Eating at Your Desk

Unhealthy Habit #3


When I worked in TV news, I made it a habit of sitting at my desk and eating because I didn't want to miss any "breaking news." Sometimes I felt guilty about going to the bathroom because there were no news scanners in there and I needed to know what was going on 24/7.

Where did my fat spread? To my stomach, hips and behind because I wasn't moving around after I ate. If you do choose to eat at your desk, it is imperative that you find some time during the day (or evening) to exercise--if it's nothing more than a walk. But if you continue to take in more than you burn off that only equates into FAT.

Also, studies have shown that if you eat at your desk or on your living room sofa or even in your bed for that matter---you're inclined to eat more because there's no designated time or reason for you to get up from that spot. How many times have you ever sat in front of your TV and ate a whole bag of chips (or at least HALF of the bag) or pigged out on ice cream right out of the carton?
When you designate your kitchen as the place you will sit and eat, you're less likely to overeat.

Going to a restaurant for the all you can eat buffet, however, is another story!

Got Fat?

Are you one of those women fighting the battle of the bulge? Well, if it's any consolation, you'll be glad to know you're not alone. Thousands of middle-aged women can attest to the fact that they've put on a few extra pounds. Some, like me, are trying to SQUEEZE into clothes that don't fit anymore instead of accepting the fact that it's time to go up a dress size or two.

I'm going to spend some time blogging about Women's Heath---starting with the 7 unhealthy habits that keep you from losing weight:

#1 SKIPPING BREAKFAST: If you've heard it once, you've heard it a thousand times: breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Still, many of us skip it because we think it will help use lose unwanted pounds. But get this: that bad habit actually adds pounds. Studies have found that by skipping breakfast (or any other meal for that matter), your body is storing fat because it thinks you are starving and is trying to keep a "reserve" for you.

Now I don't know about you, but that's NOT the kind of favor I want my body to do for me so I guess I'm off to eat a mango.

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for Bad Habit #2

Come Meet Some Divine Divas on Thursday!

If you want to know what a real DIVA is, you're invited to participate in the Virtual Woman's Day. I am honored to have been asked to be a guest speaker for the event. I'm giving away an autographed copy of my book, Whatever! A Baby Boomer's Journey Into Middle Age so if you haven't received your copy yet, here's your chance to get one for FREE.

All of the details are posted below so stop by and show some love and support for what some fabulous women are doing to make a difference. By the way I'll be speaking at 2:30pm:


The hands of many have been busy the past two weeks planning an event we hope will make history and have a positive impact on many! And the countdown has begun. In less than 24 hours, Virtual Woman's Day™ will be a reality! And we are excited!

As of this morning we have 113 women registered for this all-day event.

We have received more prizes to add to the offerings.

We have made a contribution to the Women's Edge Coalition for their Global Opportunity for Women iniatiative in recognition of Virtual Woman's Day™!

And we have had some great conversations with women around the world in honor of Virtual Woman's Day™

If you have not yet done so, we invite you to join us tomorrow for a great day of fun, learning and connecting with women around the globe - "take life by the mouse!" You will be glad you did!

Looking forward to welcoming you!

Warmest regards,

Heidi & Suzannah


BTW, here's some added prizes:

Brownies by Brownies on the Brain donated by Micki Takac (value $35+)

A FREE skin care consult and $50 in Arbonne International Products by Stacy Wagner (value $100)

A Complete detailed WEBSCAN by Nipa Shah (value $550)

A Spa Basket donated by Mary Ellen Davis (value $25)

2 - one-year subscriptions to PINK magazine donated by Carol Romashko (value $40)

An autographed copy of "Whatever! A Baby Boomer’s Journey Into Middle Age" donated by Beverly Mahone (value $20)

Baby Boomers & Health

How much do you really know about good eating habits and nutrition? Test your knowledge by taking the all new health quiz on my website. The first two correct answers will have their names (and picture if they choose) posted on my website as a "Health Nut"

Congratulations to last week's winner: Loretta Scott Of Maryland

Go to: http://www.talk2bev.com (click on quiz)

Good luck!


Peace & Blessings,
Beverly Mahone
Author, Whatever! A Baby Boomer's Journey Into Middle Age
VOTE FOR ME ON NOVEMBER 16!

What if?

What would you do if you were told by a doctor that you only had a short time to live as a result of breast cancer?

What would be your response?

I invite you to listen to the compelling and inspirational story of a woman who was given only a SHORT TIME TO LIVE. That was 20 years ago!!!

She is an awesome example of God's goodness and healing power.

Tune into my podcast: Whatever! http://www.babyboomerbev.podOmatic.com

It will make you appreciate every day of your life, no matter what's going on.

Peace & Blessings,
babyboomerbev
Author, Whatever! A Baby Boomer's Journey Into Middle Age
http:www/talk2bev.com