tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37050143083865135332024-03-05T22:58:32.810-08:00Food and Workout Blogliving well and enjoying the process!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger498125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705014308386513533.post-43822774515163763772012-01-12T08:55:00.000-08:002012-01-12T20:20:54.148-08:00Here's another one! All about sugar addiction. So interesting!!!!<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/undergroundwellness/2011/11/04/overcoming-sugar-addiction-with-jill-escher">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/undergroundwellness/2011/11/04/overcoming-sugar-addiction-with-jill-escher</a><br />
You can also download it for free from itunes. I listen to these from my phone -which makes it really convenient b/c then I can listen to it anywhere - while driving, exercising, around the house, etc...<br />
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I have really been trying to listen to my body by being aware of how I feel after a meal. I am dragging my feet at the conclusions I am coming to! Grrrr. I am finding/realizing that it's not just refined sugar that I'm addicted to... it's carbs -which essentially, our body treats as sugar. Oatmeal (not cooked) w/ cinnamon, maybe some peanut butter, and a few raisins with milk is a HUGE treat for me... but my body doesn't respond well to it. I don't know why I'm surprised, with the dried fruit, milk, and high carbs of the oatmeal. I've been in denial. But, my body doesn't lie... and I want to listen. <i>(In case you're wondering what "doesn't respond well to" means- my tummy bloats/gas, I want to eat more (my <b>mouth</b> is hungry), I get tired etc.) </i><br />
I've also noticed I do really well with a lot of vegetables in the morning. This morning I had my usual 3 eggwhites cooked w/ onion and sweet peppers, 1 over-med egg, and a bunch of kale chopped and saute'd in coconut oil. A plateful of goodness. I feel good after that. My energy is up, I'm satiated... A good way I monitor how I'm feeling is asking myself if I'm ready for a hard workout or long run. If my answer is noooooo - then I know I should probably cut that food out. And that's where I am with oatmeal. -At least how I prepare it when not cooked. I do better with a small amount of cooked oatmeal b/c I'm only adding the cinnamon...<br />
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Eat well, be happy!<br />
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*UPDATE*<br />
Lunch was: tilapia, pan roasted onion, peppers, zucchini and kale (added at the end) cooked in coconut oil. Very satisfying. I need good amounts of protein at each meal to feel good.<br />
Snack: 1/2 apple and peanut butter<br />
Ran into a friend at the gym and had a great workout!!<br />
Snack (pre dinner) pistachios <br />
Dinner: Steak fajita salad- red lettuce, spinach, steak strips, onion, sweet peppers, dollop of greek yogurt, avocado slices, topped with fresh squeezed lemon and pepper.<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVcG-WOCfnag1qDCZeMz8wiHbNGGQByy_Tuc3_9rvASfZFf_V3IzaGPTlf-XBBwVvJ8AjEfDUougW2ei79WZX0TCOqIYbG6YfxJi5bACX9RBnX1RNG9tFDMdfqkeQen0_x72whVtN-l_g/s640/blogger-image-1509154311.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVcG-WOCfnag1qDCZeMz8wiHbNGGQByy_Tuc3_9rvASfZFf_V3IzaGPTlf-XBBwVvJ8AjEfDUougW2ei79WZX0TCOqIYbG6YfxJi5bACX9RBnX1RNG9tFDMdfqkeQen0_x72whVtN-l_g/s640/blogger-image-1509154311.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705014308386513533.post-69862463909646980812012-01-11T16:48:00.000-08:002012-01-11T16:48:59.321-08:00<br />
Listened to this podcast today and THOROUGHLY enjoyed it! It is an hour long- so listen while you clean house, or workout! sooooooo fascinating!<br />
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<a href="http://feeds2.feedburner.com/thelivinlowcarbshow/feed">http://feeds2.feedburner.com/thelivinlowcarbshow/feed</a> (Episode 531 w/ Sean Croxton)<br />
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Tonights menu included: spaghetti squash with red sauce and meatballs, roasted asparagus, onions, sweet peppers and zucchini. I cooked whole wheat noodles for the boys. <br />
If interested in recipes- give me a holler.<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaO1YK0liqplS75MQ2IYcSRPGuNl2YENYDr0n1HF6OlpKc3GOnIgtYP3BaLoZot8zeqA6YxdIm7vx6NXjo4buNSUQgsFbczPa_ztdV13-XPQ6r4v0oBDoYZq0ezfJJtm6BOwttpy0ZK84/s640/blogger-image-388697777.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaO1YK0liqplS75MQ2IYcSRPGuNl2YENYDr0n1HF6OlpKc3GOnIgtYP3BaLoZot8zeqA6YxdIm7vx6NXjo4buNSUQgsFbczPa_ztdV13-XPQ6r4v0oBDoYZq0ezfJJtm6BOwttpy0ZK84/s640/blogger-image-388697777.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705014308386513533.post-1088179036010554552012-01-09T20:37:00.001-08:002012-01-09T20:37:35.451-08:00MeatballsI have to thank my sister Kim for these babies. I went to my local health food store and picked up 3 lbs. of turkey and 1lb (I think) of bison. I had a refrigerator stock full of fresh produce. I put in the processor: 4 carrots, 3-4 celery stalks, 1.5 onion, zucchini and yellow squash. (sweet peppers, mushrooms, eggplant, spinach etc. Would also be great) I also chopped up @ 1c of cilantro and probably 2-3c of kale. I got a huge bowl and combined my meat and veggies. I added a generous amount of pepper, 4 cloves of minced garlic, steak seasoning, oregano, italian seasoning, and mixed it all with my hands. I took my ice cream scoop and made meatballs. I also sprayed my mini muffin pan and plopped my meat in them.. And mini loaf pans (there was a lot of meat) Cook for 20-30 minutes (I took my meatballs out around 20 mins..<br />
Meanwhile, I put about 1tbsp of coconut oil in a pan and cooked on medium heat: eggplant, sweet peppers, & brussel sprouts (ends cut off and halved) after 8-10 min. Then I de-ribbed and finely chopped a bunch of kale and set it on top of my veggies and stirred occasionally as it wilted. It was a mice side to my meatballs!<br />
