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There is a lot of chatter this week about a study, as yet unpublished, that finds that people who drink diet soda may have increased risk for cardiovascular problems like strokes and heart disease.  Ouch! The study was premiered at a recent American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference. The American Heart Association’s website has a…

Today, I offer you a prayer from a Christian saint, Evagrios of Pontus (c.345-399), was one of the most prominent figures among the monks of the desert settlements in Lower Egypt. The works of Evagrios had a profound influence on Eastern Orthodox monastic teaching. Think of this teaching today, as you do your best for…

I know this sounds like an odd combination, but this is a really tasty treat that will help you stay on your weight loss track. Do you like peanut butter cup candy? Uh huh, me too! How about chocolate peanut butter ice cream? Oh yeah! To me, this recipe makes a dessert treat that hits…

Last weekend I really went wild. Two birthdays, two giant dinners with lots of breads, fatty sauces, delicious meats, many desserts. My weight loss program was suddenly out the window. I remembered that I’d lost 10 pounds with another 10 to go. I didn’t forget my efforts to eliminate carbs. Neither did I stick with…

I love it, our American first lady Michelle Obama is really working hard to stop the outrageous insult to our nation and world health, by negotiating with stores and now restaurants to offer better, healthier food.  We have an increasing obesity problem because of so much processed food that contains added fats, sugar and salt.…

Just as we humans are made up of a lot of different parts, our digestive system is too. If we don’t use every part of ourselves, we short-change ourselves from experiences and opportunities. Just like in digestion if we don’t allow each part of the process enough time, we short-change the process and end up…

Go ahead, wear red today on National Wear Red Day 2011. It’s to support awareness of heart disease in women, sponsored by the American Heart Association. Many of us will be wearing red today, will you?  Better yet, will you do something to prevent heart disease, the number one killer?  Losing weight is something you…

This is the time to celebrate the year of the rabbit!  It is Chinese New Year.  The celebration is considered the most important holiday of the year in China, called “Spring Festival.”  It corresponds to a Lunar New Year.  It lasts 15 days, and everyone gets a two-week official vacation.  A traditional custom is for…

I am a deeply spiritual person, and I pray all the time, or at least as much as possible.  I’ve discovered though, we need to take action, in addition to dedicating our lives to the care of God. Many people come to God because of pain or suffering.  When all else fails, when people let…

As you may know, I’ve been following a no-carb/low-carb diet for the past 2 and a half weeks, almost 3 weeks of weight loss efforts.  I stepped on the scales the other day, and had actually gained a couple of pounds!  OMG! Having lost 160 pounds and maintained it by the grace of God for…
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