Thanksgiving is really one day with one big meal. That one day comes with a whole lot of angst, preparation and emotion. Past gatherings are seared into our memories and for many of us shape our expectations and plans decades later. You can change what happens this year with … [Read more...] about Planning Your Thanksgiving Plate
ThanksGiving: Gratitude Every Day
Over 390 years ago when the pilgrims and native Americans had the first Thanksgiving celebration they couldn't have imagined we'd still be continuing the event today. They came together to give thanks for the autumn harvest. Even though the holiday also has a focus on food, … [Read more...] about ThanksGiving: Gratitude Every Day
National Family Caregivers Month: Celebrating Caregivers
Did you know that November is National Family Caregivers Month? Don't feel bad if you didn't because it was news to me. You might remember my father-in-law passed away earlier this year. The past two years of his life there was a lot of care-giving as his health … [Read more...] about National Family Caregivers Month: Celebrating Caregivers
Tales From the Scale: Be a Fitness Sneak
Weight Watchers is offering a new charm for members that attend 8 out of 10 meetings during the last two months of the year. It will be hard for me to make them all due to holiday travel but to be honest, it's a big motivator. It worked this summer and I ended up at a meeting … [Read more...] about Tales From the Scale: Be a Fitness Sneak
Taking Control of Your Diabetes
Last weekend I went to the Taking Control Of Your Diabetes Conference in San Diego. TCOYD is an organization started 20 years ago that focuses on empowering people with diabetes or pre-diabetes to take control of their health with education and motivation. They also provide … [Read more...] about Taking Control of Your Diabetes