I’m Up 4 Pounds, Almost Never Happens

I know I’ve been eating like a maniac over the past 3-4 weeks.

The rainy weather, and the stress of my daughter’s college choice and final weeks of high school, as well as my son’s visit have been intense.

But, I know the mistakes I’ve made:

  1. Too much animal food
  2. Too much sugar from desserts and alcohol
  3. Too much bread
  4. Too many restaurant meals and eating late
  5. Missed workouts and lack of sleep

So, today I took a longer walk than usual, did a longer workout than usual, and today I am eating light, and vegan macrobiotic for lunch, after skipping breakfast.… Read the rest

Do you have a cold? Dry skin? Indigestion? Cook this!

Winter is coming, and although Panera, Chipotle, Legal Seafoods and Town Pizza serve the same “foods” throughout the year, we need to make adjustments to feel good and keep our health strong.

First eat fewer raw salads. If you must have salad this time of year, please blanch or press more hearty vegetables, and/or use a hot dressing.… Read the rest

Desperation Leads to Inspiration

“Every now and then we all get desperate.” I learned that from Peter Wolf, lead singer of the J. Geils Band.

Now, of course, that band is playing with out guitarist and co-founder J. Geils himself, due to a contractual issue.… Read the rest