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Remember the “Merry Unbirthday” song from the Disney animated film Alice in Wonderland?  I always loved that one, as it celebrates each one of us all the time. There’s a reason to celebrate our existence every day.  It’s amazing that we are alive and kicking (or at least ticking).  We are so fortunate to be…

There is only so much you can do well. You may want to be perfect, or do everything in the whole wide world, but alas–there are limits. Since there are only 24 hours in a day, don’t try to do 48 hours worth between morning and night. Since you are good at certain things, don’t…

Ever heard of, or eaten black rice?  Researchers say black rice is a great source of antioxidants, even more than blackberries and blueberries. Quoting from a recent meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS):  “Just a spoonful of black rice bran contains more health promoting anthocyanin antioxidants than are found in a spoonful of blueberries,…

Here’s a challenge that will help you lose weight, and get healthier. SPEND TIME WATCHING LESS TV TONIGHT Go for a walk instead, or play a game of simple sports like tossing a ball, or whirling a hula-hoop. Go for a bike ride. Or read a good book, magazine, or newspaper. 

Are you able to take a few of these last summer days for a little vacation?  That’s a great idea, if you can.  Be sure, however, to not vacation from taking good care of yourself. It’s easy to fall into vacation diet disasters – here are some ways to avoid trouble: — A vacation isn’t…

It’s been raining: pouring, driving, hard rain for days.  Work’s been pouring, too: so much to do, not enough time to get it all done.  Major transitions in the family: a close relative having surgery, kids demanding, emotional dramas.  Money challenges.  It’s an all-around difficult time.  Seems like everything at once is pouring down.  What…

Tell the truth today, as much as possible, in every instance. Say what you’re really feeling and thinking — unless it would actually hurt someone for them to hear it. If you find it hard to reveal your true thoughts, at least start by being totally real to yourself.  Tell yourself exactly what you think…

Are you aware that sodas are very high calorie?  A little soda, in an old-fashioned 8-ounce soda bottle can be as much as 100 calories.  A 16-ounce bottle or cup (now the “small” size in fast food joints), may be 200 calories or more.  A big one “Super size” is 460 or more!  There’s supposedly…

If you’re a regular reader you’re aware of my quest to eat more salads.  I will admit, I have not been in love with them, until now.  I’ve come up with a bunch of new ideas for bunches of lettuce.  This one will give you so much energy, without the high-fat, you’ll be all fired…

Most people who set out to lose weight get a healthy focus on their goal or the end result. They picture themselves as thin, beautiful, and happy. Unfortunately, few actually achieve this unrealistic expectation in exactly the way it was conceived!  Most of us get thinner, yes, but it didn’t solve all of our problems.…
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