Category Archives: diet

The Ka’Chava Craze: Does It Really Do That?

All the buzz has been on Ka’Chava. I have been seeing a lot of ads on social media, television, and in print magazines and newspapers. Yes, I do still read things the old fashioned way. Sometimes. All the testimonials I’ve … Continue reading

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Healthy Hump Day: Part Five

Today is the beginning of a new detox diet. Generally when I detox, I like to follow the JJ Smith 10-day green smoothie cleanse. It’s amazing. Go read about it here, if you like. It’s quick and easy, and most … Continue reading

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Healthy Hump Day: Part Four

Today is Healthy Hump Day. Let me start by saying how hard it is to remain consistent with health, fitness, and nutrition goals. I have written about that before in articles titled Healthy Hump Day: Part One, Healthy Hump Day: … Continue reading

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My 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse, Pt. 2

I’m getting myself set to do this cleanse again. I did it earlier this year (in February), and I wrote about my experience – which was positive. It helped in many ways, and not just in helping me to lose … Continue reading

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Biggest Loser: Get Fit!

  A group of my coworkers participated in a weight loss challenge that ended on Wednesday of this week. It was a contest that ran sort of like The Biggest Loser  television show. It began in May. They have been … Continue reading

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The Thrill is Gone

It’s funny how when you stop gorging on something you don’t crave it like you once did. I haven’t had much junk food since New Year’s Eve. Two weeks ago, I ate two commercial cookies for the first time since … Continue reading

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My 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse

I bought this book several years ago, the 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse: Lose Up to 15 Pounds in 10 Days!, by JJ Smith, and I tried to follow the plan. I quickly put it aside, though. When I say I … Continue reading

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Eat Some Nuggs: You Might Like Them!

I don’t make a habit of eating a lot of artificial ‘meats’ unless I make my own. I eat them as a treat from time to time. . . as a reward – a bonus. That said, I have tried … Continue reading

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NSV and Your Fitness and Nutrition Goals

Have you ever heard of the abbreviation NSV? I saw it today in a health and fitness chat room. I have been a big supporter of the NSV concept, but I never heard of that label until today. People were … Continue reading

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21-Day Challenge

Today, Monday, 14 September 2020 is the beginning of my 21-day nutrition and fitness challenge. I have done several challenges from time to time over the years. It’s a great way to motivate myself. Now, I’m doing it again. It’s … Continue reading

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