If you've fallen victim to the wrath of winter and have let cold weather blues bust your 2015 goals then today, Blue Monday, is the time to change that. About Blue Monday. I had the opportunity to discuss how to beat the cold weather blues with Dr. Gary Foster, Chief Scientific … [Read more...] about Tips to Beat Winter Blues
Tales From the Scale: Party Tactics for Success
Are you going to a party next week to watch the Super Bowl? If you're not the hostess navigating the food offerings can be tricky. At my Weight Watchers meeting this week we discussed tips and tactics for following your plan next Sunday. I think these are great strategies for … [Read more...] about Tales From the Scale: Party Tactics for Success
Tales From the Scale: Scheduling Meals
Do you schedule your meals throughout the day? It sounds weird but adding meals and snacks to your calendar can keep you from letting too much time elapse between eating. I don't know about you, but when I am very hungry (aka "starving") I tend to make bad choices. I am great … [Read more...] about Tales From the Scale: Scheduling Meals
Eurodam Cruise: Last Thoughts On Ship, Cabin & More
My previous three Holland America cruises had all been on the smaller ships (Ryndam, Volendam and Veendam). I was worried that what made HAL my favorite cruise line would be lost with the move to larger ships. As it turns out, I shouldn't have wasted the time. Our Cabin Our … [Read more...] about Eurodam Cruise: Last Thoughts On Ship, Cabin & More
December 21, 2014: Disembarkation
My brother had taken advantage of the luggage express program so he had disembarkation around 7:30 if all went smooth. We had coffee at 6 (really it came about 10 minutes early because they had so many orders but we were all awake). After catching up on email and watching a … [Read more...] about December 21, 2014: Disembarkation