health
Lake Region Woman Magazine (ND) October 2011
Exercise should be activities that you enjoy or can at least stick with. Combine this with healthy eating and watching calories, and you can be successful.
We all know that it is not this simple. In... Read More
South Carolina Woman Magazine (SC) May 12
Welcome to my first “The Weighting Game” column! First, let me start by saying I am NOT an expert in health and fitness. I’m merely an active participant with plenty of help from other people to improve my health. Most specifically... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) April 2012
I believe in keeping our exercise routines fresh, so we never get bored or stuck at a plateau. You may have heard of the gorgeous actress Jessica Alba. I recently saw her in a movie, and couldn’t believe how great her... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) February 2012
This month I am going to focus on all three aspects of healthy living―Mind, Body and Fuel―and give you a few simple tips to losing fat and getting healthier in 2012. Tip 1: Take note of all the little changes. All the worthwhile changes in life take... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) February 2012
Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that moves you toward joy and health. My... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) February 2012
Yes! (You read the title correctly!) It’s almost February and some of us are finding that life keeps getting in the way of our time at the fitness center. The exercise bike has too many sweaters drying on it to be used. HOLD ON THERE! This... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
The older I get, the more I find myself channeling my mom. I’ll say things to my children and—in a moment of complete déjà vu—realize that it was something my mother said to me. Only now, I’m seeing things from the mom’s view, not the child’s. While... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) April 2012
Looking for a great after-school snack that will not only feed your kids’ appetite but also spark their creativity as well? Try Apple Ladybugs! Let your kids play with their food for a change. They’ll love decorating juicy red apples... Read More
By Cathi Laughlin
Back when we were growing up, you would never have told someone you lived in a green house. They’d picture you lounging among the roses, then make a hasty retreat. But if you made that proclamation today, you’d be consi ...By Cathi Laughlin
Back when we were growing up, you would never have told someone you lived in a green house. They’d picture you lounging among the roses, then make a hasty retreat. But if you made that proclamation today, you’d be... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) April 2012
Looking for a great after-school snack that will not only feed your kids’ appetite but also spark their creativity as well? Try Apple Ladybugs! Let your kids play with their food for a change. They’ll love decorating juicy red apples with ...Looking for a great after-school snack that will not only feed your kids’ appetite but also spark their creativity as well? Try Apple Ladybugs! Let your kids play with their food for a change. They’ll love decorating juicy red apples... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) December 2011
"Start taking care of yourself when you are young and you’ll never regret it later. No matter how much you regret that last mile on the treadmill now."
— Deborah Ann Woll
I ran across this quote in a magazine recently. I was struck by the ..."Start taking care of yourself when you are young and you’ll never regret it later. No matter how much you regret that last mile on the treadmill now."
— Deborah Ann Woll
I ran across this quote in a magazine recently. I was struck by the... Read More
Is Now the Time to Plan Your Escape?
By Cheryl Grady-Mercier
How would you describe your job? “The Job You’re Settling For”: Not bad, could be worse. Nice office and a dental plan, but the thought of staying for another 10 years m ...Is Now the Time to Plan Your Escape?
By Cheryl Grady-Mercier
How would you describe your job? “The Job You’re Settling For”: Not bad, could be worse. Nice office and a dental plan, but the thought of staying for another 10 years... Read More
My Generation Magazine (ME) Feb 2012
Everybody in my family who’s dead has died of cancer.
In your face, heart disease.
Years ago, my doctor gave up bothering to check my cholesterol, which when last recorded looked like the kind of SAT score that gets you into an Ivy League ...Everybody in my family who’s dead has died of cancer.
In your face, heart disease.
Years ago, my doctor gave up bothering to check my cholesterol, which when last recorded looked like the kind of SAT score that gets you into an Ivy League... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) February 2012
This month I am going to focus on all three aspects of healthy living―Mind, Body and Fuel―and give you a few simple tips to losing fat and getting healthier in 2012. Tip 1: Take note of all the little changes. All the worthwhile changes in life t ...This month I am going to focus on all three aspects of healthy living―Mind, Body and Fuel―and give you a few simple tips to losing fat and getting healthier in 2012. Tip 1: Take note of all the little changes. All the worthwhile changes in life take... Read More
Written By The Metabolic Institute They say it isn’t the destiny but rather the journey we should savor. Enrichment through life’s experiences and all that touches your life is what makes the voyage so rewarding. While this may hold true ...Written By The Metabolic Institute
They say it isn’t the destiny but rather the journey we should savor. Enrichment through life’s experiences and all that touches your life is what makes the voyage so rewarding. While this may hold true... Read More
Here is a great and tasty mung bean weight loss recipe. INGREDIENTS: 1.5 cup dried whole mung beans 4-6 cups chicken broth or water 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 small onion, sliced 1 tablespoon fresh Ginger, chopped 1 cup tomatoes, chopped 1 pork chop ...Here is a great and tasty mung bean weight loss recipe. INGREDIENTS:
1.5 cup dried whole mung beans 4-6 cups chicken broth or water 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 small onion, sliced 1 tablespoon fresh Ginger, chopped 1 cup tomatoes, chopped 1 pork... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) February 2012
This month I am going to focus on all three aspects of healthy living―Mind, Body and Fuel―and give you a few simple tips to losing fat and getting healthier in 2012. Tip 1: Take note of all the little changes. All the worthwhile changes in life take... Read More
Montana Woman (MT) February 2012
Yes! (You read the title correctly!) It’s almost February and some of us are finding that life keeps getting in the way of our time at the fitness center. The exercise bike has too many sweaters drying on it to be used. HOLD ON THERE! This... Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) May 2012
The older I get, the more I find myself channeling my mom. I’ll say things to my children and—in a moment of complete déjà vu—realize that it was something my mother said to me. Only now, I’m seeing things from the mom’s view, not the child’s. While... Read More
Forsyth Woman Magazine (NC) March, 2012
Did you know that more than 178,000 women die of tobacco-related diseases each year in the United States? In North Carolina, 18% of all adult women smoke, 20% of high school girls smoke, and 9% of middle school girls smoke.
Why is this important?... Read More
Forsyth Woman Magazine (NC) March, 2012
In the search for that satisfaction guaranteed, sure-fire weight loss magic trick, we sometimes can’t tell fact from fiction. Try the latest craze in weight loss called the miracle wrap. All you have to do is wrap your entire body for one hour... Read More
Forsyth Woman Magazine (NC) March, 2012
Michelle Gilmore has multiple sclerosis. She noticed numbness in her toes, light leg spasms, and blurred vision in early 2005. She consulted an optometrist who informed her that she had optic neuritis and suggested she get an MRI. The MRI showed... Read More
Forsyth Woman Magazine (NC) March, 2012
Want to change your life? Step outside of the box? Off the scale and into a new lifestyle? How about Forsyth Woman's “Move It and Lose It” Challenge?
Change your life in 90 days!
Forsyth Woman magazine is calling for 25 women interested in... Read More
Forsyth Woman Magazine (NC) March, 2012
We’ve all heard the saying, ‘If Momma aint’ happy, ain’t no one happy,’ but you can change that a little bit to ‘If Momma ain’t healthy, ain’t no one healthy,” which is probably more accurate. Think of all the roles and hats you wear on a daily... Read More