Peace and Fitness

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What are YOU Hungry For?

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Being the Chopra fan I am, Mitch got me a copy of his new book "What are You Hungry For."  I am not sure he is saying anything we haven't already all heard before, but perhaps in a new way.  Because so many of us eat mindlessly, he suggests we remember to STOP, before eating just to eat. S---STOP                                              T---Take a breathing break.  Just  … [Read more...] about What are YOU Hungry For?

Squeeze This…Shake That

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Good morning.  In my humble opinion, there is no point in depriving oneself of holiday time, sharing food and drink with loved ones, etc.  There is a simple drink I make and drink in the morning to help detox (some people drink it several times a day).  I squeeze the juice of a fresh lemon into a pitcher and add some grated ginger (I keep my ginger in the freezer) and then I … [Read more...] about Squeeze This…Shake That

Long over Short (almost) Every Time

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This quote  applies to most everything, certainly our fitness and weight management goals.  In my opinion, it is the one greatest thing we have to understand AND accept in order to finally grab the brass ring.  Perhaps as you go through your day, you will keep this thought in mind to help you resist the temptations that sabotage YOUR goals. "The ability to discipline yourself … [Read more...] about Long over Short (almost) Every Time

One Thing You Need to Do TODAY to Prevent Weight Gain

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GET RID OF THE LEFT OVER CANDY that you were giving out for trick-or-treat.  Give it away if you can.  Throw it away if you must.  Your waistline will thank you.  So will your teeth, your skin and just about every part of your body.   And...keep your hands out of your kid's candy stash.  They can burn off that sugar much better than their parents can. Hoping you had a … [Read more...] about One Thing You Need to Do TODAY to Prevent Weight Gain

Weights and Measures….Going Beyond the Scale.

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Thanks to RealAge.com for sharing this very in depth article about why there is so much more to getting fit, than JUST the scale... It's a long read, but chock full of great info... Getting Over the Weight Plateau/A stalled weight loss plan may lead to better things. You want results! You've been working out and eating healthfully, and you want to be rewarded when you … [Read more...] about Weights and Measures….Going Beyond the Scale.