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Posted February 3rd, 2011 at 9:19 am in Cruise News
Last week, three cruise lines – Disney, Holland America and Princess – pulled Mazatlan from their West Coast itineraries because of increased violence directed at tourists, swapping Cabo San Lucas for the beleaguered Mexican seaport.
Getting Mugged on a Cruise No Ones Idea of a Vacation
Over the past few weeks, passengers and crew members have been mugged in Mazatlan, and a visitor from British Columbia was wounded in the leg during a gang-related shootout. These things get negative press out of proportion to what is really going on, nevertheless, when passengers and crew are involved in these kinds of incidents the rest of us cruise afficiandos need to pay attention too.
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Posted January 13th, 2011 at 3:06 am in Low Carb
The Technology that may just save this old Marine's life
As a disabled vet I am eligible for the Veteran Administrations MOVE program, a national weight management program designed by the VHA National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention to help veterans lose weight, keep it off and improve their health. I am all over that!
A Partner With Your Healthcare Team
This little device here is my new friend, it greets me every morning with all kinds of cool suggestions on how to make healthy food choices. It attaches to a scale that I can send in my weight with and is connected to the nursing center at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center in Phoenix where I have been assigned my own personal nutritionist. I weigh in once a week but check in daily for tips, helpful suggestions and questions designed to motivate me. Check out the one here on How Do I Get Started With Changing My Eating Habits
How Does A Veteran Get Into The Move Program?
The MOVE! Program is designed for veterans enrolled in the VA healthcare system who want assistance with managing their weight. Typically, the program is offered to veterans who are overweight or obese. Talk with your VA healthcare team about MOVE! If you are not already enrolled in the VA healthcare system, visit the Gateway to VA Healthcare website to find out more information about available medical benefits, enrollment and eligibility.
It's About Making The Right Food Choices
I wasn't kidding about the saving my life part. Since leaving the Marine Corps in 1972 I have struggled and fought a mostly losing battle to maintain my marine corps weight or some semblance thereof! Even accounting for my age (61) I am way over the line for any kind of healthy outlook, pre-diabetic and fed up with the way I look and feel. I have tried everything but I think this time between the support I get from the Viterion 100, my VA nutritionist, the follow up MOVE Forward programs, and the staff of the VA MOVE Program in Phoenix, I may just have a shot at becoming human again! The good news is that a low carb approach works great with the MOVE program – so stay tuned for progress reports! Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted April 2nd, 2010 at 9:08 am in Cruise News
Disney Cruise Line is slowly trickling out details on its under-construction Disney Dream. The 128,000-ton, 2,500-passenger vessel is the first new Disney ship in over a decade, and is set to launch in 2011.
Disney Cruise Line is slowly trickling out details on its under-construction
Disney Dream. The 128,000-ton, 2,500-passenger vessel is the first new Disney ship in over a decade, and is set to launch in January, 2011.
The Disney Dream™ is the majestic third ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Boasting 14 towering decks, a ship length of 1,115 feet and a maximum width of 125 feet, the 128,000-ton vessel includes 1,250 staterooms and has the capacity to comfortably accommodate 4,000 passengers—along with the over 1,458 Crew Members who tend to the needs of every cruise Guest each and every day.
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Posted March 31st, 2010 at 8:18 pm in Low Carb
Here is a tip from a former marine who gained too much weight after leaving the Marine Corps.
You don't have to dedicate yourself to any diet plan or low-carb regimen to lose weight. Just substitute what you might eat in carbs with fat instead, bacon vs donuts, cheese vs cereal, or a sandwich with mayo without the bread. Doing this will have much less impact on insulin levels, where upswings cause weight gain.
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Posted March 31st, 2010 at 7:44 pm in Low Carb
When I was a kid I used to watch in awe as my Dad chowed down on a sandwich he made with liverwurst or other deli items (usually a Dagwood size, if you recall what that was and if you are too young to know about a Dagwood sandwich, well, just think huge). He would rub his hands together in anticipation, open his mouth as wide as he could, and take these monster bites, rolling his eyes and moaning with pleasure. He didn't restrict his great white shark bites to just sandwiches either, just about anything he consumed was done in a manner that suggested it might be his last meal.
Of course, later on when my mouth could handle it I too started eating like my Dad, a way that I convinced myself had me enjoying food more. I didn't just pick up this eating style during my stint in the Marine Corps, although I ate fast because I either had to or was in a hurry to get somewhere. The marines will tell you "eat all you want, but eat all you take". Read the rest of this entry »
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Last week, three cruise lines – Disney, Holland America and Princess – pulled Mazatlan from their West Coast itineraries because of increased violence directed at tourists, swapping Cabo San Lucas for the beleaguered Mexican seaport.