Now my freezer is stalked with meatballs that I can defrost and eat for a quick protein/veggie source or throw into a sauce for a meal. And all my boys like them- sooooo tasty!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz3x7ozUSdru0UHl1n1kkpsSK0_O1T1n01RCiyvDyeBd8lkrriVM94ehXxlP3Hymfe1bfrp32S7hx9CLqGQWvKWhxxwMPKoUs3gdX8oiTFqjkzAFRGrWcMLS-XSxlLwq1zUrYPVq7Z4dc/s640/blogger-image--286579281.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz3x7ozUSdru0UHl1n1kkpsSK0_O1T1n01RCiyvDyeBd8lkrriVM94ehXxlP3Hymfe1bfrp32S7hx9CLqGQWvKWhxxwMPKoUs3gdX8oiTFqjkzAFRGrWcMLS-XSxlLwq1zUrYPVq7Z4dc/s640/blogger-image--286579281.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1siaqqGvwq-STYOm6dYSpin0w3XyZ8714k3sI2xHGPFmacwnhUJ8DGinLXkj6TqQu_hRV_kf3TstdbM9v0hLMsSQazxkdcNhqli-8NhqgZ3LU_j-DY47423SKuaPSSynBc1vmN6dRtNs/s640/blogger-image-1653313101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1siaqqGvwq-STYOm6dYSpin0w3XyZ8714k3sI2xHGPFmacwnhUJ8DGinLXkj6TqQu_hRV_kf3TstdbM9v0hLMsSQazxkdcNhqli-8NhqgZ3LU_j-DY47423SKuaPSSynBc1vmN6dRtNs/s640/blogger-image-1653313101.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705014308386513533.post-52647726079098485832012-01-05T13:46:00.001-08:002012-01-05T13:52:12.037-08:00VeggiesHappy New Year! <br />
Are u wanting to incorporate more vegetables into your diet but are struggling to do so?? Start roasting them- yum o yum! You can top them on a salad and drizzle an olive oil/vinegar blend over top or eat them on their own. Won't disappoint.<br />
I cut up any and all vegetables I have- mushrooms, onion, zucchini, squash, Brussel sprouts, eggplant and peppers. Asparagus is another great one. Fill a gallon bag full of veggies, pour 1/4c of melted butter (the real stuff people) and then shake till your heart is content. Pour onto a baking sheet and bake @425 for 20ish minutes - I havent really timed it- but to your liking.<br />
So some of you might be thinking, "butter...wha?" yes. I have been listening to and reading about paleo. It's been interesting stuff and I'm willing to give things a shot. The thinking behind this is that if you are limiting the amounts of carbs you're eating to fruits and veggies- you need healthy/natural sources of fat for your body to burn as fuel (butter, coconut oil, olive oil, meats, nuts) and let's be honest, to feel satiated. I have to say ive been loving the roasted brussels & eggplant!! <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfpgGZhlKh2QJ-vduIbskatTXWYNlipanIgq_ib9RtEwj4Lq04KvaJ8kQAL-I4gfkPzCn0NGElzzmNHbFQLaWnKqj92MUJEkrSznKtaqCLOAt3roQ72OPO3aosxagiWv5XXiIwgTf1KmU/s640/blogger-image--251909933.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfpgGZhlKh2QJ-vduIbskatTXWYNlipanIgq_ib9RtEwj4Lq04KvaJ8kQAL-I4gfkPzCn0NGElzzmNHbFQLaWnKqj92MUJEkrSznKtaqCLOAt3roQ72OPO3aosxagiWv5XXiIwgTf1KmU/s640/blogger-image--251909933.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705014308386513533.post-89708579764466958532012-01-05T13:30:00.001-08:002012-01-06T20:16:09.402-08:00Kale is my new favorite<br />
I made a lunch that I thoroughly enjoyed so I am sharing it with you. <br />
I had cooked chicken legs in the fridge, a ton of kale, and some pomegranates. So I de-ribbed my kale and chopped it up and set it in my pan, added some chopped chicken and drizzled about 1tbsp of pomegranate vinegar & olive oil mixed- sautéd for about 5 min on med-high (until the kale wilted) then topped with pomegranate seeds. Loved the combination!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIT4lOFwmJYpLaFRzjcjjcnd2CZKZTUF-j28fgFd27Znvg_ODz9SNesC4sdQu1my45Y7tV6jJQzgWWdhP5Ly7iBYb4EsqNWjM3JhHAkEW-7WeDLn8UfUY5NZ514Qr8N6RJ23ce0708pVs/s640/blogger-image--1055067182.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIT4lOFwmJYpLaFRzjcjjcnd2CZKZTUF-j28fgFd27Znvg_ODz9SNesC4sdQu1my45Y7tV6jJQzgWWdhP5Ly7iBYb4EsqNWjM3JhHAkEW-7WeDLn8UfUY5NZ514Qr8N6RJ23ce0708pVs/s640/blogger-image--1055067182.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705014308386513533.post-13675498829412222452011-12-23T14:43:00.001-08:002011-12-23T15:00:47.469-08:00A better alternativeAre you ever itching to bake but always end up regretting it?? I have found a great alternative from 101 cookbooks. It's a cookie with no eggs, flour, or sugar... And surprisingly, they're great.<br />
The bananas and coconut oil rend a satisfying amount of sweetness!<br />
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Recipe/directions:<br />
Mix/mash 4 small ripe bananas.<br />
Add 1/4 c slightly heated coconut oil. (or you could substitute olive oil) - I've used both - but will say the coconut oil adds a great flavor. <br />
Add 1 tsp. Vanilla, mix.<br />
Add 2.5c o blended oats, 1c almond meal (I just blend raw almonds), 1/2 c unsweetened coconut, and 1 tsp baking powder, cinnamon and dash of salt.<br />
Then chop 1/2c-3/4c raisins and mix- you could you substitute dark chocolate or craisins.... Dark choc 75% or higher) would probably be the best out of all of them on a glycemic index...<br />
Mix and bake at 350 for 10-12 min. I've also made these into bars for my boys' lunches/snacks and they love them.<br />
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3 egg whites scrambled, 1 'dippy' egg, 1/4 avocado, homemade salsa. *smack*<br />
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So it has been FIVE weeks sans sugar (and 2 bdays mind you!) Did I tell you about last week? Boys and hubby eating ice cream- jess is begging me to try the ice cream b/c it's Amazing.... After 10x of saying no I'm good and him getting mad at me he put it to my mouth so I took a taste to get him off my back. Why is it so hard for people when others don't want to partake?? I'm sure it could be a good study. Anywho- this week I was able to make cupcakes and frosting without tasting or eating... Not missing it... Hell has officially frozen over peeps! :)<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFokr7g-aEcRxUm9IYWZziWzz50OcCT-8a-joS_U-fbg1RbHR6c4MhhtfW5Z5hgY6777ypepXo-b4DuzTBUGu4IJd4oiqMunlbu8vd-sOUYr8GApH7h_uzliGODZea-R09tmudtoINvTU/s640/blogger-image--1774307521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFokr7g-aEcRxUm9IYWZziWzz50OcCT-8a-joS_U-fbg1RbHR6c4MhhtfW5Z5hgY6777ypepXo-b4DuzTBUGu4IJd4oiqMunlbu8vd-sOUYr8GApH7h_uzliGODZea-R09tmudtoINvTU/s640/blogger-image--1774307521.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705014308386513533.post-6248768438396668022011-12-07T19:29:00.001-08:002011-12-07T19:41:46.465-08:00Kale chipsI have really enjoyed kale this year! Just recently I started making kale chips... They are light and crisp and enjoyable to munch on!<br />
Preheat oven to 350'F.<br />
Wash kale and take off ribs, then cut or rip leaves into 'chip' size pieces. Throw them all in a gallon size ziplock with a capful of olive oil and shake. Lay them out on a cookie sheet, salt and pepper and bake for 12ish minutes- watch them- if they still look like they have moisture in them, keep baking. Here is a before and after pic:<br />
