What? They want to take potatoes out of the school cafeterias in an effort to cut back on the amount of fried foods they eat? I can think of a lot of ways they can make those potatoes, without frying them. Honestly, do we really believe that potatoes are THE cause of childhood obesity? I wont go on a rant, but really...maybe a little less mayo, grease, white bread, whole … [Read more...] about Please Don’t Take Our Tatos Away!
Don’t Let an Injury Keep You Down
I watched Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition yesterday and while I still can't say I really love the show, since it focuses on only one person, the viewer gets a little more insight into the reality of how hard it really is to overcome obstacles, old habits, deep rooted emotional issues, etc. This week we watched Dana, a man in his mid forties, go from almost 500 pounds to … [Read more...] about Don’t Let an Injury Keep You Down
Get Moving, Get Happy
“Activity and sadness are incompatible.” ~Christian Bovee Think about it! Get moving and start smiling! It really works. … [Read more...] about Get Moving, Get Happy
The Smaller the Better….
Front page article of today's Sun-Sentinel is not really news at all. Apparently, Americans in almost every single age group (from toddler to senior) are more obese than they were previously. Actually, a greater percentage are obese than previously. And what are we doing with this information? We are making larger clothes, larger stadium seats, larger everything. Another … [Read more...] about The Smaller the Better….
A Peaceful Easy Feeling
I cannot imagine anything in the world that can bring greater inner peace than knowing your kids are smiling and proud of the adults they have become. Thanks, Derek, Kyle and Nicole for bringing dad and I that peaceful easy feeling. Having now seen you all this week, my heart is smiling. Wishing you all a happy heart and a peaceful easy, Sunday. … [Read more...] about A Peaceful Easy Feeling