Most of us want to enjoy a holiday without thinking “diet”. But so many people have to at least keep healthy eating in the back of their minds. At least that is the way it is with the member of the Coffee Club. So today Uncle Bud wants us to” brain storm” about how we […]
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Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Like it is only 93 days. Some of us are beginning to plan our menus. Are you aware that eating healthfully on Thanksgiving doesn’t mean you have to forgo your favorite foods. (Jennifer K.. Nelson, registered dietitian and director of clinical dietetics at the Mayo clinic in Rochester, Minn.
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When we left last week Andy was headed to check out WeightoWellness. This morning he is excited and sharing with us that he is headed back today and looking forward to beginning his journey, with their help, to a slimmer, healthier life. It is seldom one of the members is more excited about sharing information
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Most of the time at the Coffee Club we discuss how we, as older folk, can eat better and exercise more. But today Uncle Bud has a new subject for us. As most of you already know we are all about him doing the reading and sharing with us what he learns. He got the
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Can any of you believe that it is only 144 days until Christmas? That was the first thing out of Uncle Bud’s mouth this morning. The entire Coffee Club was surprised. Seems like just yesterday he was asking us if we wanted to get in shape by summer. Most of the ladies in the group
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As some of you know by now the members of the Coffee Club enjoy discussing topics that affect our health. Well, we mostly listen to our self appointed leader, Uncle Bud. Incase you haven’t heard this before Uncle Bud is one of those guys everybody loves and calls uncle but he is not the uncle
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It has been a while since we have shared our discussion at the coffee shop with you. Don’t worry; Uncle Bud is still alive and well. And yes, he is still trying his best to encourage each member of the coffee club to eat healthy, exercise, and enjoy life. Some of the members have
We all agree that exercise can help us with weight loss. But think about this for a minute. If you replace the calories burned during a workout with a high-calorie meal or snack you have more work to do next time. This is what Uncle Bud is telling the Coffee Club this morning. He reminds
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Let’s face it, not all teens are into sports that require physical activity. In fact, some don’t even like the thought of exercise. If you can encourage your teen to start an exercise program it may just follow them into their adult life. You may be asking yourself how a teen can find time to
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Last week we discussed ways to enjoy holidays without eating so much you feel you have sabotaged all the hard work you have done. We have discussed this before but it is so important it needs repeating. Eat breakfast! Yes, even if you are not really hungry. You may not feel hungry when you wake
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