Before and after we lose weight, many of us have those flabby upper part of our arms. I figure I kept them in shape when I was younger lifting the kids up and down 100 times a day. Now, almost 30 years later, I’m carrying around my flabby arms. I haven’t reached my

My youngest son called me several times today. He spent his Thanksgiving holiday at his girlfriend’s house in California. He pulled his back muscles while playing tennis yesterday. Showing off has a way of doing strange things to a body. She is already having to be a nurse. He

Another holiday gone. I spent the day visiting with family and friends and watching football. I was quite organized with my food preparation so I was able to spend more time visiting. The only flub happened when my sister called. It was time for the rolls to come out of the oven,

My husband and I went shopping at WalMart on Saturday. We saw the American Red Cross Bloodmobile in front of the store and decided to give blood. I haven’t donated in about 10 years and was a bit nervous. I’ve always been afraid of needles. This is a worthwhile cause

Another week has rolled by so quickly. I don’t know where the time goes. The packing seems endless. I have to keep reminding myself, I’m farther than I was a week ago, a month ago. I feel so well rested this morning. I fell asleep on the couch last night and didn’t

There are many people that would like to change things in their lives. From losing weight, to quit smoking, to improving their fitness. A person needs to take small steps toward reaching their goal. The thought of change can be so overwhelming. I think that is why the weight loss

Is the time right…is the third step in the Dash Diet. Making any lifestyle change is something a person has to do for themselves, although you don’t have to do it by yourself. Sometimes family or friends push you to make changes when you aren’t ready. Unless you

My son called me from California last night. He sounded so excited and so happy. He is moving out there next month. Tomorrow he will know if his application is accepted for a house he wants to rent. The rent must be pretty high…as he didn’t care to share that with me.

I stopped over at ebay again this morning and came across this item up for bid. A weigiht loss potion and spell cast by a REAL witch. I know there are people out there that claim to be “Good Witches”. I realize many people believe in that stuff. I have no problem with

I think about how many times in my life I have tried to lose weight and gave up. I think about the three times I lose over 100 pounds and what worked for me each of those times. I was reading the Dash Diet and the Second Step in a successful weight loss program is: BELIEVE YOU WILL

According to the American Diabetes Foundation, 9 out of every 10 new cases of type 2 diabetes, the person is over weight. This information is a good incentive for shedding those extra pounds. My husband and I had fasting blood tests done Monday and went to the doctor’s office