Author Archives: Jodi Davis
In a pickle for a new workout? Have you tried Pickleball?
I’m always open to new ways to incorporate exercise into my life, so during a recent gathering of my close friends, we started talking about new ways to get outside and stay active. I was surprised to discover that there…
The day a stack of watermelons represented part of my weight loss
I will never forget the first time I appeared with Joy Bauer on NBC’s “Today” show. Joy is the long-time diet and nutrition expert on the show who also hosts the very popular “Joy Fit Club” segment each Monday…
Enjoying the sand under my feet hasn’t always been easy
When is the last time you visited the beach? Building a sand castle, taking a walk along the water’s edge, climbing a sand dune, playing a game of beach volleyball and splashing around in the lake are just a few…
10-minute exercise ideas you can do in the busy summer months
Summer is right around the corner. It’s my favorite time of the year but also tends to be the busiest. I am not upset by the fact that my schedule gets a little hectic, I enjoy participating in all sorts…
No more thick winter coats to hide my waistline
I love the sunshine and the higher temperatures, but I’ve found that my clothes do not. Why? Because less cloth and material to cover my body allows for the muffin top to come out of hiding. No more hoodies or…
Is your health a little daily extra that you still try to ignore?
Most of us lead very busy lives. As soon as the alarm goes off, our mind begins to churn with all the things that we need to get accomplished before the next alarm wakes us up in 24 short hours. …
Learning to control your food addiction
I like to eat, which is not uncommon I suppose. In fact, I know that I’ve had an addiction to food for the majority of my life. Sometimes I wonder if I’ll ever be completely free of it. Thank God…
Do you believe in your ability to do the work it takes to lose weight?
Recently our small community has been holding a ‘walking night.’ People are invited to meet at a local business once a week and then we all walk about 2.25 miles, which is about 45 minutes of “walk and talk” time….
A person making a change towards a healthier lifestyle is often a very big step; making this same change for the entire family can even be bigger. Bigger, true … but certainly possible. A family I know from southwest Michigan…
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