Author Archives: Laura

Enhancing Cancer Treatments with Exercise

Tweet   Today’s blog post has been written by David Haas.  Thank you so much for giving us this great info and there are so many cancer patients around the world.  You can learn more about David and the work … Continue reading

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Simple steps to lose weight

Tweet On average, Americans eat way too much and don’t get enough physical activity each day.  Are you one of them?  Unfortunately, these habits have made us one of the heaviest nations in the world!   I believe most of us would like … Continue reading

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Manic Monday

Tweet   And here it is folks, Monday, again? Yup! I don’t know why it is that each and every week, it seems, I struggle so much more on Monday mornings.  I think it’s because I’ve really enjoyed my family … Continue reading

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Calories in vs Calories out

Tweet If you’ve been following my blog, you’ve seen me share many times that watching calories is crucial to weight loss.  And guess what!?!  It still is. If you aren’t already counting calories, here is what I want you to … Continue reading

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Tweet Wow!  Tonight is one of those nights where as a parent, you think back and you don’t know where time has gone.  At least that’s the way I feel.  Less than 15 years ago, I gave birth to a … Continue reading

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Tips to put an end to Emotional Eating

Tweet Emotional eating is real and often not talked about openly but it happens. Here’s an example…..I have a friend, who is in the midst of divorce.  Over the holiday season, she typically bakes  and keeps baking supplies on hand. … Continue reading

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Turkey and Wild Rice

Tweet 1-1/2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup raw wild rice 1/2 cup long-grain brown rice 3 cups sliced mushrooms (button, crimini, or portobello) 1 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce Black pepper (to taste) 3 cups turkey, chicken, … Continue reading

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Goodbye 2011!

Tweet What a year 2011 has been for me.  I can’t believe all of these things have happened.  When I look back, I am in awe of what I’ve been able to accomplish and know that 2012 is only going … Continue reading

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Enter to win!

Tweet Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas! Did you know that the 12 Days of Christmas Carol has is roots in the 18th Century England, as a memory game sung by British children? In this game players had to … Continue reading

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10 EASY Ways to Cut Calories

Tweet We’re all looking for ways to cut calories, be more healthier and so on but here are some REALLY EASY ways to live a healthier lifestyle. 1. Nonstick: Use nonstick pans for baking, grilling, sauteing and even for soup. Their … Continue reading

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