More and more schools are addressing the problem of childhood obesity with increased activity and better food choices, but here’s the problem. What happens when kids leave the structure of school for the Summer? They gain weight according to a recent study conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Gone are the days of our childhood,…
My friends Kim and Jason Kotecki are exceptional examples of people who look for ways to enrich their lives. On their most recent Escape Plan TV episode they encourage others to make a memory. How often during your busy week do you pause and try to experience something memorable with someone you love. It doesn’t…
Here’s yet another reason to “know your numbers!” The CDC and the American Heart Association reported recently a strong link between the risk factors for heart disease and dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. People in their 40’s and 50’s have the opportunity to impact their future by addressing their blood pressure, weight, cholesterol and blood sugar…
Summertime provides so many great opportunities to get out and get moving. We all want to avoid the “inside fat” reported lately – the fat which forms around your internal organs and can lead to a host of health problems. Even people who appear thin can be fat on the inside. The best way to…
Start your morning with a smoothie and boost your fruit and fiber intake. Good for your body and tasty too! Our family starts each morning with a smoothie. My sister gave me a smoothie maker as a gift a while ago, and at the time I wasn’t sure I would use it – I was…
Recently I spoke in Marinette, Wisconsin and was introduced to the work of Sonia Choquette. The event directors were raving about the wonderful program Sonia had done for them in Green Bay and thought her book would fit so nicely in with my advice to slow down and focus on what is important in life.…
Perhaps there is nothing more frightening than the idea of your child on a date. My girls are only six, but the idea scares me. When should I let the start dating? What rules should I make? When should we start talking about this stuff? Who can I ask these questions????? Michael Domitrz has the…
A glass of red wine, a lovely piece of chocolate, comfy clothes and a moment to say “ahhhh” at the end of the day — yes, the wine and chocolate stress remedy. No, it doesn’t have to be wine and chocolate, although they both have heart healthy benefits, but taking some time at the end…
Escape Adulthood: 8 Secrets from Childhood for the Stressed-out Grown-up. Having kids is the quickest way to feel like a grown up! Yet, as author and cartoonist Jason Kotecki demonstrates children are a rich source of helping us all fight Adultitis and live a less stressed life. We all have those moments when we wish…
Your personal story combined with recommendations for realistic lifestyle changes was very powerful.
Eye-opening and Inspirational.
Enlightening information attendees will share with colleagues
I thought, If Eliz can do it, so can I.
Stunning insights into why work-life balance isn’t working.
My favorite part was all of the stats you had to show what increased your odd of heart disease and how you could decrease your odds. It worked out I was actually going grocery shopping yesterday so it helped to have that in the front of my mind to make sure to get some “grow foods” when I was there too.
Really practical, easy to apply tips. And they almost always fit into my busy life.