Week 2 of the new relationship–working out the glitches.

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:02:54 +0000

Well–we have been together for 2 weeks now. I can say it is 14 days of discovery and 7 days of real work. Not real work like you are thinking, because there are no emotions involved in this game. I just have to keep moving–always– being chased in circles from B-Bugg. It really does play [...]

The relationship began with excitement

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 14:38:15 +0000

I ran to the door when the package arrived and was thrilled to know the bodybugg was here for me to use at last–at long last. Finally I can take a turn for the better in my now seemingly professional Yo-Yo dieting. No–I have not gained back the 90-something pounds I lost, but a good [...]

Food Portions changing and the Obesity Epidemic!

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:04:42 +0000

Twenty years ago: Coffee with milk and sugar, 8 ounces, 45 calories Today: Grande cafe mocha with whip, 2-percent milk, 16 ounces, 330 calories

Two Slices of Pizza Twenty years ago: 500 calories Today: 850 calories

Movie Popcorn 5 cups, 270 calories Today: Tub, 630 calories

Bagel 3-inch diameter, 140 calories Today: Noah’s Plain Bagel, 5-6-inch diameter, 350 calories

Cheeseburgers 333 calories Today: 590 calories

Soda Then: Original 8-ounce bottle, 97 [...]

Hey-Are You Still Awake?

admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:21:01 +0000

When our kids are young we hurry them to bed with a night time routine of teeth brushing, flossing, sp of water and a kiss good night. The lucky kids get a story or 4 read to them first before it is lights out and pillow time. We stress the importance of sleep with our [...]

When your teenager is over weight

admin — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:47:49 +0000

We know how hard it is to tell a teen anything–let alone ask them if they would like help losing body fat. However, with the rising statistics for teens and obesity we have to do something about it–NOW!

Here is a really cool link that shows you 100 tips for helping your teen become healthier–Check it [...]

Cookie Monster teaching moderation yet people get mad

admin — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:47:29 +0000

When I was a little kid the Cookie Monster was a popular character, devouring cookies so fast crumbs would fly all over the place. He would yell “COOKIE” and steal them from other characters if he saw someone with them even. Little kids would giggle, puppets would guffaw and the viewers were sated. After all, [...]

Yummy Snack Recipe!

admin — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:24:49 +0000

Yummy Snack [...]

Radio Edit–err I mean Radio Interview

admin — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:33:29 +0000

Well, recently I was interviewed on KAXE an NPR affiliate in MN. They were kind enough to call me and discuss Squeaky Gourmet over the radio waves without worrying about my potty mouth or absurd sense of humor. Over all from the feedback i have gotten it was a success and my business partner Jamie is not calling lawyers to slap me for libel or anything! PHEW!! Want to listen to the show? [...]

FDA follow up on the E-Cigarette–hhmm they did pay attention!

admin — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:17:11 +0000

I had posted a while back about the FDA considering this electronic drug dispenser and had hoped they would reconsider. I received a few posts on facebook and some emails telling me of the value of this charged nicotine dealer and how it has allowed people to not smoke as many cigarettes etc. A few [...]

Can you eat carbohydrates or not?

admin — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:46:19 +0000

So--you can eat carbs--you can eat anything you want as long as you stay in your calorie amount 90% of the time. You can have some pizza, pasta, cake, cotton candy, salt water taffy--heck pick a carbohydrate! Just make sure if you are dieting that you are in your calorie limits 90% of the time. [...]