Perfect Health Diet Eating, food, diets, perfection, and health all fascinate me. So, why wouldn't a book with this title draw my attention? Add to that, its subtitle: Regain Health and Lose Weight by Eating the Way You Were Meant to Eat. It even has a foreword by Primal/Paleo guru Mark Sisson of marksdailyapple.com and … Continue reading Perfect Health Diet: A Book Review
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Reading Challenge for 2018 – Part 3
Ahhh, the Treasure Trove of Books! I recently polled some friends, coworkers, and family on their top 1-3 favorite or most influential books of 2017. Below are the results in no particular order. Some people added commentary. I took the liberty to edit the comments a little. I will go first. VM: "Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, … Continue reading Reading Challenge for 2018 – Part 3
Reading Challenge for 2018 – Part 2
Here is my reading list with 52 categories to inspire, ensure diversity and well-roundedness, and give you something to check off. You can print it out to keep track of what you read in 2018. I cannot wait to get started! Reading Challenge for 2018 A funny or humorous book A book published in 2017 … Continue reading Reading Challenge for 2018 – Part 2
Reading Challenge for 2018 – Part 1
Why read. You can use your small stipend of time allotted to you on Earth for other things like going mind-numb in front of the TV; playing video games; diddling on your iPhone or iPad or computer, or making yourself depressed with social media...which is all too often the kinds of things we do with … Continue reading Reading Challenge for 2018 – Part 1
Can Catching a Cold Actually Be a Good Sign?
Imagine my dismay when I caught a cold after Thanksgiving for the second time in six weeks. The first one occurred in October shortly after I gave a presentation to co-workers on how to stay healthy during cold and flu season, and telling them that I had not had a cold for almost 3 years … Continue reading Can Catching a Cold Actually Be a Good Sign?
Post-Thanksgiving 2017 Challenge Report
(sigh) Well, how did you do? I started out strong, but gained 1.6 lbs. Another person who did the challenge gained 2.4 lbs. Any of you dare to report your results? So, here's the thing. It's not quite the outcome I was hoping for, but it was a great learning experience. And, some of the … Continue reading Post-Thanksgiving 2017 Challenge Report
Thanksgiving Weekend Challenge 2017
Let's see who can avoid weight gain in the next 5 days. Weigh yourself first thing in the morning tomorrow, Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Then weigh yourself again on Monday, November 27th. I will leave a post that day for you to leave a comment. No need to share your weight, just how much it … Continue reading Thanksgiving Weekend Challenge 2017
Grab & Go Food Ideas for Travel & Busy Times
Paleo/Primal/Gluten-Free Grab & Go Food Holiday time often means travel time. This can be a frustrating time when you can’t or don’t want to eat any ole' thing that’s edible. Just because something is edible doesn't mean that it is life-giving. We should not have to resort life-sucking, nutrient-lacking food just to fill our bellies, … Continue reading Grab & Go Food Ideas for Travel & Busy Times
Quirky Thursday: What is Health Anyway?
First, here is a question to stimulate your brain cells. Can you think of a word with four Z's in it? The answer will be given later. Yes, there is one. I recently used it and was struck by that peculiarity. Okay, now down to business. It has been a while since my last Quirky … Continue reading Quirky Thursday: What is Health Anyway?
Vision Boards: The Why & The How
Some people have asked me what a vision board is, and others have asked how to make one. I am no expert, having made only one in my adulthood. But I will share what I know. Below is a vision board with a focus on health that I made a while back. If I made … Continue reading Vision Boards: The Why & The How