Brand New Natshell

I've been watching a series of documentaries this week called iThrive.  It's about the pandemic of diabetes that is currently happen...

First off, I am down to less than a month until my first ever 5K on my Rebirthday!!!  Can I get a YEEHAW!!  I am completing 5K on a fairly r...

Lately, I have witnessed some bickering amongst people that I very much respect and admire who disagree about diet.  All of them believe in ...

So let's review.  Last August, I was writing goodbye messages to my kids in my journal and challenging The Almighty to finish up anythin...

So, February is over and I'm glad to see it go.  The weather is gradually getting better and better although there are still way too few...

So with the van broke down, it was late evening before we got any groceries.  We usually get our groceries on Thursday afternoon so we were ...

First off, I have to start by saying my heart goes out to those affected by this insane cold front that has blanketed the nation.  Many area...

Okay, so this is not exactly earth shattering but there is a difference.  Pic on the left is August 23rd, 2013 at 340.  Pic on the right is ...

This is the first time I can ever remember being happy on New Years.  Usually New Years, like my birthday, is an occasion for me to try very...

Nota Bene: if you don't like reading long blogs, cut to the last paragraph. That's the long and the short of it. Okay, lets start ...

Every time I find myself describing my journey to someone new, I realize just how much I sound like an infomercial or like I'm just caug...

So for those of us trying to live a healthier life and lose weight and regain vibrant health, Thanksgiving can represent a challenge.  I mu...

Hello Ladies and Germs, it appears to me that contrary to all previous articulated notions to the contrary, doing a juice fast can, for som...

It is pretty crazy to think that we only started this new lifestyle 11 weeks ago.  I haven't blogged as much lately because I tend to th...

I have been asked by quite a few people how I'm going to handle Thanksgiving.  Thankfully, I have a very uncomplicated, supportive and...

I am a member of the fantastic community of juice nuts at rebootwithjoe.com based on Joe Cross and his experiences as seen on "Fat, Sic...

I belong to several wonderful and amazing groups who are committed to the same path that I have, more or less.  I also follow every committe...

Well, for me at least, the question is settled. A few months ago, after some research and reading*, I decided to try eliminating gluten for ...