by Wendy on August 14, 2009
Sometimes all you need for relief of hot flashes is a “bitty” breeze. That’s what Stephanie Redman, the creator of the Bitty Breeze Fan, had in mind when she designed these pretty, fold-away fans for women of a certain age. As she put it, you can use the fan “to turn a potentially awkward situation into a Audrey Hepburn moment!” They’re available in five stylish designs and two sizes (the larger one is only $10) and they fold up to fit neatly into a small purse. Sometimes the simplest, low-tech solutions work the best!
by Wendy on May 21, 2009
Not too long ago, I wrote about a recent study that concluded that simply consuming less calories is more important than the type of diet you choose when trying to lose weight. Portion control is a key factor in any weight loss program, but it can be tricky. Dietitians recommend portions the size of our palm, or a hockey puck. But whose palm? (Your husband’s if you’re real hungry) And just how big is a hockey puck anyway?
So you might be interested in a new weight management tool that I found online. It’s called the Northstar Portion System, a series of 11 containers with lids in various sizes that will help you measure healthy portion sizes for everything you eat and drink. The System also includes eight laminated cards for comparison of hard to measure foods such as a muffin, burger or baked good. There’s a helpful guidebook and a daily guide to keep track of how many portions you eat from each food group. It costs $34.95. [click to continue...]
