight than those that don't.** Study after study, and the most … [Read more...] about The 3 Rs…Plus One More
Archives for August 2011
The Last Heart Attack
Yesterday (while I was wide awake, this time) I watched Dr. Sanjay Gupta's special, The Last Heart Attack, on CNN. I highly recommend that everyone try to find this when it airs again, On Demand, on the computer---somewhere! With a family history of heart disease, at 41 years old, Dr. Gupta went on a quest to delve into his own body with scans and tests and see if he could … [Read more...] about The Last Heart Attack
When I Woke Up This Morning…
I woke up this morning with a lot of thoughts rolling around in my head. Firstly, I am thinking about all my college friends in Oceanside and Long Beach, Long Island (where I spent a summer living across from the beautiful boardwalk, back in the late 70s) and spent many a day on the gorgeous beach, with Mitch, family and friends. Watching the lifeguard building slam into the … [Read more...] about When I Woke Up This Morning…
Yang and Yin
"At times, challenges hit with the force of a roaring, rushing waterfall. The true test, however, is whether you can put your arms up and enjoy the feel of the water." ~Aviva Kaufman Sending love and light to all our family, friends, and strangers who are in the midst of dealing with Hurricane Irene (and probably don't have the electric power to read this, this morning). … [Read more...] about Yang and Yin
Irene, Sanjay and Bill
I wake up saddened to learn several surfers have lost their lives to Irene. I can only imagine how excited the surfers are to get out there and get tubed in an over-sized wave -- truly a surfers dream. Please don't think you can outsmart a hurricane, though. Even with all the storm tracking, these storms have minds of their own. Everyone be smart and safe!!! If you are … [Read more...] about Irene, Sanjay and Bill