Wednesday Wisdom – Necessities not Luxuries
Working long hours on very few hours of sleep, eating low quality foods, rarely exercising, and being stressed out 90% of the time were my norm eight and nine years ago. Unfortunately, they are the norm of many Americans.Why is it that we must encounter a...
One Way to Reduce Stress during a Lockdown
Stress levels have been high. Children are at home learning via technology. Many parents and small business owners are working from home. Grocery shopping has changed. Worship has changed, even though many churches have discovered creative ways to have...
Wednesday Wisdom – Keep Good Food in Your Fridge
Most restaurants are closed, unless you would like the takeout option. This is an excellent time to learn to keep good food in your refrigerator. As I mentioned in yesterday's post, the stores where I have been have produce. They may be out of rice or...
5 Healthy Food Substitutes
Photo by David Greenwood-Haigh on UnsplashMost of us are eating at home more often. This is a perfect time to improve your eating habits and eat healthier foods. During this coronavirus time, it has been very interesting to me that many packaged foods...
5 Tips to Avoid Overeating
You are home all day, and your feet keep walking into the kitchen for a snack. Before you know it, your clothes do not fit very well, and this is not a good sign since the clothing stores are closed. Your stomach feels bloated because your hobby has...
Thankful Thursday – April 9, 2020
When life is uncertain and things are changing rapidly, it is good to slow down and be thankful.This week, I am thankful for the following:Daily walks. It has been a blessing to get fresh air and exercise daily. Some days the weather is warmer; other...
Wednesday Wisdom – Skip the Diet
Diets are deceiving in that three months of depriving yourself of many foods (including healthy ones), you can look better, lose 20 pounds, and look amazing. After that, you can eat all the ice cream, cookies, and McDonald's as you want and be fine....
7 Activities Harmful to Your Immune System
The stock market is not doing well, but it is never a bad time to invest in your health. As this pandemic continues, many of the people who are losing their lives were not healthy before the pandemic. In other words, their immune systems were...
How to Exercise When You Are under Quarantine
Already people are joking about how much weight they will gain during stay at home orders. Can I help you? Gaining weight from inactivity is not a requirement or a default during a lock down or quarantine. It's a choice. First, it's easier to keep the...
Wednesday Wisdom – Daily Walking
In many places in the USA, gyms are closed. Although I have never had a gym membership, my favorite exercise is walking. After reading Thirty Chic Days by Fiona Ferris and The Jane Austen Diet, I have made it a point to walk every day, even if it is only...
