Slow, Mindful Eating Can Help You Lose Weight!

by Jacques Courseault, M.D. If you are looking for a simple way to avoid packing on the pounds, slow eating may be another practical tool to add to your weight loss tool box. You may have come across the theory that slow eating can significantly help you lose weight. The good news- two new studies further support that eating at a slower pace, or “mindfully,” is a method that you … Read More →

Small Business Saturday, November 26, 2011

Have you heard of Small Business Saturday? I saw the ad on Youtube. I plan on shopping small, how about you? Here’s information from the official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SmallBusinessSaturday “Small Business Saturday, the day people support small businesses. Pledge to Shop SmallSM on Nov 26th. If millions of Americans shop small, it will be huge.”

Abdominal Crunches May Not Be Safe: Choose Pilates Crunches or Ab Planks

by Jacques Courseault, M.D. If you are doing the classic “hands behind the head” abdominal crunch to tighten up your core, I strongly suggest you consider other exercise alternatives if you want to maintain the health of your spine. Posture is of utmost importance in maintaining the health of your spinal column. That’s why doctors constantly tell you to “sit up straight, stand up straight and lift heavy objects with … Read More →

Step It Up To Stay Lovely by Kendell M. Jno-Finn (Guest Blogger)

Step It Up To Stay Lovely By Kendell M Jno-Finn, PT, DPT Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness Instructor Clinic Manger of Eskirdge and White Physiotherapy – Trussville, LLC In today’s hustle and bustle world we are often trying to find ways to simplify our routines and make things more effective. Exercise can be a great addition to your current beauty routines. Whether you are trying to achieve that radiant … Read More →

The Power of Hindsight: Thought of the Day #6

“Every problem has in it the seeds of its own solution.  If you don’t have any problems, you don’t get any seeds.”  ~ Norman Vincent Peale This quote on adversity was included in Dan Miller’s (48 Days) April 1st newsletter.  The quote was timely and an encouragement after a tough week when our server had a major hiccup in April. I can smile about it now, but I’ve also made … Read More →

Thought of the Day #5: Commitment Under Pressure

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The true test of my commitment is how I react under pressure. ~ Ben.ar.dett Today was  a day. That’s all I can say to sum it up. Not really, there is more to be said.  The day started off bright, I was set up at our French Market booth and all was going well. Then, the weather happened… “First hurricane rain & winds now hail storms. What more could we … Read More →

Thought of the Day #4

I can’t do everything. So, when possible I delegate, monitor and celebrate the success of others for a job well done. ~ Ben-ar-dett

Thought of the Day #2 Turned Thought of the Week

If something can go wrong, it usually does. They key is to stay positive and focused. ~Ben-ar-dett Last week was one of the toughest weeks of 2011. It seemed like everything that could go wrong did; server issues, shipment delays, a growing list of “to do’s.” Add exhaustion to the list and you have the perfect recipe for chaos. Fortunately, I have a pretty good support system, a small group … Read More →

Thought of the Day #1

“It is best to listen to a question in its entirety before giving an answer.” ~Ben-ar-dett This has more than likely been expressed in various forms but this is my version. Listen, process, speak. It works well.