It’s the holidays, but don’t eat like Buddy the elf
“We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup.” – Buddy, Elf We are not elves … although I do look…
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No matter what you ate for Thanksgiving, share your heart with those you love
“If you really want to make a friend, go to someone’s house and eat with him… the people who give you their food give you their heart.” – Cesar Chavez…
Strength training can benefit anyone
“Age is not a cage.” – Renee Landers, 73, award-winning body builder I love this quote for a few different reasons, but today I will purpose it for the explanation…
SNAP interruption makes clear everyone’s need for nutritious food
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” – Hippocrates I have used this quote in the past in my column, and this time I will reference it…
Better health starts with better sleep
“Be thy sleep silent as night is, and as deep.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow I don’t know about you, dear readers, but for me some things just bear repeating, thus…
Marveling at Olympic grit, determination & attitude
The current Olympic motto is “Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter,” which means “Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together” in Latin. This updated motto was adopted by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)…
There’s no “one size fits all” approach to physical fitness
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” – Confucius Have you ever purchased the “one size fits all” apparel or been tempted…
Better health choices start with convincing your own mind
“The Good Lord gave you a body that can stand most anything. It’s your mind you have to convince.” – Vincent Lombardi “Everything can be taken from a man but…
Sharon’s challenge: put down the cell phone for a day & enjoy life
“The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.” ― Tacitus This quote makes me wonder, just what is our desire for safety? In posing this question I…
The importance of balance, part 2
“And there are lives in the balance …” – Jackson Browne, 1986 The word “balance” is a polysemous, or rather a word which has multiple meanings. My quote for this…