An inconvenient challenge? Eating ‘real food’…
On March - 8 - 2010
How inconvenient would it be for you to eat ‘real food’ for a month…
…these guys took on the challenge, and wow, that must have been intense!
3 Sure Fire Ways to Feel Better
On March - 1 - 2010
Since my life-style change started, I’ve always looked for ways…
…to feel the best I can.
I’ve realized over the last few years, that there are multiple things to consider — such as:
Recipes to Prevent Cancer & Heart Disease
On February - 14 - 2010
Looking to prevent cancer, heart disease & diabetes for you…
…and your family?
Who isn’t, right?
Track Calories Burned, Sleep and Fitness too
On February - 1 - 2010
Wow, I couldn’t believe it when I found this $99 device online, it’s…
…called FitBit, and it tests & measures all crucial data regarding fitness & sleep!
FitBit tracks:
5 ways to take care of your heart (& live longer!)
On August - 12 - 2009
In my journey to lose weight, and change my lifestyle –
it’s been loud and clear…
I’ve proven it to myself, as have millions of others:
Teaching kids nutrition – a great online game!
On July - 22 - 2009
If you’re looking for a great, interactive way to help in teaching kids nutrition, this…
web site provided by the US Government is a great start!
9 Proven Ways to Beat Stress
On June - 10 - 2009
Find your *@#$%^! inspiration!
On October - 21 - 2008
I’m going to tell you a secret — for 10 years, I’ve found this photo…
…is the most inspirational to me for:
Set your Start Date
On October - 16 - 2008
Getting results requires action!
When you’re ready to start living your new lifestyle, you need to pick a start date.
Personally, I hate start dates because…
Watch the weight fall off!
On October - 11 - 2008
“Your face is so much thinner!”
I think that’s the biggest compliment I’ve been hearing in the last few months – and that makes me very happy.
You can see the difference when you compare the photo above, taken on a recent trip to DisneyWorld, to this one.
It’s refreshing to hear those comments, however, it was much more amazing to me to see these results –
Keep a daily food log – you’ll be shocked!
On October - 5 - 2008
In the last few years I’ve become especially fond of the saying -
“You can’t change what you don’t measure”
as a matter of fact, I’ve made some big life changes using it. (I saved 50% on my car & boat insurance because of it.)
The most helpful change I’ve made, that has played a key role in helping me create & maintain my new lifestyle is…
…keeping track of what I eat in a daily food log.
Eat half and watch what happens!
On September - 30 - 2008
If there’s one thing you can do, that will generate results immediately, it’s…
…eating half of what you normally do!
It’s as easy as it sounds!
Get to know your support system
On September - 20 - 2008
As you test some new approaches to living, don’t be surprised to find out family & friends aren’t so supportive.
They may not say it, but their actions will definitely show it.
Create and test your new lifestyle
On September - 17 - 2008
A few years ago, I realized I wasn’t ready to completely commit to a new style of living, BUT…
…I knew I couldn’t continue on the path I was on (look at my extra chin in that photo!) so the thought came to me:
Eat simple, healthy foods
On September - 13 - 2008
Over the last year, I’ve found out that eating simple, healthy foods first…
…leaves little room in my stomach for the bad ones. 
In the last year, I’ve gotten real clear on two things:
Get a scale & use it daily!
On September - 10 - 2008
I believe “you can’t change what you don’t measure“.
The only way you’ll succeed in losing weight, is if you weigh yourself daily. It’s very important to do this under the same conditions every day.
Know your BMI & BMR
On September - 5 - 2008
To create your new lifestyle, you need to know these two terms, and their numbers:
- Your BMI, or Body Mass Index.
- Your BMR, or Basal Metabolic Rate.
Your BMI is a quick way to tell if your weight is appropriate for your height.
You can use this Body Mass Index calculator to figure yours out.
When I was my heaviest, at 262 pounds, my BMI was 36.5!
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