
Are You Celebrating this Fourth of July?
Isn’t it amazing when the Fourth of July comes around that people seem to think everyone wants to go swimming, wear shorts and do things outdoors? I felt like I was the only one who didn’t. I was...
Isn’t it amazing when the Fourth of July comes around that people seem to think everyone wants to go swimming, wear shorts and do things outdoors? I felt like I was the only one who didn’t. I was...
How many times have you resolved to lose weight at the start of the New Year only to find that by the end of the year you have not been as successful as you had hoped—sometimes not successful at all....
The year has flown by and the holidays are approaching. Christmas has always been a fun and exciting holiday for me. It’s my fave of the Five Fs: Faith, Family, Friends, Food and Fun! I enjoy...
Following post-bariatric surgery, it’s vital to get active. Here are some fitness tips to consider when you’re ready to start:
If you’re trying to lose weight, regardless of method such as diet and exercise or bariatric surgery, chances are someone has told you to eat more protein.
Since beginning my career in the nutrition field, I have been shocked to find that many people find the grocery store to be a scary, intimidating or confusing place. Because I am so often asked about...
Ask anyone in the United States–and possibly the world–and they will tell you that the month of January is associated with new beginnings and New Year’s resolutions. But when it comes to resolutions,...
I’m a new grandma. I have a beautiful (is there any other kind?) grandson that lights up my world. It has been fascinating to watch him learn and explore. Everything is new and wonderful to him....
I remember the Sunday morning when I woke up. I waddled to the bathroom and glanced in the mirror, something I rarely did in those days. As I stood there, staring at my image, I thought, “How did I...
With summer here, it’s time to break out the shorts, skirts and sundresses. And the thought of adorning summer attire causes a ripple of fear to go through me. Am I ready for this change in wardrobe?...
Preparing and enduring bariatric surgery is no easy feat. This takes a lot of discipline and hard work to achieve the result and weight loss that is promoted with the surgery. However, some patients...
This story is especially for you ladies. I personally have more jewelry – costume jewelry, that is – than I will ever need or use in my lifetime. I have two dedicated drawers in my dresser that house...