What can we do about cravings? Here are five powerful strategies that can help.

What can we do about cravings? Here are five powerful strategies that can help.
Why do so many of us struggle with cravings? An obesogenic culture, foods that overload our reward systems, emotional eating and a noisy inner toddler may be among the reasons
Should we allow ourselves to experience joy in this difficult year? I say yes and share ways to make it happen
In spite of the pandemic, my "Fierce in the Forest" group has continued exercising outdoors every Saturday morning. We throw things, drum with sticks -- and protect our mental health during this stressful year.
"Holiday-proof" your self-care and sail through temptation at events, by focusing on the people (not the food), planning ahead, hunting for primal foods, fighting pressure with positivity, and keeping a glass of water in your paw 🙂
My weight and my body mass index are fine, according to the charts. But if you take a deeper look inside my body, things don't look so great. I was never very strong to begin with (opening jars of Talk…
My October challenge for myself was not to use a car. For at least 30 days, I could only walk, ride my bike, or take Metro or the bus. This Honda CR-V was perfect for our 3-year assignment on the…
For my monthly challenge in September, I chose to do a Whole30, which I had never done all the way through before. Our older son Alex got married in August, which meant riotous celebration and vigorous dancing to Latin music…
You're hungry, and you exit the highway toward the usual lineup of gas stations and fast-food chains. Or you're stopping with friends or family at a popular restaurant. How can you find nourishing, satisfying food that will contribute to your…
"Write about loneliness," suggested a blog follower and old friend (thank you!). Loneliness -- a feeling that you lack sufficient social support and connection with others -- is considered an epidemic these days, with health consequences compared to smoking 15…