You’re wandering through the grocery store…list in hand…and you see the organic produce next to the “regular” produce, and you ask yourself once again, “Is buying organic worth the added cost?” The short answer is “Maybe. Sometimes.” If you were hoping for more than that, you are in luck. Each year, the Environmental Working Group,…
As we say goodbye to October and hello to November, it’s time for another goal check and a chance to connect with the What’s Been On Your Calendar (#WBOYC) crew. Health and fitness October progress In accordance with my overall goal to reduce highly processed foods, I have decided to quit purchasing canned Diet Coke….
I’m celebrating two milestones this month…63 years on this earth and nine years in the blogosphere. I’m not sure which surprises me more. I do know I could never have made it this far without the people in my life…including you! So let me start with a big thank you to everyone who has taken…
As we enter a new season…and the end of another month…it’s time for a goal check and a chance to connect with the What’s Been On Your Calendar (#WBOYC) gang. Health and fitness September progress Lessons learned I am definitely getting a feel for how much saturated fat is in many of the foods I…
Stress is a normal part of life. There is no way to avoid it entirely, and it wouldn’t be healthy if we did. After all, the stress response evolved as a tool to protect us. However, chronic stress…that stress that lingers longer than is helpful, or perhaps never completely goes away…is harmful to our bodies…
What is the difference between health, wellness, and well-being? Is there a difference? Or are they just three different ways of describing the same thing? This discussion has been a recent topic in my mindbodygreen health coaching course; and while there is no single agreed-upon answer, or even specific definition for each term, I want…
I’m back! Okay, you may not have noticed I was gone…but I did end up taking an unplanned break from blogging. Despite my best prevention efforts, the dreaded COVID caught up to me. I do believe being up-to-date on my vaccinations and my general overall good health served me well in that I did not…
Whenever I meet up with one of my sisters, I know it’s going to be a good time. When all four of us get together…well, let’s just say, it’s our own private party! If you are lucky enough to have sisters like mine, you know what I mean. No explanation necessary. But just in case,…
By the time we reach middle age, most of us have learned our BMI (Body Mass Index), either from a medical professional, a weight loss organization, or from performing our own calculation. But where did BMI come from, and is it really useful? Before I get started, please remember that I am not a doctor…
Praise and affirmation are both ways of expressing approval, but there are some subtle differences. While praise often honors an action or a physical attribute, affirmation reflects upon a positive aspect of a person’s character. Praise is conditional and something that can be withdrawn, while affirmation is like shining a light on something inherent to…
