Trying low carb diet and watching out for the starchy carbs I'm a person who tends to get stuck in their ways. So, if a diet worked for me 25 years or so ago, it stands to reason that it will work for me now, right? Right? Not quite. Since the holidays, I've not dropped a pound. Not for lack of trying. Following the low fat diet I … [Read more...] about Watching the Starchy Carbs
Lymphedema and Exercise
Lymphedema and Exercise Exercise is good for Lymphedema patients! I can attest to exercise being good for you if you have Lymphedema. It's how I kept my condition mild for years. I didn't use compression though - no one knew what I had. I always wore sheer energy pantyhose for work - did alot of running around and … [Read more...] about Lymphedema and Exercise
Low Carb Cooking
Low Carb Cooking Around the world people are paying more attention to their bodies and their health than perhaps at any other time in history. One method that has shown great success in helping people quickly drop those unwanted pounds is through low carb cooking and dieting. This method of weight loss seems to have taken the world by storm … [Read more...] about Low Carb Cooking
Cardio Exercises for Kids
Cardio Exercises for Kids With all the T.V. shows, computer programs, and video games available now, it's hard to get kids up and moving anymore. That's one big reason why childhood obesity is becoming more and more prevalent. Getting your child in shape doesn't have to be a fight; you just have to find activities they enjoy that are good … [Read more...] about Cardio Exercises for Kids
Dieting and coffee creamers
Dieting and coffee creamers The coffee creamer and your diet The coffee creamer makes your coffee look good and taste even better. I don't have much to say on the whys of using it - I gave up cream of any sort in my coffee over 20 years ago, for dieting reasons - I wasn't losing weight - and slowly changed to black. It was a process and took a … [Read more...] about Dieting and coffee creamers
Kathy Bates Speaks on Lymphedema – Human Side
Human side of Lymphedema - Kathy Bates speaks Kathy Bates Speaks at the NIH Conference in Washington, DC - LE&RN and speaks about the human side of Lymphedema. She is a spokeswoman for the Lymphedema network, and has the condition as well. Watch this video and see what she has to say about living with it. Lymphatic Education & … [Read more...] about Kathy Bates Speaks on Lymphedema – Human Side
Diet Journal
Diet Journal Do you keep a journal while dieting? I've always kept a diet journal. At least while dieting. In fact, in cleaning out my shower stall last week, I came across books upon books of calorie and fat intake, partially used waitress check books with my intake scribbled all over them. I kept track at work, mainly because people … [Read more...] about Diet Journal
Born with Lymphedema
Born with Lymphedema Here's an article about twin boys and Lymphedema. One was born with Lymphedema. The other one wasn't, although he could develop it at any time in his life. It shows how ridiculous this chronic illness can be, affecting one child but not the other, the kid that is affected for no rhyme or reason. Outlines how expensive … [Read more...] about Born with Lymphedema