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In the past, I've hosted numerous Wellness Challenges that have 10 daily habits to 'do' or not do. Abstaining from sugar, junk food etc. was part of that 12 week challenge. With that said, one day a week was a 'free day'. Oh, what a horrible phrase. I would equate free day to literally going crazy ALL day. I pretty much negated everything good I had done that week in one day- because more often than not there was little to no moderation. I would overeat on the sweets on my free day. I would obsess all week about what I was going to have on my free day. My free day was usually on a Sunday, and so I got into this horrible pattern/habit of always making a dessert on Sunday, well after the challenge was over. What a bad habit to take away from a well-meaning challenge. So, I'm pretty much 'over' the 'free day' concept. Doesn't work for someone like me. I know I negated everything good I had done, because now, not having sugar for 3 weeks (I did have cranberry sauce and pickled beets on Thanksgiving) it's crazy how the muffin top has just shrunk. 4lbs. in 3 weeks. Not too shabby for not trying -It's a great bonus to feeling GREAT. <br />
Several things that have kept me going have been reading blogs and listening to podcasts. Constantly being reminded of goals, and listing to like-views ensures success! With that said, the little health knowledge I thought I had has been rocked, and I am starting to question everything... Which is the right way?! I'll share what I mean in a future post. Beauty sleep awaits!<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705014308386513533.post-6351600295859236892011-12-04T21:50:00.001-08:002011-12-04T21:50:45.575-08:00DinnerGearing up for a 'confession' post... Talking about quitting sugar, 'the challenge', word of wisdom, and probably asking my questions out loud...<br />
With that said- today was fast Sunday. I love fasting and what it does for my body and soul.<br />
To break my fast I made a kale and butternut squash salad, had beets and leftover salmon. Looks pretty, right? Truth be told- I've found I don't care for leftover fish and I prefer to cook my own beets- these were in the produce isle- pre-cooked. Not my fav either- so I helped myself to more salad and butternut squash- that did not disappoint. :)<br />
Happy eating!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ3nSUvwDJIUykC9SQCsqFS_zvkT-VXH6tKaKTzEo-B_Z_qsf6Rm8nj97xInpDc64Ky3lVZwfwQuEI69sIP84I0OyB8RTqPuorfCJUtQSX-JZkxhvoZD7j6S9OSS0fkH_BMZz0wIxM9_k/s640/blogger-image-1615309008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ3nSUvwDJIUykC9SQCsqFS_zvkT-VXH6tKaKTzEo-B_Z_qsf6Rm8nj97xInpDc64Ky3lVZwfwQuEI69sIP84I0OyB8RTqPuorfCJUtQSX-JZkxhvoZD7j6S9OSS0fkH_BMZz0wIxM9_k/s640/blogger-image-1615309008.jpg" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705014308386513533.post-91369917691060681432011-12-03T16:33:00.001-08:002011-12-03T19:04:36.194-08:00I&apos;m back! :)Now that I've figured out posting from my phone- I can't wait to share pics of meals, and things I have been learning!<br />
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Here is a great snack/meal:<br />
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1/2c cottage cheese, scallions, sweet red, yellow, orange peppers chopped, cucumber, leaves of Brussel sprout, PEPPER. yum!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc-F-gybkA8RZSnT-_gFoTJGzmCjAdC49-H00j9lN_Z220jTiMnsm9bF-4Mey0_zWE6f-jAtlIgeH874Ey-W0_8qXjbFoODsL3EBXTiSS7TrSq3wBWBH7aiuPOwY66OqtMUFaBSyIXVAc/s640/blogger-image--889866924.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc-F-gybkA8RZSnT-_gFoTJGzmCjAdC49-H00j9lN_Z220jTiMnsm9bF-4Mey0_zWE6f-jAtlIgeH874Ey-W0_8qXjbFoODsL3EBXTiSS7TrSq3wBWBH7aiuPOwY66OqtMUFaBSyIXVAc/s400/blogger-image--889866924.jpg" width="299" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705014308386513533.post-83184475211780917252011-05-22T15:37:00.000-07:002011-05-22T15:37:13.510-07:00<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Cucumber Peanut Salad </span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">(Adapted from 101cookbooks.com) </span></i></span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNN1ZbdG1F02a14E0FPeD90pxtF1FGNhKc4w-UHK3m5-TV9JcFnPTSnGqGLcWJGFdQqWC5KTmYb2sm26VOAHIXmLpas9ETww4BVfHYpMoZ8M61lNdbO79CCdImhZ_LRB6dpvIZZo108t4/s1600/photo-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNN1ZbdG1F02a14E0FPeD90pxtF1FGNhKc4w-UHK3m5-TV9JcFnPTSnGqGLcWJGFdQqWC5KTmYb2sm26VOAHIXmLpas9ETww4BVfHYpMoZ8M61lNdbO79CCdImhZ_LRB6dpvIZZo108t4/s320/photo-1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Ingredients:<br />
-3 medium cucumbers, partially peeled<br />
-1 jalepeno pepper, stemmed and minced *<br />
-1/2c peanuts, toasted (+/-10 min @ 350)<br />
-1/3c dried coconut, toasted (+/- 3 min ")<br />
-2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice<br />
-1 tsp. natural cane sugar<br />
-1 Tbsp olive oil<br />
-1/2 tsp. mustard seeds<br />
-1/4 tsp. cumin seeds (I used ground)<br />
-sea salt (a couple grinds)<br />
-handful of cilantro, chopped<br />
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<b>Directions:</b><br />
Halve the cucumbers lengthwise, scrape out the seeds, and chop into small pieces. Place in bowl and set aside. Toast peanuts in a pre heated oven at 350' for about 10 min. The last few minutes, add the coconut. Watch it so it doesn't burn.<br />
Add olive oil to a small skillet, over medium heat, toast the mustard seeds and then cumen- only takes 2 or 3 min. Remove from heat, add salt and add to cucumbers. Add toasted peanuts and coconut. Mix lemon juice and sugar, drizzle over salad, add cilantro and toss.<br />
Serves 4.<br />
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*The original calls for 1-2 serrano chilies... I used 1/4 of one with the seeds/veins removed and it's still pretty dang hot, so I thought next time I'd substitute a jalepeno. :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705014308386513533.post-72114443429391984882011-02-08T19:24:00.000-08:002011-02-08T19:30:23.141-08:00Got my butt kicked at Mega Fit tonight. He had the heat turned up... so we were all sweating like dogs.<br />Love how I feel after a good workout.<br /><br />I tried a new recipe, which was fun and interesting- Creole Chicken... It had tomato paste, curry, raisins, bell peppers... But it was with chicken legs. (They were way on sale at Safeway) I had some today for lunch w/ brown rice & spinach all mixed together... Good, but not a fan of the chicken leg- need to make it with chicken breast to see if I will post here. :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705014308386513533.post-64212470839955305972011-02-05T20:03:00.001-08:002011-02-05T20:13:45.063-08:00Been having awesome, FUN workouts lately. A ton of great classes are offered at Flagstaff Athletic Club...