Nutrition Seminar Take-aways

Nutrition Seminar Take-aways

So one of the "extras" that I get with signing up with my local Run/Walk group is the chance to attend free seminars. Last Friday (Jan 7, 11), I went to part one-of-two of a nutrition and weight loss clinic. It was VERY informative for a couple of reasons: 1) I found out I am actually well-informed about nutrition in general, and 2) I still learned a LOT!  I'm looking forward to part two this Friday.

I'd like to share what I learned. I am sure this information is widely available, it's just the first time I heard it. There is an actual calculation for figuring out the calories you need daily just to stay alive: the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)! Surprise! One must know their own personal number to find success with calorie-deficit dieting.

11 Step Program for those thinking of having kids

(Comment if you can attribute the source of this gem! ~ LEIGH)

Lesson 1

1. Go to the grocery store.
2. Arrange to have your salary paid directly to their head office.
3. Go home.
4. Pick up the paper.
5. Read it for the last time.

Lesson 2
Before you finally go ahead and have children, find a couple who already are parents and berate them about their...
1. Methods of discipline.
2. Lack of patience.
3. Appallingly low tolerance levels.
4. Allowing their children to run wild.
5. Suggest ways in which they might improve their child's breastfeeding, sleep habits, toilet training, table manners, and overall behavior.
Enjoy it because it will be the last time in your life you will have all the answers.

2010 was SO bad ... (how bad was it?!)

Good riddance 2010!

It was a tough year, but I have made it!

But not everyone is as lucky as I am.  The economy is so bad that in today's mail I got a pre-declined credit card.

I ordered a burger at McDonald's, and the kid behind the counter asked, "Can you afford fries with that?"