Category Archives: Weight Loss

Dietary Monster Tamed…..

Posted on November 15, 2014 by

Game almost over.  The opponents have the football on your 2 yard line. You lead by 5 points, but they have the chance to take the lead from you  with a short run or pass. The ball is hiked – … Continue reading →

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Think and “Shrink”. Thinness is a mind game

Posted on February 17, 2013 by

Is it all in the Jeans, or is it all in the mind?  Where is the true battle ground in weight loss and fitness? It has been frequently stated in the weight loss circles that your body has a certain “set … Continue reading →

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Start a Good Meal Right

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

Traditions are often rooted in good dietary advice, but their full benefits may not be immediately apparent.  Take that little fruit salad presented before the big gourmet feast.  Why start with all that sugar you might ask?  Well, one reason … Continue reading →

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Sugar “Fix?” Hardly

Posted on October 21, 2012 by

Here’s a nice looking pasta dish suggestion for those trying to shed the pounds, right?  The answer is nope.  Far from it.  Your enemy in your weight loss or anti-aging program is sugar, and it lurks in some of the … Continue reading →

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Don’t Believe All You Hear!

Posted on August 18, 2012 by

Scanning the health news yesterday from some usually reliable sources, I ran into a “study” that definitely deserves a    award.    The title of the study alone should have sent up red flags, and maybe even a little snicker, but considering … Continue reading →

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Resveratrol Blast

Posted on June 10, 2012 by

Go ahead, indulge! Resveratrol has gotten a lot of attention lately both in the health food circles and in the lab.  Long valued as an antioxidant with various health benefits,  in recent studies it has shown an ability to mimic the … Continue reading →

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Eating Healthy, Right?

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

They say you should get three servings of fish per week, I guess this makes one……. Ok,  no one is going to be foolish enough to think eating goldfish crackers is healthy, but what some would be surprised to find out is … Continue reading →

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I’m Fit, Therefore I Am :)

Posted on March 18, 2012 by

Quick question  –  Name a four letter word starting with the letter a that is the “product of a workout”.   If you are a fan of crossword puzzles I’m sure you’ve seen this one before.   The answer?  Why it’s ache, of course.  No challenge … Continue reading →

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Droppin a Few In The Land Of Plenty…

Posted on March 3, 2012 by

Look closely at the two plates on my dinner table.  The one on the left is the sole survivor of a set my mother fed us with in the 1950’s.  It can still get the job done, but as you … Continue reading →

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“I Could Eat an Elephant!” “Ooops!”

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

Have you ever heard this marvelous piece of advice before:  “Eat only when you’re hungry.  Mid morning or afternoon snacking is a big part of the problem –  we often eat without even thinking about it…..”     – I’ll bet you have heard … Continue reading →

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