http://www.eliminatingexcuses.com eliminating excuses to a better you, one day at a time. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:36:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I've got a new favorite site to tell you about: http://thedailydietribe.blogspot.com/ The Daily Dietribe focuses on healthy, gluten-feel meal options and provides excellent weight loss tips. You don't have to be on a gluten-free diet to benefit from this site. The recipes are simple and healthy. ... http://www.eliminatingexcuses.com/2009/09/09/september-10-2009-check-this-site-out-the-daily-dietribe/ At least once per week, I say to myself, "There aren't enough hours in the day." Between work, school and my social life, it's a challenge to find time to exercise. So, what am I going to do about this? Let's think outside of the box . ... http://www.eliminatingexcuses.com/2009/07/07/july-8-2009-think-outside-of-the-box/ This past Sunday evening I was on a flight back to Cincinnati after visiting family for the weekend. There was a lot of turbulence for most of the flight. I've encountered turbulence of that severity and worse before; yet for some reason, I was feeling very uncomfortable. ... http://www.eliminatingexcuses.com/2009/04/13/april-14-2009-our-time-here-is-finite/ Lately, I've seen billboards in Cincinnati advertising Michelob Ultra Beer now with reduced carbohydrates as "the smart choice." One of the advertisements included a man and woman jogging. So is this beer with reduced carbs supposed to be good for you or supposed to help you stay fit ... http://www.eliminatingexcuses.com/2009/03/04/march-4-2009-whats-your-point/ Canned tuna, particularly StarKist Solid White Albacore Tuna in water, is one of my primary sources of tuna. One can contains about 26 grams of protein and only 4 grams of fat which include some omega-3 fatty acids. It is common to see me eating a can or ... http://www.eliminatingexcuses.com/2009/03/03/march-3-2009-pay-attention-to-that-nutrition-label/ Ever fall short of a goal or a promise that you made to yourself? I have too many times. In these situations, it's easy for me to berate myself for a few days or longer. Please, don't be like me! At these moments when I fall ... http://www.eliminatingexcuses.com/2009/02/05/february-5-2009-be-on-your-own-team/ Now is a time when many people across the world desire change in their country and lives. Today, the world watched as President Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th president of the United States and the first president with African ancestry. As he looks to bring much ... http://www.eliminatingexcuses.com/2009/01/20/january-21-2009-yes-you-will/ When are the best years of one's life? 18-22? 21-25? 30-40? The retirement years? I'll let you answer for yourself. As for me, each year is the best year of my life! I am wiser than the year before and blessed to have lived another year. I have ... http://www.eliminatingexcuses.com/2009/01/19/january-19-2009-the-best-years/ This past summer, I went out to lunch with one of my managers from work and he said something that I found very interesting: "... So many people work hard to make money in order to be happy. Then they get older and they work hard to get healthy in ... http://www.eliminatingexcuses.com/2009/01/08/january-9-2009-make-time-to-be-healthy/ Happy New Year to All! I wish you all the best for 2009: health, joy, blessings, peace and prosperity. These are tough times for may of you and for many of our brothers and sisters across the world. Nevertheless, let's expect good news! Let's maintain hope! Change ... http://www.eliminatingexcuses.com/2009/01/07/january-8-2009-what-does-2009-hold-for-you/