Greetings!
Happy 2009. Somehow this year feels like it will be different, we’ve got a new president in just a few days along with many challenges that we didn’t realize we even had a year ago.
I believe that these challenges bring us a wonderful opportunity to be more innovative. After all, Einstein said “No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.” Clearly it’s time to look at our problems in a new way.
This month, I’m continuing to work on my writing projects in between a few speaking engagements and classes. If you’re interested in setting up one on one or small group classes, feel free to contact me this month to set them up for 2009.
Here’s wishes for a happy and healthy January and hoping you and your family will have a wonderful 2009.
Susan 🙂
| Sustainable Weightloss |
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 Oprah has gone public about her challenges with weight loss. She’ll be talking about all the weight she re-gained in her magazine and her TV show this month. If Oprah can’t keep the weight off with a her own healthy chef, a personal trainer, someone who sets her schedule and access to Dr. Oz, how can we mere mortals ever expect to let go of unwanted weight? The NY Times ran an article on why New Years Resolutions don’t really work. and why “change” is so very hard for so many of us. Clearly this is another example of how we need a new consciousness to solve our weight problems. January has always been a huge month for diets, but not really the best time of year to stick to it. Why not ditch the diet and instead create a resolution to eat less junk and more veggies this year? For more inspiration and information on how to ditch your diet mentality, check out my E-Book, Dump Your Diet Oprah could use this book to improve her Food IQ! |
| De-toxing and Dieting: Is it too good to be true? |
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 Looking to undo some of those holiday pounds this January? Join me at In The Pink on January 5th 6:30-8:30 for a lively discussion of what to eat for winter wellness that will help you to let go of unwanted weight. I’ll help you to cut thru de-tox and dieting myths that make many of us sick, fat and unhappy. In The Pink Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing social programming and emotional support to young women with breast cancer. |
| Cholesterol Q & A Session |
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 Are you confused on what to eat to lower your cholesterol? You’re not alone! I’ve been researching the cholesterol conundrum for quite some time now while writing an E-book about it. In order to put the last finishing touches on my book, I’d like to hear from you what questions and concerns you have about cholesterol. I’m setting up a free conference call about cholesterol on Monday January 12th at 8pm. All you need to do is to RSVP by replying to this newsletter and I’ll send you the information on how to call in with your cholesterol questions. |
| Bedford Environmental Summit |
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 The Bedford Environmental Summit will offer a full day of informative lectures and workshops addressing issues such as oil consumption, school food, a climate action plan for Bedford, locally supported agriculture and school and community gardens. With a roster of speakers representing some of the best minds on environmental policy, it will provide attendees with a better understanding of global and local environmental issues; information about local green resources; and specific action steps for what they can do within their community. I hope you can join me at this important event. I’ll be speaking on a panel on school food and will also be representing Slow Food Westchester at the summit. |
| January Recipe: Crock-pot Beans |
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 One of the big food trends for 2009 will be foods that save you money. Eating less meat as in Meatless Mondays have always been part of my plan. Winter time is bean season. Beans can be a great inexpensive protein source that can transform into delicious meals. A crock pot can be the perfect tool to use when cooking bean recipes because they are truly foolproof. This simple black bean recipe is a great place to start. Ingredients: Directions: |
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Healthcare Community Discussion with a Twist
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| Friday, January 16th 10am. Dragonfly Cafe Wheeler Avenue, Pleasantville, NY I have learned over the past years that cooking and democracy are not a spectator sports! You’ve got to roll up your sleeves, spend some time and get a little messy if you want things to work out well. Consider the language we use. When our government talks about healthcare, they are generally referring to health insurance. The term healthcare system is really a system of medical care. How can we make it more about actually caring for our health? What if took this a look at our healthcare crisis differently and started connecting the dots between food, energy, education and environment to heal our healthcare system? The Transition Team of President-Elect Obama has put out a public call for citizens around the U.S. to host Health Care Community Discussions. I have volunteered to moderate one of these discussions. You’ll have a chance to give your own thoughts and ideas for how to fix our healthcare system. I hope you will join me in this nationwide effort to shape President-Elect Obama’s Health Care Reform Agenda and possibly connect it to energy, environmental and educational issues as well. RSVP to attend the Healthcare discussion by replying to this email. I’ll send you an official copy of the ” Participant Guide for Health Care Community Discussions” so you can print it out and bring to the meeting. If you don’t live in the NY area or would like to host one of your own community healthcare discussions, click here |
