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Tag Archives: Diet
Tempting Fate – The Tipping Points of Our Health
First Fig My candle burns at both ends; It will not last the night; But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends — It gives a lovely light! - by Edna St. Vincent Millay When we’re young, it seems romantic to … Continue reading
Posted in Health Issues, Ruminations
Tagged aging, choices, Diet, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Health, lifestyle, Senior Health
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Future Challenge – Change is a Bummer
Last week I offered the first of these challenges. I’m hoping that if you’re visiting this blog, you have at least a passing interest in retirement and the lifestyles it can bring. No matter how old you are, I’d like to challenge … Continue reading
Posted in Future Challenges, Retirement itself, Ruminations
Tagged aging, change, choices, Diet, future, lifestyle
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If I Am What I Eat, Am I Different at the Holidays?
My Dad loved food, and was actually a pretty good cook. We had a tradition when we were little, where he booted Mom out of the kitchen on a Saturday every December, and spent the whole day baking and decorating … Continue reading
Posted in Health Issues, Ruminations
Tagged Christmas, cookies, dairy, Diet, holidays, sugar, sweets, Tradition
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Send the Bat(wing) Signal! Time for Toning!
I’m getting older, and like many Americans, I weigh more than I should. My hubby is in this boat with me. We didn’t get this way all at once, but if you gain even one or two pounds each year … Continue reading
Posted in Health Issues, Health-Diet, Information
Tagged arthritis, asthma, body toning, Diet, lifestyle, Physical exercise, resistance training, Weight loss, weight training
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Meeting the Challenge – Day 11
We have survived the “Cleanse” part of the 24-Day Challenge (the first 10 days) – and now that we’ve made it through the detox, we’re moving on to the metabolism boost! We have opted to do the full 24 days, and will soldier … Continue reading
Posted in Health Issues, Health-Diet, Information
Tagged 24 Day Challenge, aging, arthritis, asthma, change, choices, Diet, Health, lifestyle, NSAID, Physical exercise, Senior Health
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Undertaking the Challenge – Day 1
Today’s the day! My beloved is not travelling overseas for a few weeks, we have our 24-Day Challenge products, and we’ve hit the grocery store with a clear and limited focus! The Challenge is just that – not just because … Continue reading
Posted in Health Issues, Health-Diet, Information
Tagged 24 Day Challenge, Anti-inflammatory, arthritis, change, choices, Diet, Exercise, Health, lifestyle, Physical exercise, Senior Health, stress, Supplements, Weight loss
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