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Wellness Warriors, The Dr. Oz Show
Ed and Terri have been married for almost 20 years. Together, they made the commitment to get healthy for each other and their 2 children. Together they've lost over 250 pounds!
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We all hear that voice in our head. It just depends if we listen or not.
Sometimes the voice will say, “Walk by the cookie and you’ll be fine.” Other times it says, “Eat the...
Terri’s View: We’ve all heard it before: losing the extra weight for good means lifestyle changes and modifying your relationship with food. Diets don’t work - at least not in the...
Terri’s View: Today, with the temperature in the Northeast reaching over 50 degrees, we experienced a brief reprieve from the bitter cold and snow we’ve been hit with this...
Terri’s View: Valentine’s Day: a time to let the ones we love know how much we care. A time to show our appreciation for our significant others, to let them know how much they...
Terri’s View: Although Ed’s beloved Jets are not going to playing in the Superbowl this weekend, that doesn’t mean we won’t be going to some type of game-day festivity. This is...
Terri’s View: The amount of snow here in the Northeast has been enough to have even lovers of the white stuff wishing for warmer days. With the temperatures the past few days with...
Terri’s View: When I saw the trailer for this past Monday’s show and knew I had to watch. The show was about food addiction. Prior to watching the show I always told myself that...
Terri’s View: Parents rejoice after winter break as the kids head back to school. Yes, it was nice to sleep in a few days and not be on a set schedule with the kids. But after a...
Terri’s View: Well, a year has past since I first started blogging for Dr. Oz and I remember my...
Ed's View: With the year 2010 winding down and Christmas less than a week away, I needed to speak to Santa about my Christmas list. I asked to be able to eat what I wanted and not...
Terri’s View: My birthday just passed this week it made me reminisce of my birthday last year. The day before my birthday last year was our taping of The Dr. Oz Show. The...
Terri’s View: With the holidays here and countless gatherings and get-togethers on the horizon, it is a difficult time to stay on track with our eating. There are so many treats...
Terri’s View: This week, Ed and I said good-bye do a very dear childhood friend; both a husband and a father to a 9 year old daughter. He died at the tender age of 44. His...
Terri’s View: Well it’s that time of year again; the holidays. Some of us love them, some of us, not so much. I was definitely in the “not so much” crowd through all the years I...
Terri’s View: As I’ve said in the past, some days are just better than others. Most of us are emotional eaters and our will to stay healthy is determined by what we have going on...
Terri’s View: As we turned the clocks back, it was nice to lounge in bed a little today. However, it’s not so nice to have it dark and cold by 4:00 p.m. I am not looking forward...
Terri’s View: As I sit here on Halloween evening, I am actually not in a chocolate coma. That alone is something I have to celebrate! I have been trying very hard these...
Terri’s View: This week it seems that I am finally back in control. I was able to get back into my old self by eating properly and not eating just for the sake of it. I have been...
Ed’s View: I really needed to face some old demons this week. It was a very trying week and it took a lot not to go back to the comforts of eating. As I have said before; we are...
Terri’s View: Sometimes it’s very easy to get into a bad mental place. I think things like: I have stress, I’m overweight, I’ve tried everything and no matter what I do I can’t...
Terri’s View: Isn’t it great when we get the treat of dining out? Maybe it’s a special occasion or maybe I just didn’t feel like cooking dinner. It could be something quick with...
Terri’s View: We all have our ups and downs and ebbs and flows. Some days we feel like superstars and could stare right at a cupcake, feeling strong and knowing it’s not even...
Terri’s View: The schools here in suburbia New York are debating over having cupcakes in class for birthdays. Fortunately, my first grader was able to bring this sweet treat in...
Terri’s View: As you know, this summer has been a struggle and stressful and because of that, it has equated to some weight gain. (Just for me, not for Ed.) I have since gotten...
Terri’s View: The lazy, hazy days of summer will be leaving us shortly. No more beaches, pools or picnics. It’s back to school and back to routines. Many of you see this as a sad...
Terri’s View: You always hear about the latest and greatest diet that enabled celebrities to lose 20 pounds. They’re always the kind of diets where if you match your blood type,...
Terri’s View: We’ve all said, “I’ll start Monday, because there’s no point in starting my diet on a weekend.” So, we start fresh with good intentions, but by Wednesday we are...
