I’m not sure you’ll find too many people these days that would not like to, or would not need to, lose weight. These last several decades have not been good to America’s waist line. And most people are now aware that almost an astonishing 50% of Americans are not just overweight, but obese. Aside from…
1. Poem I re-read this week… There is a poem that I had, and read regularly, since high school. It’s titled, Man in the Glass, by Peter Dale Wimbrow, Sr. Reading it last weekend prompted the topic for this week’s blog, titled Who Should You Be Trying to Impress? You can read the blog by…
I am a big fan of thought-provoking quotes, poems, fables, and short stories. I find myself jotting down things I read or hear so I don’t forget them. And yes, I have stuck things to the fridge, bathroom mirror, dash board, and computer monitor to motivate me, keep me on track, and remind me to…
1. Story I read this week… Someone sent me this short story this week. (Thanks, Andy H.!) It’s a good one. It got me thinking. When I hear or read stories, poems, fables, or quotes, I take a moment, think about it, and see how it might apply to my own life. A lot of…
We love to argue our points. We love referencing sources that support our position. And we love being correct. But what about when we aren’t? Our behavior stems from our deep-rooted beliefs. These beliefs shape what we think, how we act, and who we are. But when two people have opposing beliefs, one of them…
1. Something I am reflecting on… I am thinking about 9/11. I’ve spent some time this week reading some articles and looking at historic photographs from that event. I was surprised to find out that of the 2,753 people killed in the World Trade Center attacks, more than 1,100 victims (about 40% of those who…
If there is one thing that most people fear, it is getting older. It is scary to think that your youth will eventually drift away, your skin will wrinkle, your range of motion will decrease, you will lose muscle mass and get weaker, and your body and abilities will break down. Is there a way…
1. Wellness tip… There are many “keys” to success when it comes to living the wellness lifestyle. One of the most impactful keys to being more consistent and more successful is preparation. If you fail to plan for your day or week, it is very, very hard to stay on track. Laying out supplements ahead…