I thought I’d beat the New Year’s rush and get started on a weight-loss program before the holidays. I’m not one of those people who tries every diet that comes along. No – I know exactly what works. It’s as simple as less calories in, more energy out. So what a rude awakening it was…
You have set the goal, defined the path to get there, and are on your way. Yet you run into stumbling blocks. That’s not a sign you should give up. To paraphrase motivational author Tony Robbins, Photo by Axel Antas
Is there something you have been wanting to do? Somebody you’ve been meaning to call? Here is the biggest indicator of whether or not you will accomplish that goal:
What we need is an attitude adjustment. How many sentences do you start out with I have to or I should? Such as: I really have to move more. I should incorporate more fruits and vegetables in my meals. We need to REFRAME those same statements in a way that highlights their truth. If we…
If I were to make a list of New Year’s Resolutions – which I will not – I can tell you exactly what would be on it. How do I know? Because I made that list in 1983. And 1996. And 2005. And several other years that there is just no point mentioning. The same…
First of all, I am confessing to not even picking up the afghan I am supposed to be finishing for my daughter this month!!! Hello it’s October 22 already, I need to get with the program – geez! On the other hand, I did manage to make a dent in the torn out magazine articles/recipes…
When we started this blog in January our goal was to stay connected to each other from across the country and to work toward getting fiercer as we get older – and have fun doing both! We are so excited that you have joined us on the journey and we love your comments, input and…
Decreasing sugar in our diets is more than a fad. Study after study has shown negative effects from processed sugar including contributing to or exacerbating heart disease, memory problems, weight issues and affecting how we feel on a daily basis. New friend and community member, Pauline King (a/k/a The Contented Crafter), stated: “I quit sugar…
There was a time when the only place you found a timer was in the kitchen. Unless, of course, you had to be coerced into getting in all your piano practice – in that case you might find one hovering close by to ensure you didn’t stop so much as a minute early. But timers…
Many of us were raised with the parental phrases “Clean Your Plate!” and “Don’t waste food – there are children starving in China.” My earliest thought of helping “those less fortunate” may have been my selfless desire to send my broccoli to some of those starving children. From a health perspective, I realize that ‘cleaning…