Tag Archives: Diet

Temptation and Sacrifice

Posted on March 10, 2014 by The Retiring Sort

For years, our friends bought calendars, boy scout light bulbs and popcorn, school music program candy bars, and any number of other tempting and whimsical things from our children and grandchildren when they were fundraising. Girl Scout cookies are my … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Giving Back, Ruminations | Tagged Diet, Girl Scout cookies, God's Will, lifestyle, Sacrifice, Temptation, Weekly Travel Theme | 7 Comments

Tempting Fate – The Tipping Points of Our Health

Posted on January 11, 2013 by The Retiring Sort

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 | 3 Comments

Future Challenge – Change is a Bummer

Posted on December 20, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

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 | 17 Comments

If I Am What I Eat, Am I Different at the Holidays?

Posted on December 19, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

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 | 19 Comments

Send the Bat(wing) Signal! Time for Toning!

Posted on August 21, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

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 | 31 Comments

Meeting the Challenge – Day 11

Posted on May 21, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

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 →