Posts Tagged ‘memory’

TFLA Challenge Update: No Alcohol for 30 Days. Completed!

By Michael On September 8, 2009 12 Comments

On June 14th when I decided to give up alcohol of any kind for 30 days I had absolutely no idea what I was getting myself into.

Originally, the goal of this challenge was to experiment with my body to witness what, if any, affect the absence of even the limited amount of alcohol that I do consume would have on my overall health.

However, this challenge quickly evolved into a battle of wills and the ultimate social experiment before I could say, “I’ll have a virgin Pina Colada please“.

Giving up alcohol may separate you from the herd

[Sure sheep are cute, and love to party, but it's best to climb out of the pen and think for yourself]

I never realized what a central

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Fat Burning Spices Turn Up The Heat On Healthy Meals

By Mike On July 27, 2009 7 Comments

I had some really crazy offers for fat burning remedies this week in my email inbox. Offers such as a six pack of hydroxycitric acid all the way to pre-packaged garlic cloves. I think I might have a problem!

These emails are like Entertainment Tonight or Celebrity News for me… probably because they are so comical in their claims and the poor grammar never gets old.

Getting back on track: I have a new-found love of herbs and spices after having dinner with friends at a restaurant in Toronto called Spice Route.

A visit to Marrakesh, Morocco introduces me to the world of spices
[Talking about spices got me thinking back to my weekend trip to Marrakesh, Morocco. The food markets in the town square were overflowing with herbs and spices.]

It’s Indo-Chinese cuisine that tantalized my taste buds like nothing of recent memory. Perusing

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