Prior to 40, I never believed in the mantra of “it’s harder to lose weight after 40”. Now, that I’m slightly over 40, I’m not quite sure if I believe it now. Of course there after differences in our bodies and the way things are handled, however by implementing strategies …

Weight Loss, Exercise, and Heart Disease In 2013, I found out that I had heart disease by way of a heart attack. ….yep, a good old fashion heart attack due to blockage. I’d high a high cholesterol reading once, then it went down without meds and I thought all was …

Walking with Leslie Sansone Exercise, the dirty E-word. If you’re like me and the great majority, getting pumped up to exercise is challenging. The thought of it makes me lower my eyes and get some type of anxiety. If I have to factor in going to the gym or some …

Of course, no one wants to give up pizza. That’s some type of social faux pas, sin even. So, when I transitioned into low carb eating, I had to find a way to include pizza in the rotation. I tried all of the recommended pizzas with the cauliflower crust and …

“Well It Could Be Worse” The phrase that no one wants to hear in a time of personal crisis. Though most of our friends and family members are well meaning, their words, during times of crisis can sometimes add to confusion or discontent. “Well it could be worse”, she said …

Low Carb Dining at Texas Roadhouse Low carb living isn’t as restrictive as some naysayers make it out to be. In the early days, many proclaimed that low carb living meant excluding vegetables, scarfing down heaps of fat, and being restricted to slabs of meat. As we’ve learned, those sentiments …

It’s time for some spicy pinto bean soup, y’all. Now that work is in full swing again and there is not reprieve with the heat, simple easy meals are a must. After a long day’s work and 35 minute commute, cooking is the very last thing I want to do …

Low Carb and dining out, can it be done? Hmmm… Ok, the gig is up! I’m sure you guys have guessed it; I go out to eat A LOT! Sometimes it’s low carb and other times, it’s just good ole comfort food. I know it’s not always the healthiest option, …