'Woman' Blogs (50)

Meet & Mingle at Tanner's Pub

Woman to Woman members braved the cold and came out for a delightful evening at Tanner's Pub in Winter Haven on Tuesday, December, 7th. We could have had a fashion show to highlight some of the beautiful coats that a many…

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Added by Carrie-Ann Brady on December 10, 2010 at 1:30pm — 3 Comments

It's Pay it Forward Day!

I was recently invited to attend Pay it Forward Day on Wednesday, December, 1, 2010 from a friend on Facebook. I thought it was a brilliant idea and one that many of us do on a routine basis. There is an actual world-wide Pay it Forward Day that will be held on April 28, 2011 as well. I personally think there should be more days to consider paying it forward than 1 or 2 days a year.

Here are a few details that are… Continue

Added by Carrie-Ann Brady on December 1, 2010 at 11:08am — 2 Comments

An Offer You Can't Refuse!

If you're a reader of my blogs, you'll recognize the name of leading nutritional and preventative medicine family practice physician, Dr. Joel Fuhrman.

Dr. Fuhrman is one of my mentors and author of the best selling book, Eat to Live that I use as the foundation in all of my… Continue

Added by Whitney Cabrera on December 1, 2010 at 6:00am — No Comments

Calming Seasonal CHAOS

It's Here!

Can't you just feel the intensity of the season crowding in?

Are you experiencing the CHAOS syndrome? (Can’t have anyone over syndrome) the holiday season brings? (Thank you FlyLady)

Well, don’t look now, but Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s are just a heart beat away!

Do any of these scenarios resound with you? …

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Added by Whitney Cabrera on November 11, 2010 at 8:30am — 1 Comment

1st Holiday Market in Winter Haven Draws in the Crowds

Over 27 local businesses including independent consultants, and entrepreneurs who started right here in the Polk County area came together on Sunday, November 7th to host the 2010 Winter Haven Holiday Market in the Grand Ballroom at the Best Western Admirals Inn. What was created as a way for the community to meet local businesses and learn how to shop locally, surpassed that mission and also introduced local businesses to each other.

Hundreds of guests came out to take a… Continue

Added by Carrie-Ann Brady on November 10, 2010 at 9:43am — 5 Comments

How's THEM Apples?

It's Apple Season!

There's nothing like a crisp, tart, delicious apple! Try some organic ones this season. I think you'll really taste the difference and you don't even have to peel them!

Did you know some of the greatest benefits of fruit lie just beneath the skin?

If you purchase conventional apples, please wash them thoroughly and peel them before consumption, especially for your… Continue

Added by Whitney Cabrera on October 29, 2010 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Meet & Mingle: "What is the Definition of a Good Wine?”

William Sokolin once asked that same question in his quote: “What is the definition of good wine? It should start and end with a smile." I wonder if William was with us at our recent Meet and Mingle event at Ric’s Wine Market in Lakeland. From the moment you entered the event, Ric was there to greet you with a smile, and after enjoying a sip of wine, you definitely had a smile on your face.

Our Meet and Mingle event held on Tuesday,… Continue

Added by Carrie-Ann Brady on October 24, 2010 at 11:28am — 4 Comments

Weekend Cooking Challenge! White Bean and Kale Minestrone!

White Bean and Kale Minestrone

This recipe was inspired from a healthy cooking/eating website I love called, Cookus Interruptus. Google "White Bean and Kale Minestrone" and enjoy their humorous demonstration. I have modified this soup to meet Nutritarian… Continue

Added by Whitney Cabrera on October 22, 2010 at 1:02pm — 11 Comments

The Great Pumpkin Challenge!

I used to LOVE trick or treating as a kid.

My two brothers and I had an ongoing bet who could bring home the heaviest pillowcase full of decadent treats! I honestly can't remember who won, but I do remember sifting through the loot and separating the "good stuff" (aka chocolate) from the rest. There must have been 8-10 pounds of candy spread out over our kitchen table!

Things are a bit different now. It is SO not worth it to me… Continue

Added by Whitney Cabrera on October 22, 2010 at 12:35pm — 1 Comment

The Lean and Strong "Recipe"

Funny.

As unique as we all believe we are, I find that there are more similarities than there are differences.

It matters not your gender, race or body composition. We all have a desire to look and feel as amazing as we are capable.

So why is it that 92% of us surveyed are not happy with our bodies and feel overwhelmingly tired and stressed out?