<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Spinning:</span> (been annoyed though- the last 2 weeks the 5:45am has been FULL...grrr.) But the instructor is that good. Luckily there are lots of great instructors and times offered. :)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Yoga</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mega Fit:</span> (fee) Went to a class this week- remembered how much I LOVE it. Kicked my boo-tay, but was happy I could keep up.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kick Boxing: </span>I liked this class...didn't LOVE. Good workout, but I didn't feel like I was pushed to my max. WITH THAT SAID, my shoulders were sore the next day and I DO like that. :)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Training Camp:</span> Oh I can't get enough of the instructor! Love him! Great, great class! Pushes you to your max and it feels so good. Lots of running/bursts of energy/drills<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Spinning Boot camp:</span> Love this one too. On & off the bike in 4-7min intervals. Going hard for the entire hr. It's fab.<br /><br />When I'm not in a class, I like to do weights or rotating stairs... my ipod shuffle got swiped. grrrrrr... still trying to get to the bottom of it... was supposedly turned into lost and found- but somehow made it's way out....Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705014308386513533.post-13880829143670322692011-02-05T19:08:00.000-08:002011-02-05T19:19:15.083-08:00<span style="font-weight: bold;">Breakfast:</span><br />3 eggwhites, 1 egg. Onion, zucchini, sweet red pepper, spinach, salsa, 1/4 avocado (not shown). 1 grapefruit. MMm!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGXIn6_nLIN6xJpdZ-QGXKMSYywqL1kpIdncJ781JTe4BPDLvnX2AHrYgcBNn2aUhj5je3Xa1Ey85PdvnpoyYLcuu-7ZdAwDHADBqjqVQj0ZmHXLStYKOnVFqhPZs-v1Ae8oV-PNwTud4/s1600/IMG_8317.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGXIn6_nLIN6xJpdZ-QGXKMSYywqL1kpIdncJ781JTe4BPDLvnX2AHrYgcBNn2aUhj5je3Xa1Ey85PdvnpoyYLcuu-7ZdAwDHADBqjqVQj0ZmHXLStYKOnVFqhPZs-v1Ae8oV-PNwTud4/s400/IMG_8317.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570408501148142770" border="0" /></a><br />Cal: 26o, Fat: 5g, Carb: 35, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 22g, Protein:21g<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lunch: </span><br />2C spinach greens, cut up chicken breast, 1/2c cottage cheese, 1 apple, diced, 1/4 avocado. Salt, pepper & lime juice. DELIGHTFUL!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmlPNMaYN4Y1dxDyZjnuHxpoIoaCGBWX_0wrD8qqmPvhbZEd98xuXeXe1F9c_2zmeqP4mrQb1cbiNqylrzPR8R3y4emOiFHmHf6v3Y3BgfONNX21dW6J8XPSyVR0ygZjND-j5M5RHfql4/s1600/IMG_8321.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmlPNMaYN4Y1dxDyZjnuHxpoIoaCGBWX_0wrD8qqmPvhbZEd98xuXeXe1F9c_2zmeqP4mrQb1cbiNqylrzPR8R3y4emOiFHmHf6v3Y3BgfONNX21dW6J8XPSyVR0ygZjND-j5M5RHfql4/s400/IMG_8321.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570408507476457154" border="0" /></a><br />Cal: 376, Fat:8g, Carb: 29, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 18g, Protein: 45g<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Workout:</span><br />Went to flow yoga. I hadn't been in a long while. It was great!<br /><br /><br />Started my fast after lunch- (that's why lunch was huge!) :) I like to break it up between 2 days.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705014308386513533.post-29063683523136921562011-02-02T19:20:00.000-08:002011-02-05T19:38:30.531-08:00<span style="font-weight: bold;">Breakfast:<br /></span><span>3 egg whites, onion, zucchini, spinach, salsa + slice of whole wheat bread.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5KxcCjfaenkCBY37TNR8TcRkly2qJIW6GjGfoDn2Ysyy2R9YojBiKXoLWE1ML9Up6fhblJfmvSEaZXPRZIspzT65F75uJKxuvXMyTqwEAYIeR15ydZXSZCYu4DU544aiHA5iXyrZIaVU/s1600/IMG_8296.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5KxcCjfaenkCBY37TNR8TcRkly2qJIW6GjGfoDn2Ysyy2R9YojBiKXoLWE1ML9Up6fhblJfmvSEaZXPRZIspzT65F75uJKxuvXMyTqwEAYIeR15ydZXSZCYu4DU544aiHA5iXyrZIaVU/s400/IMG_8296.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570413646003459442" border="0" /></a><br /><span>Cal: 195, Fat 2g, Carb: 24, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 8g, Protein: 20g</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Lunch:</span><br />I LOVE this dish!! Recipe <a href="http://happyandhealthyforever.blogspot.com/2010/11/spiced-sweet-potato-risotto-w-chicken.html#links">HERE</a>. (I sized it down a little and used: 1/2 onion, 1 small yam, 1 bunch kale, 1 chicken breast & 1/2c chicken broth) Spiced w/ ginger & cumin. It made (2) 1.5C servings.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOg7uxYjvwwkbSc-Mi5ybTuXHPHI590-qw-eOKAF8eszDgcpq3MGGvqyuMbJau_Bi4aKkr9aX5oEnh9OfS4JjMnz55_37Bf6fInIWeuBD1umyUMrrL1uWE67JZOW4heyiCHwtCQQUBdNM/s1600/IMG_8310.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOg7uxYjvwwkbSc-Mi5ybTuXHPHI590-qw-eOKAF8eszDgcpq3MGGvqyuMbJau_Bi4aKkr9aX5oEnh9OfS4JjMnz55_37Bf6fInIWeuBD1umyUMrrL1uWE67JZOW4heyiCHwtCQQUBdNM/s400/IMG_8310.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570411351420260706" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Shown: 1 serving (1 1/2c)</span></span><br />Cal: 197, Fat: 3g, Carb: 28, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 4g, Protein: 17g<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Snacks: </span><br />Peanut butter, Greek yogurt w/ blueberries & almonds, 1 orange<br /><br />Cal: 418, Fat: 23g (thank you PB & almonds!) Carb: 39, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 24g, Protein: 19g<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dinner:</span><br />2 scoops of protein powder (I worked out later...didn't feel like 'food')<br /><br />Cal: 300, Fat: 12g, Carb: 16, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 4g, Protein: 32gUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705014308386513533.post-90072222423643133222011-02-01T19:46:00.000-08:002011-02-05T19:52:42.827-08:00Pasta!<br />I love the sauce I make... I have a 'secret' ingredient... red wine vinegar. It gives it that extra kick.<br />I used whole wheat THIN spaghetti and Jess and the boys didn't bat an eye. Definitely prefer the thin over regular. I chopped up 2c of spinach and put my serving (1/2c noodles, 1/2c sauce) on top. YUM! Spinach is a great filler!