I'm a health columnist and health blogger. Friends and strangers come to me asking for nutrition and fitness advice. I routinely set up health challenges and read health books and articles of all varieties on a regular basis. Yet: I still struggle with my emotional attachments to food. Three and…
The past couple weeks have been really fantastic for me because not only has the weather cleared up (sort of) and I've at last recovered from moving house/the end of exams, but the father dear is visiting from Cambodia! For new readers to the blog: The father dear has been living in Phnom…
Today's guest post is brought to you by Sarah Harris of Nursing Programs. It is especially timely considering our current Operation Lose Five Pounds! Please enjoy: We all know that foods high in fat, sugar, and sodium are a no-no when dieting. You throw out the cookies and chips and…
One of the things that I really love having first thing in the morning is my green breakfast shake. Usually I don't like to drink my calories (unless it's a glass of Cabernet* ;)). I'm not tempted by juices or soft drinks, Slurpees or energy drinks, hot chocolate or smoothies…
Living on my own is awesome. I love it. One of the best parts about it is that all of the food in my condo is what I want to be in there; I don't have to worry about temptation from a roommate's treats. The downside of living on your…
Part of the reason why I've gained five pounds over the past few months (or six, or whatever... but who's counting?) is because I've been "overdosing" on carbs and fats, and not having enough of a balance of protein throughout the day. I'm trying to reign in my eating habits…
It's all across the media: losing just a little bit of weight can significantly boost our immune systems. How's that for motivation to tackle five or ten pounds?! Thinking about it as "weight loss", however, can be overwhelming and make it seem like a chore. There are many simple ways…
Be sure to answer this month's poll about time spent driving! A major part of my Operation Lose Five Pounds is about figuring out exactly who I am. Not who I used to be, or who I'd like to be, but who I am now. And that means listening to…
Coconut Oil Giveaway Winner And the winner of the Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil is... Diane of Fit to the Finish! I chose Diane for two reasons: 1) She has an aversion to coconut, like I do, so I'm curious to see if she'll become a convert ;), and 2) It…
Be sure to enter my coconut oil giveaway! While it's typical for us to place our veggies and fruits in compartments on the lower shelves of the fridge, I'm going to tell you right now that if you want to increase your intake of plants- whether you want to lose…
