I first heard about AdvoCare back in the late ’90s, when I worked at a hotel where they would host annual conferences. My co-workers would joke about how all the attendees were overly energetic and upbeat.:) I noticed that they were ALL fit and seemed to have A LOT of energy. I was intrigued, but [...]
We have had our share of water woes. While I am conscious of what can be lurking around in tap water, I don’t mind drinking it if I have to. …
If you are interested in eating healthier by incorporating whole grains into your diet, then you definitely will want to invest in a WonderMill! The WonderMill is one of the finest electric grain mills on the market, and I have really been enjoying using my new one. If you’re new to whole grains and wondering [...]
Today, I’m letting y’all get up close and personal. With my teeth. Quite often, I am complimented on my smile and I LOVE that, so please keep doing it, thanks 
. Inside my mouth, I do have a few offenses, besides the numerous fillings from childhood, that I am looking to correct. I have an overbite and some crowding. Exhibit A (Awkward!) Not bad, but I want them fixed stat. I’m not self conscious about my teeth, I am just a teeth girl. I love seeing people with great teeth. I know how hard it is sometimes to maintain perfection, [...]
Did you know that latest research suggests that bathing daily can actually be bad for you? While it’s important to wash wounds clean and keep the soot of the day from building up and attracting colonies of bacteria, the chemicals inside even the most sensitive of soaps and body washes have been shown to do a considerable amount of destruction to the epidermis. The reason soaps do such a great job at getting you fresh and clean is the same reason they’re so corrosive on the top level of skin; soap molecules glob onto loose pieces of dirt and dead [...]
SUBWAY’s Orchard Chicken Salad Sub. Read my review here. You’re Invited to the Subway Twitness Party! SUBWAY invites you to a Twitter Fitness Party this Tuesday, May 10th at 8:00pm EST/7:00pm CST—where they’ll discuss all things fitness. They want to hear about your goals, how you keep yourself motivated and overcome hurdles—they’ll even throw in a few challenges. The party will take place during the new episode of Biggest Loser, so it’s encouraged you tune in! To participate and follow the conversation, use #commit2fit in all your tweets. Additionally they’ll be raffling off prizes during the party: two “Commitment Kits” [...]
I’m turning into a healthy living nut and I may go out of my way to do some things that others may view as crazy and inconvenient, but the health of my family is oh so important and the positive results received from the craziness are for more rewarding than shortcuts. Some of the healthy choices we make are simple and less over the top, like limiting fast food stops and cooking from scratch, and avoiding cheap filler foods. While I don’t make a habit out of eating frozen meals on a regular, I love Healthy Choice meals. Although they [...]
[flickr align="left"]photo:2940042814(small)[/flickr] I have been dealing with Scoliosis for about 7 years now. I’m sure what triggered it, but it may trace back to carrying overstuffed backpacks to and from school. The scoliosis hadn’t been much of a problem until 3 years ago. I could simply be standing for 15 minutes at a time when…
The subject of heavy periods should not be thought of as taboo. According to the National Women’s Health Resource Center, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 3 Baby Boomers experience heavy periods-tallying up to about 10 million women in the U.S. alone! You may have heavy periods if: · your period lasts a long…
