This is why we wake up every morning. This is why we must take care of ourselves, so we can get out of bed. It's called FAMILY - and it's about LIVING. These guys want to play with us. LIVING IS ABOUT PLAYING and PLAYING IS SERIOUS BUSINESS Here at the 80-10-10 Lifestyle RETREAT with Dr. Douglas Graham, our fearless leader teaches fitness by PLAY. Standing on top of a ball. Re-bounders. Ropes. Balance. Always, "can you do this ....?" Every muscle in my body is screaming.

This is DAY FIVE of breaking my 11/12-Day FAST. I worked hard today to introduce physical fitness back into my life. Waking up those muscles hurts physically, but emotionally I'm excited to MOVE with PURPOSE, again. Every day I'm feeling stronger and more determined not to return to the things that hurt me. I'm beginning to understand better, when Dr. Doug Graham said: "Love the things that love you back," Who loves me back? My Father in Heaven, certain people, WHOLE, F

Dear Readers: “I cannot express how much your letter meant to me today.  I am the professional writer, and yet your letters are so eloquent, I cannot match them.  You speak of love so beautifully.  You express your feelings so well and easily, it seems.  I am the one blown away and did not know such a man existed.  You make me want to retire as well - never did I ever consider this, just so I do not miss one moment of life with you…” Romantic Comedies. I am a sucker for them

BE FREE OF ADDICTIONS ~ FEEL HEALTHY AND ALIVE AGAIN ~ FAST This is Day Ten of fasting in Sedro Woolley WA with Dr. Doug Graham, author of 80-10-10. He is the “Walker of His Talk” and trainer/mentor of movie stars and professional athletes. I’m privileged to be learning at his feet. He is the epitome of the things he teaches and is a big softy. He is a wealth of information and the longer I fast, the better I am able to translate his wisdom. When I am toxic, it is much m

This is Day Seven of not eating, so I doubt if today it’s possible for me to scale the side of a mountain as my friend is doing in this picture – but I know I can do this when I complete my fast and return to a healthy diet and exercise program. FASTING allows the body to heal itself of everything – it’s an anti-aging program on steroids. It will give you another chance to be well. It’s the ultimate wellness program. Dear Readers, allow me to tell you what I’m experiencing

I’m in Heaven. It’s pouring down rain in Sedro Woolley, WA. Is that not the coolest thing? My window is open and I’m listening to the rain fall on the metal roof. I’ve been watching movies while I rest and heal. My favorite is Letters to Juliet. It’s lovely. Those of you who are joining me through this water-fasting adventure, know that we are going without food for as long as necessary to heal and feel great again. This could take anywhere between ten to fourteen days. M

Kids Know How and When to Reset Do you feel like this after you eat? A food-coma? You might want to consider a fast. Fasting is about resting and helps keep you healthful and youthful. Fasting is a safe and effective way for the body to detox itself. Fasting can reverse the aging process. Fasting has been proven through history as beneficial for physical, mental, and spiritual rejuvenation. Fasting releases the physician within. Fasting causes quick weight loss – your waist