Posts by Mary
We Are Both the Darkness and the Light
It’s strange the things that set me off. The things that set off the struggle between my light side and my dark side. Rudeness. Littering. Being unkind. Entitled attitude. Laziness. Parents who swear at their young children. But today what set me off was the mother of a middle school student who goes to school across…
Read MoreHow to navigate the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 Foods
Luckily I live in a city with an abundance of shopping options. There are grocery stores and farmers markets galore! And almost as many options for organic produce as there are people. I know some people aren’t as lucky and have more limited choices when it comes to shopping for fresh fruits and veggies. Most…
Read MoreInspiration comes from the strangest places (and learning to accept praise)
Have you ever been struck by inspiration from something unusual? Like a song, or a movie, or even possibly from something a child said? Recently, I was flipping channels on the TV while I was eating lunch. Most of the time, I watch something newsy or educational if I want to watch TV during lunch.…
Read MoreHow to talk to yourself so you’ll listen
There’s a book written for parents called “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen…And Listen So Kids Will Talk” by Adele Faber. I read it a long time ago when my daughter was in middle school. The book gave me some ideas of ways to communicate with a pre-teen and teen girl that I hadn’t…
Read MoreWe know what we’re supposed to do
Recently, I read an article about wellness and how most of us know what we’re supposed to do to be healthier. We know we should eat less junk food, cook more of our own food, exercise daily, and not smoke. And while most of us ‘dabble’ with good healthy lifestyle habits, we don’t commit to…
Read MoreIt’s all progress
Like most women I know, I’ve struggled with what I thought was my perfect weight nearly my entire adult life. When I hit my teens, I went from a skinny, gangly, active kid to a chubby, inactive teen girl really quickly. I remember the boys in my marching band making bets on my bust size…
Read MoreDon’t beat yourself up for wanting more
Most people want to be more–more organized, more active, more productive. Or we want to be better at something – eat better, run better, better with our finances, better partners, better parents or friends or better children to our aging parent. It seems that everyone is always looking for ways to improve themselves. “I want…
Read MoreGet Slim Without The Gym!
Finding the time to work out can be hard enough with busy schedules, dating, married life, kids…..but no matter the situation, time and comfort is of the essence. So taking a 15-minute drive back and forth from the gym, while also assessing awkward shower rooms and encountering ogling strangers during your workout, can be a…
Read MoreFoods with high amount of hidden sugar
Sugar is the real culprit. For many years people have been led to believe that saturated fat is the main cause of heart disease. However new studies have revealed that saturated fat is far less harmful than sugar. It is no surprise that that chocolates, fizzy drinks, sweets and cakes are loaded with added sugar.…
Read MoreWhy chewing your food properly is important
Did you know that you should chew your food a minimum 15 times before swallowing. In some cases upwards of 30-40 times! When it comes to chewing your food a good rule of thumb is to chew till food has turned to liquid and well-mixed with saliva; a piece of hard vegetable will take longer…
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