Happy Friday all! In the U.S., we turn the clocks back by one hour on Sunday, November 6th at 2 am. That means more light in the mornings and me getting serious on my own personal exercise routine. NOVEMBER ‘MOVE YOUR BUTT’ CHALLENGE I am committing to at least 20-30 minutes of walking, jogging, yoga or biking 5 days a week for...
When we were born, breathing – inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide – was as natural as the sun rising and setting each day. Enter financial commitments, stress, family dynamics, stress, guilt, rent, mortgage, life and more stress and something so innate has become more elusive than ever. Holding one’s breath and hyperventilating are common occurrences. It’s imperative that we get back to the Zen before...
You may think ‘flatter middle’ and ‘BBQ’ have no business being in the same heading. Oh, but they do. Read on. If you eat the standard American diet (SAD), there is a very good chance you will feel bloated or sick to your stomach from time to time. For those who can eat fried, processed foods and not feel ill, you are incredibly lucky...
Do you feel it? The world is in turmoil. Between a civil war and a humanitarian crisis in Syria; the devastating hurricane aftermath in Haiti, Florida and the Carolinas; and a historic United States presidential election that is dividing the country more than ever before, it’s difficult to feel at peace. Closer to home, my office lost a dear colleague in December to...
My mom used to have a small garden in the backyard at our house in Massachusetts. There was nothing like our summer salads of tomatoes and cucumbers fresh from the garden. Heavy salad dressings would have masked the flavor. A pinch of salt was all that was needed. Pure nature. Pure goodness. I have tried to grow herbs and various veggies on my own...
it’s all about finding the right blend I’ve been making my own face scrub for many years as part of my self care program (and to slow down any signs of aging!). I use a recipe made from ground up almonds, oat flour, medicinal clay and lavender oil. It’s wonderful but needs to be refrigerated or it goes off quickly....
Hello my name is Susie and I am a sugar addict. Being addicted to sugar is a real thing and not to be taken lightly. I received several comments from people who wanted me to write more about sugar cravings after last week’s post 10 Tricks to Beat the Urge to Cheat at the Office so here we go. Sugar is...
Are you a sleep-chaser or a sleep-embracer? Many of us are unable to sleep well, deep, or for prolonged periods of time. If you are my sister, you can put your head down on the pillow and the next thing you know, it’s morning. She doesn’t even get up to pee. So jealous of her ease of sleep. That and her Andie MacDowell,...
I used to get anxiety over going to parties because #1 – I like to eat A LOT and #2 – I prefer to eat plant-based, organic food. As you can imagine, the typical party is anything but an organic veg-fest. So I would either leave hungry or end up eating things I normally stay away from like cheese, pizza, fondue and more cheese...
