This is one of my Favorite meatball recipes!!!
Ingredients
* 1 lb. Lean ground beef/lean turkey/lean chicken(I prefer chicken)
* 1/4 tsp. pepper
* 1/3 C. onion, minced
* 1/2 C. bread crumbs?Panko/rice bran(will bring carb count down)
* 1 tsp. salt
* 3 Tbs. fresh horseradish
* 2egg whites
* garlic powder and onion powder to taste
* The yummy very low if any sugar sauce:
* 2 Tbs. Stevia or Splenda
* 5 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
* 2 C. ketchup(No sugar) or chili sauce
* 2/3 C. vinegar
* 3 Tbs Teriyaki sauce low sodium
* 1/2 Tbs ginger powder/ginger root 1/2 tsp
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together for the meatball portion. Then, shape into 1-inch balls. Put shaped meatballs to the side, then continue to combine sauce ingredients, bring to a boil, and pour over meatballs. Bake for 45 minutes. Refrigerate meatballs to bring excess fat up to surface then degrease if necessary and reheat for 30 minutes before serving. This is if you want to eliminate more fat from recipe. Or, you could just by pass the degreasing part and just bake and serve!! And there it is!! A great appetizer to bring to a party or just to have for the week!!! Enjoy and remember. Stay fit, have fun, and stay focused!!!:O)
Monday, January 3, 2011
Sunday, January 2, 2011
What about sugar?
Alright friends!!! Just for the month of January!!! Let's start this year off with a positive change!!! As I sit here and recap on the holidays. Besides being extremely sick for most of the season. I still had to be the perfect host and mommy and wife and etc. I had numerous parties that I hosted and went to. At all of them there was an over abundance of sweet goodness!!! I am actually a bit thankful that I was not 100 percent so not to over indulge on all the goodness that surrounded me.LOL
So, how can we start this year off right? Let us say no to everything sugar!! Wow!! I know, you are thinking I am craaazzy!! Well, I might be crazy but what I do know is that our bodies mainly our panaceas need a bit of a break!! We need to level our blood sugar levels so we are not constantly putting undo stress on our bodies. Let me explain, so what happens is an influx of sugar into the bloodstream upsets the body's blood-sugar balance, triggering the release of insulin, which the body uses to keep blood-sugar at a constant and safe level.
Insulin also promotes the storage of fat, so that when you eat sweets high in sugar, you're making way for rapid weight gain and elevated triglyceride levels, both of which have been linked to cardiovascular disease. Very interesting factoid!!! Complex carbohydrates(which partly are our fruits and veggies)in the body tend to be absorbed more slowly, lessening the impact on blood-sugar levels. Not as fun as refined sugars, but so much better for you...:o) Although the sudden rush of sugar into your blood stream can give you an quick energy boost(yeah baby!!) it triggers the release of insulin which lowers it and over time as you body becomes depleted of nutrients, your metabolism becomes inefficient resulting in poor energy and weight control. Your liver converts the extra sugar to triglycerides (blood fats) and bad cholesterol(actually excessive cholesterol).
Eventually this leads to a number of health problems such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, heart disease, mood swings(watch it now!!), yeast overgrowth(not so much), osteoporosis, premature aging(really), poor immunity, degenerative diseases and increased risk of cancer.
So how can we start?
Well, one day at a time!! :o) But, that doesn't mean go cold-turkey. Try reducing your sugar-intake in levels!! For example, if you are drinking a cup of tea or coffee reduce your intake by half. Then each week eliminate sugar by half or quarter until all sugar is gone!!! If you cannot live without sweets then try natural sweetener but still use very moderately. Stevia or agave are pretty good choices.:o) So let's do this together!!! Remember, it is a day in and day out process!! It is a journey. A journey for better health. One thing I always say to my clients, friends and family is as long as you are good to your insides your outsides will follow--your outsides are the gravy to all the hard work you put into your training and your taking control of your nutrition.:o) Always rememeber!! Stay fit, Have fun, and stay focused!!!! Be blessed my friends!!!