Terri’s View: After I lost weight, some people had no problems reiterating how heavy I once was. I was told, “Oh yeah, no wonder it took you so long to conceive with all that...
I just don’t get it. I have never been a smoker so I don’t know the addiction firsthand, but I just don’t understand how people leave the gym and immediately light up. Or as they are walking to...
I was in McDonald's the other night (yes, that's what I said.) Ed was out for the night and our local McDonald's has a play area in it. I will usually eat beforehand and just take the kids there...
I have a friend from the gym who weighs himself multiple times a day. He uses 2 different scales then weighs himself with clothes on and then with his clothes off. Then he weighs himself again...
My supervisor from my census job, besides being my colleague, is someone at this point I can safely call a friend. She had a few to lose and recently embarked on the “cookie diet.” This is a plan...
After almost 4 years of exercising and eating properly, I am definitely on autopilot. I know how I need to eat and know I must hit the gym 3 times a week. Most of the time, I make the right...
Terri’s View: As I listen to the fireworks celebrating the birth of our great nation, it makes me proud to be an American and grateful to live in the greatest country in the world...
My temporary employment with the census has ended and Ed has still not landed a job. Not good. I totally enjoyed the experience. I met some very nice people and it was good for me to use my brain...
With our lifestyle change, I have discovered that grilling doesn’t always mean a steak, burgers or hot dogs. You can grill healthy, and yes – this includes veggies!
Here are some...
How is it that I can work out to the point where my shirt is drenched, my face is red, my heart rate is up and I feel so good afterwards that it carries me through the day – but yet I can still...
We are surrounded by food at all times. If it’s not physically in front us or in our sight, then it’s on TV or in our brains. I sometimes wonder if it’s normal to be actually on the...
Terri's View: Summer is finally here. Many of us will be traveling and enjoying family time. How do you stick to your routine when you are eating out almost every meal and no gym...
Terri’s View: We all know what we should be doing; eating right, exercising, getting enough sleep and managing stress. We know we should be pursuing a healthy lifestyle and...
Terri’s View: You’ve been doing great and you’re in the zone. You’ve been eating well and exercising as much as your schedule will allow. You’ve lost a few and you feel like you...
Terri’s View: Anyone who knows me knows that I’m no Julia Child. I do tend to overcook things, but have managed to find simple dishes that are healthy and easy to make. It can be...
Terri’s View: As you may have read in a previous blog, Ed and I are going through a rough patch as he is currently unemployed. Whereas I, on the other hand, find myself working...
Terri’s View: Ok, so you’ve actually made it to the gym, but now what? So many shiny machines with buttons and displays and you’re wondering if this was the right decision at all...
Terri’s View: For the first time in 6 years, I have a job besides taking care of my 2 children. I took a temporary position with the census bureau for some extra income. Little...
Terri’s view: I know it’s a little early for talk of summer, but with the warm weather here in NY, thoughts of the pool and BBQs can’t help but creep into my brain. The summer...
Terri’s View: You had a bad day with the kids or at work. You want to find a snack. You had a great day with the kids or at work. You want to find a snack. Whether you are feeling...
Terri’s View: In a previous blog post, we were asked to talk about our most important tip for weight loss and healthy living. It was very hard to pinpoint just one, so I would...
Terri’s View: Nothing evokes childhood memories like going to a reunion. This past weekend was my (gulp) 25th high school reunion. It was great to see old friends, and to feel...
Terri’s View: I ran into an acquaintance from my old gym. This is where I started my journey, and I got to know the same faces from being there so often. My fellow gym rats...
Terri’s View: I have been on my weight loss journey for 3½ years now. People always ask me how I stay motivated. How is it that I manage to stay on course, even when I have to...
Terri’s View: As you lose weight one of the most fun things to do is get rid of the clothes you will no longer need – ever. In the past when I lost weight, I always saved my old...
Terri’s Tip: Recruit Your Partner
To choose my favorite weight loss and healthy living tip is a tough task. A tip recommending exercise, to eat a good...
Terri’s View: As I sit here trying to come up with a topic to inspire and motivate, I cannot help but be inspired by the concert for Haiti in the background. I struggle with...
Terri’s View: I would put money that at least once since the holiday season has started you said, “Wow, did this year go fast, I can’t believe it’s holiday time again and the New...
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