I recently read an article written by a guy who read an article about how Gwyneth Paltrow swears that drinking a green juice in the morning gives her more energy than drinking coffee. I am an avid, unapologetic coffee drinker. I drink one cup every morning but sometimes that cup is the size of a big gulp (in my defense, most of the time it’s the size of my normal coffee mug). … [Read more...]
#HealthyHolidays2015: “Even the strongest blizzards start with a single snowflake.”
So this is it, my last Healthy Holidays post. Thanks so much for participating and sharing. I hope you've gotten as much out of these past few weeks as I have. Since I won't be talking to you again until the new year, I thought I'd share about new year's resolutions... sort of. In late 2012 I woke up and I was tired of my life. I was tired of being obese, I was tired of … [Read more...]
#HealthyHolidays2015: “Stress cannot exist in the presence of a pie.”
Until last year I spent a lot of time stressing during the holidays. It started around October 24 when I would realize that Halloween was a week away and I didn't have a single decoration up yet. I also don't own a single Halloween decoration so I'm not sure why I continued to be upset every year that I hadn't put up my imaginary decorations. But there you have it - the … [Read more...]
#HealthyHolidays2015: “As much money and life as you could want!”
Did you know that 98% of people spend more than they plan during the holidays? I made that number up but I’m right, trust me. The point is, I’m willing to bet that the vast majority of us spend more during the holiday season than any other time of year. And if you’re anything like me, that overspending was an upsetting realization on January 2nd when celebrations were over and … [Read more...]
#HealthyHolidays2015: “No holidays, no country.”
I will be writing a lot about how I “survive” the holidays and I fear that I’ll make it seem like I hate the holidays, which I absolutely do not. So, I thought before I delve into my more practical posts, I’d write a post about what I like about the holidays. You know, get us started on a positive note.First of all, I have nothing but wonderful childhood memories of the … [Read more...]