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US Dept. of Agriculture MyPyramid Tool: http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov An interactive on-line tool that generates personalized dietary recommendations based on gender, age, weight, height and activity. Free “Assess Your Food Intake” section allows you to track food intake and analyze its contents. Check out free week-long menu ideas too! Food tracking worksheet base on daily caloric needs: [...]
Full StoryMarch Is National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month The theme for March 2010 is “Nutrition From the Ground Up.” National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the American Dietetic Association. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Registered Dietitian [...]
Full StoryThe Most Important Meal Of The Day
BREAKFAST is the most important meal of the day. We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day but often it is the one that will be skipped. A healthy breakfast gives you the right fuel to function properly during the day. When you skip this meal or grab something [...]
Full StoryFebruary is Heart Healthy Month
Taking care of your heart is the most important thing you can do. Controlling stress, getting regular exercise not smoking are just some of the recommendations, along with heart healthy food. These are the 5 Super foods that will boost nutritional goodness. #1 Blueberries Blueberries are one of the most powerful disease-fighting foods.They have fiber,vitamin [...]
Full StoryFat Loss Tribe & Their Coaches
On January 18th I joined an incredible group led by Beverly Monical and Melissa Bierman. It is an 8 week commitment to healthy nutrition, consistent exercise and accountability to follow the program so we can reach our goals. I have been busy exercising, doing my food log, accountability phone calls with Beverly and “The Tribe” and my videos with Beverly! Please take a look at the videos [...]
Full StoryThe Health Benefits of Humor
Laughing is something that makes me feel good and that I don’t do often enough. People that laugh easily are so much fun to be around. They can find the humor in everyday events and having conversations with them are lively and energizing. As a nurse I am often “serious” but seeing the humor in situations can help so much! “By [...]
Full StoryAttitude is Everything In 2010
I’m working on my attitude this year. What about you? It’s 2010, stop looking back and start looking forward. This seems like a simple concept but people often have difficulty in making adjustments. This is the year to get out of the rut and make the necessary changes to become happier and productive. Changes are made [...]
Full StorySuccess with a Network Marketing Coach (My Coach Frankie)
Network marketing and Internet marketing are new fields for me and all I can say is thank goodness I found the people I did!!! And if I can do this anyone who really wants to learn can also. I made lots of mistakes in my first two years and will talk about that another time. [...]
Full StoryNew Years Resolutions
I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by a conscious endeavor. Henry David Thoreau New Years Day….. There are so many things I want to do and get caught up thinking too much about all of them and before I know it many hours [...]
Full StoryHello world!
As I count the hours left in 2009 I look back at the year and it is hard to believe that so much went on! The year didn’t end the way I expected and I surprised myself with so many decisions that I have made. So 2010 will be a new year with the same focus but [...]
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