What we've learned about retiring early, health, technology, RVing and an active lifestyle.
Netflix has several videos on the state of our health and food supply. This is a review of a film originally released in 2011 called Forks over Knives. The title hints at its better to use your fork to improve your health than a surgery to correct a problem. I like to educate myself about health … Read moreIn Reply to Forks over Knives
The most balanced, least sensationalist Netflix Health show I’ve found is “In Defence of Food” by Professor of Journalism, University of California, Michael Pollan. That’s not to say there are not frightening claims made, there are but they are not sensationalized like in most other Netflix videos. I’m going to list my takeaways here to … Read moreReply to In Defense of Food
If you are concerned about your health, what is a healthy diet or wondering if diets are healthy you should watch this webinar. Let Food by Thy Medicine Just in case, the webinar isn’t available I’ve attached my notes and screen shots from the video. This information is from a U of C webinar called Let … Read moreComments on Let Food by thy Medicine
There are lot’s of lifestyle reasons why we eat after 6 PM. BUT, This can lead to: trouble sleeping as your stomach doesn’t have time to process It’s not fashionable. i.e. Only old people eat earlier. 🙂 It leads to emotional eating based upon being too tired to take the time to prepare healthy, whole … Read moreWhat’s the problem with eating after 6 PM?
Banff Ave with Cascade Mountain South on Banff Ave with Sulphur Mountain Chocolatrie with Tunnel Mountain So little snow! Everyone disappeared in light snow shower
Where do I start? It can be a daunting decision that can freeze you into inaction. The most important thing is to start. It’s never too late. I have to say sooner is better. It was a decision that was forced upon me in my 40’s. I can confirm it is never too late. What … Read moreOne Simple Change
A Scottish Doctor, Margaret McCartney recently had an article in the Globe and Mail entitled “Don’t Fall Prey to the Cult of Wellness”. It was written a little light heartedly but contained many statements that I agree with. Here is the article. There are a lot of ideas that aren’t based on scientific evidence. I … Read moreReply to Don’t Fall Prey to the Cult of Wellness
For the last couple of years, Della and I have been pretty good about eating cleanly This Christmas season though, I sampled the odd chocolate or treat. That started something. Cravings started that were tough to ignore, especially at night. I know now that the microbiome has a lot of influence on me. Once those … Read moreCravings and what I’ve learned
Watch the video to hear Michelle Ball Rogers explain the basis of the Shred 10 program and how it can help you control your cravings.
We’ve tried diets, we’ve tried shake products, we’ve tried detoxes and none have produced long term effects for Della or myself. Why? they were too complex, we had no support, they did not teach us anything. For me, it was all of these reasons. Then, we heard about Shred10. We focus on 4 simple issues: … Read moreThe most effective health program starts again in January