A Hobby a Day Keeps Weight Gain at Bay
by tbroadbent@robard.com | Feb 1, 2023 | Social Life, Blogs
A Hobby a Day Keeps Weight Gain at Bay Yes, hobbies can help with weight loss in a variety of ways. Taking up a new hobby can provide physical and mental health benefits. In terms of weight loss and other physical benefits, some hobbies can have a direct impact. Learning to dance, bowl, do yoga or garden involves higher intensity so it burns calories, and...
Take Control of your Self-Image
by tbroadbent@robard.com | Feb 1, 2023 | Social Life, Mental, Blogs
Take Control of your Self-Image Although many people — primarily women — have a negative self-image of their body, obesity makes that image even more severe. Although many people — primarily women — have a negative self-image of their body, obesity makes that image even more severe. This can affect feelings of self-worth and lead to eating...
Contemplations on a 40 Year Diaversary
by DiabetesCare.net | Jul 8, 2015 | Social Life
Saturday, June 20, marked 40 years since I was diagnosed with type 1. Last year, my dad gave me a file folder full of mementos from my early diabetes days. In the folder are the log sheets where the nurses–and then I–recorded my urine glucose and “acetone” results while I was in the hospital. The first day I had 3+ glucose and large ketones...
Want to Keep Your Relationship Going Strong? Intimacy is Key
by DiabetesCare.net | Feb 13, 2015 | Social Life
For people with type 2 diabetes and may be dealing with obesity or body image issues, getting intimate with each other is something that can be a real challenge for couples. And intimacy is the key to a relationship not just sex alone. One difficult phrase and concept that I try to get my clients to understand is “Mind Blowing Intimacy.” This is no...
Some Tips for Your Holiday Party
by DiabetesCare.net | Dec 11, 2014 | Social Life
It’s the holiday season again; and you know what that means; parties, parties and more parties. From work to home you will face obstacles that interfere with your weight loss and blood glucose goals. Focusing on weight loss during the holiday season can be tough and disappointing. That is why during the holidays it is recommended to focus on maintaining...
Food vs. Sex
by DiabetesCare.net | Oct 16, 2014 | Social Life
Have you ever caught yourself watching TV at night and feeling lonely, bored or sad? Your partner may be sitting next to you or in their favorite chair, but you get up anyway; making the routine trip to the freezer to fix a bowl of ice cream, which will provide the comfort you are craving. It may not be ice cream; your comfort food may be a bag of Doritos,...
