My Year Without Sugar: A Look Back

My Year Without Sugar: A Look Back

Here’s something fun: let’s take a look back at my main goal from 2012: click here. I planned to avoid refined sugar for the entire year. I had already been doing this for the most part, but decided to really kick it out of my life for good. So the big...
Dear Sweet Teeth: Please Go Away

Dear Sweet Teeth: Please Go Away

You may remember this: (click here). Well, it’s still happening, and I’m feeling pretty darn good. BUT, and this is a big but (haha), I still seem to have these little things called Sweet Teeth. You’ve heard of them, yes? Perhaps you have some of...
Oh, the Joys of Sweet Teeth

Oh, the Joys of Sweet Teeth

I’m fantasizing about Caramilk. Yes, yes I am. I’m imagining the deliciousness of the milk chocolate that I would love to bite into, as well as the ooey gooey goodness (perhaps that’s not the right word?) of the soft caramel inside. Uh oh, my...
Day 3 of… 365? Oh boy…

Day 3 of… 365? Oh boy…

It’s Day 3 of 2012. How are you doing with your goals and resolutions? Still keeping strong, I bet. But you may be thinking, um, exactly how many days are left this year? 362 to be exact. (And then, of course, hopefully you’ll continue your better habits...
Well if Kate’s doing it…

Well if Kate’s doing it…

Perhaps you’ve heard of Kate Middleton? Thought so. Well, she, her mom, and her sister, Pippa (you know, the one with the famous bum), are reported to have followed a particular diet called the Dukan Diet, for how long I’m not certain. It is a high...
Talking about poo, as usual…

Talking about poo, as usual…

On a hot summer day in June, I was contacted by a reporter from the Hamilton Spectator. It was the same reporter that interviewed me about sugar cravings and emotional eating. She asked me to comment on proper bowel movements. Ooo! One of my favourite subjects when it...