When you tell The Universe what you want, she will move heaven and earth to bring you what you need.

I believe this. It's one of the few statements of faith that I hold firmly onto. In late September, 2006, I aimed intention at The Universe when I, exhausted, unhappy and overweight, said : I need to find a trainer and get myself in shape! I had spent a brutal three weeks in the Midwest moving my mother-in-law into assisted living. Stress and poor diet had added an extra 8 pounds that I didn't need. I was achey, I was aging, I was miserable, but I was flying home.

In order to eat better and get more excercise in today's world, it's sometimes necessary to have a little help. There's plenty of help available online. Here are some suggestions for improving your diet and getting fit.

It's Christmas Eve, and for many people that means it's time to break out the eggnog. I'm finding it a little hard to concentrate right now, because all the people in my house happen to be indulging in this particular holiday tradition. I'm also dodging an early Christmas gift of my son's (a remote controlled helicopter), that is whizzing by my head.

Is eggnog part of your holiday celebration? If so, here are a few things you might want to know.

If you're trying to stay fit for the holidays, you might want to avoid the eggnog.

The holiday season is in full swing, and as the month of December marches on, more and more people are decorating their homes. The festivity and beauty added by the many lights and candles is enjoyed by many; however, the decorations and the process of installing them hold many inherent health risks. From trees to tinsel, there are important recommendations to keep in mind while selecting and installing your seasonal trappings.

Aaargh. Every year I gain weight at this time of year. First it is Halloween with all of the candy, then it is Thanksgiving with so much food and pumpkin pie. Then it gets even worse: Christmas cookies, truffles, holiday gift baskets full of nuts and candy...

I am a divorced female with one adult child and one minor child. I have stories I could share about my first holiday without my minor child, my fears about what the ex's family might say to our child that might ruin his holiday experience, the questions he might have to answer that would make him uncomfortable. What do these worries illustrate except my family was dysfunctional before its legal break? Divorce didn't mess us up; we were already in trouble, and that's what I'm thinking about this holiday season: How much time do we spend during the holidays trying to manufacture Hallmark card moments when we know that our families are not Hallmark cards, that children sense desperation, and the best gift for the holidays is a peaceful spirit comfortable with itself?