To say that most Americans are concerned about their weight is an understatement. Obsessed is more like it, and Americans spend an estimated $60 billion per year feeding that obsession. And for what? To achieve an impossible ideal of thinness and beauty that is virtually unattainable to the vast majority of people?  Instead of being thinner, Americans...

School is back in session, for which I am truly grateful!  Now is the time to get your students on the right track in order to make sure they have the most successful year possible.   Implementing these tips early in the school year will give your students a strong foundation to make this a great academic year. 1.  Get the Proper Amount of...

The person who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones. —Chinese...

It's hard to believe that September is nearly here.  Where did the summer go?  However, I'm not complaining.  This summer has been a particularly hot one in Florida.  Last week was the first week-in a long time-that I could drive with the car windows open and not break out in a torrential sweat. Here's what is cooking in the...

Are you one of those people who resolve to get back into shape every time the New Year comes around—but for some reason fail to accomplish that goal every year?  If so, perhaps you might need to adjust the strategy you use when setting these hard-to-reach objectives. One proven way to set effective goals is using the SMART goal method. This method will allow you...

If you're tired of the same old grilled chicken recipes and looking for something new, help is here!  This free eCookbook contains 19 grilled chicken recipes including: Grilled Honey Ginger Chicken Peach Grilled Chicken, and Margarita Grilled Chicken. Click here to download. Side note:  I've been swamped this week with a special project I'm...

I jinxed myself last week.  Last Monday, I was telling my son that I was surprised that I had not gotten the flu, since I failed to get the shot.  Sure enough, the next day, I was sick with-guess what-the flu!  I didn’t start feeling well enough to get out of bed until Thursday.  Needless to say, I didn’t follow my menu I had planned. This week,...