This morning I tip my hat to Disney, who has become the first major media company to ban junk food ads on programs for children, on Disney XD and during the Saturday morning programs on Disney-owned ABC television stations. This ban also extends to the Disney Channel and Disney Junior. First lady, Michelle Obama says "This new initiative is truly a game-changer for the health … [Read more...] about Thank You, Disney.
Transformations Happen!
Like a junkie getting a fix, after NO Biggest Loser for several weeks, I was really excited to come home on my break yesterday and watch Extreme Makeover Weight Loss with Chris Powell yesterday. Already I like him better than I did last year. He seems like a super nice guy. This week his client was Tony, a 49 year old divorced dad of 2 grown boys who's working in the fast … [Read more...] about Transformations Happen!
Talking Trash
Whenever Mitch and I get the chance to walk Blaze, together, I like to bring an extra garbage bag and clean up some trash from the streets as we walk. It not only cleans up the area but it forces me to do some bending down and picking up along the walk. Yesterday morning that was just how it went and though I in no way mind doing it (or else I wouldn't!) I am always saddened … [Read more...] about Talking Trash
The Many Benefits of Being Grateful
“Gratitude is a vaccine, an antitoxin, and an antiseptic.” — John Henry Jowett … [Read more...] about The Many Benefits of Being Grateful
Find YOUR Outdoor Gym and Get Busy
Yesterday I was looking for some physical activity and after teaching a SilverSneaker class, just didn't want to stay at the gym. I wasn't in the mood for the elliptical, I am never in the mood for the treadmill and I lift enough weights in class. The weather wasn't really saying "come swim" and the dog didn't want to go further than the corner when I took him for his walk. … [Read more...] about Find YOUR Outdoor Gym and Get Busy