So, how can we start this year off right? Let us say no to everything sugar!! Wow!! I know, you are thinking I am craaazzy!! Well, I might be crazy but what I do know is that our bodies mainly our panaceas need a bit of a break!! We need to level our blood sugar levels so we are not constantly putting undo stress on our bodies. Let me explain, so what happens is an influx of sugar into the bloodstream upsets the body's blood-sugar balance, triggering the release of insulin, which the body uses to keep blood-sugar at a constant and safe level.
Insulin also promotes the storage of fat, so that when you eat sweets high in sugar, you're making way for rapid weight gain and elevated triglyceride levels, both of which have been linked to cardiovascular disease. Very interesting factoid!!! Complex carbohydrates(which partly are our fruits and veggies)in the body tend to be absorbed more slowly, lessening the impact on blood-sugar levels. Not as fun as refined sugars, but so much better for you...:o) Although the sudden rush of sugar into your blood stream can give you an quick energy boost(yeah baby!!) it triggers the release of insulin which lowers it and over time as you body becomes depleted of nutrients, your metabolism becomes inefficient resulting in poor energy and weight control. Your liver converts the extra sugar to triglycerides (blood fats) and bad cholesterol(actually excessive cholesterol).
Eventually this leads to a number of health problems such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, heart disease, mood swings(watch it now!!), yeast overgrowth(not so much), osteoporosis, premature aging(really), poor immunity, degenerative diseases and increased risk of cancer.
So how can we start?
Well, one day at a time!! :o) But, that doesn't mean go cold-turkey. Try reducing your sugar-intake in levels!! For example, if you are drinking a cup of tea or coffee reduce your intake by half. Then each week eliminate sugar by half or quarter until all sugar is gone!!! If you cannot live without sweets then try natural sweetener but still use very moderately. Stevia or agave are pretty good choices.:o) So let's do this together!!! Remember, it is a day in and day out process!! It is a journey. A journey for better health. One thing I always say to my clients, friends and family is as long as you are good to your insides your outsides will follow--your outsides are the gravy to all the hard work you put into your training and your taking control of your nutrition.:o) Always rememeber!! Stay fit, Have fun, and stay focused!!!! Be blessed my friends!!!
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Let's talk about Carbs!!!!
In a time where there are so many people telling us what to eat, how to eat, and why to eat. It is no surprise to me why New Year resolutions just don't work!! And if you are like me, if you are going to tell me what how and why to eat then I want you to explain each to me as it applies to me. Everyone is different. There are no two same programs for everyone. That is why the human body is such a miracle of God. Everyone is different!! Love It.
Let's talk carbohydrates. There are two types of Carbohydrates--Complex and Simple. I know you have heard these terms before. But, did you know that one change of their chemical structure changes them from simple to complex. Pretty cool hun?:o)
Let's start with complex first! Did you know that complex carbs can be put into two different categories? Starchy and Non-starchy. Complex Carbohydrates are just sugars bonded together to form a complex chain. which when entered into digestive system, the enzymes in your digestive system has to work harder to make those bond chains break into individual sugars to be absorbed into the intestines. Because of this long process it provides the body with a steady stream of energy and limits the amount of sugar converted into adipose(fat) and stored.(yuck)
Because we want this type of process happening within us-- here are some suggestions of complex Carbs both ,Starchy and Non Starchy, that you can use in your daily nutrition.
Spinach: Non Starchy
Whole Barley: Starchy
Buckwheat/Buckwheat bread:Starchy
Prunes/Plumes:Non
Water Cress:Non
Oat-Nut bread:Starchy
Dried Apricots:Non
Grapefruit:Non
Turnip-Greens:Non
Apples:Non
Lettuce:Non
Zucchini:Non
Oatmeal:Non
Pears:Non
Asparagus:Non
Oat-bran cereal:Starchy
Artichokes:Non
Museli:Non
Strawberries:Non
Okra:Non
Wild rice:Starchy
Oranges:Non
Cabbage:Non
Brown rice:Starchy
Yams:Starchy
Celery:Starchy
Multi-grain bread:Starchy
Carrots:Starchy
Cucumbers:Non
Pinto beans:Starchy
Potatoes:Starchy
Dill Pickles:Non
Low fat yogurt:Pro
Soybeans:Non:Pro
Radishes:Non
Skim milk:Non:Pro
Lentils:Starchy:Pro
Broccoli:Non
Navy beans:Starchy
Garbanzo beans:Starchy
Brussels:Non
Sprouts:Non
Cauliflower:Non
Kidney beans:Non
Eggplant:Non
Soy milk:Non
Lentils:Starchy
Onions:Non
Whole meal bread:starchy
Split peas:Starchy
These are just a starting point to what is out there!!!
Ok. Now that we have talked about Complex Carbohydrates let's talk about her little sister: Simple Carbohydrates.
Simple Carbohydrates are opposite to complex in that simple are digested more quickly into your system. Which can reek havoc on our bodies. Simple carbs contain refined sugars and very few essential vitamins and minerals that we need for our bodies to function properly. Because of the way simple carbs work most of society deems them as the "bad" carb. Which is partly so. Let's talk about why it is "bad" carb.
These carbohydrates are a smaller molecule of sugar unlike her big sister,the complex carb, which has a long chain for slower absorption, which in turn means no reeking havoc on our bodies. Little sis is digested quickly because the individual sugars are chomping at the bit to be absorbed immediately leaving the digestive enzymes in the body easy access to the simple carbohydrate chain. Basically all the work the body would normally do has been done!!! Which is where the trouble begins!!!
Because these fast acting carbs/converted sugar's, which we will call "empty calories" absorb so fast into blood stream it causes the body to respond in a way thatcan be called an insulin response. This response happens when we eat a fast acting calorie which releases its sugar into blood stream then spikes the insulin in the our systems. The continuous spiking of our insulin can put undo stress on our adrenal glands and pancreas. Insulin and glucagon are hormones secreted by islet cells within the pancreas. They are both secreted in response to blood sugar levels. They both have there place but overwhelming secretion of these hormones is what puts us at risk for hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia and ultimately diabetes. This is what I meant by reeking havoc on our bodies. This in itself is another topic for another day.
Because the islet cells usually don't require and enormous amount of energy at the time of eating, the sugar(which was converted from a simple carbohydrate) must either be converted to glycogen (sugar storage within cells) or converted to fat.
And because our bodies can only store a certain amount of glycogen at one time it is easy to conclude that too much food with simple carbohydrates can ultimately contribute to weigh gain or adipose(body fat) storage.
Here is a list of simple carbohydrates to watch out for and to moderate.
Candy
Cake
Corn syrup
Table sugar
Soda pop
Candy
Fruit juice
Bread made with white flour
Pasta made with white flour
All baked goods made with white flour
cereals(most) Not all but it the fist ingredient is sugar, high fructose, bleached flour be a bit Leary.
Honey
Milk
Yogurt with more than 14 grams of sugar in it. If it is more than 14 grams sugar has been added. Always look at yogurts for added sugars. Milk has sugar naturally and it is is 14 grams of sugar per serving. So, if you see yogurts with more than this know that it has been added and try and find another brand.
Jam
Chocolate
Biscuit( white)
This my friends is just a starting point to your journey for optimal health!!!
Always remember!! To Stay fit, Stay happy, and Stay Focused!!! Until next time!! Have a happy and safe New Year!!!!
Let's talk carbohydrates. There are two types of Carbohydrates--Complex and Simple. I know you have heard these terms before. But, did you know that one change of their chemical structure changes them from simple to complex. Pretty cool hun?:o)
Let's start with complex first! Did you know that complex carbs can be put into two different categories? Starchy and Non-starchy. Complex Carbohydrates are just sugars bonded together to form a complex chain. which when entered into digestive system, the enzymes in your digestive system has to work harder to make those bond chains break into individual sugars to be absorbed into the intestines. Because of this long process it provides the body with a steady stream of energy and limits the amount of sugar converted into adipose(fat) and stored.(yuck)
Because we want this type of process happening within us-- here are some suggestions of complex Carbs both ,Starchy and Non Starchy, that you can use in your daily nutrition.
