Today, Sunday, November 17, is Take a Hike Day! Who knew there was a full day devoted to getting the message out about the benefits of getting outside and immersing yourself in nature. Those of you that have followed me know that hiking has played a big part in my life. I shared that journey …
February is American Heart Month, and today I have an interview with Leonardo Rodriguez, MD, a staff cardiologist at Cleveland Clinic for you. Dr. Rodriguez is here today to talk about the connection between excess weight and heart health. People seem to understand that being overweight or obese is harmful to our health. According to the Cleveland …
Sometimes you just need a mountain fix! When this feeling hit, my daughter and I hopped into the car and headed to Yosemite National Park for the day. Honestly before we decided to fit in one more summer hike together, I had never, ever thought of Yosemite as a day destination for us. While it …
Yikes! It is already February 5th, and other than a short blurb on my Facebook page, I have not shared my February goal with you! My February goal is walk one mile a day. That’s it! Looking back on my January goal of cutting out added and refined sugar, I did ok. I was not …
It’s a new year, and as you know I am focusing on cutting waaaay back on sugar this month. My Sugar-Free January is marching along and so far so good! It definitely helps to have a plan and a why. My why – why am I cutting out added and refined sugar is simple – …
I admit it, I love sugar. All kinds of sugar – chocolate, bagels, French bread, margaritas, chips, and more! I mean just take a look at many of my recipe posts. You can find some amazing dessert, drinks, German pancakes, pizzas and more here on my blog. Yes, they are all yummy! But this is …
Uggh! Weight. As in trying to lose weight. As in I have too much of it. As in – this has been a lifelong struggle of mine. Yes, I am always trying to lose weight. Sometimes I am better at it than other times. Sometimes I am hoping to lose five pounds and sometimes I …
What do you think is the leading cause of death among adults in the U.S.? I used to believe that a form of cancer was the number one killer. Then I learned that every minute in the United States, someone dies from cardiovascular disease making it the number killer. Yet a new survey conducted by …
Most of us in California are very excited to be getting so much rain. Not everyone I suppose, as it has wrecked havoc and caused considerable damage in some towns. But after so many years of drought, it is wonderful to hear the rain pitter-pattering on the roof tops. Rain however, makes it more challenging …
Welcome to month three or more accurately weeks 10 − 14 of my training schedule! I am happy to say that all is going well on my end. While I am not able to complete 100% of the training – I am above my 80% completion threshold that I hold for myself. My hats off …
