In 2014, I'm going to climb Mount Everest. Wait. No, I'm not. Climbing Mt. Everest is an awesome goal, but you have to be willing to do the work necessary to make it happen. And guess what? I'm not ready for that level of commitment right now. And...
Wellness is about more than exercising and eating right. It’s about taking care of yourself emotionally and spiritually. It’s about finding inner peace. But, is that even possible in this hectic world? These days, it seems like we’re bombarded with stress. It comes from every angle,...
Are you someone who looks forward to winter? Are you excited, not by walks in the woods and making preparations for the holidays, but by wearing your fat pants? Hiding with you under those bulky sweaters and elastic waistband pants are extra pounds. On average, people...
Last week, while having lunch with a friend, I used my normal drizzle of olive oil and splash of apple cider vinegar on my salad. Dressing my veggies reminded me that I wanted to ask Sheila about her views on olive oil. Sheila is a PA...
How did you feel when you saw your first holiday commercial of the year? For me, it was on Halloween night, and the commercial seemed way too festive for its early airing. But still, it had the same reaction that it does every year. As...
As much as I would love to live in denial, I can't ignore the fact that the temperatures have been steadily dropping for the past few weeks. Winter is inching its way in to our lives. There are some things I look forward to; cozy...
If you’re like most people in this country, you’re starting to think about certain foods that don’t cross your mind until, well, right about now. These seasonal foods are often reserved for special dinners, but that doesn’t have to be the case. For example, cranberry...
The bold, beautiful colors of fall are beginning to fade and the air is turning from chilly to downright brisk. Know what that means? The holiday season is almost upon us! It’s a great time, really. The holiday season leads way to fun with friends...
I didn’t realize this at the time, but when I was struggling with my weight, I had a lot of misconceptions about the way the body works. I thought I knew how to lose weight, but despite my best efforts, I wasn’t shedding the pounds....
Here’s to a Low-Calorie Toast! You arrive at a coworker’s holiday party and she greets you with a warm smile and a glass of homemade eggnog. But, did you know that just one cup of eggnog could contain nearly 350 calories? Yikes! That beverage could take...