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It’s Working but I Don’t Like It

I am about four few weeks in on my decision to become more disciplined in my eating and fitness habits.  I have been diligent about exercising two to four times per week, drinking more water, eating more fruits and vegetables, evaluating nutritional content in packaged foods, and significantly limiting my desserts.  I know that I …

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Ask for Help When You Need It

A few months ago, my 14-year-old daughter and I were talking, and the conversation turned toward a hypothetical scenario involving her choking at a dinner table surrounded by her friends.  I asked her, “If you were choking, would you alert one of your friends at your table so that they could help you or get …

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What’s Your Why?

“What’s my motivation?”  You probably have heard this question asked in jest by a high maintenance actor in a movie or sitcom.  But have you ever pondered the question yourself? Last year, I looked at why I was having trouble in two areas of my life: my weight and my spending habits.  I asked the …