If you have arthritis or another condition that causes joint inflammation, you may be wondering if there is anything you can eat, or avoid, to help ease discomfort. According to the Arthritis Foundation, the answer is yes! Although there is no diet cure for arthritis, certain foods have been shown to fight inflammation, strengthen bones and boost the immune system. Adding these foods to your Continue Reading
Does eating at night actually cause weight gain?
According to new research from the University of Pennsylvania, eating late at night could be worse for your health than you might think. Compared to eating earlier in the day, prolonged delayed eating can increase weight, insulin, and cholesterol levels, and negatively affect fat metabolism, and hormonal markers implicated in heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems, according to Continue Reading
25 reasons to get up and walk
Last week, I was invited to give a presentation to the ladies' group at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Durham, N.C. One of the things I spoke about was the benefits of walking as exercise. I'm a big advocate of walking -- it's what launched my healthy living transformation, helped me lose 60 pounds, and brought me to where I am today! In this first in a series of posts I'll be doing on walking Continue Reading
How Martha ran a winding road to health and happiness
Losing weight and getting in shape is hard work. And keeping it off may be even harder! It’s incredibly inspirational to meet someone who also struggled with that but then succeeded. What finally worked for them? In this new "How they did it" series, I interview people who overcame challenges and found a healthy lifestyle, especially those who did it later in life. It's never too late to become Continue Reading
She did it! How 61-years-young Delores lost 181 lbs. and kept it off
As anyone knows if they've tried to do it, losing weight and getting in shape is hard work. And keeping it off may be even harder! How do you succeed, if you've failed at these things most of your life? Is it possible to finally find success after years of struggling? Is it too late, if you're over 50? The answers are YES you can succeed; and NO, it's never too late! It's incredibly Continue Reading
100 things to do other than mindless eating during the snow
When you're house-bound because of a snowstorm or other bad weather, it's easy to let boredom or stress get the best of you -- and mindless eating ensues. To make matters worse, being at home means easy access to all the goodies you have on hand. Is it any wonder that over-snacking goes hand-in-hand with storms? There is no magic pill to cure that, but distraction and staying busy helps a lot. Continue Reading
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