Why I Dislike the Word Diet

You know, I really dislike the word “diet.” I just don’t think it has a very appealing sound to it. When I hear the word diet, I tend to think of nothing but restrictions. I think of what I can’t have. Instead of concentrating on what a person can’t have, there should be a focus on what a person can have. I am done with dieting. I really am. I have tried some crazy stuff. Well, it was crazy at least to me. There was one diet where the main idea was that you drank a certain amount of water … Continue reading

It’s National Women’s Health Week

This week is National Women’s Health Week, which is intended to empower women to make their health a top priority. The truth is that many times women put themselves at the bottom of their list. So many other people and circumstances call to us that we are often left without any resources for ourselves. The theme for this week is “It’s Your Time” and I want to make that same declaration to every woman who reads this. It is your time. It is your time to make whatever changes in your life are necessary in order to be the best … Continue reading

Just Say No to Super-Sizing It

“Would you like to super-size your order?” Have you ever been asked that question? It seems like a sweet deal. You get more food for just a little bit more money. It may not seem like a big deal at the time—what’s a few more fries—but if you super-size every single time you eat, you are adding on a tremendous amount of calories. When you add them up over the long haul you are packing on too much fat. I think the super-size mentality has gone even beyond the fast food chains. Do you find yourself super-sizing at home? You … Continue reading