Spinach: Non Starchy
Whole Barley: Starchy
Buckwheat/Buckwheat bread:Starchy
Prunes/Plumes:Non
Water Cress:Non
Oat-Nut bread:Starchy
Dried Apricots:Non
Grapefruit:Non
Turnip-Greens:Non
Apples:Non
Lettuce:Non
Zucchini:Non
Oatmeal:Non
Pears:Non
Asparagus:Non
Oat-bran cereal:Starchy
Artichokes:Non
Museli:Non
Strawberries:Non
Okra:Non
Wild rice:Starchy
Oranges:Non
Cabbage:Non
Brown rice:Starchy
Yams:Starchy
Celery:Starchy
Multi-grain bread:Starchy
Carrots:Starchy
Cucumbers:Non
Pinto beans:Starchy
Potatoes:Starchy
Dill Pickles:Non
Low fat yogurt:Pro
Soybeans:Non:Pro
Radishes:Non
Skim milk:Non:Pro
Lentils:Starchy:Pro
Broccoli:Non
Navy beans:Starchy
Garbanzo beans:Starchy
Brussels:Non
Sprouts:Non
Cauliflower:Non
Kidney beans:Non
Eggplant:Non
Soy milk:Non
Lentils:Starchy
Onions:Non
Whole meal bread:starchy
Split peas:Starchy
These are just a starting point to what is out there!!!
Ok. Now that we have talked about Complex Carbohydrates let's talk about her little sister: Simple Carbohydrates.
Simple Carbohydrates are opposite to complex in that simple are digested more quickly into your system. Which can reek havoc on our bodies. Simple carbs contain refined sugars and very few essential vitamins and minerals that we need for our bodies to function properly. Because of the way simple carbs work most of society deems them as the "bad" carb. Which is partly so. Let's talk about why it is "bad" carb.
These carbohydrates are a smaller molecule of sugar unlike her big sister,the complex carb, which has a long chain for slower absorption, which in turn means no reeking havoc on our bodies. Little sis is digested quickly because the individual sugars are chomping at the bit to be absorbed immediately leaving the digestive enzymes in the body easy access to the simple carbohydrate chain. Basically all the work the body would normally do has been done!!! Which is where the trouble begins!!!
Because these fast acting carbs/converted sugar's, which we will call "empty calories" absorb so fast into blood stream it causes the body to respond in a way thatcan be called an insulin response. This response happens when we eat a fast acting calorie which releases its sugar into blood stream then spikes the insulin in the our systems. The continuous spiking of our insulin can put undo stress on our adrenal glands and pancreas. Insulin and glucagon are hormones secreted by islet cells within the pancreas. They are both secreted in response to blood sugar levels. They both have there place but overwhelming secretion of these hormones is what puts us at risk for hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia and ultimately diabetes. This is what I meant by reeking havoc on our bodies. This in itself is another topic for another day.
Because the islet cells usually don't require and enormous amount of energy at the time of eating, the sugar(which was converted from a simple carbohydrate) must either be converted to glycogen (sugar storage within cells) or converted to fat.
And because our bodies can only store a certain amount of glycogen at one time it is easy to conclude that too much food with simple carbohydrates can ultimately contribute to weigh gain or adipose(body fat) storage.
Here is a list of simple carbohydrates to watch out for and to moderate.
Candy
Cake
Corn syrup
Table sugar
Soda pop
Candy
Fruit juice
Bread made with white flour
Pasta made with white flour
All baked goods made with white flour
cereals(most) Not all but it the fist ingredient is sugar, high fructose, bleached flour be a bit Leary.
Honey
Milk
Yogurt with more than 14 grams of sugar in it. If it is more than 14 grams sugar has been added. Always look at yogurts for added sugars. Milk has sugar naturally and it is is 14 grams of sugar per serving. So, if you see yogurts with more than this know that it has been added and try and find another brand.