I see a pattern.

Despite showing up at the gym for… Continue

Added by Whitney Cabrera on October 19, 2010 at 2:22pm — 6 Comments

We Met and We Mingled!!!!

Woman to Woman Magazine hosted a Meet and Mingles Event on Tuesday, November, 5th at the Bean and Grape Café in Winter Haven. The Meet and Mingles events are always a great way to network and meet some amazing people in our community, in a relaxed setting. Although the Meet and Mingle events were on a hiatus over the summer months, the events are back and in full swing. …

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Added by Carrie-Ann Brady on October 8, 2010 at 12:30pm — 6 Comments

Weekend Cooking Challenge! Rustic Soup and Salad for this beautiful October Weekend!

There's nothing more appealing on a fall evening than a delicious crockpot full of soup that has simmered all day, melding the delicious, nutritious flavors of rich, nutrient dense foods!

Today's recipe is one of my youngest childrens' favorites!

Rustic Split Pea and Potato Soup…

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Added by Whitney Cabrera on October 6, 2010 at 4:16pm — 1 Comment

The Worst Foods to Feed Your Children (And Yourselves)

Research shows that the first 10 years of a child's life are the most important in determining what diseases they will encounter in their mid-life years.

Have you begun to make the connections between your own current ailments (Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Bowel Disease, Hypertension, Arrhythmias, Cancers) and your past and current food choices?

Are you willing to contribute to the diseases your own children will have to… Continue

Added by Whitney Cabrera on October 4, 2010 at 8:00pm — 3 Comments

Weekend Cooking Challenge! Beat the Bug! French Onion Soup with Browned Garlic!

There's a nasty bug going around! (Besides the bedbugs getting headlines in the North East)

Many of my friends and clients are wiped out by severe colds and sinus infections.

So, I wanted to post this VERY EASY French onion soup that combines the rich healing ingredients of onion…

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Added by Whitney Cabrera on September 23, 2010 at 10:09am — 4 Comments

What are You Thinking About?

The answer to that question is imperative to a satisfying, healthy life.

"Whatever you hold in your mind will tend to occur in your life.

If you continue to believe as you have always believed,…

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Added by Whitney Cabrera on September 23, 2010 at 9:24am — No Comments

School (and office) Lunch Help!

School lunches have been a hot topic this season, much in thanks to Jamie Oliver's TV hit, Food Revolution!

One of the main catalysts for Jamie's "mission trip" (Jamie is from the UK) to the United States to help our dying Standard American Diet eating populace was the USDA study that proved that children eating lunches from our National Lunch Program are more likely to become overweight!

Unfortunately even Jamie's solution of… Continue

Added by Whitney Cabrera on September 17, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

Weekend Cooking Challenge! Two dishes for the price (and time) of one.

Lentils.

No matter the color or name (Beluga, French, Green, Petite Crimson, Spanish Pardna, Split Red, Pink, Split White, Split Yellow or even Tarahumara Pinks) the facts remain: …

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Added by Whitney Cabrera on September 17, 2010 at 6:00am — 2 Comments

Weekend Cooking Challenge!

Don't you just love a good challenge?

The one I'm going to extend to you today has literally changed my life and I wanted to give you the opportunity for the same experience!

One of the most difficult obstacles all of us face in eating healthy is planning ahead.

It's simple. If the healthy foods aren't in the pantry or fridge, we won't eat them.

So, here's a quick and easy trick I teach my Strategic Wellness… Continue

Added by Whitney Cabrera on September 9, 2010 at 2:12pm — 6 Comments

Got Milk? I Hope Not!

Myth: Milk is good for you.

Fact: It’s not.

(Gasp!!)

Every time I have the opportunity to speak about Optimal Health and Nutrition, the conversation eventually turns to milk. After reviewing the research done on milk with my guests and… Continue

Added by Whitney Cabrera on August 19, 2010 at 10:39am — 4 Comments

Get off the Roller Coaster! Get a Handle on Food Cravings!

I know how frustrating the weight loss roller coaster can be! The mental stress of constantly dealing with how we feel about ourselves wreaks havoc on all areas of our lives.

Get together with any group of women, and the conversation will eventually turn to food or body image.

Like the classic victim, we have fallen in love with the things that are killing us. Here, it's our food.

This phenomenon is known as… Continue

Added by Whitney Cabrera on August 18, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments