August 27th, 2008
I believe one of the simplest and most compelling actions we can take to improve our health is to invest in a pedometer, commit to wear it everyday and monitor our steps. Pedometers are inexpensive (you can buy them as cheaply as $5 and on up), easy to use and a great way to get
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July 10th, 2008
One thing I know for sure is that creating a healthy lifestyle can be fun, energizing and inspiring and doesn’t have to be drudgery! It’s really about creating, simple, repeatable systems to support healthier eating, weight loss, more exercise, less stress and the many other factors that contribute to looking and feeling your best.
So it’s
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February 20th, 2008
I recently stumbled across a website that I want to share with you that has a host of information about health and debunks lots of myths. It’s simply amazing how much conflicting information you can find about nutrition. Are dairy products good for us or not? Should be really be eating carbs? How much water
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Filed under: Healthy Meals, Healthy Body, Health Issues, High Quality Food, Public Health, Optimal Health, Worry, Eating, Nutrition, Whole Food Nutrition, Food, Prevention, Health - General, Vitamins and Minerals, Weight Management, General | No Comments
November 20th, 2007
I remember last year’s Thanksgiving dinner like it was yesterday. It was a cool and dreary day outside, yet so cozy inside. It was a celebration with family and friends. We cooked all day and the aromas wafting through the house were simply tantalizing. And the food…delicious. So I ate and ate and ate…to the point
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Filed under: Meal Planning, Overindulging, Eating, Weight Management, Mindful Eating, Digestion, Food | 1 Comment
September 4th, 2007
I’m not an outdoorsy, let’s-go-hiking-for-the-weekend kind of woman but I do love a good walk. I’m an urban walker. I live in New Haven, in a great neighborhood chock full of walkers - people walking solo, with a friend or spouse or with their dog - and interesting architecture. It’s hard to go out early
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Filed under: Walking, Heart Health, Stroke, Weight Management, Outdoor Activities, Prevention, Exercise | No Comments