Monday, April 30, 2012
quote of the day
Sometimes there is no next time, no time outs, no second chances. Sometimes it's now or never.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
tip of hte day
I saw this article by Dr Oz in this latest issue of Woman's Day. It has a lot of help. Take some time to read it. http://www.womansday.com/health-fitness/conditions-diseases/life-lessons-from-dr-oz#slide-1
Friday, April 27, 2012
tip of the day
Sleep is one of the most important things in living healthier. I found this great article that might help.
http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/how-give-your-bedroom-better-sleep-makeover
tip of the day
As a parent, I want to provide a healthy life for my daughter so she doesn't have to deal with the same issues I have. I found this article showing how eating healthier also helps prevent allergies. Check it out.http://www.wondermoms.ca/nutrition_tips_for_dealing_with_seasonal_allergies.html
tip of the day
In my quest to be healthier, I went in yesterday for a Colonoscopy. For those of you who don't know what that is, they stick a camera up your butt and look around. I was having some issues. Luckily, it wasn't that bad. You're not allowed to eat anything the whole day before and the day of. For a fat chick, that was horrible enough. Then to add to it, I had to do my first colon cleansing. That's when you clean out your entire digestive track... really fast. I told them it was cruel and unusual punishment. Turns out I lost 4 pounds that day. I did watch the Doctors on Fox, and they said that some people use that as a weight loss method and why it's not a good idea to. Dr Ordon said that not only do you flush out the bad stuff, but you also flush out the good bacteria that aid in digestion. I just want to share this, because as I do enjoy losing weight quickly I don't want problems in the long run.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Resistance Exercise Improves Brain Health?
I found this article about how exercise improves brain health. http://www.ihafs.org/2010/06/resistance-exercise-improves-brain-health/
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
quote of the day
Challenges are what makes life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. - Joshua J. Marine, What challenges are you facing?
Monday, April 23, 2012
quote of the day
Don’t feed your mind with negative thoughts. If you do, you will come to believe them. - Catherine Pulsifer
recipe of the day
Todd Wilbur’s Reduced-Calorie, Reduced-Fat Hot Artichoke Spinach Dip
Chef Todd Wilbur madeover Olive Garden’s® hot artichoke and spinach dip so that you can enjoy your favorite appetizer guilt-free! Using reduced-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt, this recipe cuts the fat and calories of the original dish nearly in half!
Ingredients
Makes 1 1/2 cups (3 total servings)
1 cup chopped frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and diced
1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed
2 tbsp water
4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese
4 oz 2% Greek yogurt
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp low-fat milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 pinch ground black pepper
1/2 tomato, diced
For Dipping
Crackers
Toasted bread
Pita chips
Raw sliced vegetables
Directions
Combine diced artichoke hearts and chopped spinach in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons of water, cover bowl with plastic and poke a few holes in it to vent. Microwave vegetables on high for 6 minutes.
Combine remaining ingredients in a small saucepan. Add the steamed artichokes and spinach and place pan over medium/low heat, stirring often for 10 minutes or until simmering. Just before serving, you may wish to broil the dip in an oven-safe dish for 1 to 2 minutes (under high broil) or just until slightly brown on top. Arrange the diced tomato in a pile in the center of the dip and serve with crackers, toasted bread, pita chips or raw vegetables for dipping.
Nutritional Facts
For 1 (1/2 cup) serving
230 calories
14 g fat
14 g fat
Saturday, April 21, 2012
quote of the day
You can't start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one. By: Women Who Change The World
The last chapter of my life shows me healthy and living a long time.
The last chapter of my life shows me healthy and living a long time.
quote of the day
Anyone can give up; it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength.
Friday, April 20, 2012
update
One thing that I found that's really important to losing weight and maintaining your health is sleep. You need to be well rest and have energy to move. Unfortunetly, I have a small airway. When I lay down, all air is cut off. I've tried using a Cpap machine, but what's the use in pushing air in if there's no where for it to go. I've been so tired, I started falling asleep during the day. So my doctor sent me to an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist. After shoving a camera up my nose (ouch), he decided that I need to go in to have my tonsils/adenoids removed, deviated septum repaired, and palette/back of tongue trimmed. Hopefully, that will help me breath enough to get a good nights sleep. Sometimes, we have to do what's unpleasant to make us better.
tip of the day
Dr. Mehmet Oz: Tip of the Day: Add apples to your weekly grocery list. They're one of the easiest and best ways to prevent bad cholesterol from being absorbed in your body.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
quote of the day part 2
When something bad happens you have three choices. You can either let it define you, let it destroy you, or you can let it strengthen you.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Biggest Loser quotes of the day
“It isn't about winning a game, it about fixing what's broken.”
― Bob Harper
“Unless You Puke, Faint or Die, Keep Going!”
― Jillian Michaels
"If you ain't movin', you ain't losin'!!"
― Dolvett Quince
― Bob Harper
“Unless You Puke, Faint or Die, Keep Going!”
― Jillian Michaels
"If you ain't movin', you ain't losin'!!"
