Good morning. Not much to say about Biggest Loser this morning. The episode did not particularly impress me. Though I understand the reasoning and get that it's a TV show, I was upset and annoyed that Maria had to be terrified into a panic attack, smash her face against concrete and hurt her fingers, just to complete a challenge. There are way too many safe ways to have a … [Read more...] about Random Thoughts
Bad to the Bone(s)
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
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
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
Wake up and Eat.
My son Kyle and his girlfriend, Nicole, bought me desktop calendar filled with wonderful sayings from Moms. This morning it says, " MOM IS ALWAYS RIGHT. "Eat breakfast before you leave the house!" I love this one, as people often neglect the importance of a good breakfast. Just as we wouldn't leave the house on an empty tank of gas (and expect the car to run), we should … [Read more...] about Wake up and Eat.