I have always been concerned about the side effects of statin drugs. Years ago, physicians must have gotten crazy incentives from "big Pharma," to push these things. Mitch and I recall one of our primary care physicians getting right in Mitch's face about his resistance to taking them, when his cholesterol was just borderline at worst. My yearly visit had the same doctor … [Read more...] about Breaking News on Statins
Tip #4. Count Calories, Because Calories Count!
As we, as a society question why we have become more and more obese, let's stop searching for a deep rooted reason and get back to the basics. Personally, I don't think we can specifically blame carbs, sugars or whites like potatoes. We simply eat too much of everything. As a society our calorie intake has steadily gone up over the decades and so has our weight. Simple … [Read more...] about Tip #4. Count Calories, Because Calories Count!
You Gotta Believe
"We all have the ability to choose our paths, reach our goals and build exceptional lives. The challenge is in believing you can." --Jillian Michaels Consider BELIEVING YOU CAN to be tip #3 and make it a great Sunday! … [Read more...] about You Gotta Believe
Tip 2. Some is Better than None.
Shirley and Fred have been students of mine for about 6 years. They are a lovely, fit, couple who attend classes on an average of three times a week. The class they attend is from 11:30-12:30. Yesterday, Shirley said "Don't get nervous when I leave, I have an appointment and can only stay until 12." Someone, overhearing, asked in the nicest of ways, " If you can only stay … [Read more...] about Tip 2. Some is Better than None.
Wake up and Eat…This.
Last night's gathering was great, as always. While the split-pea soup ended up cooking too long and getting a little too thick, it was still eaten by all. After picking lots of lettuce from the garden, we ended up with a nice big VERY FRESH salad and since I wasn't making any other dishes, I made 2 Shepherd's pies, and that was a good decision! Michele was with us, in … [Read more...] about Wake up and Eat…This.