According to new survey results, parents would rather talk about sex and drugs with their kids than weight. Twenty-two percent of parents are uncomfortable discussing the risks of being overweight with their kids. For parents of kids ages 8 to 12, only sex is a more uncomfortable topic and NO topic[...]
Archive for September, 2011
Eat Well, Do Well: The Silver Diner
Every Sunday before heading to the grocery store we stop at the Silver Diner on Wilson Blvd to have brunch. Before you shudder at the idea of eating at a diner let me assure you that this diner is not like a Denny’s. It is farm to table, uses local ingredients and you can often [...][...]
September 21st, 2011 - 8:00 am § in Exercise, Workout Reviews
Workout Review: Jillian Michaels Ripped In 30
It took me awhile to get through this workout. I was trying to work it in with my training sessions, but my muscles were just too tired. This workout is no joke. It follows her standard 3-2-1 format and she recommends doing it 5-6 times a week (I don’t agree with this, and didn’t do [...[...]
I Never Know If I Am Healthy
I can never figure out if I am adding, taking away or breaking even with my life expectancy. A new study from Taiwan’s National Health Research Institutes said 15 minutes a day to moderate exercise would add three years to your life. However, another study out of Australia says watching an h[...]
September 11th, 2011 - 8:00 am § in Running Through My Mind
Managing Accounts as a Defensive Specialist
I’ve been a little MIA lately, between work exploding and wedding finalization I was just a wee-bit overwhelmed. During that time, I got a pep talk from a supervisor who I have to say has an uncanny ability to pick the right words and truly light a fire under you. The pep talk got me [...][...]
