To all you Carb-a-phobes out there!

Hey all!

Every time I hear someone say: Oh don't eat carbs or I wont eat carbs after a certain time in the day, or are surprised that fruits and vegetables are carbs, it drives me nuts! People are very easily mis-informed or heard from a friend their aunt or cousin lost 30 pounds cutting out carbs, etc. etc. I bet you within 2- years that person will have gained back all that weight! Anyways, for those of you who wish to be more informed here is a good article from a trusted source (Shape Magazine). Check out the link to learn more about Carbs and how much you really need to live and active lifestyle! Enjoy!

http://www.shape.com/healthy_eating/nutrition_101/what_are_carbohydrates

Eating

I am by far not a nutritionist or qualified to give diet advice (exercise yes, diets no). BUT I do read a lot on the subject and have found an interesting article BY a certified dietitian that makes sense. Basically explaining how starving yourself is really the worst way to try and lose weight, or going for long periods of time without eating is not a sufficient way to fuel your body! Enjoy!http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/calories/burning_calories/starvation.htm

I always forget that I blog...

am always forgetting that I enjoy to share my thoughts and feelings about what is going on in my life and in the world...until I read my friend Anne-Marie's blog and get inspired to write something (as I am doing now). Today I am in a sad mood...A recent tragedy has happened in Montreal and a good friend of mine and her boyfriend have lost 2 close friends. It really makes you appreciate your life and marvel over how things can change so dramatically in an instant. As I age, I realize this more and more. I really appreciate life and what I have...but that also makes me more scared to lose it (Catch 22). I am so sorry for the loss of the couple and although I did not know them, they seemed to have many who loved them and to have lead a happy life which I am glad for. RIPhttp://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=124419337585427I