Southern Style Crock Pot Pinto Beans

I’ve been traveling more than normal for work lately, and the change in my regular routine as well as the food has, at times, been hard on my health goals.  It’s almost impossible to eat in a healthy manner while traveling.  However, the other day, I hit upon a solution.  A bowl of southern beans. [...] Read the full article

Thoughts On “All You Can Eat” Buffet Food

There have been a few interesting studies published recently that address the subject of people’s attitudes about eating.  You can read about how Obese Diners Choose Convenience And Overeating At Chinese Buffets, and How Children Choose Their Food Portions.  These articles got me thinking about buffets and obesity, the herd mentality, and how they affect [...] Read the full article

Fitness As An Adult

There’s a great post over at Get Fit Slowly about an encounter with a fit 72-year old neighbor who eschews the entire subject of workouts and dieting, but instead favors staying fit by lifestyle choices.  The following quote stuck with me: Oh, I hate that stuff,” he said. “I stay healthy by working. I’ve never [...] Read the full article