Wheat and Belly Fat?  Insulin Resistance? Many of us are constantly struggling with the battle of the bulge and can’t just seem to get the weight off.  We are not alone, as over 1/3 of the US population is obese.  What many of us don’t realize is that a common “staple” of our diet may be the culprit.  Remember the food pyramid of old, with bread, pasta, and other grains at the top?  We now know that due to hybridization of wheat is increasing wheat consumption and adding to the obesity epidemic.  You see modern wheat, which is different from… Read More »

Dr. Oz Speaks at USANA on Health! Dr. Oz–you know that name! The famous doctor was one of the medical experts who spoke at the 2012 USANA Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. I’d like to share some of his important presentation points with you–and some tips from my files for turning Dr. Oz’s advice into a plan that works for you, for a lifetime. He spoke on several topics to include weight loss, weight management, menopause, migraines and diabetes.  He is a brilliant man! 1) Waist Management begins today. Dr. Oz recommends a simple test that speaks volumes about your… Read More »

I get questions all the time from people all the time, asking how in the world I feed my family of 3 (plus a few extras) on an average of $100 per week. And NO, we don’t eat Top Ramen (disgusting); I’m a gourmet cook or learning to be! I learned this with Dani Johnson in her War of Debt program.  Now, if you’re not in debt, that’s great and I’m really proud of you! But don’t tune me out here.   If your debt free then WooHoo!  This is about living a financially independent life. The money you save can… Read More »

Time Management is all about relieving stress!  We face time stress when we have too much to do, when we don’t have enough time for the important things, when we fail to do what we hoped because we ran out of time, when we are late, and when we hurt other’s feelings with no time for them.  We get up stressed in the morning because our day already has defeated us before we ever begin.  We already know the only outcome is failure.  On those days, we also make it worse by picking a fight with a family member, being crabby, fussing, screaming, and… Read More »