A few weekends ago was Thanksgiving, and there certainly was a lot of talk about overeating. People speak of it so matter-of-factly, as if it’s just something everyone does at this holiday. I used to be one of those people, but over the years my eating patterns have changed. This year, I noticed that I [...]

It’s that time of year again! There is candy everywhere...in bowls in doctors’ offices, on huge displays in stores, on my kitchen counter staring at me as it sits patiently waiting for trick-or-treaters. It’s the perfect time for excuses. Many people will use Halloween as a reason to "be bad." Next thing you know, it's [...]