This year I’ve been working at eating healthier while trying to lose weight. In the past I’ve relied on highly processed foods to do so, but now I’m trying to eat a more “natural” diet and include heart healthy foods like berries, nuts, oats, and so on. I’m also trying to be more earth-friendly by [...]
From the monthly archives:
December 2008
Santa brought us a Nintendo Wii and a Wii Fit this year. Now every morning my son Nathan is up by 7 a.m. skiing, boxing, bowling and even doing yoga. The kids are so addicted to the Wii that I can’t wait for them to go back to school so I can get a turn. [...]
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At the Quaker Oatmeal event I learned how foods rich in antioxidants, Omega-3 fats, and fruit flavonoids were great for heart health. So when Regeneration USA asked me to try out their Anti-Aging Whole Food Bars, I was intrigued. The bar contains high levels of key nutrients with healthy inflammation response (Vitamin C-Ester & Omega [...]
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Anyone on a weight loss plan knows that meals that are high in fiber and protein keep us satisfied – or satiated – longer because they promote and prolong the release of CCK, the hormone that tells your brain you feel full. This is a reason that so many people like starting the day with [...]
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Weight Watchers has gone Web 2.0. They now have two new interactive tools to better serve fans of the Weight Watchers food products. First, there’s the new Weight Watchers interactive widget tool, "I Really Want!" The widget helps dieters hungry for a snack find sensible alternatives, such as Weight Watchers food products and other snack [...]
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Probiotics have been found to be helpful for people with IBS but not eczema. Studies have shown that using probiotics can help treat gastrointestinal problems, and treat or prevent vaginal and urinary infections in women, according to the Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide. I’ve done reviews of probiotic drinks before, but never a probiotic [...]
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Are you looking for a new way to set goals on everything from losing weight, to getting your veggies in, to working out? I just came across a new site that will help you do just that – Goalforit! Their easy-to-use online tools will help you (and the rest of your family including kids) set [...]
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Since we so close to the time of year when we make our weight loss and getting healthy goals for the new year, I thought I’d share some new healthy food products and supplements that I’ve been sent to review. The first product is Matisse & Jack's Bake-At-Home Snacks. Their philosophy is "Fresh is Best" [...]
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Thanks to everyone who entered my contest to get five cups of yummy Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt to try out courtesy of Stonyfield Yogurt. My winner is Gudrun of Kitchen Gadget Girl. Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt has become so popular that you may have problems finding it at your local store this month. Stonyfield is [...]
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Another month has gone by since I started using the Sensa Weight Loss System and it’s time to share my results. Want to know if I lost more weight or maybe gained? Go here to read about my weight loss results using Sensa for two months. Don’t know what Sensa is? See all my posts [...]


Online goal setting for New Year’s resolutions
A healthy weight loss product for the new year: LightFull Satiety Smoothies
Healthy products to start the New Year: Matisse & Jack’s Bake at Home Snacks
Can Do Kids Nutrition Bars
Homemade snack bars
5 weight loss snippets – freebies, a contest, and a healthier grapefruit and shrimp recipe
Super Bowl party – Weight Watchers take on the chowder
Weight Watchers Sausage, Apple and Cornbread Stuffing
Debbra’s Weight Watchers Tuna Nicoise and Caesar Dressing

New Year’s resolutions
Week 11 weigh in, goal check, and not feeling well
Adam@Home – creativity in the kitchen starts at home
Have trouble getting the kids to fall asleep? Try these sleepy time snacks for the whole family!
Forget the bake sale: raise money for your school by shopping online with Box Tops for Education
Win Stonyfield Farm Oikos Greek Organic Yogurt
Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt and oatmeal pancakes
Two Extreme Fat Smash yogurt recipes
Sensa Weight-Loss System one month update
5 reasons to blog your weight loss journey
