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There is no question that Philadelphia is a fat city. It was in 1999 that Philadelphia was named the Fattest City in America. This title was given by Men’s Health Magazine which looks at other factors such as commute time, disease statistics, gym membership, and even causes of death. Today, we ranked 14th in the…
Spring is all about change. Take advantage of the season which offers you a good reason to get in shape. Spring refers to a season, which in deciduous climates, leads directly into the warmer months of summer, where fauna flourishes. Similarly, it has come to represent ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection, and regrowth. It’s…
My discovery that I had diabetes was when I was 37 years old. I was on vacation with my then-girlfriend. We went to Florida and stayed with my friend Wendi. I have never been much of a drinker, but you tend to cut loose when on vacation. Alcohol had the opposite effect on me and…
According to widely read vegan and health-food websites, eating raw is far from being the ‘newest thing’. Think about it this way: long before accessibility to modern cooking appliances, people had to eat regularly. They would typically consume the majority of their foods raw. In The Evolution Of Diet, National Geographic summarized the history of…
We are not going to bore you with an entire paragraph of what is Diabetes and what is glucose. If you are starting to test your blood for glucose levels like I am then you see a number and do not understand the significance. After some research, under 140 is a safe number to wake…
Ever wonder what other types of nuts there are in the world beyond what you see at the grocery stores? Farmer’s markets have great selections of nuts as well. (Check out our favorite Farmers Markets in NJ here) But I found out about a few lesser-known nuts and you never know where they might appear…
This weekend, I went to the famous Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. Thousands of people crowded into Balloon Fiesta Park. It is a field about the size of four football fields. It attracts Balloonists from all over the country. This event attracts ballooning fans and families. Along one side of the field are the vendors for products…
Today, I am in a restaurant on South Street for a business meeting. It is called Miles Table. There are 13 people eating at this restaurant, plus myself. Out of these 13 people, only one of them would be considered fat. A young man in his late 20’s. The reason that this caught my eye…
Today, I went to go see a doctor for a physical. Driving back towards my home, I felt the hunger come on. The biggest issues with the trip home were being stuck in traffic and billboards for food of all kinds. The trip was lined with fast food restaurants. I passed the one diner that…
In a recent session, my Therapist and I drilled down into my obsession with eating food. I have always considered myself an emotional eater. What that means is that when things go well, I eat to celebrate. Opposingly, when I have a tragedy, I eat to feel better. See, I lose control of food because…