What's Your Excuse?
We’re excuse people. It’s so easy to find them isn’t it? The chit-chat in our head that says things like, “I’m going to exercise, but not now because (insert excuse)”, […]
Entries by Tami Racaniello
Thank You Maya Angelou
I’ll never forget the first time I read something by Maya Angelou. It was a number of years ago. I had been in New York City, and found a used […]
You’re An Adult, So Why Act Like a Child With Your Health?
Normal 0 You’re An Adult, So Why Act Like a Child With Your Health? By Tami Racaniello CPFT-HFI, RM “This dessert must have 1000 calories, so I have to […]
What's Your Squeaky Toy?
By Tami Racaniello CPFT-HFI My formerly extremely active dog, has been not her usual self. During an exam the vet “felt something”. Further testing showed that my Jack Russell/Rat Terrier […]
Are You Organized?
I just started to organize my “stuff”. Over the years, between taking care of my kids, being a caregiver for my Mom, various life events, cooking, cleaning, shopping, and taking […]
DON'T WORK. . . PLAY!
I was recently on a ferry, traveling to Connecticut, and I noticed a young boy repeatedly lifting and lowering himself between two tables that were close to one another. He […]
PICK YOUR MIX SMOOTHIE
A smoothie is great for a quick nutritious breakfast, or a healthy pick-me-up anytime during the day. They are also a yummilicious way to satisfy cravings, and get more greens […]
ARE YOU OVERESTIMATING YOURSELF?
At presentations, I ask the group to raise their hands for “How many people think they eat well?, and “How many people are very active during the course of their […]
CAN YOUR OFFICE BE A PAIN IN THE NECK?
Whether you work for yourself or someone else, your desk is your space, your haven, for however many hours you spend there (and I’ll bet it’s many). Not thinking about […]