You got mail!

August 30, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

Hello, and Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. My thoughts are with everyone in the path of Hurricane Ida, this morning, and as it weakens everyone in it’s path. We had just moved to Florida when Hurricane Katrina hit LA 16 years ago, yesterday. I remember watching the devastation on the TV […]

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Hello 52!

August 8, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Yep, today is my 52nd birthday! It was a beautiful day and I finally was able to get in my pool after getting all sweaty and gross with the treadmill, yardwork, and gardening. Then some family fun! We went to my favorite Japanese Steakhouse and I had Filet Mignon. It was 4 ounces of pure […]

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change is good, and change is coming!

May 30, 2021.Reading time 8 minutes.

Hello, and happy Memorial Day weekend! I would like to take a moment and thank all of those who serve and protect this great country. I have to work tomorrow so we don’t have any great plans. We had a small family cookout yesterday, and some pool fun today. I was actually able to safely […]

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i am giving away 25 free coaching sessions in march

March 6, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

As promised I have decided on my first freebie for 2021. These will repeat each month, with a different theme or topic, and limitations. Be sure to read the whole post if you are interested. March is National Kidney Month. I have decided for March to give away 25 free coaching sessions based on the […]

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My very exciting kidney update!

March 1, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Happy Monday! What do you think of my new logo, and color scheme? I think I need a brighter more colorful one, too, especially for social media. If you read this blog, then you already know I have had CKD since 20`17. You would also know that it has been my goal to get back […]

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my experience with the covid vaccine #2

February 26, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

Happy Friday! I did not get much done since Wednesday, because I got the second dose of my Moderna Covid vaccine. They actually wanted to schedule me to have it today, but I requested to do it Wednesday, because I have to work tomorrow. Boy am I glad I did it Wednesday. I am totally […]

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it’s a new day. Are you ready to tackle your health goals?

February 7, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

Updated 8/5/2021 As I mentioned in previous posts I am revamping my coaching plans. I do this yearly to consolidate the plans and make them more targeted. As I continue to learn and grow they become better. I am also editing older posts to add my Mailchimp newsletter option and update any necessary info. This […]

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Updates from health buddy melissa

February 3, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

Happy Hump Day! I am in the process of my 30 day home/declutter purge challenge. I am getting a lot done, but my blog, computer, email all needs some purging too. That will be next month’s challenge I guess. All this week I will be working on updating my Health Buddy Melissa plans. I do […]

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i got vaxxed!

January 30, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

There is a lot of anxiety about the new Covid 19 vaccines. I was supposed to have gotten my vaccine from my job last Saturday. But, for some reason all of the doses were pulled back by the governor. I was given the opportunity to get it at my local Health Dept on Wednesday. My […]

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social saturday

January 17, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

Happy Saturday! This is a new feature for this blog. Each Saturday I will open up the chance for social media sharing. Please read entirely before you participate. Each week I will use a different social media platform that I have an account with. This week it is Pinterest. You will see a Pinterest link […]

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Don’t Take My Chocolate! September 23, 2021
Hello, and welcome to another Thinking on Thursday topic. Today, we are going to think about chocolate. I know controversial, right? But, for this month’s Health Challenge, I have been discussing Oxalates, and chocolate is very high in Oxalates. Well, sort of. Keep reading to learn more. I have talked about chocolate before. Mostly in [...]
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Thanksgiving on Tuesday: Family Food Challenge! September 21, 2021
Hello, Hello! As promised, yesterday, I am sharing something fun that your family, or friends can do too. I was watching a Youtube video last week and it was a family that challenged each other to make a themed meal. Their theme was a Dollar Tree theme challenge. It was really interesting, and the creative [...]
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Meatless Monday: Greek Spaghetti September 20, 2021
Hello, Hello! As I try to work back more towards a Vegetarian type of eating pattern, I have discovered this wonderfully delicious recipe. If you have read any of my posts on Oxalates this month, then you know why I have steered away from strictly Vegetarian eating. We actually had this on Friday, but I [...]
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Funny Friday, Halloween Scares! September 17, 2021
We are coming into that time of year, Halloween. Have you started to decorate yet, or get in the Fall season. I have not yet. I am unsure of how I want to decorate this year. I love Fall themes, and Thanksgiving, but my Fairy Garden grew all in with Ivy this year, so none [...]
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How Much Salt Does the Body Need to Function Normally? September 16, 2021
Hello, and happy Thursday! If you read this blog, then you know I talk a lot about salt. I talk about salt when I talk about the kidneys, and I talk about salt when I talk about blood pressure. But, how much salt does the body actually need to function normally. Yes, you are reading [...]
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Taste Test Tuesday: Trader Joe’s Italian Meatballs September 14, 2021
Whoa a new featured topic! I think it is fun to share the perspective of different tastes for different food items. So, I am starting a Taste Test Tuesday topic. I don’t know if every Tuesday will be this topic, because I have others for Tuesdays, but if it is really popular I will just [...]
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Should You Avoid Everything But the Bagel Seasoning With CKD? September 13, 2021
Hello, and happy Monday! I hope everyone had an awesome weekend. It is finally getting to be a smidge cooler in the mornings, and I can enjoy my coffee outback on the swing. If you have been following along then you know for this month I am discussing Oxalates and how they can effect CKD, [...]
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Low Carb, Low Oxalate Blueberry Pancakes September 10, 2021
Hello, and welcome to another Food on Friday topic. Following particular diets can be so tricky, and it often makes me wonder what can I eat anymore. But, thank goodness for the internet that allows us to find all kinds of helpful information to make Mindful decisions about food choices. Do you love pancakes? Do [...]
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Let’s Think About This September 9, 2021
Hello, and welcome back to another #ThinkingonThursday topic. I have not done one of these in a while, because I have been thinking, lol. So, why do I write about these hot topic issues? There are several reasons. This is a Health blog and the things I choose to think about are related to Health. [...]
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Oxalates and Kidney Disease, CKD! September 8, 2021
Hello, and welcome to another Wellness Wednesday topic. Today, I am continuing with my monthly theme of oxalates. The most common symptom of having too much Oxalates in your body is manifested as Kidney Stones. Kidney stones are extremely painful, and if you have ever had one you know this. But, you may not actually [...]
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