Am I An Oddball?

I am finding that I am an “oddball”. Of course, people who know me well are nodding their heads and saying ‘duh! You just realized that?!’ So, let me be more specific: I love to cook. I am not a great cook and I am not a gourmet cook, but I can recognize and smash a...

The Benefits of an Injury

Ha!  I thought maybe I would get some attention with that! It isn’t what you think, but the statement has been true for me recently.  While on vacation last week, I ‘tweaked’ my knee.  It is better now, but I had quite a bit of pain at one time, had to spend time in...

Stop Kidding Yourself-We Are ALL on a Diet!

I just finished reading an article that started out by saying the word ‘Diet’ doesn’t need to be a dirty word. This is true.  It is also true that everyone is on a diet.  If you look it up, the first definition is: the food that a person or animal usually consumes. ...

Your First Day at the Gym

Happy New Year! I am thrilled to be starting a new year and hope you are, too.  Many of you have taken on the challenge of making healthier choices for your life. That’s great, and you should be proud of yourselves! If you have joined a gym as part of your plan, this...