The holiday season is upon us and Thanksgiving is just a few days away. Surviving the Holidays is one of the chapters in my book and something I address often. By following some simple rules, you can get through the holidays without depriving yourself of foods you like eating or gaining unwanted weight. Divide your …
One emotion that everyone feels from time to time is frustration. This is an emotion that can come out of nowhere or from feeling overwhelmed by the number of things on your to do list which ruins your orderly day. When left unchecked frustration can lead to unhealthy behavior like aggressiveness, smoking, drinking alcohol, and …
The morning is my favorite time to work out and I do it every day. Starting the day with exercise gets blood flowing, heart pumping and thoughts flowing. Everything comes alive in the body when you are in motion. A body in motion stays in motion. One way to make exercise part of your daily …
I was diagnosed with colon cancer when I was 36 and a single parent. I never expected to hear the words, “you have cancer.” I had been having some rectal bleeding and thought it was hemorrhoids. What else could it be? The only doctor I had was my gynecologist who I saw once a year. …
There are many festivities to look forward to every month from national holidays to birthdays, weddings, and births. Everyone has a special way of celebrating depending on the holiday. Traditional holidays vary according to religions or personal preference which transcend into enriching events. The benefits of healthy living are rewarded through happiness and longevity. Unfortunately, …
We have all experienced challenging things in our lives. Negativity can create a fear of the future and a feeling of hopelessness. Turn off the noise and focus on the positive things in your life. Every day there is something to enjoy. A beautiful sunset, a pattern of clouds, the sun shining, and a …
Why do well known people do commercials to promote products that are loaded with sugar and artificial ingredients that are not healthy? The main reason is because they are being paid. It does not take much to find out what is in a product that is advertised. Read the label to see what the ingredients …
Standing and sitting up straight is something that parents always taught their children from an early age. I remember my mom and dad telling me and my brothers to sit up straight and don’t slouch. They never gave any explanation but I am glad I have great posture to this day. When the body is …
I want to wish everyone a very happy Easter. Love to all, Tracy