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We’ve been discussing the problem of nighttime eating, and NES (Nighttime Eating Syndrome) several times in the last couple of weeks here.  It seems a lot of us experience this. I read and really appreciate your comments. It’s good to know that we are not alone.  This new blog is highly interactive – keep writing…

Here’s how to make a hamburger that is lower in fat, but high in flavor.  Please watch!

Just a quick post, with a question and a comment.  How are you feeling a few days after the holiday?  Please make me and all our readers very happy, and post a comment below, and let us all know we’re not alone. While I did not overeat at our Thanksgiving meal, or during the holiday…

Feeling a little down after the Thanksgiving holiday?  Turkey’s done, family and friends gone away, back at work, back to the same old grind? Go outside, move and breathe. I think that using your body, being physical and getting the blood and oxygen flowing is one of the best ways to handle difficult moods. Why…

Turns out, our family already has plenty.  We don’t need much more for the holidays.  So why spend a lot of money and buy more “stuff?”  I think we should spend less money, use what we have, be less “materially oriented,” and make the holidays about what they’re really about – praising God for our…

Another reader’s inquiry.What do you do if small portions don’t fill you up? I recommend eating six small meals throughout the day: one serving (USDA Food Guide Pyramid size) of grains, protein (meat or dairy), and a fruit or vegetable. This means eating every 3-4 hours. When you do that, you’re rarely hungry. Be sure…

I’ve always said that you don’t have to work out at the gym all day in order to control your weight. All you need is a minimum of 30 minutes a day filled with consistent, moderate movement or activity. And it doesn’t have to be hard. Consistency is the key. 60 minutes is the ultimate…

Another question from a reader. What do I do if I pass by a bakery and I am triggered to compulsively overeat? I am so glad you asked this, as the other day I was driving past one of those “thrift bakery outlets,” exactly the kind I used to visit every day as a teenager.…

Should I follow a “low-carb” diet, or should I do “low-fat?” Ultimately, the decision is up to you and your doctor, and between you and God–in partnership. I personally believe in eating a little of everything in moderation: a lot of vegetables and fruit, some meat, and a few carbohydrates. I do pay attention to…

Here’s my “after Thanksgiving” list of how to get through the day and the weekend, and keep that warm glowing love and appreciation of relatives and friends. 1.    Hold your temper.  Don’t let anybody bother you or upset your equilibrium.2.    If you overate, eat less today.3.    Be sure to move, dance, do yoga, stretch, exercise. …
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