A good friend of mine once told me that every soul is for sale. He said it’s just the way the world works, that we do what we can to stay whole but sooner or later, we let pieces of ourselves go in exchange for what we need. It’s a matter of survival, he said. His is a cynical view of the world...
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The Truth about Me (and You)
I'm an emotional eater. When I'm sad or lonely, which lately seems quite often, I head for the pantry. It's an awful habit but obviously, I'm aware of it. As a certified nutritionist, it's one of those things I rarely advertise. You know—bad for business and all. That's one of the reasons that...
The Compartmentalization of Life
After completing nutrition school, I worked for a short time as a weight loss counselor. My clients were about 99 percent female and my job was to help them meet their weight loss goals. At first, I assumed I would be focusing on menu adjustment, working with the clients to make sure they were...
Are You Making Life Harder Than It Needs To Be?
Scivicque. This is my last name. It’s sort of an alphabet soup of a word, huh? Any guesses on how to pronounce it? I’ve heard it all, believe me. Nothing offends me anymore. It’s funny actually. I kind of enjoy hearing how mangled it gets. In reality, it’s not that difficult. Civic. Just like a...