Hello, Summer

It was a typical Ohio spring, wasn't it? Here for about a minute before the hot, mugginess of summer is upon us. Memorial Day weekend, the annual inauguration of summer - and, yes, swimsuit season has snuck up on us once again. Where are you in your quest to be healthy? Are you ready for summer?

We don't mean are you ready to bare yourself in a swimsuit. We're talking about your head. Are you ready for the summer barbeques and other fatty food-filled festivities that the summer brings? Really, what season doesn't bring those? Do you have a plan to stay in control of your eating and drinking, while maintaining the merry? Where will you fit in your daily workouts when the kids are out of school?

Just remember, becoming healthier doesn't mean missing out on all the fun. In fact, when you get healthy, life gets a whole lot more enjoyable. You feel better. You have more energy. And most importantly, you feel in control.