Do you get off track from your eating goals at times? I know that I do. Off Track The most recent time for me was during the recent KC Chiefs Super Bowl. Today is a new day however and time to get back on track with my normal routine. Picture the scene; we are in […]
Providing healthy meals for the family is a common theme among people who want to get and stay fit. It takes time and commitment to make a menu, create a list and then shop for the items. Do you plan for your healthy meals every day or do you plan once for the entire week? […]
Is your breakfast routine working for you? What do you eat for breakfast? When do you eat? How much do you eat? Are you full and have energy for a few hours? The answer to all these questions is “it depends.” It depends on you, your body, your activity level, and your muscle mass. Listen […]
As you are well aware, women and men have many fitness differences and nutrition is no exception. Women have some special nutritional needs. I have heard many philosophies on women’s diets. I am not an expert in any of them. I just know what I do to maintain my weight. Here are some tips that […]
I have food cravings and am hungry between meals some days. Sometimes dealing with my hunger is hard and sometimes it is easy to handle. I try to make healthy food choices and probably do it about 80% of the time. Here are a few strategies that I use to deal with my hunger between […]
We like our familiar routines and habits. Doing things that are familiar gives us comfort. Think of your morning routine. Do you do about the same thing every morning? I sure do and I find my routine comforting. There is nothing wrong with being comfortable. It gives you a sense of security and stability. The […]
There are many magical tricks out there on how to lose weight and how to lose body fat. I am a firm believer in the old fashion “you have to do the hard work to reap the benefits” method. Quick fixes do not work long term. I know many people who have lost weight just […]
I seem to be hungry many times throughout the day. Being very active, I need nutrients to keep going. I always look for healthy foods with protein to keep me full. Which items from the picture would you choose? What should I eat? Here are some of my quick go to ideas: Eggs These are […]
No I am not calling you “Sugar!” That is not one of my terms of endearment that I use. I like “honey” or “sweetheart.” But now I am off track! The question is, how much sugar is in the container of yogurt you are eating? Sugar in Yogurt Years ago, my sister and I ate […]
I love to shop for fresh fruits and vegetables. Sometimes I buy too much so we have to play the game of how to eat it all before it spoils…it is a game we always seem to win! Today at the store, I saw am abundance of strawberries and asparagus, both of which are great […]