...Finding joy in life is not terribly difficult, but it is a learned skill. First off, being in a state of joy is not the same thing as being happy. Joy is more of a deep and profound type of feeling. More >>
Ever since I lost my Mom to ovarian Cancer 3 years ago, I've felt a sense of loss of not having a mom, and a couple of weeks ago while listening to you on SiriusXM, I realized you had become my "mom", and that you were providing some things that I miss the most about my Mom. More >>
I just heard a caller talk about not able to control their eating habits... Currently I am on a journey to lose 190 lbs after 23 years of nothing more than terrible choices! More >>
We have historically had a good marriage; however, over 3 years, I had 3 brain surgeries for a rare neurological disorder. I had to really go into myself to heal and unfortunately I did not see how lonely and terrified my husband had become. More >>
Thank you for your opening monologues about health and stopping over-indulgent behavior. They really gave me a new perspective on some things I've been struggling with lately. More >>
Giving your family a white holiday season they won't soon forget doesn't necessarily mean going skiing or sledding. Substitute white chocolate for dark in your holiday desserts, and you'll be serving up winter wonders that won't be soon forgotten. More >>
I am 41 years old, and am sorry to say I let my weight go after my children were born and my life became 'busy'. I allowed myself to gain roughly 60 pounds over the 15 plus years. More >>
Speed-reading can be a worthwhile habit when it comes to cookbooks. Skim them, let flavors and combinations jump out at you, and make much more simplistic dishes than those listed. More >>
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children be physically active for at least 60 minutes per day, although they stress that the activity doesn't have to be consecutive. Is that not the stupidest thing you've ever heard? More >>
I hear you talk about the difference between an involuntary illness and an illness in which you have some choice in its development. I presume obesity falls into the latter category.More >>
...Finding joy in life is not terribly difficult, but it is a learned skill. First off, being in a state of joy is not the same thing as being happy. Joy is more of a deep and profound type of feeling. 
Ever since I lost my Mom to ovarian Cancer 3 years ago, I've felt a sense of loss of not having a mom, and a couple of weeks ago while listening to you on SiriusXM, I realized you had become my "mom", and that you were providing some things that I miss the most about my Mom. 
We have historically had a good marriage; however, over 3 years, I had 3 brain surgeries for a rare neurological disorder. I had to really go into myself to heal and unfortunately I did not see how lonely and terrified my husband had become. 
Giving your family a white holiday season they won't soon forget doesn't necessarily mean going skiing or sledding. Substitute white chocolate for dark in your holiday desserts, and you'll be serving up winter wonders that won't be soon forgotten. 
I hear you talk about the difference between an involuntary illness and an illness in which you have some choice in its development. I presume obesity falls into the latter category. 
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