Kathy Smith's Column

By Kathy Smith What’s so bad about carbs? By now we’re all well aware of the low-carb diet craze, and many have tried to skip the bread from time to time, often with mixed results. Most of us are still … Continue reading →

by Kathy Smith Need some more energy? It’s simple.
 All you have to do is…relax. Yes, it seems like a contradiction. But when you think about it,
the concept of “energy” has been misrepresented over the years. Take the classic Energizer … Continue reading →

By Kathy Smith Having a strong midsection isn’t just about showing off your flat-bellied results. Abdominal exercises are still important as we age; in fact, they might just be more important than ever before. Here’s why: Stopping the “Spread”. Many … Continue reading →

By Kathy Smith How many pounds did I shed? … or Have I lost inches in my waistline? Not many of us are concerned with balance – or understand the important connection of balance in our quest for a better … Continue reading →

By Kathy Smith If you think of breakfast as the most important meal of the day, because of its powerful effects to rev your metabolism and set the stage for a day of healthy eating, then late-night snacking is at … Continue reading →

By Kathy Smith We’ve spent plenty of time talking tummies, looking at legs, and assessing your “bottom line.”  So today, let’s take a trip uptown, and consider two other body parts we love (or love to hate):  shoulders and arms. … Continue reading →