Examining failed diet and exercise plans is pretty interesting. The commonalities are striking and worthy of study. WOOF-WOOF. Most of us behave like puppies…we need external motivators. Whether it’s a reunion, vacation birthday or a wedding, having that “biscuit” dangled in front of our noses seems to give us the focus and determination needed to stick to…
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CAUTION- Sharp Claws!
One of the great things about going to the beach is reading. I stuff a stack of magazines into a big bag, drag them to my towel draped ‘chaise’ and immerse myself in a sea of creative recipes, the latest fashion trends and of course, self-help tips. Two magazines I actually do enjoy reading are…
A thousand golden knots- Managing the ‘tangles’ we create..
Ever open your jewelry box and find your most precious possessions in a thousand tangles? Most of us have probably spent at least one afternoon sitting at a table with tweezers trying to undo tightly wound knots in delicate chains wondering how on earth things got so hopelessly messed up. This is exactly how…
Paintbrushes and Padding…
I have always had issues with bathing suits. More accurately speaking, I have always had issues with my body … IN a bathing suit. The problem is I’m flat chested; my silhouette is a little like a paintbrush- no curves, straight up and down, plenty of hair on my head. I remember lounging poolside…
Food for Life
So this is more of a recommendation than a recipe. Since we moved up to Charlotte in late August, I have been eating very differently than I’m used to..more restaurants, more meat, more delicious stuff that’s just not healthy. We’ve been busy, living in a small apt, I’ve been lazy, uninspired, and hey.. having someone…
The cost of a # Cheat day
The popular notion of sticking to your diet all week and then allowing yourself a “cheat day” or “cheat week-end” is under scrutiny. Health.com recently reported that people who have lost weight have a tendency to gain it back if they allow themselves to seriously over- indulge on week-ends or special occasions. While the problem…