Americans eat a lot of meat. In 2018, the average meat consumption was 200 pounds per person, which is significantly up from 184 pounds per person in 2012. This high meat intake is being fueled by the low-carbohydrate, high protein weight loss diets. The recommended protein intake for healthy adults is 46 grams/day for women … read more
“I want it bad enough to change.” To achieve what you want in life, you must set goals. Goals are different from desires. A desire is a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing something would happen. For example, wanting to go from a size 16 to a size 10 dress for your sister’s wedding … read more
Always do your best even if you’re crawling at the end of the day. This is not about punishing yourself. Your best will vary depending on what you’re going through on any given day. This is not about being perfect. It’s about showing up for the battle even if you have one shoe on. You … read more
“Instead of judging and criticizing your body, be self-compassionate and speak lovingly to yourself.” When was the last time you took a long look at your naked body? I mean a good head to toe and back to front look. Did you do it recently or a few years ago? Did you smile and give … read more
“I AM who I AM Because of You.” I love my big sister, Patsy. I mean I really LOVE her. That love is an all-encompassing quilt with patches of respect, wonder, amazement, comfort, resilience, humility, tenderness, honesty, and vulnerability. Patsy is the main caretaker for my elderly parents. Dad has Alzheimer’s and mom is a … read more
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