In grade school, they taught us that to grow up strong and healthy, you should eat nutritious foods, exercise, drink plenty of water and get a good night’s sleep. Now that we’re grown, the basic formula for good health remains the same. However, in a world that’s jam-packed with stressful responsibilities, many of us opt to skimp on sleep.
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For some people, living a healthy lifestyle takes dedication and planning. This week, Anne learns the hard way that preparation can be essential for making healthy decisions.
Fall is here, and with the holidays just around the corner, it’s tempting to become ensnared in a web of unhealthy food choices. Of course, anything is okay in moderation, but when serving up piping hot apple pie, sticky cinnamon buns bathed in vanilla ice cream, and sugary, whole-milk pumpkin lattes on a regular basis, it’s just asking for trouble. Here are a few items Anne will be sampling instead for her “fall feast.” Bon Appetit!
Eight weeks. It’s taken eight weeks since I started this journey with you to muster up the courage to go back to a Weight Watchers meeting, knowing that the scale would show a gain. Nevermind the fact that I already knew what the scale would show – it was just the thought of having to [...]
Some of you may have noticed the lack of a Dietribe column last week. That was because I was sick with a bad cold/flu, so eating habits and exercise really weren’t high priorities (somehow, the simple act of breathing through my nose seemed more important). That said, I’m back to feeling better, and I have [...]
The title of today’s column suggests that I’m on vacation (I am), but it also may suggest that I’m staying on track with healthy habits (I’m not). Remember my issue with the weather? Well for some reason, the Mother Nature overlooking the Outer Banks in North Carolina decided that this week is the perfect time [...]
Stressful days = pizza dinners for Anne This week, I’ve been unbelievably stressed, and it’s written all over my face…literally. In fact, when I booked a facial to unwind at Serenity in the City Salon and Spa in Medford, Mass., Kathleen, my fantastic esthetician, remarked that it looked like I had a rash on my [...]
This week has been pretty good in terms of making healthy decisions. I’ve eaten within my WeightWatchers points range, and I’ve started to reintroduce exercise into my routine. And I have to say, I owe a big part of this week’s success to all of you! Here’s how your support has really helped: First, I [...]
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