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Nancy Schuessler
Wellness Warrior, The Dr. Oz Show
Nancy's strong desires to live a healthy lifestyle and become a mother lead her on an extraordinary journey to reprogram her body and mind. This journey transformed her into a Dr. Oz Wellness Warrior, a mother, and a mentor and coach to others who strive for similar changes in their lives.
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Friday nights at the Schuessler house are now called “French Fry Friday!” It’s the beginning of the weekend, and it means we are going to be having some fun! My husband works hard all week, and...
Dr. Oz recommends doing the 7 minute “sun salutation” exercise from yoga every day. I’m sure you’ve heard him say...
I think I have mentioned before that I am very blessed to have a local grocery store that specializes in fresh produce. It is always crisp, colorful and looks like it was either just plucked...
Many of you reading this are hoping to lose weight and regain your health. Medical problems may feel like a storm in your life. Even carrying extra weight may seem as though a dark cloud has...
You should only have BPA in your life in a few areas—basil, parsley and anise. Or, how about bananas, peppers and apples? You are getting my drift, right? One of the first things I bought...
I am so excited and proud of Amy and her renewed health. Every day that passes, she is learning more about herself and her body. No one, other than God, knows what makes us tick better than...
We had our first official arctic blast snowfall of the season, and that means we want to be eating some hearty soups! There is a sense of nostalgia sitting in the family room with the...
Revolution or Revolt? That is the question amongst families. You wouldn't believe how often I hear that question from people! “How did you get your husband to eat that way...and your...
A new year means trying new things, right? Well, with that said, I am about to give you a completely alternative feast to enjoy throughout the holiday season. No, it’s not a standing rib...
I have many nicknames that I have acquired over the years: Nanaloo, Nan, Nanydan, Naners, Atch and Hoon (the last two are my favorites because my nephews decided that’s what they wanted to call me...
Health and my sister Amy are synonymous. Healthy living and healthy choices have always come naturally to Amy. The interesting thing about eating healthy is that it can become contagious! Get...
Push-ups. I love them and I hate them; or, do I just love to hate them…I’m not sure! Seriously, I really do love them. If ever I am in a pinch or on the go, a push-up is such a great all-body...
Many of you ask, “What is it, exactly, that you eat?” So, I thought I’d journal one day for you. My day is coming to a close, so I will recount my food intake for you before I head off...
With the holidays around the corner, I can already start smelling all the gooey sweets! If I shut my eyes, I can see mounds of cakes, pies and frosted cookies shaped like snowmen and that shimmer...
I am going to start a continuing blog topic called, “Excess Baggage” and every time you see that posting, you will know that I am about to confess something about myself. With that, I’ll give you...
Today, I will grocery shop for the week...and right here, right now, I will make my list. Now, I always have my "staples." You will see that this consists of the fresh weekly items...
Yesterday, when I went grocery shopping, I took a photo of my favorite section...the fresh produce! When I walk into any grocery store, I try to stay shopping on the "outside" aisles, I rarely go...
Today I went out with a friend and helped her grocery shop. All I have to say is SUGAR! We were looking at labels together and I was helping her de-code them as we walked up and down the...
Dr. Oz's orders, "It’s not about the number on the scale; it’s about our waist size." When I think back, I remember when I initially determined my goal weight, I felt as if I created a...
The single most powerful piece of workout equipment I own is my pair of running shoes. I am sure many of you out there do not even have a pair. I was 27 years old when I purchased my...
Many of you have emailed me wanting some recipes since I mentioned that squash is not JUST for holiday decorating; it is for eating as well. Butternut and acorn are 2 of my favorite. Even my...
Substitution. That is the name of the game. There are certain foods that I love too much! So, I know that if I make them, I would devour the contents all by myself and then lick the bowl clean! My...
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I am hoping you are all with your loved ones and celebrating life, love, friendship and all of the blessings that are so richly abundant! Tomorrow is a very...
Where I work, clients love to bring us baked goods. Instead of extending gratitude with other gestures, it is not unusual for me to arrive at work greeted with smiles by clients and cupcakes...
Amy and I discussed tonight over the phone how our minds can be our worst enemies. Not only do we need to reprogram our food, but we also need completely remodel our brain! Self-doubt is amongst...
So, today was a great reminder to never let yourself get too hungry. Bad things happen when you're too hungry! I had a busy day filled to the brim from the moment I woke up, until the moment I...
"Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out."
~ Robert Collier
Put these 5 rules into practice and they will revolutionize your life! I am sure you...
I love to eat foods that are in season! I never used to even know what foods were in season at the various times of the year -- and now those are the very things I seek out! A...
Last week, I celebrated my birthday. I'm 32 now. It's funny how the older I get, the younger I feel! I think I had gotten accustomed to feeling so miserable everyday that I was unable to...
Hello! Welcome to the launch of this Wellness Warrior blog! In future days these pages will be a dialogue about a variety of wellness topics, specifically weight loss. Needless to say, I am...
