“Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.” Want to guess what item in your house has the above warning label adhered to it in plain sight?
Entries for Health & Wellness
Rise and Grind Wednesday: Is Your Toothpaste Toxic?
Thursday, March 24th, 2011Thursday, March 17th, 2011
What has happened to us? Despite the most advanced medical technology in the world, we are sicker than ever by nearly every measure. Chew on these facts!
and then … WAKE UP!!! to the truth and do something about it!
Stay Fat Tuesday: Be Vague. Create Wiggle Room. Be Wishy-Washy.
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011We have demonstrated that we can – individually and collectively – get fat and stay fat. We are very good at it. One of best our stay fat strategies is to be “vague.” We take a wishy-washy, white bread approach to weight loss. We pretend. We toss in an “I’ll try” and a “maybe” or two. “I’m going to try and lose weight.” “Maybe I’ll exercise.” “Really, maybe!”
Diet Tip Tuesday: Our Lady of Resplendent Color shares her juicy secret
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011Mother Nature knew what she was doing when she created fruits and vegetables colorful enough to seduce. From the brilliant red tomato to the powerful purple grape, all the colors of the rainbow are represented – and between them they offer a range of nutrients, antioxidants and other healthful compounds that are powerful enough to fight cancer, prevent strokes, protect the eyes – even lower ‘bad’ cholesterol.
15 tips: Escape to Sleep
Thursday, December 9th, 2010Sleep interests me. Having the proper amount of restful sleep is a critical component to our well-being. Lack of sleep can lead to anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, weight gain, cardiovascular problems and it can affect your ability to make split-second decisions. And on the other side of the coin, sleep heals.
11 Eating Styles: What does yours say about you?
Thursday, August 26th, 2010ccording to Our Lady of Weight Loss, the patron saint of permanent fat removal, she who has devoted a great deal of time to examining the way in which people eat, there are 10 basic eating styles – from Gulp n’ Go to Totally Beige to the Food Architect. What’s your eating style? What does your eating ’style’ say about you? Perhaps it’s time to take a look at our methodology and make some adjustments!!!
Our Lady of Weight Loss Tarot: The Magician
Sunday, August 15th, 2010As in a magic trick, Our Lady of Weight Loss’s Magician waves her magic fork and presto, you are filled with a new, svelte, vision of yourself, new ideas, new resolve and a new direction. How will you take this renewed energy and use it to focus on your healthy living goals? What will you do with your new found power?
7 Ways to Be Perfectly Imperfect
Friday, August 6th, 2010If perfectionism is interfering with your life, in any way (weigh), shape (pear shaped or apple) or form, I invite you to consider letting go of this potentially dangerous characteristic.
What’s your FAT Story? And … how do you know it’s true?
Thursday, August 5th, 2010Yesterday, I was talking with my new client, Donna*, gathering a bit of background information – her address, phone numbers, email – seriously, nothing ‘heavy,’ just her contact info, at which time, she emphatically blurted out, “I love to cook for my family for the holidays and I’m not giving it up. My mother didn’t cook or bake for us during the holidays when I was a kid, and I’d always wanted her to. So, I cook up and bake up a storm each and every year for my family, and I am not going to stop! My kids, my husband, everyone – they love it. And, I repeat, I am not giving it up!”
Diet Secrets from the Fridge: Eat More. Consume Less.
Monday, August 2nd, 2010Even though I know that you know, even thought you’ve heard it before, I feel compelled to revisit breakfast, because even after forty years of breakfast related studies, showing without a shadow of a doubt that kick-starting your day with breakfast is the thing to do – you’re not!