Peace and Fitness

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Wake Up and Eat, Part 2

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Last week I blogged about the importance of breakfast.  Whether you are looking to lose weight or not, breakfast is PARAMOUNT to your health. There are lots of enjoyable ways to get a mix of all the important nutrients that fuel our "engines" and keep us running (literally, sometimes!) efficiently.  This morning I would like to offer up some reader's suggestions: Carole, my … [Read more...] about Wake Up and Eat, Part 2

Rules to Live By

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There is a masterpiece by Max Ehrmann that I like to read and re-read for the excellent messages contained within...This morning I would like to share it with you.  If you have never read it before, you may recognize the words as the background to the Moody Blue's song, "Nights in White Satin".  I hope it will impact you as it did me.  It's amazing how it is as timely today as … [Read more...] about Rules to Live By

Bad to the Bone(s)

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This morning I am mostly thinking aloud, so forgive me for what might end up being a somewhat disjointed blog.  I am bothered by the fact that decreasing bone density is an increasing problem in our society.  This, despite the fact that calcium supplements and prescription medicines are increasingly becoming part of  our daily consumption.  This,  despite the fact that weight … [Read more...] about Bad to the Bone(s)

Sickeningly Sweet

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While skimming through a copy of Men's Journal (a gift my  husband got when he resigned his gym membership at Bally), I read an interesting article about living sugar free.  The author, Steve Nash, had consulted with a nutritionist to find out better ways he could keep his 35 year old body healthy and and in the best possible shape for his basketball games.  Amongst other … [Read more...] about Sickeningly Sweet

Peace and Beauty

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Good morning.  Hope wherever you are reading this from, you have warmth in your heart and in your home.  Here, in usually warm and sunny South Florida, my patio thermometer is reading 30 degrees.  Like a kid waiting for Santa, I went to sleep thinking about waking up to snow, figuring if I have to have to endure the cold temps, wouldn't it be nice to see a flake or two...maybe … [Read more...] about Peace and Beauty