Monthly Archives: February 2013

GMO = BAD; Organic = GOOD: Is It Really That Simple?

Whether you are “dieting” or trying to eat healthier selections, you have undoubtedly heard countless doctors, politicians, nutritionists, environmentalists, activists and the like rail against the evils of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) and praise the marvels of organic foods.  The differences between the two are well known, but in case you aren’t convinced, take a […]

Fat Burning Foods: Your Best Friend in the Battle of Weight Loss!

                                                         Weight loss is a daunting task almost 100% of the time.  But, you can do a great deal to help your cause by making your body burn […]

Your Budget or Your Diet: Maintaining Your Health Regimes During Periods Of Food Insecurity

  I lost my job after twelve years of dedicated service. I sat at the dining room table and contemplated telling my son that we were about to experience a serious disruption to our otherwise comfortable lives. I quickly did something I know I’m not supposed to do.  While looking at the scenarios of disaster […]

Emotional Healing and Maintenance: A Key Component to Weight Loss

The first month of my returning focus on diet and exercise has had mixed results.  I know from past practice that I can lose 14 – 20 pounds in a month.  Losing this large amount required starvation, brought on what seemed like catastrophic muscle cramps, required a great deal of sleep and regimented eating of […]