This video is very motivational. And, you certainly do not have to do what Ernestine has done to reap the benefits of weight training. However, weight training is important. It's even more important for "older" people than the yoot of America.

I like busting myths and the Eat This, Not That folks do a good job with this: 15 Biggest Nutrition Myths

We know this country spends vastly more on health care than any other country — about 75 percent more per person than other rich countries — without getting vastly better results. The waste in our medical system offers the best chance to reduce the deficit without harming our living standards.

Source: New York Times

Watch these five videos ... about 20-minutes. Thank you to Kirk Hamilton of Prescription 2000 (an excellent website) for pointing me to these videos.

. . . that got my attention:

1. Taco Bell is a delicacy.
2. I stopped eating fast food. (This gentleman told me he lost over 100 pounds. So, I asked him how he lost the weight.)
   
   

The title of this NPR report is: What works for overweight and obese children, however, there's a tremendous amount of insightful information presented during this report. And, some of the people who call in provide excellent information.

Nature's calling. If you have any wooded trails near your home, go for a run in the woods. 

I never thought that I would make my own cereal. However, I read a recipe for a Quinoa cereal and tried it. The great thing about Quinoa: It takes on the flavor of whatever you throw in it. In this case, cinnamon.

Here's the recipe. I modified it a little. I used water (no milk). I also made enough for a week's worth of cereal. After I made it, I stored it in the refrigerator. 

The cereal below has strawberries, walnuts, quinoa, and I added milk.

No need for a recipe: Throw the fruits in that you enjoy. I call mine the "Kitchen Sink Fruit Smoothie" - Blueberries, blackberries, apples, oranges, strawberries, some ice and whey protein. Now, sit back, relax and enjoy.

It's great for "breakfast on the run". Make it the night before, place in refrigerator, and just re-mix it in the morning. 

By the way, the store-bought smoothies contain a lot of sugar and might not have real fruit. Make it at home.