Hanger Danger in New Orleans

Hanger Danger in New Orleans

My wife and I took the train down to New Orleans for a wedding a few years ago. The train is a pretty awesome way to travel if you aren't in a hurry by the way.   We get there pretty late, by my standards any way. It was about 10pm, so it was pretty dark out.   The...
Ever had Brownie Guilt?

Ever had Brownie Guilt?

We've all been there at some time. Brownie Guilt. Or (insert your food weakness here) Guilt.   Let me walk you through what I call the Brownie Guilt Chain: 1. Buy brownies (It's for the kids!) 2. Leave brownies on the kitchen counter 3. Get tired and/or bored 4. Get...
50 Sneaky Names For Sugar and how to kick the sugar habit in 3 weeks

50 Sneaky Names For Sugar and how to kick the sugar habit in 3 weeks

  "I'm surrounded by sugar, send reinforcements!"   Have you thought that at all these past few days? The days before and after Halloween are some tough days in the war on fat.   I am good about avoiding sugar, when it is not around. But when it is in my house, it...
How to not get fat on Halloween

How to not get fat on Halloween

I know it. You know it. Your kids really know it. You are going to slowly eat all of your children's best Halloween candy when they aren't looking.   This will go on until one day your kid will wake up to a bag of those orange and black candies, a Chick-O-Stick, and...