Jam
Chocolate
Biscuit( white)
This my friends is just a starting point to your journey for optimal health!!!
Always remember!! To Stay fit, Stay happy, and Stay Focused!!! Until next time!! Have a happy and safe New Year!!!!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Let's talk New Year!!!
Wow!! The New Year hasn't even hit and already good things are a happening!! If you don't know yet, I was awarded Ms World Physique(overall) 2010!! And am going to be in layout with same magazine coming out in January!! What an honor it is to be recognized by such amazing people!! Thank you World Physique you are truly amazing!!
I cannot wait to see what 2011 has for me and for you!! Always remember to live you dreams!! Never let the obstacles of life tell you you shouldn't do what you have dreamt of doing!! A dream becomes reality when we right it down. And a goal is a dream written down!!! So go out there and make it happen!!
Remember, we need to take it one day at a time. One moment at a time. One event at a time. It isn't about the big event. It is about all the little moments that add up to that one big event that matters. The big event is the gravy to all the hard work we put into it!!
Now that is what I am talking about!!! God is so in control!! It is like I always say, with him on my side what can't I accomplish!! It can be the same for you too!! Whatever it is that centers you let that be the strength you draw on. The skies the limits with a strong center guiding you!!! Have a wonderful Holiday season and a Happy New Year!!!
I cannot wait to see what 2011 has for me and for you!! Always remember to live you dreams!! Never let the obstacles of life tell you you shouldn't do what you have dreamt of doing!! A dream becomes reality when we right it down. And a goal is a dream written down!!! So go out there and make it happen!!
Remember, we need to take it one day at a time. One moment at a time. One event at a time. It isn't about the big event. It is about all the little moments that add up to that one big event that matters. The big event is the gravy to all the hard work we put into it!!
Now that is what I am talking about!!! God is so in control!! It is like I always say, with him on my side what can't I accomplish!! It can be the same for you too!! Whatever it is that centers you let that be the strength you draw on. The skies the limits with a strong center guiding you!!! Have a wonderful Holiday season and a Happy New Year!!!
Monday, December 20, 2010
Getting ready for the big day!!
Christmas is 5 days away!!! What's on your agenda to enjoy your day without the hassle of feeling guilty after the meal and festivities have ended? So, whether you like to indulge into unending amount of yummies or you do not like to indulge during the holiday season and cringe at the thought of fattening main meals and desserts. Well, here are some healthy tips for you to try!
Written by: DeNita S.B. Morris, Senior Health Producer of World Physique Magazine: I saw this and thought it was a great list of Holiday tips that I would like to share with you guys!! You can also read it yourself of there website--World physique.com great site and magazine!!! Enjoy!!!
10 Ways to Remix Your Holiday Recipes
Remix your favorite holiday recipes, keeping the traditional flavor but adding healthy tweaks to cut calories and fat. Try these 10 tips to makeover your favorite holiday recipes:
1. Dress Your Turkey Healthier
It is safer to cook and serve dressings and stuffings on the side. Instead of stuffing your holiday bird, garnish the serving platter with fresh fruit and herbs such as oranges, roasted garlic, fresh thyme, sage and parsley.
2. Save Green on Fresh Produce
Buy fresh collard greens, pumpkin, potatoes, etc. Fresh vegetables retain more of their nutritional value when they are cooked in a healthy way like steaming. You’ll also save money by buying fresh produce because canned varieties tend to be costlier. They also tend to be loaded with salt and sugar.
3. Homemade Is the New Healthy
Instead of buying store-bought broth, stuffing from a bag and macaroni and cheese from a box, it’s better on your budget and waistline to make your holiday recipes from scratch. For example, you can make your own broth for pennies. It’ll taste better, be fresher and it’ll allow you to control how much salt is added to your broth.
