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I know it sounds too easy to be true, but it’s really powerful to ask your “Higher Power” for help. It works. You have to experience it to believe it. There’s no need to feel shy or embarrassed right now, it’s only you and me. You can do it totally your own way. You may…

I am delighted with recent news that the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has banned another diet and weight loss drug. The third in only a month! They banned Qnexa because of safety concerns. I think this was a highly prudent act, and I appreciate the action. Friends, weigh loss drugs don’t really work.…

What does it mean to be spiritual?  It means that you believe in a power greater than yourself.  It might mean that you are religious, or belong to a church or organized creed or group of believers. Being “spiritual” may also mean that you are concerned with your soul.  That deep part of yourself that…

Here’s a fall recipe that is really great for carnivores who are also concerned about weight loss, and weight maintenance.  It’s very simple and quick, too. Dr. Norris Chumley’s Spiced-Apple Pork ChopsServes 2 2 center-cut pork chops, with or without bones.1 or 2 cloves garlic1 teaspoon olive oilsalt and pepperthyme or tarragon sprigs sauce:3 crispy…

The last few days, I’ve been writing about a good friend who I visited last weekend.  She’s such a lovely, kind person.  Lots of fun, too.  Lately, though, she’s not her usual self. She’s been on a very strict diet.  Yes, 27 pounds are gone, but so is her joy and playfulness.  She’s tired a…

Yesterday, I described my friend’s new diet,  yes, the dreaded “D-word” as she put it.  It’s a VLCD, or Very Low Calorie Diet program that you purchase, that’s subsidized by the company she works for. Doctor supervised, she says a lot of people in her office, and her neighborhood have been on it.  “Just mention…

We visited an old friend over the weekend, and I offered to bring fresh bagels for breakfast. She emailed back, “I don’t want to have to hurt you! I’m on a d— (yes, the dreaded “d word”).” We got there with a bag of farmer’s market vegetables instead, which she was happy to have. Some…

Near the top of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Pyramid, you’ll find meats and dairy. These are the protein groups. They’re at the top, because you don’t need very much of them in a given day. For meats, nuts, fish, beans–the USDA recommends a minimum of two servings a day. A serving of…

Here’s an idea to try in the kitchen. Vegetable pizza.  Get some bread dough (from a mix, pop-out can, a home-made dough recipe, or use a bread machine on the dough cycle). Spread it out on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Spoon some tomato spaghetti sauce on it, and grate some fresh low-fat (skim) mozzarella…

Today, join me in celebrating all that’s good in you.  Just skip the cake and ice-cream (or have it, within your Joy of Weight Loss Food Plan, that is!) — Celebrate that you are alive.  Yet again this morning!— Celebrate your pretty hair.— Celebrate you’re doing good things to be healthy, like eating more fruits…
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