As a teenager, I dealt with issues that resulted from PCOS {polycystic ovary syndrome}. After gaining the extra poundage, these issues have only been magnetized. Having PCOS feels like a catch 22. Why? Well, losing…
I’ve shared with you about my First Place 4 Health group and how much I loved them. However, I moved in the last year and I am too far to join them for regular meetings. …
The other day I was reading a book and stopped when I came across a passage. I had to go back and re-read that passage a second, third…and even fifth time. The passage said “sometimes…
In my day job I work in a rehab center. We have short term stays with people that have knee replacements, hip replacements and other health issues. On top of these wonderful individuals I work…
With the start of 2016, I made the goal to exercise at least fifteen minutes every day. I was so proud of the progress I was making. Until, at the end of January I…
The last six months have provided a number of changes in my life. These have included a job change, move, changes in my caregiving schedule and working a variety of different hours and shifts. All…
We’ve been talking about the importance and types of fruits and vegetables the last two months. We discussed starchy vs. non-starchy vegetables. So what are some types of fruits? Tree Fruit—this includes apples, plums, peaches,…
We’ve been discussing fruits and vegetables the last few weeks. However, how can you get them in when you don’t like fruits and vegetables? Some ideas include? Include them in soups, casseroles and breads that…
Last week we discussed starchy vegetables. So what are non-starchy vegetables? These are the vegetables we should be eating the most These are mainly found on the flowering part of the plant. Non-Starchy vegetables include?…
I mentioned last week starchy vegetables, but what are they? I’ll admit this is one area that I really struggle with and one of the reasons I’m writing about it. Sadly, many of my favorite…
We’ve discussed how to get in our daily dose of vegetables. However, how do we know which vegetables are best for us? Some lessons I’ve learned are: The greener the vegetable the better it is…
So we learned over the last two weeks that we needs 2 ½ cups of vegetables a day. Last week discussed how to get in our daily dose of fruit. So how this week let’s…
Last week we discussed the importance of eating fruits and vegetables. But, how do we get in the recommended 9 servings a day? I don’t know about you but that seems like a lot to…
We’ve all heard the importance of eating fruit and vegetables on a daily basis. This is often hard to do and most Americans struggle with getting in the proper amount of fruit and…
We’ve been discussing breakfast this month. We’ve talked about how to prepare ahead of time, quick and easy foods to eat and the importance of breakfast. So what are foods you can cook over the…
I’ve shared about the importance of breakfast and ideas for a quick and easy breakfast. So what if your time is limited in the mornings? I’m not a morning person so planning ahead of time…
Last week, I shared why breakfast is important to eat. So, what are some healthy options for breakfast? If you’re like me you don’t have a lot of time to prepare a meal. Low-fat Yogurt—You…
We are told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I have a bad habit of skipping meals on the weekends or when I have a day off. However, I notice that…
Last week we discussed the benefits of eating at home. But let’s be honest, you’re going to eat out at some point. So what are some tips to remember when we eat out? Avoid fast…
Several weeks ago, I shared the debate of eating out vs. eating in. So what are some of the benefits of eating at home? Why should we eat at home more than eating out? Healthier…