Make time to play like a little kid; run and jump, use your imagination and pretend Cook a fancy 5-course meal from scratch and serve it to a group of friends who were expecting a simple barbeque Keep a journal and re-read your entries a few times a year to reflect on your thoughts Help a random person anonymously; Pay the toll for a car …Read more…
As the saying goes, “What’s life without your health?”. Life is about many things, but feeling good and enjoying life are likely the most important aspects. Here are 6 ways to stay healthy and enjoy life: 1. Focus on preventative health care and go for regular check-ups with a primary care physician. Preventative care refers to techniques designed to prevent diseases and injuries, rather than focusing …Read more…
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I love Christmas, it is great time of the year! The parties, the celebration, giving, receiving, seeing friends and family, in my eyes this is what life is all about: connecting with the most important people in your life. Here are 10 Reasons that I love Christmas PLUS, 5 Reasons to love Christmas even if you do not celebrate Christmas. Giving to others ALWAYS makes …Read more…
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite days of the year! I don’t have to go to work, I get served a great turkey dinner, I off from work tomorrow and sometimes my birthday is on Thanksgiving (so I get gifts too). What’s not to love. In honor of this fabulous American Holiday, here are 8 things to be thankful for! Family and friends that love you and support …Read more…
First, let me thank all of you for your support and your generous donations to Fred’s Team. Without you I would not have been able to participate in the NYC Marathon this year. Unfortunately, it was not my best day and it turned out to be a disappointing race for me. However, there were numerous lessons learned and I am proud that (with the much needed help of my …Read more…
When it comes to coffee, I have some good news and some bad news. Which would you like first? Allow me to begin optimistically. When it comes to your health, coffee has gotten a bad rap. Despite people constantly feeling the need to cut back or give up on coffee, it actually has a lot going for it. Perhaps most importantly, coffee is chock-full (no …Read more…
It’s that time of year again; Time to make your annual enrollment choices for your health insurance and other benefits. The very first thing you will notice is the shocking increase in health insurance premiums. My own plan is increasing a jaw-dropping 15% this year! However, my company is going to offset a portion of the increase by making a contribution to my Health Care Spending Account. I consider …Read more…
Oct 052011
Last week I recommended splurging when it comes to your fitness. While I believe that an investment in your health is one of the best investments that you can make, I have to clarify- a wise investment doesn’t have to be an expensive one. So where can you cut costs? What fitness deals more than justify your expenditure? I’m not a financier; so I won’t go …Read more…
Sep 262011
Everyone loves a good deal, and I’m no exception. I’m often willing to spend my time looking for the best price on a major purchase (ok, on any purchase) and I have absolutely no shame about my love of the sale rack. When it comes to fitness, though, I’ve come to realize that sometimes it’s worth a splurge. In a world of flashy (or just plain …Read more…
Call me lucky, but I never really understood how someone could be addicted to smoking cigarettes. Sure, I have had my share of Malboros, but I literally can not “stick with” the smoking habit, it simply hurt too much. My lungs, my head, my body, everything would just plain hurt if I smoked for more than a week straight. Like I said, maybe I am …Read more…
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