Vacation Constipation, I bet that title got your attention. Either you have suffered from this condition yourself, or you have heard about your fellow travelers having a lack of bathroom success on one too many occasions. The thing is, vacation constipation is real. And when it gets bad, it can hinder your holiday. In this article, I am breaking down vacation constipation. Change in Routine. Your body is accustomed to following a certain rhythm, including waking up, eating, and sleeping at certain times every day. Traveling to a new location, especially with a different time zone, … [Read more...]
26 Simple Ideas to Cut Calories and Still Eat a Healthy Balanced Meal
Managing calories is part of healthy weight management. Here are 26 simple ideas on ways to cut calories. Pick 1 or 2 you are ready to try. DON"T SKIP MEALS. BE IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL. That's what it takes. 26 Simple Strategies to Cut Calories Plan meals. Pack snacks to have on hand. Make a grocery list. Don't grocery shop while hungry. Get rid of unhealthy foods in your environment. Eat less by paying attention to your hunger level and stop eating when satisfied. Use a smaller plate (9 inch is reasonable). When eating out, take 1/2 home. Use a device for … [Read more...]
Let’s Move More: Why Movement Matters
The human body is designed to move. From hunting and gathering, to harvesting crops and preparing meals, the human body has always needed to move in order to survive. However, the invention of modern technology such as automobiles, computers and smartphones, has required less physical movement, so we can actually “do” more. For many people, this “doing” more has resulted into more computer work, television time, and more time sitting commuting to and from work. “We’ve made sitting into an art form,” says James Levine, M.D., Ph.D., director of Obesity Solutions at Mayo Clinic in … [Read more...]
My Kidney Story — 5 Gifts I Received During My Amazing Donation Recovery (Part Six)
This is part six of my Kidney Donor story, you can follow my entire journey here. The week after my kidney donor surgery was one of the best weeks of my life, believe it or not. I had no idea what I was in store for having a major surgery. Bob and I were in uncharted territory with him being my caregiver (and me needing one). What would it be like to have such an impact on someone's life? Who would get my kidney and would I find out? What would he or she be like? I learned immediately after surgery that my kidney went to a delightful young woman named Shmeala. More on her later. My … [Read more...]
March is National Nutrition Month, Go Further with Meal Prep!
March is National Nutrition Month. Established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the annual campaign focuses on the importance of making smart food choices and creating habits centered around healthy eating and physical activity practices. Go Further with Food is this year’s theme. Let's talk about how we can go further with food through proper meal prep and planning. Having nutritious meals prepared keeps you nourished and on track for success when life gets too busy and out of control. The process for planning and preparing meals should fit your lifestyle. It should not be … [Read more...]
