Everywhere you look on the internet and through magazines you’re sure to come across an article on how to lose belly fat. As you read through these articles you learn of ways to banish the fat through foods and exercise and exercise and more exercise! Sure some articles will touch on why we get belly […]
Earlier today I wrote about my need to stop seconds, stop bread and to reboot & renew. What I didn’t mention is that for three days this week I’ve been having a piece (or two) of bread with a small glass of low-fat milk before bed feeling that it has helped me fall asleep faster. […]
Out with the old and in with the new! You don’t need to wait until new year’s day to begin new habits; in reality and for better success, you should make a resolution every morning when you rise. I begin today by releasing excuses for poor habits, for second helping and for not being more […]
For a good part of the winter I haven’t eaten or made many potatoes aside from the potato used to top Shepherd’s Pie and even at that, I’ve used the healthier “mashed cauliflower” many times in place of potatoes. For the past two weeks I’ve used potatoes in a few dishes since I’ve been sort […]
As I was getting ready to sit at my desk to do some work, I decided to light a sage scented candle to add to the scent of slightly warming air coming in through the open window. I lit the candle, carried it to the fireplace hearth to place it down but I decided to […]
Are you working toward your goals and succeeding? If not, what things are getting in your way? What stops you from reaching your destination? Are you eliminating the unnecessary things in your daily routine or are you doing the same thing over and over thinking that eventually you’ll get the results you’re looking for? And […]
I’m not sure if you feel the same way but for me, when we are smack-dab in the middle of winter, I find myself eating more bread & pasta, and thick creamy, saucy type meals. I feel that it warms me up and keeps me filled. I also feel that it makes me want to […]
Food is seen as so many things depending on our mood or our social activity. If we’re depressed we eat foods that comfort us whether healthy or not, when we’re happy we often eat fatty food, when angry, crunchy simple carbs will do thank you…and so on. After having a rather large lunch while out […]
I always thought that if I had an addiction I’d be able to stop whenever I wanted. The truth is I can, you can; but what holds us back is not putting willpower to use. Personally, I find myself coming up with excuses, just one more, well, I had a good day, I had a […]
I posted on my Initiate Wellness blog about bread and simple carbs and the love affair we have with them. If you’d like to check it out, click here. Share your thoughts and personal experiences. What food is the love of your life?
Every New Dawn 