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibqkIqZUtsQh6CRxegQ2IFhH8_OFjFH0MN1eTUsrG2K7G6w_LvVxffQmyByKgqiJd98OL2J8d3xEYxFmpg9bg7WgSX42d2adBvbKP0BGi6qo4DHmlCn0YpAAKp80Z_QioqP-UjLrwXvhI/s1600/IMG_8308.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibqkIqZUtsQh6CRxegQ2IFhH8_OFjFH0MN1eTUsrG2K7G6w_LvVxffQmyByKgqiJd98OL2J8d3xEYxFmpg9bg7WgSX42d2adBvbKP0BGi6qo4DHmlCn0YpAAKp80Z_QioqP-UjLrwXvhI/s400/IMG_8308.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570418124768474130" border="0" /></a><br />(haven't figured out the nutritional breakdown yet...)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705014308386513533.post-27014776837861496942011-01-26T15:35:00.000-08:002011-02-05T19:43:18.233-08:00<span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tilapia w/ Orange Relish</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(thanks Jamelle!)</span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlFFJAHH_6mGahwiVGVCZ7Lf7GnXrR4Zjjf7-0TTqowdLfyUhk_ApnX1BgfwATf2xzHG6OcbKL4dLqiX3yUVVK6w8HtAcK_aXJsJ4xXBWio-yijfdEZPv_bLw_akQvqP4TglwC74_aRQU/s1600/IMG_8276.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlFFJAHH_6mGahwiVGVCZ7Lf7GnXrR4Zjjf7-0TTqowdLfyUhk_ApnX1BgfwATf2xzHG6OcbKL4dLqiX3yUVVK6w8HtAcK_aXJsJ4xXBWio-yijfdEZPv_bLw_akQvqP4TglwC74_aRQU/s400/IMG_8276.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566642599030816642" border="0" /></a>Ingredients:<br /><br />2-4 Tilapia (or mild fish) fillets<br />1/2 onion, chopped<br />2-3 cloves of garlic, minced<br />1 orange, peeled<br /><br />Directions:<br /><br />Saute onion & garlic in 2tsp olive oil until onion is translucent. Reserve 1/2 in pan and put other 1/2 in a blender or food processor. Add peeled orange to blender, and blend well.<br /><br />Set fish on onion/garlic in pan and cook over med/hi heat for 3-5 min. Sprinkle with citrus seasoning (optional). Turn over, add orange relish on top and cook for an additional 3-5 min. Serve on top of a bed of fresh spinach. MMMMMMM! :)<br /><br />Serving: 1 fillet w/ relish + 2c Spinach<br />Cal: 239, Fat: 9g, Carb: 13g, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 8g, Protein: 25gUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705014308386513533.post-21093631561190964792011-01-21T18:49:00.000-08:002011-02-05T19:45:49.086-08:00<span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">L</span></span>oving being back on the "challenge". It's really not any different than what I've been doing, but gives me that extra strength some how. Wait a second... I was on a hiatus over the holidays! -So it <span style="font-weight: bold;">has</span> helped me get back on track.<br /><br />One thing I wanted to do differently with this challenge was to keep my "sweets" intake under control. Previously on my 'free' sweet day I would go CRAZY. Probably some psychological connection with how it was phrased, 'free day'. I would not disappoint. So I decided if I wanted a sweet treat, I'd have to go OUT to get it and enjoy it - not bring it home or not make it at home. (ie the whole 1 serving thing would go out the window). So far so good! Last week I got a cone at DQ w/ my boys. This week I haven't gotten anything - don't think I will - I have been feeling good and haven't had any mad cravings. I made brownies 2x this week -and didn't even bat an eye! Whoot whoot. It's all about making your mind up BEFORE-hand. And- I realized it just wasn't worth the calories. One brownie was the same amount as my full-plate dinner!!!<br />Yay for small successes!<br /><br />So here is some eye candy for you....mmmm<br /><br />All-time favorite snack: <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Apple w/ 1/2c cottage cheese w/ cinnamon (& sometimes almonds)</span></span> All-time favorite breakfast: 3 eggwhites (sometimes 2 eggwhites, 1egg) onion, spinach, salsa. 1/4c cooked oats w/ cinnamon, 1/4c plain greek yogurt w/ cinnamon & 1/4c blueberries. (ALL for a whopping 250 calories!)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjxgbQ7PVJDmRCR4wesGlzY02fR84e-2IqtLhOTWJ8c9N1Z-vpNpVZMwXIJLldLd6IVGdivkkEJCyb1MsGVd94F5ZIyDqdW35Ur8zoRRmB__IyFnCgfYic03F9qHzRBynrJBLyj94a1Ig/s1600/IMG_8213.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjxgbQ7PVJDmRCR4wesGlzY02fR84e-2IqtLhOTWJ8c9N1Z-vpNpVZMwXIJLldLd6IVGdivkkEJCyb1MsGVd94F5ZIyDqdW35Ur8zoRRmB__IyFnCgfYic03F9qHzRBynrJBLyj94a1Ig/s320/IMG_8213.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564839113918044610" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOy7qWTbt8iKJdEwRxLQPNMAY_fGsCLo2gh-1DofFM6H000A3Iu2W2_tzd9xzlCJENc9ydMXKeUZvzoZuAWrOViDqCtPMeU6vxfU2JPghgmZVYYWOurrDDBVypOE9Yodw4iS9myPyw2Ac/s1600/IMG_8241.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOy7qWTbt8iKJdEwRxLQPNMAY_fGsCLo2gh-1DofFM6H000A3Iu2W2_tzd9xzlCJENc9ydMXKeUZvzoZuAWrOViDqCtPMeU6vxfU2JPghgmZVYYWOurrDDBVypOE9Yodw4iS9myPyw2Ac/s320/IMG_8241.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564839125946509298" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Love Avocado on my eggs too. MMMMM! Wholewheat blueberry pancakes (sweetened w/ splenda) w/ a dollop of plain greek yogurt and blueberries on top (and of course cinnamon). Loved the yogurt paired w/ the pancake - so rich and creamy.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqAbzs4GupIOHSn_G9-1jAudN4IvRMMWpLbJrPnQFt94hgKekWEEaSRx5oI_WkRxXSxiU2OiZR9WZAFT-nCrd__-_TmNirBscQ8vy_EsKXMOlG-dLd6fOlZfhB0U5oTSF3tLv7oq4mORQ/s1600/IMG_8212.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqAbzs4GupIOHSn_G9-1jAudN4IvRMMWpLbJrPnQFt94hgKekWEEaSRx5oI_WkRxXSxiU2OiZR9WZAFT-nCrd__-_TmNirBscQ8vy_EsKXMOlG-dLd6fOlZfhB0U5oTSF3tLv7oq4mORQ/s320/IMG_8212.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564839104251000690" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB9NgJqPUe9UtGFXIOSK7ZQbD6xOqy0ebQeSQ2P9rcEAWSiV0CvLQjsHq7cYUAEMsPIVsRx1XPTYTHxoOfrQ7wPP_RtqXxx8BmzzWqH4GKYtyk8vuo8kxkx1UGCB06vdE1yDiUPm-MeLU/s1600/IMG_8230.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB9NgJqPUe9UtGFXIOSK7ZQbD6xOqy0ebQeSQ2P9rcEAWSiV0CvLQjsHq7cYUAEMsPIVsRx1XPTYTHxoOfrQ7wPP_RtqXxx8BmzzWqH4GKYtyk8vuo8kxkx1UGCB06vdE1yDiUPm-MeLU/s320/IMG_8230.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564839116684972514" border="0" /></a><br /><br />White turkey chili (a staple in our home) and 2 slices of cheese crisp -this is on a white flour tortilla (eek... so rebellious). This is a <a href="http://happyandhealthyforever.blogspot.com/2010/11/spaghetti-squash-with-turkey-sauce.html#links">FANTASTIC recipe</a>...Spaghetti squash w/ diced tomatoes, ground turkey, onion, garlic & zucchini.