What a perfectly wet weekend. Something about Yom Kippor and rain, that seem to just go hand in hand. Though we didn't attend services, Mitch and I had an incredibly quiet day, with much time to ponder the year behind us and look forward to the one ahead. We ended up purging and cleaning, which felt right to us. Having fasted most of the day, I was looking forward to … [Read more...] about Chick “peace” and Fitness
Silversneakers
Pasta and Wine?
Dr. Oz devoted his first show of the new season to losing belly fat after age 40. I watched, hoping like the rest of the universe, that there would be something new and exciting because it was, after all, Dr. Oz. But alas, I got nothing new out of this one, as he revealed his 5 tips to blast the belly fat. He suggests eating big breakfasts (carb load here--the good doc had a … [Read more...] about Pasta and Wine?
A Love Affair
For those of you who claim to NOT like vegetables, I feel compelled to say that chances are you haven't given them a chance. I was, for many years, a vegetarian who really didn't like veggies (except, of course, potatoes!). My mom, who by the way was born on this very day, did try to get us to eat our greens, including salads with most dinners, but most of the veggies I … [Read more...] about A Love Affair
Gabby, Jason and YOU
People reaching agreements... Gabby Giffords returning to the Senate for her first vote, (remembering names and faces)...Woman getting the health care they deserve, Social Security checks going out on schedule...and.........(drum roll, please) My boy, Jason Taylor, #99, returning to his home, his family and OUR MIAMI DOLPHINS. Congratulations, JT. Come home and show the … [Read more...] about Gabby, Jason and YOU
Because of YOU
This morning I have been spending time catching up on articles and videos about...no shocker here... diet and exercise. Trust me that I get A LOT of them in my mail each day. From the most reputable sources like Weight Watchers and Dr. Oz, to lots of infomercials, I try to read and watch as many as I can. I love when I stumble upon something that makes a lot of sense, but … [Read more...] about Because of YOU