I was talking to my mother today about my blog and she was talking about the importance of eating complex carbs versus simple carbs and avoiding sugars.  As she was talking I realized I knew, in general, what she meant, but not in detail.  Of course I can look for sugar on the label and [...]

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This recipe has a bit more fat than I might recommend, but the fat is mostly coming from the salmon and the avocado, both of which are healthy fats.  Even the sesame oil is a healthier choice because its cold pressed. Sushi Salad – Serves Six  Ingredients: 12 oz. fresh salmon 12 oz. fresh Ahi [...]

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If you read my food log on a regular basis you will notice something unusual tonight.  I entered Night Off in my food log tonight.  When I got home tonight I was seriously craving a big bowl of pasta.  At first I thought it might be a physical reaction.  I was at a business meeting [...]

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I got a comment today that asked me to add a “share” button to my blog.  This will allow people to post what I write to most social media sites, or to email the information to other people.  My first reaction was, “I don’t know how to do that!”  Then I figured it out and [...]

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First an update on how I am doing on my schedule for the week.  Not so great… I am getting to work, and I got to my volunteer meeting last night, but yesterday morning I could not get out of bed for the 12 Step Meeting, and I didn’t get to the cathedral tonight.  I [...]

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Two years ago I filled out all the paperwork to apply to be on the show the “Biggest Loser”.  I figured if they could do it I could do it.  And then I told some of my friends what I was doing and they asked me if I had lost my mind.  Their concern was [...]

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This is my schedule this week.   The only thing that isn’t on it is the work I have to turn in for school.  Some of that I can accomplish on breaks at work, the paper I need to write this week has to be written Wednesday or Thursday since I will be out of town [...]

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Do you really know what you’re eating?  Really? The other day I wrote about food labels and what I focused on was the nutritional data.  But what about the ingredients?  When I was visiting my nutritionist she taught me a lot about protein in a short period of time.  It seems that not all protein [...]

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PEARLS BEFORE SWINE – STEPHAN PASTIS, February 18, 2010 I think Stephan Pastis is brillant.  Twisted, but brilliant.  I read his comic every day.  Actually twice a day because my friend Robert gives me Pearls Before Swine Desk Calendar every year for Christmas, so I read that comic and the current one. Today’s cartoon kind [...]

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So here it is, the good, the better and the great! I saw my nutritionist today.  I have to tell you she is a goddess.  Not only can I tell her absolutely anything, but she encourages me as needed, points me in the right direction when required, and lets me know which BS I will [...]

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