Healthy food and drink choices
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER Up to about 4 years ago, I was drinking as many diet drinks as bottles of water. I couldn’t resist the “bite” of carbonation and the artificial sweetness. Maybe I am a slow learner. Both provided… Continue Reading
MY LONG AND ARDUOUS JOURNEY I have had a somewhat turbulent relationship with food for a good part of my life. With better eating control for several years now, I can look back with equal parts humor, shame and satisfaction.… Continue Reading
REASON FOR ALARM Peter Paul Rubens lived in the 16th century, at a time when a fleshy body was considered desirable. It indicated sufficient means to purchase lots of food. I was in Asia in the mid to late 1960s… Continue Reading
AM I DEPARTING FROM MY NICHE ? Perhaps so, but overall health is the “umbrella” topic of general interest for most people who work out. Whether we exercise to prevent diabetes or to look better in a swimsuit, our eating… Continue Reading
A BRIEF REVIEW In prior posts, I have cited the value of resistance training in addition to cardio – for fat loss, as opposed to weight loss only. Taking a long walk is great, especially if you walk briskly or… Continue Reading
SAD BUT TRUE I have known a few people who lost huge amounts of weight, but looked less healthy than before. Their visible skin seemed to sag and they appeared to lack vitality. They deserved enormous credit for their accomplishment.… Continue Reading