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According to Forbes, Only 8% of people achieve their New Year’s resolutions. There must be another way to approach this age-old ritual. Instead of the grand gesture and lofty dreams, try this- set your vision based on small steps toward meeting desired goals through...

The holly, jolly time that begins after sugar-laden Halloween and continues for the 9 weeks through the guilt-ridden resolutions that ring in the New Year can be perilous for anyone with a sensitivity to blood sugar maintenance such as those controlling Type II...

Time for self-care- Starting with Fitness As the seasons change and our attention turns to the changes, around us, it is time to pay attention to the overlooked area of self-care. Let’s start with our fitness. Like so many, I have heard from those who found the COVID...

Grab and Go smoothie Bags Even though smoothies are a quick meal in a glass, there are ways to speed this process up for the folks on the go. Make smoothie ready to blend –“Grab and Go”- freezer bags to cut out the prep time in the morning. Doing this is super simple,...

Smoothies, with some planning, can be your guide and healthy tool for your weight management, hunger control, and an easy way to fulfill important daily nutrients as well. They are nutritious, easy, fast to make, and they are a versatile meal; great for breakfast, pre...

Cutting Out Excess Sugar How to Reduce Sugar Let’s be honest, 5 pounds quickly turns to 20, and what follows is more than just tight jeans. The unfortunate news is that eating processed sugar is bad for our health. There is no good recipe for moderation. Sugar is...

COVID-19 was a tough time for most of us for many reasons and among those, it was a difficult time to remain physically active and mindful of healthy food choices. Among the conversations in the community, our neighbors, family, and friends are bemoaning the extra...

Fitness challenges are being promoted to appeal to just about any special interest; to raise money for causes, to initiate fitness programs, weight loss , improve health, to meet a physical or mental challenge. Whatever the reason the result is the same- our bodies...

Be patient with yourself. Reinforce your new, healthy habits but if you undertake an unhealthy activity, don’t despair - Be careful not to berate yourself or think that one mistake “blows” a whole day’s worth of healthy habits. You can do it! Just take one day at a...

Are you feeling unmotivated, lackluster, just not able to get started? Maybe the idea of stepping into better health, losing a few pounds, or just improving your fitness sounds great but each day you have some reasons to put off taking that first step. You may be...