Nancy Schuessler

Wellness Warrior, The Dr. Oz Show
Blog Posts

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If you can find someone who doesn't like ice cream, I'd like to talk to them! Most of us just love this sweet treat. I like ice cream year-round, even if there's snow on the ground. The...

Added to Recipes on Fri 11/18/2011

I love food. I am passionate about flavor, taste, texture and presentation. The healthier my diet has become, the more my palette has expanded. I enjoy the flavors of the world and...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Weight Loss, Recipes, Nutrition, Diet on Wed 09/14/2011

There is a green, leafy vegetable that just may grow even faster than weeds! My sister's garden has finally begun to blossom and reach its peak! Some veggies, believe it or not, are still not...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Diet, Nutrition, Wellness on Fri 08/12/2011

Blueberries are now in season and we recently received a notice from our favorite "pick your own" farm that they were ripe and ready to pick. I told Dan we couldn't wait until the weekend... we...

Added to Weight Loss, Nutrition, Diet, Wellness Warrior on Tue 07/19/2011

I have been out to eat twice this past week. The first was a large, chain-style restaurant near Cleveland, and the other an eclectic, farm-to-table restaurant in Tremont. Going out to eat used to...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Weight Loss, Nutrition, Diet on Tue 07/05/2011

I was at work last week talking with our salon owner Mary. She cooks gourmet meals every night that even her 2 1/2 year old son enjoys! Not only does she cook fresh meals that could be on the...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Recipes, Nutrition, Diet on Mon 06/20/2011

I should have named my son Benaiah a different name -- banana. He was born a long 22 inches and his weight dropped to an alarming 6 pounds. I dare say that his physique resembled a banana! My...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Family Health on Mon 06/06/2011

My sister Amy has always been one of my inspirations. Her generous heart, wisdom, beauty, kindness and encouragement are constantly overflowing and are obvious to everyone that knows her....

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Weight Loss, Nutrition on Wed 06/01/2011

Dan and I have been on a few road trips recently. When I think of foods to pack for the drive, my mind always tends to think about healthy snacks that we can nibble on. We both love homemade...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Nutrition, Family Health, Diet on Thu 05/05/2011

My sister came over today for what I'd like to call my first "real" postpartum workout. Yesterday, I went to the doctor for my check-up and got the thumbs up to resume all activities. There are...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Weight Loss, Fitness, Diet on Fri 04/15/2011

It's been almost 6 weeks since our second little miracle entered our lives! As I have said before, pregnancy is difficult for me mentally, physically and emotionally....

Added to Pregnancy, Wellness Warrior, Parenting on Wed 04/06/2011

It’s February. Here we are in the cold north. This time of year we all start itching for spring. I was reading in a magazine this week about the fresh foods that are in season during this month. I...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Diet, Nutrition on Mon 02/14/2011

The one nice thing about blogging is that if I'm feeling the need to get something off my chest and I want to vent, I can just start writing and hope that someone out there will read what I ...

Added to Diet, Nutrition, Pregnancy, Wellness Warrior on Fri 01/21/2011

This holiday season has felt like a whirlwind. I am sure many of you can relate. There have been parties, fun, festivities and food! I absolutely have to share with you all my favorite...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Diet, Recipes on Tue 01/11/2011

I am currently sitting in the waiting room as I am undergoing a 3 hour glucose tolerance test. I am unable to go anywhere or do anything. I have to be in a restful state. So, I am thinking. I am...

Added to Diet, Wellness, Pregnancy, Wellness Warrior on Thu 01/06/2011

I am now 30 weeks pregnant and I finally feel like I'm in the home stretch. This pregnancy has been very different than my pregnancy carrying Benaiah was. Could the fact that I'm having a girl...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Pregnancy, Diabetes, Diet on Fri 12/17/2010

My sister volunteers at a local cooking school and is always sharing with me new ways to enjoy healthy foods. In a class just last week she was learned a new, interesting way to use Brussels...

Added to Wellness Warrior on Mon 12/06/2010

Thanksgiving is here! I always tend to get somewhat sappy this time of year. Thanksgiving is the day each year that I celebrate my life. I began my weight loss journey on Thanksgiving day and...

Added to Pregnancy, Wellness, Holidays, Wellness Warrior on Mon 11/22/2010

One of the many battles I had to overcome was eating in front of people. The sheer thought of others watching me eat would cause a rush of emotion. I wondered if I ate something healthy if...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Nutrition, Diet on Tue 11/16/2010

My mom went to our favorite grocery store this week that always carries all of our local fresh foods. Cauliflower is in season now that the temperatures have been so chilly. Our grocery...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Diet, Recipes, Nutrition on Mon 11/08/2010

My body has been going through so many changes. I am experiencing pregnancy very differently than I did 2 years ago with Benaiah. Back then, I walked every day of my pregnancy; 7 days a...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Fitness, Pregnancy on Mon 10/25/2010

Emotions can steer us towards eating a bag of potato chips or wanting nothing but the sweetest sugary treat. My emotions for the past 21 weeks have been comparable to the world’s fastest and...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Stress, Pregnancy, Diet on Fri 10/15/2010

I am at the halfway point and my baby is the size of a mango. It weighs about 11 ounces and is a little over 6 inches long! At my last appointment, I found out that my total weight gain up to this...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Pregnancy, Diet on Mon 10/11/2010

After watching an episode of The Dr. Oz Show recently in which he shared the cancer fighting benefits of artichokes, I have found myself eating more and more of them. I happen to already love...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Diet, Nutrition, Recipes on Fri 09/24/2010

I just got back from my local grocery store and before I could even walk through the front doors, my eyes were gazing upon every variety of gourds and pumpkins known to man. Fall is beginning...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Diet, Recipes on Fri 09/17/2010

I've always viewed my cravings as a bad thing. They are an extra burden for me because I am already a hungry girl. Usually, I crave carbohydrates and I prefer salty things more than ...

Added to Pregnancy, Diet, Nutrition, Wellness Warrior on Wed 09/08/2010

I was helping my sister load boxes into a U-Haul today as my dear grandmother watched over my son, Benaiah, and my sister's oldest son, David. I walked past her a few times before...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Pregnancy, Nutrition on Tue 08/31/2010

Flashback! Six weeks ago was like any other day until I ate a bowl of organic O's and a spoonful of almond butter - only to find myself heaving over the porcelain goddess...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Pregnancy on Fri 08/20/2010

At the time my husband and I met, I weighed over 200 pounds - and he loved me. He loved me as I weighed in on our wedding day at 323 pounds. His love has never faded, even when I...

Added to Weight Loss, Men's Health on Fri 08/13/2010

DENIAL. That single word encompasses so much of how I used to think, act and feel on a daily basis. I was in personal denial, living with the blinders on, as well as being in total disbelief...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Weight Loss on Fri 07/30/2010

This month has been full of parties. It started with July 4th, then a few birthdays and pool parties were added into the mix; it could have meant a recipe for overeating. One of my old favorite...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Recipes, Nutrition, Diet on Mon 07/19/2010

I have never really been a big drinker. Alcoholic drinks don't do much for me other than make my body bigger and make my pocketbook smaller. I really only enjoy the ultra sugary,...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Diet, Nutrition, Recipes on Thu 07/08/2010

I believe I have the power to empower. I believe God gave me my struggle with weight because He knew that I had the strength to overcome and help others. He knew I would beat my addiction to...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Weight Loss, Wellness on Mon 06/28/2010

I tend to write my blogs at night. My day is filled to the brim and usually a moment of quiet, a time for reflection or just a second or 2 to fully unwind happens after Benaiah goes to sleep....

Added to Woman's Health, Wellness Warrior, Weight Loss, Pregnancy on Wed 06/16/2010

Yesterday was the last day of school in our town – the games can officially begin! My oldest nephew, David, finished kindergarten! His little life was the catalyst, years ago, that led me to lose...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Weight Loss, Family Health, Fitness on Mon 06/14/2010

Control. Would you like it if someone told you that you were controlling? I know I sure wouldn't. It would either hurt my feelings or make me angry...maybe, both.  Being referred to as "...

Added to Diet, Weight Loss, Mental Health on Mon 06/07/2010

As many of you have seen on The Dr. Oz Show, I admitted that I still want to feel like I can “Eat Big!” I do truly love a bowl of 100% whole wheat pasta. However, at times, 1 serving sometimes...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Recipes, Nutrition, Diet on Thu 05/27/2010

I work at a salon where women love to chat, and I love to chat. Topics range from Dr. Oz (of course,) to local news, celebrity news, latest beauty trends/tips, etc. I am always talking about...

Added to Diet, Wellness Warrior, Nutrition, Weight Loss on Fri 05/21/2010

People often say things like, “You just need to take baby steps.” I find myself saying those words often as well. How true they are. They are not just words, because if you put those words into...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Family Health, Weight Loss on Tue 05/11/2010

What has excess weight robbed from you?  For me, it was something simple like not being able to fit into a booth at restaurants.  The other end of the spectrum held captive thoughts such...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Weight Loss on Mon 04/26/2010

I went over to my parent’s house this weekend. Upon my arrival, my dad said, “I just picked some asparagus from the yard, do you want a stalk?” I was standing in the kitchen, munching on chives...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Recipes, Nutrition, Diet on Mon 04/19/2010

One of my Canadian facebook friends, Janice, introduced me to my new love. Chocolate still remains my first love. However, step aside, because King Kale has arrived! I have steamed, sautéed,...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Recipes, Nutrition, Diet on Mon 04/05/2010

Staying positive is something that Amy and I often talk about. It's not something that you can neglect. You have to consciously think about renewing your mind and shifting your focus....

Added to Wellness Warrior, Weight Loss, Fitness on Tue 03/23/2010

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...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Weight Loss, Recipes, Nutrition on Mon 03/15/2010

Dr.  Oz recommends doing the 7 minute “sun salutation” exercise from yoga every day. I’m sure you’ve heard him say that at some point. I was...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Fitness on Thu 03/04/2010

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...

Added to Recipes, Nutrition on Wed 02/24/2010

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...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Weight Loss, Oz 100, Nutrition on Mon 02/15/2010

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...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Wellness, Weight Loss on Thu 02/04/2010

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...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Diet on Thu 01/21/2010

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...

Added to Weight Loss, Recipes, Nutrition, Diet on Mon 01/18/2010

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...

Added to Wellness, Weight Loss, Nutrition, Diet on Thu 01/07/2010

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...

Added to Weight Loss, Recipes, Nutrition, Diet on Wed 01/06/2010

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...

Added to Wellness Warrior, Weight Loss, Nutrition, Diet on Mon 12/21/2009

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...

Added to Weight Loss, The Dr. Oz Show, Nutrition, Diet on Tue 12/15/2009

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...

Added to Weight Loss, The Dr. Oz Show, Nutrition, Fitness, Diet on Fri 12/11/2009

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...

Added to The Dr. Oz Show, Weight Loss, Nutrition, Diet on Thu 12/10/2009

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...

Added to Weight Loss, The Dr. Oz Show, Nutrition, Diet on Wed 12/09/2009

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...

Added to Weight Loss, The Dr. Oz Show, Nutrition, Diet on Tue 12/08/2009

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...

Added to Weight Loss, The Dr. Oz Show, Nutrition, Diet on Sun 12/06/2009

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...

Added to Weight Loss, Nutrition, Diet on Thu 12/03/2009

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...

Added to Weight Loss, The Dr. Oz Show, Nutrition, Diet on Thu 12/03/2009

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...

Added to Weight Loss, Nutrition, Diet on Wed 12/02/2009

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...

Added to Weight Loss, Nutrition, Diet on Tue 12/01/2009

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...

Added to Weight Loss, The Dr. Oz Show, Nutrition, Diet on Mon 11/30/2009

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...

Added to Weight Loss, The Dr. Oz Show, Nutrition, Diet on Tue 11/24/2009

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...

Added to Weight Loss, The Dr. Oz Show, Nutrition, Diet on Tue 11/24/2009

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...

Added to Weight Loss, The Dr. Oz Show, Diet, Nutrition on Mon 11/23/2009

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...

Added to Weight Loss, Nutrition, Mental Health, Diet, The Dr. Oz Show on Thu 11/19/2009

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...

Added to Weight Loss, Nutrition, Diet, The Dr. Oz Show on Wed 11/18/2009

"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...

Added to Weight Loss, Nutrition, Diet, The Dr. Oz Show on Tue 11/17/2009

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...

Added to Diet, Weight Loss, Nutrition, The Dr. Oz Show on Mon 11/16/2009

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...

Added to Diet, Weight Loss, Nutrition, The Dr. Oz Show on Fri 11/13/2009

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...

Added to Nutrition, Diet, Weight Loss, The Dr. Oz Show on Thu 11/12/2009