The Cardiologist's Wife

Pimento Cheese, Not Your Grandma's Spread

Pimento cheese is one of those foods that has been so corrupted by the food industry that it has become synonymous with other crappy foods like Spam. I'm not even certain what store bought pimento cheese might contain, nor do I want to find out. It's a shame because pimento cheese can be a delightful treat, even if it does Read the full post…

Plum Good BBQ Sandwiches

In a few days it will officially be fall but the temperatures are still warm enough for me to continue swimming for a few more days. The breeze was a little cool but that didn't stop me from swimming several laps this morning and I felt great afterwards! Have you exercised lately? With fall's cooler temperatures and fewer insects, you Read the full post…

Shingles Vacine and Treatment

A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with shingles so I felt I should discuss this nasty virus once again. If you ever had chicken pox, you are at risk for getting shingles and believe me, you don't want it. Shingles is a painful rash with blisters that scab over and may take 4 weeks or more to heal. The Read the full post…

Vegetarian Tacos are muy delicioso!

There are times when I think I could easily become a vegetarian, especially when I try a new dish that is as good as the vegetarian tacos I had at Local Lime restaurant in Little Rock and the tofu fried rice at Sai Tai here in Jonesboro. My husband and I celebrated our 23rd anniversary this past weekend by spending Read the full post…

Midyear Health Check

Summer is winding down , the year is more than half way over and our January resolutions are long forgotten. It's time for a health reality check. First of all, how is your health lately? If you have enjoyed good health, are you thankful? Take some time to appreciate how wonderful it feels to be healthy, for your family to Read the full post…

Vacation Lessons For A Healthier Life

I'm back from a lovely beach vacation and I wish I was still there with all my heart. Wouldn't it be nice if our every day life was as nice as a vacation? If we could relax, eat well, sleep and exercise just enough without having to worry about bills, work, illnesses and school, our lives would be perfect. But Read the full post…

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Celebration?

[ Post by Lisa Tedder ][ Post on July 22, 2010 ][ In Diet Tips and Better Eating Ideas ]

Wow! Have you heard the news? Time to celebrate. Arkansas has moved up to number 8 on the list of most obese states. We were number 10. With a little more work, we can finally be number 1 at something instead of Mississippi and West Virginia, those perennial favorites for anything bad such as teen pregnancy rates, poverty or obesity rates.

Sorry for my sarcasm and I really don’t mean to step on anyone’s toes. I just want people to wake up and take responsibility for their health. I just wish this message would reach more people and that they could lead better lives by making a few changes. It is hard in today’s society to eat healthy and be active. There is food everywhere; too much of it and the wrong kinds of food. I sympathize because, believe it or not, I struggle every day. Making good food choices is hard work and it is so much easier to sweep through McDonald’s than to peel, chop and cook vegetables. It is so much easier to plop on the couch after a long day and pick up the remote than it is to go to the gym.

But, it is not easier to fix your health after it’s broken and it will cost alot more too. The worst part is, your health may not be fixable and you may die at a really young age or have chronic problems that limit the things you can do. That’s not the way I want to live, nor do I want that to happen to my children.

If you have a weight problem, I’d like you to try something for the next 30 days: give up something you know is not good for you. Just one thing, don’t try to change everything and don’t try to give it up cold turkey. If you drink too many sodas for instance, give up one a week until you have cut back to only one a day or less. At the same time, try to do something good for yourself. Walk one block three times a week and gradually increase the distance. Just one block or one soda is a tiny baby step but you can do it. Above all, start to educate yourself on nutrition, exercise and health. The more you know, the better choices you will make. I really hope this blog helps in making those choices and gives you encouragement. Have a happy, healthy weekend with those you love.

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