It’s been a while since my last Medifast update. Like two months, maybe? I’ve struggled to stay on plan this summer and at times, have almost felt like I’m failing at it. I even thought about just throwing in the towel at one point. To be honest, I’ve started this post so many times. I […]
Health & Fitness
Solutions for our biggest beauty blunders
We all have our days when we’re not feeling so hot. Maybe our hair is frizzy, or we have a big pimple on our forehead… but it’s nothin’ to wrinkle your nose at! Over the years, after much trial-and-error, I’ve amassed quite a collection of DIY beauty tips and tricks. DIY may not be the […]
The State of the Hispanic Caregiver
In the past few years, I’ve seen firsthand the effect that caring for an elderly or sick parent can have on the caregiver, after seeing my mom care for my grandmother, and my sister-in-law do the same for her mother. While it is emotionally rewarding, it’s also a heavy burden that many of us will […]
Dare to Bare: Tips for beautiful skin
Summer. Time to bare some skin, even if you don’t really want to… it’s just too darn hot to wear any clothes! That said, you want your skin looking its best. Here are some tips. I DARE you to BARE! Protect your skin. My #1 tip is simple… use sunscreen every day! If you […]
Seeing the Sights with Transitions
Summer is almost here and I already find that we’re spending much of our day outside! It’s just so pretty around this time of year. The flowers are gorgeous… the weather, sunny and breezy. Just perfect. Whether you’re hitting the beach, lounging by the pool, enjoying picnics at the park, or just exploring your city […]
Tips for healthy skin this summer
My father was diagnosed with skin cancer when I was a little girl. I don’t recall all the details because I was maybe 10 or 11 years old, but I remember it was a scary experience. He had a malignant melanoma – a cancerous growth – on his forehead, which had to be surgically removed. […]
