As we left the coffee club last week Uncle Bud told us our discussion this week would be about things we need to know and do before starting a program of physical activity. We all know what he means by a discussion. So after greeting each other we settle down with our second cups of […]
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This may come as a surprise to many of you. The heavy consumption of energy drinks is sending more people to the ER than ever. Would you believe a lot of the visits are men over 40 years of age? So it is not just the young people who need to understand that too many
It is such a beautiful day the members of the coffee club are having a hard time settling down for a serious discussion. But we know we need to because it will fluster Uncle Bud if he is not able to share what he learned about Type 2 Diabetes. We have discussed this topic before
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Two weeks ago Uncle Bud admitted to the coffee club that he knew very little about diabetes. Well, you guessed it; he has done his homework. As we arrived this morning he was more than ready to share what he had learned. The smile on his face let us know he had something important on
Last week Uncle Bud left us hanging as to what Basal Metabolic Rate really means. Some of the guys are joking as they walk in saying it is much easier to get the information from Uncle Bud than read it for themselves. We are lucky this is a Coffee Club and not a classroom. We
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The members of our coffee club have become aware that there are many people who have to deal with diabetes. Most of us did not know that if you or a family member has diabetes it becomes a “lifestyle” dealing with the problem. Or we could say it in order to manage diabetes we need
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One of the biggest misconceptions about meal-plan diets is that it locks you into a routine. Many of us love the joy that comes with experimenting in the kitchen and preparing a delicious meal from scratch. We bargain with ourselves and say “I want to be healthy but I just can’t sit with the idea
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We’ve all heard the songs. It’s the most wonderful time of year, they tell us. But for those of us that are watching our weight, having a holly jolly Christmas can set us back in our long term goals. Studies suggest that, during the holiday season, the average American can gain anywhere from 2 to
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This time of year is a wonderful time for reflection and looking forward to new beginnings in the year ahead. It’s also a time to spend with friends and family – hopefully in a stress free environment. One of the big stressors of the season can be gift buying. What do you get for the