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- Breaking Out of Sugar Hell - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Karen SchachterI was recently in New York City, standing in line at Starbucks when my friend pointed out this sign to me: "Make Yourself Happy - Choose a Sweet Indulgence or a Non-Fat Option." As initially tempting as all the treats in the case behind the sign looked, I had to laugh at the irony of the words ...
Views: 907(3 votes) - Like Mother, Like Daughter? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Karen SchachterWe moms have a tough path to walk as we help our daughters navigate the sometimes choppy waters of growing up girl. It's our job to protect our children and do our best to keep them safe and healthy, yet we also have to allow them to grow, stretch and learn from their own mistakes. It's a fine ...
Views: 1067(4 votes) - Slow Down, You Move Too Fast - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Karen SchachterDo you ever feel like you resemble a hamster on a wheel - running and running and running, with no time off and no chance to catch your breath? This is a common theme among many of my clients, and as a mom of two young children as well as a business owner, it is one I can certainly relate to. ...
Views: 900(3 votes) - A Powerful Way to Create Change - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Karen Schachter"Be the change you wish to see in the world." (Gandhi) I have always loved this quote. I think it resonates deeply with me because I tend to be a "fixer." If I see something not working, I want it to work. If I see someone suffering, I want them to feel better. I tend to develop angst over ...
Views: 892(2 votes) - Friends for life, friends for health... - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Karen SchachterBy any traditional nutritionist's account, the weekend I just spent in Denver with my college girlfriends would rate as "bad for my health," with the possible unwanted side effects of weight gain, inflammation, blood sugar instability, and sleep deprivation, to name just a few. But despite not ...
Views: 1071(2 votes) - Good Food For Good Mood - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Karen Schachter"One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well." Virginia Woolf Virginia Woolf was on to something: food - and our relationship to it - is our sustenance, our life blood. It has the potential to ...
Views: 1343(4 votes) - My Halloween Love Affair - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Karen SchachterI don't know about you, but I love Halloween: the costumes, the creepiness, and yes. . . the candy. I admit, I have had a long-standing, passionate love affair with Reeses Peanut Butter Cups . . . in truth, it's probably been going on for almost 40 years and if I don't come clean, it could go ...
Views: 965(1 vote) - The Missing Ingredient In Your Diet - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Karen Schachter"Whatever a person frequently thinks and reflects on, that will become the inclination of their mind." - Buddha "What we repeatedly think shapes our world." Jack Kornfield (The Wise Heart) Is self-acceptance something that comes hard for you, especially if you are struggling with some ...
Views: 817(3 votes) - Love is All You Need... Could it be That Simple? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2010 from Karen Schachter"Fear will stop your love; Love will stop your fear" (Morcheeba) We all long for connection, validation and understanding ("love") in our relationships, but often times, something triggers an old fear or ...
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