From the monthly archives:

September 2006

Making Friends with Your Food

September 24, 2006

I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned it before on this blog, but my husband and I are aspiring raw foodists. Last year, we went over 3 whole months on an almost 100% raw vegan diet, not counting a transitioning period. It was pretty much the best we’ve ever felt in our lives. [...]

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Where Has Ryan Been?

September 19, 2006

If you haven’t noticed, I have been AWOL the last few months. I asked if I should write an explanation. One loyal reader, Ken Dix, said:
Yes, Ryan, we loyal readers demand an explanation on why you disappeared this summer. I started eating junk food while waiting for the next Health Blog post!
So here is my [...]

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Build Muscle To Burn More Calories

September 19, 2006

One of the best ways to kick-start weight loss is to build muscle through strength training.
Why?
Because by adding muscle to your body, you’re increasing your metabolic rate. You will naturally burn more calories throughout the day. (Muscle tissue “eats up” calories, even at rest.)
If you are trying to lose weight, a diet alone is a [...]

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Mad Greens: Another Reason to Love Colorado

September 14, 2006

Today I ate lunch with my mom at Mad Greens, one of my new favorite restaurants.
I was all excited to come tell you about it… until I discovered that Mad Greens is a new restaurant that only exists in Colorado. Ah, well. It’s another reason to love Colorado. And I’m going to tell you about [...]

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Bird Flu Survey

September 13, 2006

I just found a “bird flu survey” on Dr. Mercola’s web site. It’s a total of 11 questions, so it takes only a few minutes to complete.
I just completed it and submitted my information to see the results. Turns out I’m a “health warrior.” Imagine that! :-)
After you see your results, click the button to [...]

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