Someone recently posted they weren't "Thanksgiving full". It was the first time I heard that phrase but immediately knew what it meant. It's the feeling we get after the Thanksgiving meal when we're as stuffed as the turkey had been! We all know the real value of Thanksgiving … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Avoid Overeating on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Song
Now that our kids are grown and scattered I travel nearly every Thanksgiving to be with a part of my family. Last year I was in Memphis with my grandson and his mom. This year I'll be in Florida with my youngest son and his girlfriend. This song by Mary Chapin Carpenter captures … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Song
My Memories from November 22, 1963
Today is the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination and we've been reminded about it the past couple of weeks between TV shows and magazine or newspaper articles. It was one of those few events in life that everyone of a certain age remembers where they … [Read more...] about My Memories from November 22, 1963
Living with Pre-Diabetes
It's been five months since my doctor told me it was time to go on medicine since losing over 10% of my body weight and regular exercise hadn't impacted my HbA1C levels. It was rough the first month or so adjusting to the medicine until I asked, and was given, a prescription for … [Read more...] about Living with Pre-Diabetes
Workout Wednesday: November 20
The decision to publish my weekly physical activity was a good one. It made me do a little extra yesterday. Either that or guilt! As you'll see this week was not my best but it's one week; not the rest of my life. What I did This Week Again, I'll list the days I did no more … [Read more...] about Workout Wednesday: November 20