Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Are you defincient in Vitamin D3?
http://www.pamelaegan.com/articles/vitamin-d3.htm
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Congratulations are in Order!
All three winners tied with a perfect score of 560! They will split the cash prize of $240 equally.
Actually ~ Everyone of us are winners because we finished the challenge! I will be sending the rewards out shortly to all of you amazing contestants!
Now, what I'd really like everyone to do is comment on this post what you learned from doing this challenge. Please do this on the blog so everyone can see this instead of replying to the email. Thank you everyone for participating! Keep smiling and much love to you all!
Saturday, August 6, 2011
We Are Just About There!
Also ~ I need EVERYONE'S points Monday. Please send them to me with your mailing address. Remember, all those who finish this to the very end will be getting a reward! :) I would like to keep the blog open to keep the ideas coming. I am going to work on privitizing it so I'll keep you posted on that by emails.
Have a great Saturday & Sunday! Can't wait to hear from you all on Monday! Love you All!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
We are almost done!
I've learned a lot too about this blogging and hope to do better with it. I am thinking this would be fun to do again starting September 19th through November 12th. What do you think? I would like to improve this blog. Sharon told me kinda how to make it private. I thought I was, (oops) so that is something I'm looking into improving. If any of you have any tips, let me know. I LOVE suggestions. :)
I need you all to send me your points from last week. I have only heard from 3 of you. It is hard, I know after getting home from the reunion. I'll post them as soon as I get them.
I hope that this was good for each of you, that it was fun and motivating. I would not have done this without each of you! So . . . everyone, give it your all these next 5 days! I love you all! Keep smilin'!
Monday, July 25, 2011
Contestant Update
I did really good on our challenge the first week and was excited about it. Then I got sick and then we headed to Hawaii. And soon after that we came to az. So those are all my excuses that I am sure you didn't want to hear :). I am so impressed with everyone that has stuck with the challenge despite "life". I just felt too overwhelmed with everything to try to keep track of points. The week I did it I felt great and even lost some weight. I am planning to follow your plan again in the fall and do my best to get healthy. So you can just put me down for last place :(. Sorry and thanks for all you have done in putting this together.
Emily had surgery on both of her feet to remove the sta-pegs that were put in her feet a few years ago. They really started bothering her (PAIN). So, because she can't really exercise for a bit, she opted to stop.
I still haven't heard from Rachel yet *hint* but hopefully she is still in it with us. :)
I hope everyone else is havin' fun with this and has felt that it has been worthwhile. Love you ALL!
Three Quarters Done!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Banana Cookies
Banana Cookies
3 bananas mashed
2 cups quick cooking oats (you really can use regular too)
1 cup chopped walnuts (I like ANY nuts)
1/2 cup raisins or any favorite dried fruit
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
Mix ingredients together, drop by teaspoon onto a greased cookie sheet, flattening each one slightly.
Bake in a 350 oven 10-15 minutes or until centers are firm. Cool and then EAT!
Bran Bread
Bran Bread
1 1/3 cup water hot water
2 1/2 cup + 2 Tbl. whole wheat flour
1/2 cup + 2 Tbl. wheat bran
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. instant yeast
2 Tbl. vital wheat gluten (if using white wheat, you won't need this)
Mix water, 1/2 the flour, wheat bran and salt together. Add yeast, gluten and gradually add the rest of the flour. Shape into 1 loaf, let raise in bread pan until doubled. Bake in 350 oven for 30 minutes. Because of the lack of sugar and fats, the bread doesn't get very browned but the inside is a nice wheat color and very moist.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Half Way There!
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
How are we doing?
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Apple Cider Vinegar Salad Dressing
1 tbsp. raw apple cider vinegar
½ tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Add garlic powder, sea salt, and pepper to taste.
Sherlene
Coconut Oil and Apple Cider Vinegar - More from Sherlene
Hope some of you have benefited from this information.
Sherlene
BREAKFAST COOKIES
1 1/2 c. oats
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4-1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 Tbsp. flax seed meal (or just the seeds)
1/4 c. honey
1/4 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. oil (applesauce or non-fat greek yogurt works too)
2 ripe bananas, smashed
1/2 c. peanut butter
dried fruit, chopped - any kind
Mix all together and bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.
Lashelle
Sunday, June 26, 2011
The Benefits of Coconut Oil
http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org/
15 Secrets to Better Health
Attitude & Focus
Thursday, June 23, 2011
The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
- Potassium – helps to prevent brittle teeth, hair loss and runny noses.
- Pectin – helps to regulate blood pressure and reduce bad cholesterol.
- Malic Acid – gives ACV the properties of being anti-viral, anti-bacterial & anti-fungal.
- Calcium – helps create strong bones and teeth.
- Ash – gives ACV its alkaline property which aids your body in maintaining proper pH levels for a healthy alkaline state.
- Acetic Acid – It appears that this acid slows the digestion of starch which can help to lower the rise in glucose that commonly occurs after meals.
- 1 tablespoon of Raw Apple Cider Vinegar mixed in 4 ounces of purified water after a meal has been used as a natural remedy for heartburn and as a replacement for toxic heartburn medications.
- Raw Apple Cider Vinegar may help improve bowel irregularity, thereby removing toxins from the body at a faster rate.