― Dolvett Quince
Today
Had a pretty good morning. Walked a half hour to my workout. Did the stepping machine, kept it above 100 steps per minute for five minutes ( 1 of those mins was 125 steps). Did some exercises, and finished up by doing 80 LBs on the leg press. Just had a good brunch. Going to relax a bit, then either go for a walk later or some more exercises.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
quote of the day
Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow. - Doug Firebaugh
Saturday, April 14, 2012
HUNGER HITS HOME
We're watching "Hunger Hits Home" on Food Network. Even though Chloe and I have been in a situation where we've needed help, we were very blessed. I hope to be in a point in our lives where we are not only comfortable but can start to donate to food pantries and give back. If you can help someone, you should. Not all of us on food stamps are lazy bums looking for a hand out. I've had a hard time looking for a job here even with my Bachelor's. I'm not just sitting on my butt collecting welfare. We're living on child support. During this time, I'm working on my health and my Master's. Chloe & I are planning on moving back home so hopefully I can find a good job (possibly a career) in the Chicago area. We will never forget where we've been, and we will help whenever we can.
I'm watching Chopped
I'm watching Chopped on Food Network. Tonight, they have cafeteria ladies competing. Each of them prepare healthy food for the students of their schools. Why won't Davenport get somebody like that?
feeling so good
In the past week, at least six people asked if I was losing weight. I didn't think it was that noticeable. Know how good that feels... amazing. Wait til I lose even more.
Friday, April 13, 2012
quote of the day
If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place. - Nora Roberts
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
quotes of the day
The greatest possession you have is the 24 hours directly in front of you. - Anonymous, Make the most if it.
Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow. - Doug Firebaugh
Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow. - Doug Firebaugh
Monday, April 9, 2012
quote of the day
The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own, that you control your own destiny. - Albert Ellis
Sunday, April 8, 2012
our Easter eggs
Good thing my weight loss coach has me eating a lot of hard boiled eggs, at least it'll be bright and cheerful for a while.
quote of the day
To get through the hardest journey we need take only one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping. - Chinese Proverb
Friday, April 6, 2012
quote of the day part 2
Be miserable, or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice. - Wayne Dyer
quote of the day
Bob Harper: We all know it takes hard work to transform your lifestyle, but make sure you celebrate every achievement along the way! Every step counts.
RETHINK YOUR DRINK
Someone shared this on Facebook, now I'm sharing it with you.
HOW MUCH SUGAR ARE YOU CONSUMING? Dr. Tim Mathew, Kidney Health Australia's Medical Director, said research in the US had shown that one soft drink or sweet juice each day AT ANY AGE was associated with an 80% increase in the risk of acquiring diabetes in females. It's really all about choices.
"The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine, or the slowest form of poison." - Dr. Ann Wigmore, ND/ What is your "WHY" in life? Is it driving you everyday to be the best you and to live by utilizing every second of time you are blessed to have? Are you doing what you truly love? Why Not? Are you sacrificing your own personal health to help others? Are you aware that if you take better care of your health, you can be there for and help more people if that is what drives you. Without your health you have nothing and you miss out on so much, by creating the wrong memories spent in hospital and ER's when you should be living life and creating memories that make other realize that they want that too!!! WAKE UP, stop feeling sorry for yourself, because at some point others will stop feeling sorry for you to. Start living the life you were truly meant for. You can't get yesterday back, you can damn well make toady spectacular with the amazing people that love you for you and how they feel having you in their lives and make tomorrow EPIC!
By: Laura Farago
good Good Friday
This morning, I walked Chloe to school on my way to PT (about 30mins). Then my physical therapist had me workout for about another half hour. I leg pressed 80LBs while squeezing a ball between my legs. She also showed me exercises I can do at home that will help my bad knee. I was only sore for a few minutes. Going to check out some healthy Easter recipes, then I'll do some of my exercise homework. I hope everyone else is also having a good Good Friday.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
bad news
Just got home from my weight loss class, and they announced the winners. I have some bad news.... for my class mates. I came in 3rd!
tonight
Tonight, my class will find out who our biggest loser is. I'm hoping it's me, Chloe and I sure could use the money. But, I'm just happy that I'm losing weight.
quote of the day part 3
We search so much for the right choices, the right paths to walk, the right time, the right reasons, and the right person. But life isn't just about searching for things. It's also about letting the unexpected happen and finding joy in things and people we never searched for. - Anonymous
quote of the day
To get through the hardest journey we need take only one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping. - Chinese Proverb
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Monday, April 2, 2012
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Walk with Walgreens
Walgreen's started a new online program called "Walk with Walgreens". You log on, walk, and earn rewards points. Check it out. http://walk.walgreens.com/
quote of the day part 4
Be miserable, or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice. - Wayne Dyer
quote of the day part 3
If you want to be great, then you will have to feel great and act great. Many people think they have to seek approval. All you have to do is approve of yourself.
quote of the day part 2
Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step. - Martin Luther King Jr.
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