Happy Feast Day
For my handful of followers (and you know who you are), happy feast day. Enjoy the food without guilt. Eat until you're satisfied. Share with people less fortunate than you. We used to take our leftovers to a park near our house for a homeless family who lived at the park. That way, we didn't over indulge and they had a lovely dinner for the holiday. This year I'll be going to LA to spend the holiday with my kids. If there are leftovers, I know we'll follow the family tradition of sharing.

Thanksgiving Eating Tips
Notice I didn't title this post "healthy eating tips". That's because my philosophy is that most of the food served at Thanksgiving is already healthy (sweet potatoes, turkey, pumpkin, green beans or brussel sprouts or spinach, cranberries). Those foods are all touted for their leanness or their antioxidant power or for their fiber content hence the Thanksgiving meal is a healthy one. Now, what about the butter and sugar added to these foods and the quantity we consume? Well, tish posh. That's just a petty thing not worthy of mentioning on the day we celebrate our founding fathers (and mothers).Seriously, though, there are probably two days a year when I thin

It wouldn't kill you to lose a few pounds -- or would it? - The Elkhart Truth - Elkhart, IN
It wouldn't kill you to lose a few pounds -- or would it? - The Elkhart Truth - Elkhart, INJust thought you should all read this article.

Dieting as an Addiction
The article, "Researchers show dieters can experience neurobiological similarities of drug addicts", is not new to me. (http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-11/bumc-brs110909.php#). I read a similar study recently...in fact, I might have blogged about it before.The last sentence probably sums up the findings: "The stress experienced by frequent dieters in abstinence from palatable food has neurobiological similarities to the negative emotional state of drug and alcohol addicts."Yes! Is there a dieter among us who has not felt the "stress" associated with giving up pal

Help me with article, please
I'm writing an article about eating out in restaurants. If you read this blog (and you must because you're reading it now...duh, Sharon) and you've ever eaten out while on a diet, I'd appreciate your help.You can respond to the blog comment section. I won't post your response (unless you want me to) so your responses will be confidential. Here's what I'd like to know:1. Do you try to stick to your diet when you eat out?2. What diet are/were you on when you ate out?3. If you're dieting or just trying to eat more healthfully, what strategies do you employ when eating out in restaurants? Do youa. order appetizers as your entree?b. share your e