A Look at the Mediterranean Diet

by Mary // July 11, 2016 // No Comments

Each day this week, I am going to take a different aspect of the Mediterranean Diet and give it a closer look. I’m going to talk about things like what it is, is it possible to lose weight on a... Continue reading →

Did That Harvard Goals Study Really Happen?

by Mary // May 11, 2016 // No Comments

“”So after I wrote the last blog post on the Harvard goals study I was doing some more research and came across a Yale study from 1959. As I started reading that study…it started to become more and more clear to me that... Continue reading →

What do Written Goals Have to do With Success?

by Mary // May 9, 2016 // No Comments

Goals! Do you set them? Should you set them? If you do set goals, are they written down somewhere, or do you just have them in your head? Are they only for people who are in business? I’ve never... Continue reading →

Helpful Hints to Take the Stress Out of the Holidays

by Mary // November 29, 2015 // 6 Comments

Does the Holiday Season make you feel like you’re running on empty? Instead of looking forward to the holidays, do you find yourself with feelings of dread instead of joy? Stress…we’ve all felt it at one time or another, but... Continue reading →

DIY Lip Balm Recipe

by Mary // October 21, 2015 // No Comments

I have always been a huge user of Chapstick. I tried all kinds of other lip balms but never found any that I liked. I really hated when Chapstick changed their formula, but didn’t like any of the alternatives until….I... Continue reading →

Recipe – Cucumber Cooler

by Mary // September 1, 2015 // No Comments

This is a very refreshing drink on a hot summer day! And it’s very good for you too! Half of a cucumber, halved lengthways 3 carrots, peeled 3 celery stalks, tops trimmed off Tip: Fruit juices are great for overall... Continue reading →

Recipe – Easy Lunch-Time Chicken Stix

by Mary // August 25, 2015 // No Comments

This recipe is great for school lunches, just remember to use a cold pack so that they don’t spoil. 3 to 4 lbs. chicken tenders (If you don’t have chicken tenders, boneless skinless chicken breasts will work also, just... Continue reading →

Get Into Nature!

by Mary // May 29, 2015 // 14 Comments

My two youngest granddaughters climbing around on a tree that blew down in a storm on our property. I heard a commercial on the radio the other day about getting your kids back into nature. On the commercial, the... Continue reading →

10 Super Duper, Super Foods You Should be Eating and Why!

by Mary // May 15, 2015 // 16 Comments

The food you eat can either kill you or cure you! Hippocrates, the father of medicine, said it first…Let Food by thy Medicine! It’s the tagline of this blog and my coaching practice. Another doctor, less famous asked this... Continue reading →

Marinated Chicken and Bell Pepper Wraps

by Mary // April 27, 2015 // No Comments

This healthy wrap is enhanced by the lime juice marinade. Low on fat but high on taste this sandwich will ensure a healthy lunch for the entire family. Use any type of bell peppers you like including yellow, orange or... Continue reading →