If you missed part one of The Dreaded “C” Word…Cholesterol, check it out here. In the news story I referred to, one of the doctors specifically mentioned eggs. That’s a topic that often is considered in relation to cholesterol. Many people avoid egg yolks because of the calorie content and the speculation that it holds […]
The Dreaded “C” Word…Cholesterol
During the “Frankenstorm” broadcasts in the Fall, I followed the news. I don’t typically like watching TV, let alone watching the news. The reporter interviewed a couple of doctors about cholesterol—one even bragged about his current journey to become healthier and to lose weight [I wonder what HIS cholesterol was??]. They interviewed an elderly woman […]
The Power of Unconditional Love – The Wiggle
Happy New Year!!! You made it through another year. What do you think 2013 is going to bring?? Prosperity, good health, weight loss, etc–the usual desires and wishes. How about simply: love? Love—so simple, but easily overlooked. I’m here to tell you that your pets can help with your health and fitness with their unconditional […]
It’s the Most WONDERFUL Time of the Year – Staying Healthy and Stress Free This Holiday Season
All the holiday songs are playing, everyone is gathering up courage to hit the stores and tackle their holidays lists; there is stress, anxiety, and sometimes general unhappiness for what is deemed “the most wonderful time of the year.” Is that how you feel? Overwhelmed? Overburdened? Did you just flip someone off in the parking […]
‘Tis the Season to be Cuddly – Keys for Motivation Throughout the Chilly Days
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-LA! It’s that time of the year again. The leaves change colors. They begin to fall from the trees. It is the time for change. Don’t think of the negatives, dig deep and find the positive! The mornings are still dark when you go to school, drive to work, or just wake up and […]
Get Fit: Getting Real About Eating Real Food
The first introduction for The Dagger’s health and fitness column was about how to decide your F-I-T factor and how to get moving on your journey to become fit. To be honest, food comes time and time again right to the top of the list of problems when people are trying to become healthier. If […]
Get Up, Get Down With FIT-ness: Introducing The Dagger’s New Health and Fitness Column
Welcome to the first edition of The Dagger’s health and fitness column. I’m so excited to share my knowledge that I’ve learned over the past 6 years in my journey to become healthier. I began as a martial arts student in Taekwondo and Aikido in 2003. I followed that up with becoming a kickboxing instructor, […]