Many of my friends have expressed that they have no desire to go out on New Years’ Eve this year. Instead, they intend to cozy up under a comfortable, warm throw in front of a fire and watch a good movie or the New Years’ festivities. Add to that some wine, hot tea or hot […]
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Advent, the season of “joyful waiting” before Christmas, seems to me to be a good time to commit to a small wellness practice that will benefit you in body, mind and spirit and keep you from getting all frazzled about shopping and gift-giving. So here are just 5 suggestions to implement now until Christmas. You
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Have you ever been in a situation (business or personal) where you you played down or left out your faith, because it might turn some people off? Well, I have and I’m not happy about it. Recently, I was asked to do a health/inspiration talk to a university group and was honored to do it.
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I bet you a gluten-free cupcake that you are feeling overwhelmed in some area of your life. I know I am. You are trying to balance work, home, and/or family activities and responsibilities. You try to juggle them, but aren’t doing any of them particularly well. You may feel tired, stressed, and have a vague
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I bet that there are times during your day that you say, “I have to do this” or “I have to do that” and you feel overwhelmed or just plain tired. You say to yourself, “I don’t have time,” or I’m too tired, ” or “I don’t feel like it.” Whether it is exercise, fixing
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Do you hate doing a food journal? Can’t be bothered with keeping track of every morsel that crosses your lips? Well, I have to tell you. Keeping a food journal works. Being accountable helps you not only lose weight, but makes you aware of why you eat. I had always started off with the best
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I wrote a post like this post at the end of last summer and I think it is time for Part II. You can read Part I here. “How was your summer? Did you take any trips?” As the summer winds down and the kids go back to school, I have found that people keep
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Yesterday my husband and I went out to dinner at a new restaurant for us near the FSU campus. As usual, I quickly scanned the menu for things I could make gluten free, dairy free, soy free and egg free and healthy. Not too many choices, but some possibilities. I decided on grilled snapper, which
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Last week I wanted to binge. On chips and salsa. Have there been times for you when just want to say, “I don’t care. I want those chips and I want them now?” It had been a challenging couple of days. Traveling with family, including 2 eight-year-olds, we had our flights cancelled and had to
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I am going to get unplugged – starting tomorrow. I am headed out to Arizona to visit my step-mother with family, including my two 8-year-old grandkids. You may be thinking,” How can she possibly be getting unplugged when she is going to have people, including children around?” Here is my answer: I am going to
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