As my bitty baby girl, mini-muffin#3 turns 6 months old next week, I decided it was time I finally lost the baby weight. Im so glad I have her to blame this on, along with two other mini-muffins. So, in spite of the fact that I probably had baby weight to lose long before these babies were a twinkle in their daddys eye, Im going off the deep end and into the Weight Watchers pool. However, while watching weight (hopefully watching it disappear!), I havent lost sight of my loves: muffins. These babies... read more »
This morning I went to the clinic for a couple of tests and a follow up.I had to do a blood analysis.One for my HA1c (sugar level reading from the last 3 months)and a test for cholesterol.I had to fast for 12 hours for this medical check up.The wait,for my turn, at the hospital,was so exasperating.It was almost after 1 1/2 hours that I was called in.I finished the blood tests in a matter of minutes and thereafter went to see theENT specialist for a follow up on my blocked nostril.Fortunately it was a min... read more »
So you want to lose weight just like every single person in this world who owns a less-forgiving mirror. You've tried all sorts of crazy quick-fix diets that make you end up either losing the weight but looking like an old, frail prune or worse, gain even more weight than what you originally started with.I've got friends who praise me for not ballooning up from my highschool/college years, asking me what's the secret to maintaining a healthy weight. The thing is, there is not secret. No such thing at all... read more »
Happy Friday everyone! Even though its only been a 4 day week, I am happy its the weekend once again! College work is no jokemuch more exhausting in my opinion than high school work. My nights have been filled with Continue reading read more »
A problem solved By Niels-Jul Yrvin (This story is about a how a man got help to overcome a fear that became real.) In a lively dream I lost my Credit cards. It scared me. In this case I was not able resolve it. So I carried around with me this fear of losing my money. [...] read more »
Weekend going well everyone? I spent the day OUTSIDE. It was gorgeous! Certainly did not feel like a September daymore like July with the 80 degree temps! My mom and I planned on going kayaking but ended up having to Continue reading read more »
Hey everyone! I am sorry to say that this may be my last Focus On post for a few weeks! These are the most time consuming posts I write during the week since they take so much research….and I am Continue reading read more »
Looking for the fountain of youth? You just might find it on the Italian island of Sardinia, at least thats what scientists think. We could have told them that! How could a stay at a Sardinia resort not reverse the aging process? Unspoiled beaches, plentiful Sardinian wine and classic shepherd cuisine, spa treatments. Well, it turns [...] read more »
ITV today aired another show (The Food We Eat) telling the public the same old crap - that saturated fat makes you fat. This idea came from the first RDA's decided in the US in the 1970's based on very little scientific knowledge. However, since these RDA's came to public knowledge, obesity rates have risen EVERY year after they had remained stable for many years previously. So, if eating saturated fat didn't make people fat before these guidelines, do you really think is is likely to be making us fat no... read more »
In my opinion there are three types of exercisers: the hardcore (professional/aspiring athletes or generally extremely healthy people); those who exercise and keep themselves healthy, but enjoy the less healthy aspects of life as well (I consider myself in this category); and those who don't exercise. All three groups have their reasons and relative advantages/disadvantages, but this blog is probably best suited to the "middle" group I consider myself part of.A typical week for me at university last year... read more »
