“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle…” – Martin Luther King, Jr. I’d love to say that my second week on the Medifast plan was easier than the first, but it was harder, actually. The hunger pangs have all but disappeared, but I’m finding myself thinking about food […]
Health & Fitness
Paula’s Choice skincare
In my 20’s, I choose a body lotion based on fragrance and appealing packaging. Today, I am thirty-something mom of three and use a different criteria to choose skin care products for my family: color and fragrance free, simple packaging, and does what it says it will do. Fortunately, I’ve stumbled across a line of […]
Taking it off with Medifast | Week 1
I (re)started Medifast on December 31st. I figured I’d end the year on a good note, and start off 2012 on the right foot. And that I did. I’ve lost 7 pounds. How fantastic is that! I say ‘re-start’ loosely, because I briefly tried the Medifast plan back in November, when after careful consideration I […]
New Slim-Fast shakes available!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Slim-Fast for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I’ve dieted off and on for years now, and often reach for Slim-Fast products when I want something easy, convenient, and low-calorie. They’ve just re-launched their rich, creamy shakes in a cool, portable bottle that is […]
Achieving better oral health
Right now I’m struggling to get my kids to understand the importance of oral care. It’s so important to set a good example and start them young. I let them be involved in picking their toothpaste and toothbrush, which is helping. I also put a timer on that they use to make sure they’re brushing […]
Fit2Fight Diabetes with Better’n Eggs
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Think twice before you bite into that second slice of pumpkin pie! While the cause of type 2 diabetes is still unknown, what you choose to eat can contribute to your diabetes risk. My grandma suffered from type 2 diabetes for as long as I can remember. She controlled […]
