December 2009 Blog Posts (63)

SUPERSIZE NO MORE! PRACTICE PORTION CONTROL

To keep your portions under control, why not use a smaller plate to keep your serving size down.

Then your choices at the table won't be piled up high to tempt you. Also, remember three ounces of meat is about the size of a deck of cards, one ounce of cheese is about four dice, and 1/2 cup of pasta or grain is about 1/2 of a baseball.

Keeping those portion sizes in mind can help you when you're in line at the buffet table.…

Continue

Added by Patti Linn on December 30, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

"It's a New Moment"

Have you heard anyone say something lately that started like this?

“After the New Year I’ll start…”

For some reason, the later we get in the year the more often this comes up. Although there are a host of other significant dates, vacations and events we organize our lives around; there is just something about December 31 and January 1. I understand we only have a few days left and low-fat eggnog is just not as good as the full-fledged… Continue

Added by Sara Hand on December 30, 2009 at 11:26am — No Comments

EAT YOUR VEGGIES and SATISFY YOUR HORMONES!

Instead of reaching for the sugary treats and cheese and crackers this New Years Eve try loading up on the veggies!

Now it's not as much "fun" as the sugary treats at the table, but if you have one choice to overload your plate with, go with the non-starchy vegetables.

Eat them till you're blue in the face. In fact, I'd love if you'd eat plates and plates full of them.

But, to keep yourself full, start every meal with veggies and you'll give your gut-based… Continue

Added by Patti Linn on December 29, 2009 at 5:20pm — No Comments

Angela Begin Promoted at Twenty Minutes to Fitness

For Immediate Release For More Information, Contact:

January1, 2010 Al Roach, 941-309-8989

aroach@20MinutesToFitness.com

20 Minutes to Fitness Promotes Long Time

Team Member Angela Begin to General Manager

(Lakewood Ranch, FL) 20 Minutes to Fitness, a semi-private strength training studio that offers a scientifically-proven, medically-based, slow-cadence training method, having experienced steady growth since opening in Lakewood Ranch in 2005, has… Continue

Added by Sondra on December 29, 2009 at 12:23pm — No Comments

RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip

When Lisa from Backyard Getaway entered this recipe in the holiday recipe contest, I knew Kim was going to love it (even though Patti Linn, her personal trainer in the Weight Loss challenge, might not). Lisa serves this recipe which was passed down from her aunt every New Year. You might want to include it in your festivities this year, too.

Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip

Preheat oven to 350 bake about 10-15min

1 1/2 boxes cream cheese softened

Spread in… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on December 29, 2009 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

Hair Care Tip of the Week

A Few Ways to Spice Up Your Hair for 2010

Flirt away with bedhead hair.

Few things are sexier than a tousled ‘do that looks like you just took a roll in the hay. The trick to this stylish, unkempt look is to skip the shine-enhancing products. Instead, just spritz wet hair with a thickening lotion, then scrunch hair with fingers while blow-drying. Use a one- to two-inch curling iron to create a few gentle spirals, then instead of brushing, just “massage” hair at the… Continue

Added by Kayse Weamer on December 28, 2009 at 5:34pm — No Comments

My Holiday Weightloss Challenge

Wow - I am happy to report that I did not gain weight during the Thanksgiving-Christmas weeks, I managed to exercise and lose a few pounds! I believe kickstarting the process with Patti's fat shredder meal plan and starting an exercise program before the holidays was key. I actually missed exercising on the days I was unable to find time and instead of mindless emotional eating, I thoughtfully considered my choices. Now I did indulge and would be further toward my goal if I hadn't but I believe… Continue

Added by Michelle on December 28, 2009 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Social Etiquette Tip of the Week - “To Clink or not Clink”

The holiday season is in full swing and we are closing in on New Year's. As you wait for the clock to strike midnight, a glass of bubbly in hand, do you wonder where the tradition of toasting and clinking glasses came from?

As with many of our food traditions, the clinking of glasses traces its root to the health and safety of the drinker. In this case, it goes back to the tendency of nobles to kill each other off by poisoning their food! One story about the clinking of glasses is… Continue

Added by Maria Brady on December 27, 2009 at 7:13pm — No Comments

New Year’s and You! What Will be Different This Time, to Finally Get and Stay Slender and Healthy for Good?

Amidst the clatter and clamor of all the noisemaking at New Year’s Eve are all of the hearts of dieters screaming out: THIS TIME I’M GOING TO DO IT!!! THIS TIME IT WILL BE DIFFERENT!!! THIS TIME I WILL GET THE WEIGHT OFF!! Perhaps one of those "hearts" is yours?

Odds are good that most people have made many resolutions on many that haven’t been kept. The sincerity is there, certainly, as is the desire, pain and frustration. So what happens?

Let’s talk about a… Continue

Added by Rev. Dr. Christina Winsey on December 27, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Marketing Tip: Start 2010 on the right foot

First of all, I hope that your holiday season is going VERY well! If not then change your attitude and it will get much better.

Most of us make resolutions on New Years Day to improve ourselves and/or our businesses. I recently read a story by Marketing Guru C.J. Hayden which hits the spot if you want to start your 2010 right. It will make a huge difference for your business and mine too!

STOP REACTING AND… Continue

Added by Frank Gomez on December 26, 2009 at 10:40am — No Comments

WQmag.com Would Like To Welcome Our Newest Advertiser...Josh Zimmer of Harmony Health Acupuncture & Herbs

Find our more about our newest advertiser Josh Zimmer. Please visit his website to find out more about him. He offers a variety of very great services to WQmag.com that can help individuals who suffer from

*Back & Knee Pain

*Depression

*Headaches

*Stroke & Cancer Recovery

*Weight Loss &… Continue

Added by admin on December 24, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Interview with stand-up comic Joyce Kretschmar, Dec. 20 2009

Here's the interview link - click to listen: Joyce Kretschmar

Stand-up comic Joyce Kretschmar came into the studio to tell listeners about her forthcoming appearance at McCurdy's, as well as the Christmas show where's she's appearing with hubby… Continue

Added by Cliff Roles on December 23, 2009 at 7:27am — No Comments

Interview with Faye Butler about the Sickle Cell disease, Dec. 20 2009

Here's the interview link - click to listen: Sickle Cell

I had a very interesting chat with Faye Butler, Yolanda Martin and Gary Peterson about the Sickle Cell disease and the foundation that Faye has created to create awareness and fund research about the disease.

More info at… Continue

Added by Cliff Roles on December 23, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Interview with Toby Perlman about the Perlman Music Program, Dec. 20 2009

Here's the interview link - click to listen! Toby Perlman

The Perlman Music Program/Suncoast is an independent not-for-profit organization formed for the express purpose of ensuring a permanent home for the Perlman Music Program Winter Residency in Sarasota, Florida held for two weeks each December.

alt The Perlman Music Program /Suncoast… Continue

Added by Cliff Roles on December 23, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Chocolate Peppermint Snowball Cookies

Finally, someone took the hint and dropped a holiday recipe contest entry off at the office for us to taste test! Thanks to Wendy Aronson Moore for sharing this delicious treat. If you still have holiday baking to do, this recipe is very yummy.

1 18 oz pkg of chocolate sandwich cookies

1 8 oz pkg of cream cheese

3/4 cups peppermint candies

1 lb white chocolate confection candy coating

In a food processor,… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on December 22, 2009 at 11:00pm — 4 Comments

BLEPHARITIS-What is it and how to treat it

Blepharitis is an overgrowth of dead skin cells and bacteria that is normally found on the skin, and has blocked the eyelash follicle. Blepharitis is a common eye condition, causing the eyelids to be reddened, itchy and somewhat swollen. Overtime, scales become coarser, and crusts form on the lid. The natural lashes become thinner and sparse causing gaps between the natural lashes. Crusts may fall into the eye which feels like a gritty sensation.

SYMPTOMS

Crusty scaling… Continue

Added by Beverly Katzenberger on December 22, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Need a last minute gift?

The Modern Hippie Mag Green Giving Guide won’t end with this holiday season, but I thought I should give you one more installment before the big holiday. So if you’re making last ditch efforts to purchase green gifts for loved ones and live in close proximity to downtown Sarasota FL, take heart, green and eco-friendly gifts abound. Support local and independently owned stores and purchase gifts that give back to communities and the planet.…

Continue

Added by Jaszy McAllister on December 21, 2009 at 11:16am — No Comments

RELATIONSHIP TIP OF THE WEEK: Prevent the Invasion of the In-Laws

Time around family over the holidays can sometimes create tension in relationships. If you are one of the unfortunate ones who have in-laws or parents who are critical or non-supportive of your relationship, be sure to put a protective bubble around your relationship this holiday season. By that I mean, make a conscious effort to prevent intrusion in your relationship. Remember that your relationship with your spouse is your primary relationship now. If your parents are saying or doing negative… Continue

Added by Amy Warren, LMHC / WQ Mag Columnist on December 20, 2009 at 9:22am — No Comments

Social Etiquette Tip of the Week - “Shopping with Manners - Don’t be THAT Holiday Shopper”

I was shopping in a department store the other day and there were three people in the line. Only one register was open…I'm second of three. Behind me is a woman with an armload of items…I have one!

Another sales clerk arrives on the scene…opens a new register…and says the usual "may I help the next person in line." The woman in front of me, who technically was next in line, starts to move toward that register, but the one behind me, with the armload of stuff, makes it there… Continue

Added by Maria Brady on December 19, 2009 at 8:30pm — 2 Comments

Circus Elephants, What is the Truth?

The circus is coming to town and there is always controversy around the treatment of the elephants, as well as other animals. Read this article and let us know what you think.

Added by Punum on December 18, 2009 at 11:20am — No Comments