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyYUhhqS7u-DFexibcqDZzXF6iOasvXCdD1sYK2rwLUUauz3rv7yPRg6LTgIxeWClFA9-RwBMjy59wkQ4m2EwChhF2a5XughSrBBZciiH35BxIwqDDjzfGDmCLqW7l_Y06H0Dego5VjQI/s1600/IMG_8274.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyYUhhqS7u-DFexibcqDZzXF6iOasvXCdD1sYK2rwLUUauz3rv7yPRg6LTgIxeWClFA9-RwBMjy59wkQ4m2EwChhF2a5XughSrBBZciiH35BxIwqDDjzfGDmCLqW7l_Y06H0Dego5VjQI/s320/IMG_8274.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564841340848308322" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8sxmYuwD7DV-E_2os9wjR6fHGGtlcvH_-M6nSlyNeCdQ982IlhONupoPg2B6iYLBrvhyxRWZh9-XjkHwLYQhUttYAdDiWuLWsSv2HNkRvpU56UYrikYGloAm2_kGLgZw_ot2TuMPJPLU/s1600/IMG_8275.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8sxmYuwD7DV-E_2os9wjR6fHGGtlcvH_-M6nSlyNeCdQ982IlhONupoPg2B6iYLBrvhyxRWZh9-XjkHwLYQhUttYAdDiWuLWsSv2HNkRvpU56UYrikYGloAm2_kGLgZw_ot2TuMPJPLU/s320/IMG_8275.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564841344209011778" border="0" /></a><br />For Spaghetti squash dish: (1.5c) Calories: 163, Fat: 4g, Carb: 20g, Fiber: 5g, Sugar 9g, Protein: 13g<br /><br />Again, favorite snack...pretty much a daily thing. Alright. This is a PLATEFUL, no??? This was dinner one night... FOUR eggwhites, 1 egg, onion, zucchini, spinach, salsa & avocado...244 calories and 24g of protein. score. The cholesterol was 212, and the sodium was high (578), but only 13 carbs and 5g sugar.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi66UpG0mHuxTnNUtpzSQTPfRfBxgkK9_z6H4wXjWKXkcdceitjY7TPxkZtN4K7jBTNjgl91fOWmbMjgNfdWXILsaqfA_TgTUoKyex6p9cEXm_Y9MKooTqu5nFgRwFhxr0k5BW4aINlpXE/s1600/IMG_8271.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi66UpG0mHuxTnNUtpzSQTPfRfBxgkK9_z6H4wXjWKXkcdceitjY7TPxkZtN4K7jBTNjgl91fOWmbMjgNfdWXILsaqfA_TgTUoKyex6p9cEXm_Y9MKooTqu5nFgRwFhxr0k5BW4aINlpXE/s320/IMG_8271.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564841335748266098" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEjSGFTvabr-7aAVApnIWQx6SAEC20wPc__XMyjnYIjEkLkPLHBnEpdOp2RTnKribDmYMoDmgGsJij9tsLlDW0S3hKRV8RLp6T2Ck5bcMXaRXNdBdG4Oa0RMk1yDuwex5vNTrzfABh7_8/s1600/IMG_8265.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEjSGFTvabr-7aAVApnIWQx6SAEC20wPc__XMyjnYIjEkLkPLHBnEpdOp2RTnKribDmYMoDmgGsJij9tsLlDW0S3hKRV8RLp6T2Ck5bcMXaRXNdBdG4Oa0RMk1yDuwex5vNTrzfABh7_8/s320/IMG_8265.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564840774308017922" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is a great <a href="http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=10000002011070">kale & butternut squash salad</a>. Fast breakfast:1/4c greek yogurt, 1/4c oats, 2 strawberries, 1/4c blueberries & cinnamon<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoUtq6XZq5uiGUjTIHnbYBtXdKHjcW10qp4wr4j5L4sZ7JR_LtefBL_ZYS26z8zhfIrDx8qhjyY0Hf5wxDpk9in_OgiNa4ZjdIcb6YQmBQe7NkPWPGSFC-wxoC2HxkvZE0HDUQzqDXTRE/s1600/IMG_8255.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoUtq6XZq5uiGUjTIHnbYBtXdKHjcW10qp4wr4j5L4sZ7JR_LtefBL_ZYS26z8zhfIrDx8qhjyY0Hf5wxDpk9in_OgiNa4ZjdIcb6YQmBQe7NkPWPGSFC-wxoC2HxkvZE0HDUQzqDXTRE/s320/IMG_8255.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564840765127551794" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl2yLLmTsCAiZi7akLh7N17caCdjtU4EDuohbSrdrHVUC6jwrLoNiNwnJ-vHX6-fNNxfKH8uC35fj0yWnJPZBP3mn0iJK0m-sr6bTErgiCly_9ResA15Xs2BLpQPII3rbKy_8PCnYb3dQ/s1600/IMG_8264.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl2yLLmTsCAiZi7akLh7N17caCdjtU4EDuohbSrdrHVUC6jwrLoNiNwnJ-vHX6-fNNxfKH8uC35fj0yWnJPZBP3mn0iJK0m-sr6bTErgiCly_9ResA15Xs2BLpQPII3rbKy_8PCnYb3dQ/s320/IMG_8264.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564840772822277810" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Need a quick dinner? Love the boca burger. Love edemame as well.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxDPqW6rZ49tE2apx-L3m7ZgXiA_DLgXDZ-9AA-qDh8__du4fKEv1ZQX_VI4KjZ4tAEA4BChYl5WSfUeRuJw3euPfX7cw2mdZEkpfEJqFY8PCdxnju0_EhQcP_HUi9l6eeiHOkQDEpSjY/s1600/IMG_8244.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxDPqW6rZ49tE2apx-L3m7ZgXiA_DLgXDZ-9AA-qDh8__du4fKEv1ZQX_VI4KjZ4tAEA4BChYl5WSfUeRuJw3euPfX7cw2mdZEkpfEJqFY8PCdxnju0_EhQcP_HUi9l6eeiHOkQDEpSjY/s320/IMG_8244.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564840754821254674" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhSq5SaQ0AtgCV9mBb_xP_IfJawZKx4Sg4nop3vD8bJY4g7QzNHKfKn4sVZy6b5lvE-AQ2049MhacA9bcf__3qRqh8kSAPxo3RcNrs8XhdArQkL9WhNAoRvzb4Cz8tIRR8IA4bMWXf4ck/s1600/IMG_8254.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhSq5SaQ0AtgCV9mBb_xP_IfJawZKx4Sg4nop3vD8bJY4g7QzNHKfKn4sVZy6b5lvE-AQ2049MhacA9bcf__3qRqh8kSAPxo3RcNrs8XhdArQkL9WhNAoRvzb4Cz8tIRR8IA4bMWXf4ck/s320/IMG_8254.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564840758461424754" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I've been trying a few new classes at the gym. So great! One is a bootcamp. The guy teaching is a hoot and a great motivator. Another class I tried is a spin bootcamp which is a combo of spin and plyometrics/weights. That was really fun too.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705014308386513533.post-50830666200462249682011-01-12T19:00:00.001-08:002011-01-12T19:06:12.843-08:00Breakfast:<br />1/2c oatmeal + cinnamon w/ 2tsp peanut butter, a few raisins<br /><br />Lunch:<span style="font-size:100%;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><br />3 egg whites, onion, mushroom, broccoli, spinach, salsa, avocado slices w/ 1/4c of chobani plain yogurt, cinnamon & 1/4c frozen blueberries & almonds</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvBUP_plBMGIcX3Fz7Usy-CyU-od8x9j4wZEd0jCX0th7c5IWoSZeBu67dFZfwqcvbw-BCbSw1WwkGNO379Df8gyaPdW9_4vQitQUXVEdBW3mkDTjoj7bQoW8FYBXPUPA6J72-pj6dcDw/s1600/IMG_8207.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvBUP_plBMGIcX3Fz7Usy-CyU-od8x9j4wZEd0jCX0th7c5IWoSZeBu67dFZfwqcvbw-BCbSw1WwkGNO379Df8gyaPdW9_4vQitQUXVEdBW3mkDTjoj7bQoW8FYBXPUPA6J72-pj6dcDw/s400/IMG_8207.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561500356757571442" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Snack:<br />Apple, left over stir-fry<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Workout:</span><br />Went to a new class at the club: Training Camp. LOVED IT!! :D<br /><br />Dinner:<br />Left over stir-fryUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705014308386513533.post-66148189276996461522011-01-11T14:55:00.000-08:002011-01-12T15:27:23.718-08:00Breakfast:<br />3 egg whites, onion, spinach, salsa. 1/2c oatmeal + cinnamon, 1/4c blueberries. (mmmmm!)