4. Sweeten the All-Natural Way
White, refined sugar is just not good for your health. Try replacing some or all of the sugar in your favorite recipes with Stevia, a zero-calorie, all-natural sweetener. Or, use apple-sauce, pureed bananas or prunes. Your sweet tooth won’t know the difference.
5. Separate the Yolk from Egg Whites
Many desserts call for whole eggs. In many cases, one or two egg whites will keep the dish together instead of the usual two-to-three whole eggs called for in traditional dishes. By separating the yolk from the whites of one egg, you’ll save 52 calories and 5 grams of fat, getting only 14 calories of muscle-building protein from one egg white.
6. Use Whole Grain in Your Recipes
There are a variety of whole grain flours, pie shells and breads in the supermarket these days. Always shop for whole grain options even in your baked goods. If your cake recipe calls for all-purpose flour, try substituting half the flour with whole wheat flour. Try whole or multigrain breads in your dressing, too. Whole grains are healthier because they contain more heart-healthy fiber.
7. Cutout the Full-Fat Milk
Use nonfat or low-fat yogurts (try Greek) and milks (go skim) to add creaminess to your favorite recipes instead of full-fat creams, milks and butters. This will help you cut down on calories and fat grams in your recipes.
8. Reach for Low-Fat Cheese
There are a variety of low-fat cheeses on the market. For example, reduced-fat, sharp cheddar and part-skim mozzarella will replace the full-fat varieties, saving you a ton of calories but not skimping on taste. Start replacing part or all of your cheeses with a low-fat variety. Use full-fat cheeses like parmesan sparingly just to finish dishes.
9. Make Fresh Fruit Versions Holiday Favorites
Instead of jellied, canned cranberry sauces, try making your own fresh fruit version that’s sweetened with a zero-calorie sweetener like Stevia. It’ll taste fresher and be healthier for you.
10. Cook with Heart-Healthy Fats
Butter is loaded with saturated (animal) fat which isn’t good for your heart. Margarines are loaded with trans fat which increases LDL or “bad cholesterol.” Opt for using heart-healthy olive oil and canola oil in your holiday recipes, particularly on veggies. Happy Holidays my friends!
Written by: DeNita S.B. Morris, Senior Health Producer of World Physique Magazine: I saw this and thought it was a great list of Holiday tips that I would like to share with you guys!! You can also read it yourself of there website--World physique.com great site and magazine!!! Enjoy!!!
10 Ways to Remix Your Holiday Recipes
Remix your favorite holiday recipes, keeping the traditional flavor but adding healthy tweaks to cut calories and fat. Try these 10 tips to makeover your favorite holiday recipes:
1. Dress Your Turkey Healthier
It is safer to cook and serve dressings and stuffings on the side. Instead of stuffing your holiday bird, garnish the serving platter with fresh fruit and herbs such as oranges, roasted garlic, fresh thyme, sage and parsley.
2. Save Green on Fresh Produce
Buy fresh collard greens, pumpkin, potatoes, etc. Fresh vegetables retain more of their nutritional value when they are cooked in a healthy way like steaming. You’ll also save money by buying fresh produce because canned varieties tend to be costlier. They also tend to be loaded with salt and sugar.
3. Homemade Is the New Healthy
Instead of buying store-bought broth, stuffing from a bag and macaroni and cheese from a box, it’s better on your budget and waistline to make your holiday recipes from scratch. For example, you can make your own broth for pennies. It’ll taste better, be fresher and it’ll allow you to control how much salt is added to your broth.
4. Sweeten the All-Natural Way
White, refined sugar is just not good for your health. Try replacing some or all of the sugar in your favorite recipes with Stevia, a zero-calorie, all-natural sweetener. Or, use apple-sauce, pureed bananas or prunes. Your sweet tooth won’t know the difference.
5. Separate the Yolk from Egg Whites
Many desserts call for whole eggs. In many cases, one or two egg whites will keep the dish together instead of the usual two-to-three whole eggs called for in traditional dishes. By separating the yolk from the whites of one egg, you’ll save 52 calories and 5 grams of fat, getting only 14 calories of muscle-building protein from one egg white.
