Our body image (a.k.a. body esteem) is the picture we have of our physical body.  It is an inner view of our outer self.   It is formed by our awareness, imagination and emotions.  It is ever-shifting.  It changes depending upon what we’ve eaten (cookie vs. orange), seeing the scales of injustice move (up or down).…

People tell me, “I don’t have the time to … “… go to the store and pick up fruits and vegetables. “… exercise.”  “… sit and breathe.” “… to be positive.” Really?  Too busy to be positive? Surely, you can clear a scant 30 seconds to do something positive for yourself, can’t you? If thinking…

When I ask people, “Why do you want to lose weight?” people often say, “Health and better energy.”   While this may be true, it is often not the primary reason (or solo reason) that they want to lose weight. They say ‘health’ because it is a noble answer, and the ‘agreed’ upon answer.  It’s what…

On the one hand maybe I’m being overly dramatic by stating that these 6 Supermarket Food Safety Tips CAN save your life; but on the other hand, maybe they can and maybe they will!!!  At the very least, they can help to keep those germs at bay! 1.  Hands down, you’ve got to keep your…

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