Jun 26

Relaxation & Movement

Guard well your spare moments. They are like uncut diamonds. Discard them and their value will never be known. Improve them and they will become the brightest gems in a useful life. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Summer is often a time for serious play, time off and deep relaxation. Many...
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Jun 15

Slow Down

There is more to life than increasing its speed ~ Gandhi Who doesn’t feel as if there aren’t enough hours in the day? We rush through the day, running here and there, and end up exhausted. Somehow these days full of duties, obligations and busyness have begun to build up...
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Mar 10

Soul Food

"Let yourself be silently drawn by the stronger pull of what you really love." ~ Rumi Think for a moment of a food from your past, one that makes you feel great after you eat it for no specific reason. Maybe it is french fries, macaroni and cheese, slow-simmered tomato...
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Sep 12

Deconstructing Cravings

Nobody can give you wiser advise than yourself ~ Cicero The body is an amazing source of intelligence. It is always there for you, pumping blood, never skipping a heartbeat, digesting whatever food you put in it and maintaining homeostasis. Is this reliable, intelligent bio-computer making a mistake by craving ice...
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Jul 01

Choose 2/5 at Restaurants

Have you ever noticed how many times you have the choice to say Yes or No at a restaurant in regards to consumption? Typically there are at least 4 sections on the menu; drinks, appetizers, entree, and dessert; plus bread which is often offered without even asking for it at...
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Jun 24

Snack Attack

The world belongs to those with the most energy.  ~ Alexis de Tocqueville There's no denying that everyone, at one time or another, has had a snack attack. Views on snacking differ. Some feel that snacking is bad and that eating between meals leads to weight gain. Others believe that...
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Jun 24

Try Something New

The man who does things makes many mistakes, but he never makes the biggest mistake of all - doing nothing. ~ Benjamin Franklin Summer is almost here! Do you notice in summertime how everything seems promising? The plants are in full bloom and the sun feels glorious on your skin. The...
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Jun 24

Why Diets Don’t Work

Getting my weight under control has come from a process of treating myself as well as I treat others in every way. ~ Oprah Winfrey You can't turn on the TV, drive down the road or go to a party without being confronted with America's hottest obsession: weight. Diets are a...
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Jun 24

Benefits of Chewing

When it comes to increased health, it's not just what we eat but how we eat. Digestion actually begins in the mouth, where contact with our teeth and digestive enzymes in our saliva break down food. But these days most of us rush through the whole eating experience, barely acknowledging...
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Jun 24

5 Ways to Make Your Intentions a Reality

A lot of people begin the New Year by making resolutions. We've all been there. We take a vow to lose weight, exercise more or spend more time with our friends and family. We start the year with great intentions, but then we quickly relapse into old habits. Why is...
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