Time to Get Back on Track

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 […]

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Healthy Meals for Weekly Planning

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?  […]

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A Breakfast Routine Idea

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 […]

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Women and Nutrition Tips

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 […]

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Hungry Between Meals Tactics and Ideas

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 […]

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Are You Too Comfortable?

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 […]

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6 Core Strategies to Lose Body Fat for Good

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 […]

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I’m Hungry Now, What Should I Eat?

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 […]

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HEY SUGAR!

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 […]

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Many Uses for Fresh Spring Produce

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 […]

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