Peace and Fitness

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Because of YOU

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This morning I would like to dedicate my blog, with gratitude, to my "gym," students, who motivate me in ways I don't think I could EVER do in return.  From stories of surviving the Holocaust, organ transplants, cancers of all types, loss of children and other loved ones to our very own biggest loser stories, I am always amazed at the energy in the room at all my classes.  Last … [Read more...] about Because of YOU

Have Food Will Travel

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Regardless of whether your goals are to lose weight, gain weight, eat more healthfully, or adhere to a food program that works for YOUR needs, (vegan, gluten-free, sugar free, etc.) the single best tip I can offer, is to travel WITH food and drink.  If I am going to be gone from my house for 3 hours or more, I always have food in my purse, gym bag or car.  Ok, I have even been … [Read more...] about Have Food Will Travel

EVERYONE Has 30 Seconds

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There is no doubt we live in a world that is spinning too quickly and sometimes, we too, spin too quickly in an effort to attempt to keep up!  That leaves many of us struggling to take the time we need to take care of ourselves and consequently, our health.  This morning, with special thanks to beliefnet.com, I offer some suggestions for things you can do in just 30 seconds … [Read more...] about EVERYONE Has 30 Seconds

Thank You, Father.

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"He who does not know food, how can he understand the diseases of man?" -Hippocrates, the father of medicine (460-357 B.C) Amazing to me that Hippocrates had the answer to health and wellness so many years ago, yet much of society chose to take that valuable information and disregard it.  I was happy to see, this morning, that the centerfold of the food section was about … [Read more...] about Thank You, Father.

A Love Affair

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For those of you who claim to NOT like vegetables, I feel compelled to say that chances are you haven't given them a chance.  I was, for many years, a vegetarian who really didn't like veggies (except, of course, potatoes!).  My mom, who by the way was born on this very day,  did try to get us to eat our greens, including salads with most dinners, but most of the veggies I … [Read more...] about A Love Affair