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKt0vgCn2GA8tuN2dwHmsNTO6arwmZMbmtIAgl0uiYnfFZEZjAWhWbJDh1pGFUAkS3sHqN4pjX1eoPD0fgoeCKkd8WXLxONvfrEQNC2I1L234gAg6vjGdWgWcl1Bi3h6W6SdQHcyJv75U/s1600/IMG_8204.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKt0vgCn2GA8tuN2dwHmsNTO6arwmZMbmtIAgl0uiYnfFZEZjAWhWbJDh1pGFUAkS3sHqN4pjX1eoPD0fgoeCKkd8WXLxONvfrEQNC2I1L234gAg6vjGdWgWcl1Bi3h6W6SdQHcyJv75U/s400/IMG_8204.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561439458609885474" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Lunch:<br /><br />1c <a href="http://happyandhealthyforever.blogspot.com/2010/10/country-lima-bean-soup-sounds-gross-but.html#links">Lima Bean Cabbage Soup </a>+ 1.5c spinach, chopped. (shown w/ chopped chicken breast)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9zc0DRs-dhn7DklvQq66UTnse7wUavuK8Xc3if9nq1PdvWWquHhccGab0Wywf6FL7nGcTgwlcxuuAYr5QfixYUvCrwnv6I6Xn6mh5srutzD0YnvGwBYiZkHp2_wapNq8ICAMcuLAxfOM/s1600/IMG_7615.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9zc0DRs-dhn7DklvQq66UTnse7wUavuK8Xc3if9nq1PdvWWquHhccGab0Wywf6FL7nGcTgwlcxuuAYr5QfixYUvCrwnv6I6Xn6mh5srutzD0YnvGwBYiZkHp2_wapNq8ICAMcuLAxfOM/s400/IMG_7615.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533307585473893890" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Snack:<br />1/2c cottage cheese + cinnamon, 1 apple sliced, 10 almonds<br /><br />Dinner:<br />Chinese chicken & rice (aka stirfry!)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr7GzQHcAibFywFhi-HNzrL4z7BUoRH2Z5QPEiZUpVjgU9M3yGzLMn97LbTfOWzJ0lQ6M8r_9vE3G4VGRxGirFEXuHpGk-5KR-d1wOkGH-hBo07nMPwM3bRfOM2HI-MitWk2dL3opdnmg/s1600/IMG_8206.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr7GzQHcAibFywFhi-HNzrL4z7BUoRH2Z5QPEiZUpVjgU9M3yGzLMn97LbTfOWzJ0lQ6M8r_9vE3G4VGRxGirFEXuHpGk-5KR-d1wOkGH-hBo07nMPwM3bRfOM2HI-MitWk2dL3opdnmg/s400/IMG_8206.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561439462559415522" border="0" /></a><br />Veggies: Mushroom, broccoli, carrots, water chestnuts. Cooked chicken (then added veggies) in soy sauce, ginger & 3 cloves of garlic. Added a peanut sauce.<br /><br />Went to a Girls Night- had popcorn, carrots & homemade hummus<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Workout:</span><br />5 min. warm-up on treadmill<br /><br />3x through:<br />-(12) seated row @80lb<br />-(24) alternating back lunge w/ 2 x 15's<br />-(12) dumbbell shoulder press w/ 2 x 15's sitting on exercise ball<br />-(24) alternating bicep curls<br />-(12) hanging knees to elbows (core)<br /><br />3x through:<br />-(12) ea. side, bend down & put on shelf w/ 15# ball<br />-(10) walking lunge w/ 15# ball side to side, (10) walking lunge w/ 15# ball over head press<br />-(12) ea. side 1 leg dead lift w/ 15# ball.<br />-(12) ball roll-ins (feet on exercise ball, hands in push-up position, roll feet/ball into elbows<br /><br />-(12) triceps, biceps, shoulder press w/ 2 x 10# dumbbells. <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(stand with dumbbells at side. Step back w/ one leg, front leg bends at knee. Bend chest forward, making a straight line to your back leg. Extend your arms back, hold. (tricep) Step forward, stand straight and do bicep curls (biceps). Extend dumbbells over head (shoulders)). </span></span><br />1 min. mountain climbers<br /><br />5 min. on arc trainer (was supposed to be 30, but chatted w/ a friend too long!) :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705014308386513533.post-76692117007220840272011-01-09T20:18:00.001-08:002011-01-09T20:27:49.794-08:00First day of the Wellness Challenge and I'm happy to have it back in my life. :)<br /><br />Working through soreness from yesterdays workout! -I did a 4 mile run w/ interval training. The first mile I jogged at my regular pace, then for the 2nd mile I used the light poles as a distance guide. I jogged (1) light pole, ran the distance of 2 light poles and sprinted the distance of 2 light poles, then repeated (1 jog, 2 run, 2 sprint) till the mile was up. The 3rd mile I did a few sprints but was dying :) so I jogged and then did 2 sets of 24 walking lunges and 2 sets of 26 walking lunges w/ jogging in between each set. Mile 4 was back to the intervals. Great workout!!!<br /><br />I tried something new today- 1/2 a baked yam cut up in chunks w/ a tsp. of butter, 1/2 an apple cut up in chunks, sprinkled w/ cinnamon all mixed together. Sweet, yummy and filling! :)<br /><br />Pictures and workouts to return! :) (Have to get to the grocery store first -Need more color!)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705014308386513533.post-69212865565255373022011-01-03T18:34:00.001-08:002011-01-07T12:12:06.746-08:00<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">It's BACK! But is starting SOON, so don't wait to sign up!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijpqOISl4Ktv7yuNqihWv35SRJFrZ_cqrcScF8S6KUldrxROAvO9QV7GOuYd99DF-yZdd0WFeBm_aSk_353Su_8YkU1ssHhBEOoC7d7DAZW0i7kO3SWCKFPFD0jXDWMs8Ut-Z55Xr-GoCd/s1600/challenge2011.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijpqOISl4Ktv7yuNqihWv35SRJFrZ_cqrcScF8S6KUldrxROAvO9QV7GOuYd99DF-yZdd0WFeBm_aSk_353Su_8YkU1ssHhBEOoC7d7DAZW0i7kO3SWCKFPFD0jXDWMs8Ut-Z55Xr-GoCd/s400/challenge2011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558183376909546978" border="0" /></a></div><div><br /></div></div><div><div></div><div></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">WELLNESS CHALLENGE 2011 -JANUARY 9th</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Each item is worth 1 point, with a possible 10 points per day</span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1</span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">7 hrs. of sleep (not necessarily consecutive - naps count too!)</span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2</span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">48 oz. of water</span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">3</span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">45 minutes of exercise (not necessarily consecutive)</span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">4</span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2 servings of veggies, 2 servings of fruit</span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">5</span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">No soda, beer, wine, unhealthy snacks (ex: potato chips), or bad fast food</span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">6</span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">No sweets. (Desserts, pastries, sugary snacks & cereals) * Sugar-Free alternatives are OK.