Influenza A or the Swine....
We all are painfully aware that the chaos of flu season has come early and struck hard. Here in Maine it is no different. There are towns, in which schools are shutting down due to low attendence, caused by flu stricken students. In fact, it appears that Maine physicians are no longer testing for the H1N1 (commonly called the Heini Flu by us Mainahs), as the majority of all the diagnosed cases of influenza A are subtype H1N1 (this is purely Maine rumor with no facts to back it up). However, the CDC website does report that the majority of all cases of Influenza A reported to the CDC are, in fact, the H1N1. Influenza A (thus the H1N1) can be treated with Tamiflu as long as you see the doctor

Getting Back on the Wagon!
OK. So, I know it has been a while since I have contributed to this blog....or anything else recently. I held on as long as I could until I just got too busy at my desk job. I worked 11, 12, & 13 hours a day for a period of time and that was in addition to my 45 minute (one way) commute, my 1 or less hours with my kids before they head to bed, my 45 minute workout, and my 1 to 2 hours of catching up with my customers, my blog, and fellow coaches. I know! I know! Listen to the excuses.... Why then, you ask, is it that I am still absent a month and a half after the final major deadline for 2009 has come and gone? Good question. I got distracted and busy trying to catch up with every

Best Low Calorie Cocktails from Fitness Magazine
Best Low Calorie Cocktailshttp://bit.ly/30uvfy

400-Calorie Pasta Meals from Prevention Magazine
400-Calorie Pasta Meals from Prevention Magazine. The first one is for Penne a la Vodka. YUM!http://www.prevention.com/400caloriepasta/2.html

Tips for Easy Weightloss
I have some great tips that are really small changes that are easy but can lead to the changes you need to lose weight. I believe you need to make changes that you can commit to as lifestyle changes rather than do a drastic diet and gain all the weight back. Here are some tips to help you out.1. Eat only until you feel satisfied and not until you are full. If you don't know what feeling satisfied feels like try eating small amounts slowly until you no longer feel hungry. Eat slow and deliberately take sips of a beverage in between bites. 2. When you go out to eat ask for a take home box at the beginning of the meal. Portion size has gotten out of control and if you