- Helps clear up skin conditions and blemishes giving a smoother texture and complexion.
- Raw Apple Cider vinegar may also help with joint pain and stiffness.
- Apple Cider Vinegar helps to break down fats so that your body can use them rather than store them. For this reason, many diets include ACV in their regimen.
- On a small scale, ACV was studied by researchers at Arizona State University. The preliminary study was published in the Diabetes Care journal. It reported that ACV helps reduce levels of glucose.
- 2 tablespoons of Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 gallon of purified water
- Raw locally harvested honey or agave nectar to suit your taste
Monday, June 20, 2011
Inner Drive - It's all about YOU!
From LOSING IT! With Jillian Michaels
Monday, June 20, 2011
How To Get Motivated To Work Out
It may seem obvious, but I'll say it anyway: You can't achieve success if you're not willing to take the first step. Sure, I can give you all the tools you need for weight loss, but if you're not willing to get off your butt, you won't get anywhere. You need to find that inner drive to accomplish your goals. Need some inspiration? Check out what this teammate said on the Message Boards:
"Had somebody told me a year ago that I would complete a 5k in under an hour, I'd have told them they were insane. But last fall, I did just that. I jogged and walked fast through my very first 5k and came in at 47 minutes and 53 seconds.With the right attitude, you can meet (and even exceed!) your goals, but it's up to you to put in the effort. What motivation can you pull from within right now that will help get you moving?You'll never believe what you can do until you try something and complete it. Making motivational vision boards for yourself and finding a support network can really help. Find somebody who won't let you talk your way out of something difficult. For the 5k, I had my kickboxing instructor. She kept me focused and, though she finished way ahead of me, was right there to cheer me to my finish line! The feeling of accomplishment you gain from succeeding at something you didn't think was possible will motivate you to try something else you aren't sure you can do.
Eventually, your life will change and be marked by these fabulous accomplishments. Each new triumph will lead you further down the road toward living a fearless life. Just get up and go!" – Starfaerie82
Here is the link from her website if you want more on Success Stories, Motivation, Tips, etc...
http://www.jillianmichaels.com/fitness-and-diet-tips/find-your-inner-drive?xid=nl_LosingItWithJillianMichaels_20110620
Dark Chocolate :) You know you love it! :)
http://www.realage.com/tips/dark-chocolate-protect-skin-from-sun?eid=1098964008&memberid=50023693
I hope the link works! If it doesn't, I'll copy and paste the whole article. :) eNjoY! :)
Friday, June 17, 2011
Legumes!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Oat Bran Muffins
Oat Bran Muffins
2 cans of crushed or tidbit pineapple (in its own juice) fruit and juice
1 cup raisins
½ cup applesauce
2 mashed bananas, ripe
¼ cup apple juice concentrate
2 eggs
1 T vanilla
Combine all the above ingredients; set aside
3 cups + 6 T. oat bran (I’ve also used oatmeal and obviously it’s different, but I still like it)
1 cup Splenda (I've only used splenda and I like it, but I imagine you could experiment with other sweeteners)
⅓ cup whole wheat flour
5 t baking powder
2 t salt
1 t baking soda
3 t cinnamon
Combine all dry ingredients together; then combine with wet; stir until well mixed. Spray with Pam or use muffin papers. Fill 24 muffin cups full (very little rising will take place). Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees. Makes 24 muffins.
Here's to Whole Grains!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Quinoa!
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Bountiful Baskets
bountifulbaskets.org
Monday, June 13, 2011
Easier Ways to Eat our Fruits and Veggies
1 medium piece of fruit
1/2 cup fruit (raw, canned, or frozen)
1/2 cup cooked vegetables (canned or frozen)
1 cup raw vegetables
1/4 cup dried fruit
4-6 oz. of 100% juice (serving size depends on the type of juice)
1/2 cup cooked peas or beans
Today Is the Day!
Sunday, June 12, 2011
What IS Wellness?
Wellness is reaching and living to your fullest abilities and talents. It is reaching your potential in all 5 specific areas of life- Spiritual, Intellectual, Physical, Emotional, and Social. The most critical element of wellness is BALANCE. It is very important for the individual to achieve and maintain balance in all 5 areas of wellness. If any of the areas of wellness are neglected, or overemphasized it will put the individual out of balance and their level of wellness will lower.
A major component of wellness is active participation in health and lifestyle choices. Our current society still adheres to the principle of fixing it as soon as it breaks. The concept or principle of wellness is that we as individuals take active responsibility for our own health and lifestyle choices. A person with a high level of wellness will make and live choices that will enhance and improve their lives. For example, they will actively choose to exercise regularly, they will make healthy nutrition choices, they will learn and incorporate stress management techniques. They will be open and honest with others and be open to loving and caring for other people. All of these are an essential part of wellness.
As you go through these next 8 weeks, strive daily to improve in each of the areas. At the end of each day be able to show and tell yourself that you are a better person because of the experiences of the day. Look for opportunities to serve and help. Don’t wait to be asked. This can truly be the greatest growing experience of your life. Make it that way.
Make it happen.
p.s. I derived this with a few edits on my part from my American Epidemic class at college. LOVED that class! :)