Yesterday was Dennis' birthday! Amanda and Malinda made him the cutest birthday cake. It was two round cakes separated by a "pretzel" bridge, with pine trees (frosting on pretzels), "Swedish" fish in a lake and stream, an Indian, and forest animals. It was darling. I wasn't even tempted to eat it, nor the ice cream I had gotten to go with the cake. I was prepared with healthier treats. I bought "Organic Rice Divine" ice cream on Wednesday at the health food store (bonus points for it being on sale) and yesterday morning I made "flourless brownies". Brownies - OK, ice cream - DIVINE!!! and all quilt free.
BONUS of the week:
Alisha told me that last Sunday when Dennis and I walked into the Peterson's church (for the baby blessing of Carrie and Kevin's baby) Randy's uncle Michael saw us walk in and thought that Dennis must have divorced me and found a hot cute chick. He didn't recognize me until we walked past them to sit on the bench and I said Hi to him. That comment really made my day.
I wish I could share this feeling with everyone who struggles with their weight. Let them know that IT IS WORTH IT, to swap out those foods/drinks they think they can't live without for things that bring health and vitality to their lives.
P.S. I am having so much fun teaching the exercises classes. The class members are enjoying it and I love watching them enjoy it.
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To Help Myself get fit and be healthy
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Helpful Hints that I found work for me
1- I try to make 50% of the food I eat each day raw fruits and vegetables. Most of this comes in the green smoothies and lettuce salads.
2- Eat only foods made with whole grains. Stay away from processed foods like white flour and white sugar.
3- Do not drink anything with your meals. Try not to drink at least 15 minutes before either. The body seems to absorb and use the food better without being diluted with liquid. I even take my pills with food now instead of liquid.
4- Exercise, exercise, exercise. Do something that gets your heart rate up. Doing it with someone else makes it more enjoyable and encourages you to keep at it.
5- Get out in the sunshine. Take a walk, rake some leaves, read a book, just do something. It is amazing how much better you feel after 30 minutes in the sun and fresh air.
6- Drink plenty of water. A good general rule is 1/2 your body weight in ounces. If you weigh 120 pounds, you should drink 60 oz of water.
2- Eat only foods made with whole grains. Stay away from processed foods like white flour and white sugar.
3- Do not drink anything with your meals. Try not to drink at least 15 minutes before either. The body seems to absorb and use the food better without being diluted with liquid. I even take my pills with food now instead of liquid.
4- Exercise, exercise, exercise. Do something that gets your heart rate up. Doing it with someone else makes it more enjoyable and encourages you to keep at it.
5- Get out in the sunshine. Take a walk, rake some leaves, read a book, just do something. It is amazing how much better you feel after 30 minutes in the sun and fresh air.
6- Drink plenty of water. A good general rule is 1/2 your body weight in ounces. If you weigh 120 pounds, you should drink 60 oz of water.
Other sites I enjoy on health and nutrition
Goals
Eat healthy:
*Cut out white sugar, white flour, red meat, dairy and soda
*Eat more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish, chicken and legumes.
*Drink 100 - 120 oz water a day
*Exercise - work up to running a 5k by next summer
*Lower my cholesterol to a healthy range
I hope to:
*Get rid of the dizziness and ringing in my ears I have had for the past 7 years.
*Get rid of the joint pain (arthritis?)
*Lower my cholesterol without medication
*Strengthen my heart
*Have more energy
*Live a long healthy life
*Cut out white sugar, white flour, red meat, dairy and soda
*Eat more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish, chicken and legumes.
*Drink 100 - 120 oz water a day
*Exercise - work up to running a 5k by next summer
*Lower my cholesterol to a healthy range
I hope to:
*Get rid of the dizziness and ringing in my ears I have had for the past 7 years.
*Get rid of the joint pain (arthritis?)
*Lower my cholesterol without medication
*Strengthen my heart
*Have more energy
*Live a long healthy life
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