Also On Wellness
Posts by scottqmarcus
Sitting at my usual table, at my usual coffee house, at the usual time, I'm not sure I "read" my newspaper, per se. I glance at an article, absorb a few lines, and then give myself the luxury of letting my mind drift. From this process come ideas for speeches or columns. It's also one way I get ready for my day. From my vantage point, I observe the line of people waiting to purchase pastries, bagels,...
6/25/2009 10:55:22 AM
Jute is a long, soft, shiny vegetable fiber that can be spun into coarse, strong threads. Produced from plants in the genus Corchorus, family Tiliaceae, it is second only to cotton in amount produced and variety of uses. I bet you didn't know that, huh? Of course, the composition of my yoga mat is nowhere near top of consciousness as I glare point blank at it while my schnoz hovers a few inches over...
6/18/2009 11:28:54 AM
We've all had them, those relationships that didn't quite work out as expected. I just ended one and I share my saga as a cautionary tale, because although you're similar to me, you're probably not inclined to air your dirty laundry in the newspaper. Therefore, I shall throw myself on the sword for all of us - for every person facing weight issues who has developed an unnatural attraction to his bathroom...
6/10/2009 5:07:59 PM
When do I get to call myself "successful," and like the movie character, Rocky, stand proudly on high, arms outstretched over my head, surveying my accomplishments below? Does that brand apply only after my entire, complete, absolute goal has been achieved? Upon reaching that summit and overcoming each and every barrier, do I then - and only then - transition from "failure" to "success?" I mean, somewhere,...
5/20/2009 7:59:42 PM
Searching the worldwide wacky web I stumble across: "Lose ten pounds in three days!" Intrigued, I find myself on a discussion page for a "fantastic new diet." Let's review, shall we? (Warning: If you are capable of rational thought, tread carefully.) Day One Breakfast: Black coffee or tea half cup grapefruit one slice toast two tablespoons peanut butter Lunch: half cup tuna one slice toast coffee Dinner:...
5/13/2009 5:25:47 PM
I am ablaze! I figured out the final thing I have to do to get my act together! It's a new dawn; heaven has opened wide; the path is clear; I am complete! Just picturing it makes me so excited I can barely sit still! But, here's the thing about the thing. You can't just jump into it, you know? I mean, after all, something as grandiose as this requires forethought and meticulous planning. That's why...
5/7/2009 9:56:46 AM
I fly a great deal. Well, that's not exactly accurate; I am in airplanes a great deal. They fly. I merely constrict my five-feet-eight-inches of body into about three-feet-seven-inches of space for four hours 18 minutes of discomfort, late arrivals, and poor service. It's a privilege for which I pay a great deal of money. To alleviate the numbness in my limbs, I think of walking. However scrambling...
4/29/2009 7:40:41 PM
It is the night before I fly to a speaking engagement and I am in the all-too-familiar pattern of attempting to stuff too much clothing into a too-small carry-on bag. Since I do this with regularity, I have learned to plot out my week's apparel on a grid, so I can bring as few items as possible while assuring those who see me speak on Wednesday, won't be shocked by me wearing the same clothing Thursday....
4/22/2009 4:57:04 PM
I am going to make millions hawking a new weight loss contraption, which will revolutionize dieting! Every illustrious discovery is borne of the inferno of frustration; this is no exception. As background, I used to pounce on my home scale several times a day; upon rising, each time I'm in the bathroom, before sleeping...blah, blah, blah. It's true; successful habit change requires regular self-monitoring,...
4/15/2009 6:53:21 PM
The number one rule of the universe: "If I always do what I've always done, I'll always be where I've always been." Alas, despite the apparent (lack of) results of some dieting behaviors, we blindly pursue these non-starters. Elisa Zied, RD, an American Dietetic Association spokesperson and author of "Feed Your Family Right!" listed five unproductive behaviors. I - always the helper - have added my...
4/1/2009 7:45:59 PM