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In the last blog, I promised there would be another part about CPAP masks.  I also promised I would “show” you some things about my masks and my fun hair tip!  The Biggest Loser always says – show me don’t tell me why you need to change.  It was a great idea but:  Why, why, [...]

Everywhere I go, be it the grocery store, airports, events or Christmas parties, I talk about different elements of good health and for me, that always includes sleep!  Sleep includes quality not just quantity which normally leads to a discussion of the symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) because it’s so prevalent, important and largely [...]

Christmas holidays are here!  I have always loved them - the tree, mantel, the cards, the stockings and lights inside and out along with all the goodies, parties, special time with family and friends… Every Christmas, I watch It’s A Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, and White Christmas.  I remember as a little girl every [...]

I ran into Target yesterday and as in every store for weeks, Christmas music was playing, decorations are hung in strategic places with care all in hopes you will spend all your hard earned $$$$$$ there!  But wait, what about Thanksgiving???? I love Thanksgiving – a time set aside to be with family and friends.  [...]

I’ve been many places in the last couple of years and have had the opportunity to share my Biggest Loser experience and challenge so many to also make whatever changes they need in their lives to become healthier. Challenging them to do it for themselves, they are worth it and that they CAN. I cannot express [...]

I talk about good quality sleep a lot because I have Obstructive Sleep Apnea and didn’t sleep well for years but now that I am compliant with my sleep therapy, I actually wake up in the mornings feeling refreshed and ready to get going!   I never realized how important “sleep” was to every part of [...]

I have the wonderful opportunity to speak to so many people about their overall health and one area I always talk about is sleep because I didn’t realize the importance of good sleep.  I don’t think most of us do.  With Dr. Huizenga’s help along with one of The Biggest Loser’s sponsors, Philips Respironics, I began [...]

When you think about being healthy, usually you think food and exercise.  But have you ever thought about what role SLEEP may play in good health?  Actually, it is KEY. ”Beauty sleep” as we jokingly call it is about quantity and quality and is vital for the body’s restoration.  It ­­­­helps us cope with stress, solve problems [...]

  Welcome to my BLOG!  JULY 24, 2012 Being a contestant on NBC’s The Biggest Loser, I’m often asked questions about the show and about my new healthy lifestyle.  So I thought a blog would be a great place to continue sharing what I’ve learned and what I’m continuing to learn about living a healthy [...]