Foundations

DISCLAIMER: Please consult your doctor before trying fasting. It may not be safe for everyone. A couple of weeks ago I did a 24-hour fast. I do one four times per year, with the changing of the seasons. I did not do this as part of a diet or to lose weight. I’m quite skinny already, and fasting isn’t a good weight-loss strategy. (Nor is dieting in general, for that… Read More »5 Surprising Reasons to Try Fasting

I want some chocolate. There’s a thought that pops into my head from time to time. It’s a totally valid thought, based on a very real feeling. Chocolate is delicious, and I occasionally crave it. However, there are other things I want that don’t align with the desire for chocolate: I want to eat healthy, nutritionally dense foods. I don’t want to spike my blood sugar because then I’ll crash… Read More »What Else Do I Want?

Imagine that it’s almost bedtime. Your workday is done. You’re winding down. You’re getting sleepy. But then, you think, I’ll just check email one more time. Or you think, I’ll just take one more look at the news. It’s so tempting. It doesn’t seem like a big deal. It’ll only take a minute, you think. And maybe it does only take a minute. But then, your mind, which was all… Read More »Don’t Shake the Snow Globe