Archive for July, 2008


Beating the Sugar Addiction - Steps 4-7

Published on Jul 30th, 2008 in Health, Sugar Addiction | 5 Comments »

The steps I summarize here are discussed in more detail in Potatoes, Not Prozac.  If you feel you have a strong attachment to sugar that is keeping you from living freely and healthy, you may want to give this book a read.
Click on the following links if you wish to read about steps 1-3: Breakfast, Journaling, [...]

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Word Power

Published on Jul 25th, 2008 in Health, Life, Motivation, Sugar Addiction | 10 Comments »

Funny how powerful changing one word can impact your mindset.
For example, when it comes to eating healthy and/or foregoing the junk, instead of saying, “I have to avoid junk food and eat more veggies,” replace that “have” with a “get,” and the sentence has an entirely new meaning and mindset.
Or maybe you view exercise as [...]

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Positive Affirmations

Published on Jul 21st, 2008 in Goals, Life, Motivation | 6 Comments »

I’m a singer.
I think I can safely say that because I love to sing, I get asked to sing, and I even get paid to sing.
Now, as to whether or not I am an outstanding singer is a matter of opinion. I believe I have ways to go before (or if) that can happen!
One [...]

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I’m over at Crabby Fitness

Published on Jul 18th, 2008 in Uncategorized | 4 Comments »

I’m visiting at Crabby’s house today, and I brought freshly cooked stuffed bell peppers too! You can check out the recipe on my guest post.
Then I’m flying off to see my sister perform in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat this weekend!  Woo-hoo! 
(I do have the song going through my head… “Go, go, go Joseph, you know [...]

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It’s Working

Published on Jul 14th, 2008 in Uncategorized | 13 Comments »

Much of what I write about here on Nutrition Fitness Life deals with changing my focus from simply looking thin to improving my overall health. Part of this goal includes the desire to conquer my sugar addiction and clean up my diet.
To help me squash my insatiable sweet tooth, I’ve been following the guidelines set [...]

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My Daily Jaunts

Published on Jul 11th, 2008 in Fitness, Progress Reports | 11 Comments »

Earlier this week I created a goal of sorts, to be active throughout the day instead of focusing solely on the standard 30-minute exercise session.
So, I’ve been making an effort to take the occasional walking break.  I took a 10-minute break at work to walk outside the building.  I used my lunch hour to walk [...]

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Want to be Skinny

Published on Jul 9th, 2008 in Health, Weight Loss | 21 Comments »

I’ve been noticing an amount of search queries on my site that contain the phrases “get skinny,” “skinny models,” “what exercise can I do to get skinny.” I want to sincerely welcome all of you who typed such queries.
So, why do you want to be “skinny*“?
Will it make you beautiful, popular, safe, in control, happy? [...]

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New Goal: Be Active Throughout the Day

Published on Jul 7th, 2008 in Fitness, Goals | 8 Comments »

I sit too much.
This is partly due to my job, largely due to blogging, and mostly because it’s my own fault!  Sitting all day actually makes me tired!  I also dread the Numb Bum Syndrome and the infamous “Blogger’s Butt.”  I believe my body craves and needs to move.  Nothing like a walk outside to [...]

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Happy July 4th!

Published on Jul 4th, 2008 in Announcements | 3 Comments »

Happy Independence Day to all those in the U.S.!
To Everyone, have a fun and safe weekend!!!
I’m off to make that berry salad. 

Photo credits: Bob Jagendorf, Maurice

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When Desserts Lost Their Mojo

Published on Jul 2nd, 2008 in Musings | 7 Comments »

Friends, fun, fireworks, and lots of food!
My husband and I have been invited to a friend’s house out in the country for the Independence Day weekend, and I’m hoping all the above mentioned will be involved.
I was asked to bring a dessert, and I accepted with some mild trepidation. As a die-hard sugar addict, desserts [...]

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