Today’s snack at Green Mountain at Fox Run Sometimes participants of our healthy weight loss program at Green Mountain are surprised by the fact that we have snacks available frequently. Snacking can be a strategy that helps us manage between-meal hunger and makes dealing with main meals a little…
Here’s another post from Darla Breckenridge, our psychologist-masters at Green Mountain. It gives you a peek at her sense of humor…as well as how she can zero in on ways to fit stress management into the most basic parts of our day. We do have indoor plumbing but this…
The Laughing Buddha symbolizes happiness and plentitude. Rub his belly for wealth, good luck and prosperity. Obviously fat was not such a stigma in other times. Social rejection may increase inflammation in the body. Or so is the implication of a small study out of the University of California…
This quote showed up on my Facebook stream, sent by Karen C.L. Anderson who has guest posted on A Weight Lifted several times in the past. I thought it would be a good read for a Friday, especially for the perfectionists among us. Not naming any names but we…
“The great state of Vermont will not apologize for its cheese!” So exclaims William H. Macy, playing a Vermont senator in the film “Thank You For Smoking”, in defense against claims that our divine cheddar could possibly be dangerous to your health. His fictional angry outburst was due to the fact that in reality,…
Headaches are a common food-sensitivity symptom A component of our new Food As Medicine Program at Green Mountain is food sensitivity testing. We use LEAP (Lifestyle Eating and Performance) MRT (Mediator Release Testing) to assess for food and food-chemical sensitivities. People experience a wide range of food sensitivity symptoms ,…
Nope, that’s not me but it could be! Although I don’t have a white fence nearby. Just woods. I’ve been a fan of Nordic walking for several years but have been stymied in my passion this summer because of worn-out rubber tips on the poles. When the metal strikes…
Stressed and know why but really can’t change the situation? Try this advice from Melissa at Too Much on Her Plate on how to lower your stress even if you can’t change your life . It’s been a question for a while whether zero-calorie sweeteners actually increase our appetites…
Chef Lisa picks a zucchini out of the Green Mountain at Fox Run garden Post number two in our Zucchini-palooza series! (Check out Robyn’s healthy Zucchini Fries recipe from yesterday.) Vermont is an interesting place to garden. The tomato and potato blights wreak havoc (sometimes), slugs and bugs are…
It’s that time of year when I begin picking dinner from my back yard. There is nothing more satisfying than heading into the house, arms loaded with produce I’ve grown. It’s even cooler to cook and eat it that same day. I love it. We are at the point in…