One week from now, all the holiday hoopla will be behind us. Most of us will have exchanged our fair share of presents, spent more money that we should have and consumed enough calories to sustain us indefinitely! Many of us will have enjoyed a few extra days off from our jobs, seen far away family and friends and written, or at least pondered, some new year's … [Read more...] about Thinking Ahead
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‘Tis the Season
"Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each." Henry David Thoureau In the continuous effort to practice balance, I do hope you are all getting ready to allow yourself to dive into any Christmas celebrations you may have planned for tomorrow and Friday. If you are hosting the holidays, be … [Read more...] about ‘Tis the Season
Soup’s On
Much of the country, certainly the northeastern states, are blanketed in inches or feet of snow while temperatures hover well below freezing. Even here in South Florida, we are experiencing well below normal temperatures and most everywhere it really is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. With the caloric damages starting a month ago at Thanksgiving, we are all looking … [Read more...] about Soup’s On
You are NOT Your Past
You are not your past. That is the last line I read out of a book this morning, before sitting down to blog. How often we are judged by what we have done in the past. Sort of makes sense. Dr. Phil would say "the best predictor of future behavior, is past behavior, and again, that makes some good sense. But in reality, you are not your past. The past is gone. We have … [Read more...] about You are NOT Your Past
Simple Suggestions to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
Though I have been in the health and fitness business for almost 30 years and have "watched" my eating for my entire life, the holiday month still presents a great challenge to me. Here are some simple solutions to avoiding the 7-10 pound weight gain that can so easily happen this time of year. * Drink a large glass of water (I like fresh lemon squeezed into mine) each and … [Read more...] about Simple Suggestions to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain