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Tips for Getting Your Kids to Eat Healthier
[disclosure] Getting kids to eat healthy is similar to trying to herd cats. My son is the lead cat that needs to be herded! He’s the only person I know who doesn’t like chocolate, peanut butter, any kind of flavored milk, tomato sauce on his pasta, smoothies of any kind (texture), yogurt (again texture), the concept of salad, and the list goes on! LOL. I was told that he would become so hungry as puberty set in that he wouldn’t be such a picky eater anymore. Wrong! While they were hit or miss with my son, I did use some of these strategies for my daughter who wasn’t as…
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Why We Need Personal Boundaries
-Happy Tuesday! It’s been raining in South Texas over the past few days, so it isn’t as hot as it typically is this time of year. My daughter just started her summer school classes and my son is starting his SAT prep and driver’s permit practice. They are growing up! Even as they get bigger, we all have to create our boundaries. There aren’t as many when the children are small but now they are teens. We all need boundaries! This post digs into their importance. What Are Personal Boundaries? Personal boundaries are important because they allow you to protect yourself, your ideas, your beliefs, and your self-esteem while in…
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Workout Search: Walking 101
[disclosure] Over the past few months, I have covered multiple exercise regimens like bodyweight, crossfit, or yoga as I tried to decide what exercises I would do once I was cleared after my surgery. I reviewed what I had covered… Oops! Walking had been omitted! I can’t believe that I left out one exercise that I have often incorporated into whatever regimen I was doing in the past! I’m going to rectify that now… Walking for Exercise You don’t need a lot of fancy equipment to start an exercise regimen, particularly if you’re new at it. One of the best ways to get started is simply to walk. For…
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Our (Free) Bermuda Odyssey 2018
[disclosure] Good Thursday morning! I’m almost back to normal after our 5 days in Bermuda. I haven’t done many posts like this on this blog, but I’m going to dip my toe into the more personal post realm here and there. Besides, I had such a wonderful time, I just want to share pictures! A little about Bermuda: Bermuda has a population of around 65,000 people. It consists of 138 islands in the shape of a fishhook. Hamilton is the capital. There is no central water system so buildings are built to collect rainwater. Our Arrival and Harbour Nights On Wednesday, we arrived in Hamilton, Bermuda at mid-afternoon and went…
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Tips for Healthy Nutrition for Active People
[disclosure] Healthy Eating Basics Today, this post covers the basics of a healthy diet/nutrition (in general – see note above). We also dig in a little deeper for both men and women. Here are some highlights that you should consider when planning your diet. Antioxidants Fruits and vegetables are a great source of antioxidants. These substances protect your body from damage due to free radicals which will can cause you to age faster and can break down your cells. Lots of colorful fruits and vegetables will help to neutralize the effects of these items on your body. So, fill up your plate, or at least half of it, with…
