As I began to Love myself….

Each morning  when I wake up,  I read  an affirmation that speaks to me…  today’s affirmation was about loving myself.. .. and today’s affirmation came to me in form of  a poem.  A poem so good I had to share……   A SELF LOVE poem By Charlie Chaplin As I began to love myself I …

Sesamoidectomy Surgery.. My Journey (updated)

If you were following this post  before.. I have NOW consolidated my  experience in ONE post.. ( suggested by a reader).. so if you are just looking for the latest info.. scroll down to the bottom.. if you are NEW to this post… read on.. Happy day. LATEST UPDATE…..  October 31, 2015 34 months post …

Splish , Splash…. stay healthy to take a bath !

If you follow my blog. .. or fb page, then you know I had a Sesamoidectomy just two days ago.. Yeah , yeah.. I know .. so what?   NO big deal .. Its a minor surgery , as surgeries go,  and more than likely I will make a full , pain free recovery in …

It works… if you work it !

Woke up this morning with a Private Message question  on my Happy Health Counselor Facebook Page  ( find link on side bar just below archives.. go ahead… like it?)  which asked this… “HHC ( love that they did the abbreviation) ..what exercise program, machine or otherwise  do you suggest to  tone up this fluffy body.. …

Homeo what?

After a conversation with a gym buddy the other day who asked for my advice about a weight loss plateau she came up against .. I thought Id share the important of balance with you all as I had shared with her.. So I bet you did’nt know that Homeostasis is  a REALLY important part …

Saturday night … gluten

Truth is..   There’s nothing miraculous or (even thrilling) about a gluten-free diet that’s going to help you lose weight… If you go on a Gluten-free diet.. the real diet here (for those that choose it just ‘because’.. they think its healthier) is that  Gluten-free  eating  will limit the number of foods (many alcohols too) you …

8-9-12 Im a size queen.. LOL

Okay… so yesterday I had a free moment ( well , I made one) to go to one of my fav stores.. TJ MAXX.. No I did’nt need anything  ( do we ever?), I was just curious (wink wink ) to see what was going on for fall.. and maybe, just maybe browse around and …

8-7-12 Surround yourself with positive….

Today I got a late start to the gym…. I really do need to STOP looking at work emails when I wake up … just seeing them makes me  want to respond immediately and get them out of the “IN” box… part of my personal  OCD.. I hate having more than 30 emails in my …

8-5-12 One Martini…. Two.

When I think of healthy lifestyle.. I think sustainability!    What is good for me overall  and what can I do for the long haul.. comfortably. For me.. eating healthy ‘overall’ has never been difficult.. I always say “it’s what you do most of the time” that matters.. and most of the time.. I’m on …

8-4-12 Whatever… works.

Yesterday was a wash.. yep, no legs.. no nothing.. NOT going to pretend like I worked out.. I didnt.. my intentions were legs.. but after I posted on the blog… I was emailed  to work.. ( why did I even look?)   and had to join a conf. call. NO worries… I had a free …