</span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">7</span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">No eating after 8pm or dinner (whichever is later)</span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">8</span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">15 min. of scripture reading (or spiritual text if you don't do scripture)</span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">9</span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">One journal entry (any length)</span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">10</span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">One act of kindness</span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Note: You have one free point, PER CATEGORY, PER WEEK. One free point for </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">exercise, one </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div style="display: inline ! important;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">free </span></span></span></div></span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div style="display: inline ! important;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div style="display: inline ! important;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">point for soda/fast food/unhealthy snacks, one free point for </span></span></span></div></span></b></span></div></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div style="display: inline ! important;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div style="display: inline ! important;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">sweets, etc. You do not have </span></span></span></div></span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div style="display: inline ! important;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">10 free </span></span></span></div></span></b></span></div></span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div style="display: inline ! important;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div style="display: inline ! important;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">points to use however you choose -they are </span></span></span></div></span></b></span></div></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div style="display: inline ! important;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div style="display: inline ! important;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">NOT interchangeable and if you choose not </span></span></span></div></span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div style="display: inline ! important;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">to use a </span></span></span></div></span></b></span></div></span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div style="display: inline ! important;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div style="display: inline ! important;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">free point in a category, it is </span></span></span></div></span></b></span></div></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div style="display: inline ! important;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div style="display: inline ! important;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">gone at weeks end. You could also just choose to have one </span></span></span></div></span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div style="display: inline ! important;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">"free" day </span></span></span></div></span></b></span></div></span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div style="display: inline ! important;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div style="display: inline ! important;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">where all </span></span></span></div></span></b></span></div></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div style="display: inline ! important;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div style="display: inline ! important;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">points are free (which is less confusing), but we are allowing for flexibility and success! </span></span></span></div></span></b></span></div></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div style="display: inline ! important;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div style="display: inline ! important;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div></span></b></span></div></span></b></span></div></span></b></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Exceptions:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">-You are excused from the sweet rule on YOUR BIRTHDAY.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">-You are allowed three sick days where you are excused (only) from exercising and eating veg/fruit/water [if you can’t eat/drink] This is ONLY to be used if you are indeed sick. "</span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Winners: The top three challengers with the most points will split 80% of the pot. 1 other challenger who gets an average of 6 pts. or more a day will get the remainder of the pot. </span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">SIGN UP ON THE SIDEBAR!!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;font-size:85%;" >Once I get a confirmed purchase, I will send you the link to the google spreadsheet where we keep track of points.<br />Be sure to email me the names of those participating (if you sign up for more than 1 challenger at a time)</span></span></div></span></b></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705014308386513533.post-73319131291538551882010-12-08T18:50:00.000-08:002010-12-08T19:22:37.417-08:00LEMON AND CINNAMON SWEET POTATOES - The Eat-Clean Diet®<div>This was my version of sweet potatoes this year. I LOVED them!!!</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.eatcleandiet.com/food_and_recipes/clean_recipe/lemon_and_cinnamon_sweet_potatoes.aspx">LEMON AND CINNAMON SWEET POTATOES - The Eat-Clean Diet®</a><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.eatcleandiet.com/food_and_recipes/clean_recipe/savory_ezekiel_bread_stuffing.aspx">THIS</a> was the stuffing I made. - I also added dried cranberries and apple chunks. </div><div><br /></div><div>Then I cooked up the turkey bones for a broth and ended up making Turkey & Barley Soup w/ kale. Very good. get pics up in a bit!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0