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150.0 normal BMI for the first time in over a decade!
I am very excited today, because for the first time in years (like 15), my weight is within normal. At 5′ 5” 150 lbs. I am at the high-end of the normal range for BMI. My goal is to get to the low-end of the scale and then if I creep up a couple of pounds, …
PCM – Portion Control Meals on Dream Droppers
We call the meals on Dream Droppers, PCMs or portion control meals. Many people have heard of the hCG diet which advocates a VLCD or very low calorie diet. The thought of being on a very low calorie diet sounds painful to me. It causes me to envision starving children, and makes me think if …
You can achieve the body of your dreams. Be a Dream Dropper!
I love helping people to lose weight. As a chiropractor, I teach my patients that stress is the ultimate cause or major contributing factor in up to 90% of all health problems. Even carrying around and extra 10 pounds causes a tremendous stressful situation to the mind and body. Most people are carrying around much …
Day 16 (phase 2) Dream Droppers – down 14.2 pounds
I just wanted to share that 16 days ago I weighed 167.8 pounds and this morning I weighed 153.6. I lost 14 pounds in 16 days. I haven’t been hungry. I have more energy than I’ve ever had, but never feel “over stimulated” like if I were on caffeine pills. I’m eating more quality food …
Weight Loss and the S Personality
There are 4 basic personality styles as described by Marston. Everyone has a dominant personality style in a given situation. Most of us are blends of the 4 personalities and our personality can change in a given environment. Our personality style influences everything we do. This post is about the “S” personality style. The S’s make …
Weight Loss and the D Personality
There are 4 basic personality styles as described by Marston. Everyone has a dominant personality style in a given situation. Most of us are blends of the 4 personalities and our personality can change in a given environment. Our personality style influences everything we do. This post is about the D personality and some of …
If your kid is fat, they’re fat, and you should do something about it.
The December 5, 2011 Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine reports a troubling study. The known fact is that 30% of children are overweight, but only 25% of the parents of overweight children ever remember their pediatrician discussing it with them. The study concludes that one of three scenarios are occurring: 1) pediatricians aren’t screening …
Whole Body Vibration Therapy
As a chiropractor my focus is on correcting the damage that stress has on the nervous system. As a personal trainer, I focus on weight loss, fat burning, fitness, and rehabilitation. In the last decade or so, the therapeutic value of whole body vibration has been gaining tremendous momentum. We now offer this technology in …
Is the Fire Dept. Responsible for Starting Fires?
So, you’re driving down the street and see the fire department on the scene of a house fire. Then, one day you see the same fire department on the scene of a car fire. Then one day the guy up the road is burning leaves in his back yard and it gets out of control. The …
Kale Shakes Made Yummy
Kale is one of my top 5 favorite superfoods. Kale chips are my favorite way of eating kale. Kale shakes are my second. The first time I heard about putting kale in a nutrition shake, I thought it sounded horrible. Then I gave it a shot and now I have a kale shake at least …