6. Use Whole Grain in Your Recipes
There are a variety of whole grain flours, pie shells and breads in the supermarket these days. Always shop for whole grain options even in your baked goods. If your cake recipe calls for all-purpose flour, try substituting half the flour with whole wheat flour. Try whole or multigrain breads in your dressing, too. Whole grains are healthier because they contain more heart-healthy fiber.
7. Cutout the Full-Fat Milk
Use nonfat or low-fat yogurts (try Greek) and milks (go skim) to add creaminess to your favorite recipes instead of full-fat creams, milks and butters. This will help you cut down on calories and fat grams in your recipes.
8. Reach for Low-Fat Cheese
There are a variety of low-fat cheeses on the market. For example, reduced-fat, sharp cheddar and part-skim mozzarella will replace the full-fat varieties, saving you a ton of calories but not skimping on taste. Start replacing part or all of your cheeses with a low-fat variety. Use full-fat cheeses like parmesan sparingly just to finish dishes.
9. Make Fresh Fruit Versions Holiday Favorites
Instead of jellied, canned cranberry sauces, try making your own fresh fruit version that’s sweetened with a zero-calorie sweetener like Stevia. It’ll taste fresher and be healthier for you.
10. Cook with Heart-Healthy Fats
Butter is loaded with saturated (animal) fat which isn’t good for your heart. Margarines are loaded with trans fat which increases LDL or “bad cholesterol.” Opt for using heart-healthy olive oil and canola oil in your holiday recipes, particularly on veggies. Happy Holidays my friends!
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Getting ready for the grand-P's and an unexpected sleepover!!
Last thing I wrote yesterday was don't sweat the small stuff. Well, that statement still holds true today!! LOL As we prepare to trek the Christmas Frenzied streets of Monterey Cali I have to take a deep breathe and remember to relax and not to sweat the small stuff!! What better way to get out their then with my husband by my side. Life is GOOD!!!
Just finished making Johnny cakes( that I have finally got them to where I love them!! tweeked the recipe) for the girls sleepover! They loved them!! Funny thing is if they knew what was in them before they ate them they probably wouldn't of eating them!! LOL I love making healthful meals for my girls friends and they are raving about them! SCORE!! This is why I do what I do--change one person's outlook on healthful food--one person at a time, one child at a time in this case!! LOVE IT!
What better way of giving the gift of health!! Then to give it to a bunch of 11 and 12 year old girls who are getting ready to jump into teenhood. The last thing girls need to worry about is how they look. And if we can get our children to be good to their insides at an early age then the outside will fall into place and that is one less thing they will have to think about moving throught the teen years.
It is amazing how it doesn't have to be monetary to give back to the one's we love. For me the best gift I can give my family besides my heart is the gift of a legacy of amazing health and a sound outlook on nutrition. :o) Thank you Lord for blessing me with a quality of life that I can share with others!! But as I write this I am struck with the reality of a altered schedule.
Once again, I have been hit with having to tweek my workout plans. But that is ok, cause this is the final push to creating an amazing Christmas for my family. But, I do have it in the back of my head--if you get done early don't think just do!! I will do the workout that I intended!! WooSAW is all I am sayin!!!
I love life! Because it makes you have to dig your heels in and just do life!! I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength!! I can do life!! I can be an amazing mom and a great sleepover host, and a chef and a decorator and a athlete!! All I need is Jesus at the center of it all and he will guide me in working it all out!! That is what is so awesome about my relationship with Jesus. All I have to do is tell him my direction and he takes care of the rest!! With him on my side what can't I do!!
Wow!! As I write this I am pepping my self up for an amazing day!! Many blessings on your day today my friends!! Remember, to stay fit, have fun, and stay focused!!!
Just finished making Johnny cakes( that I have finally got them to where I love them!! tweeked the recipe) for the girls sleepover! They loved them!! Funny thing is if they knew what was in them before they ate them they probably wouldn't of eating them!! LOL I love making healthful meals for my girls friends and they are raving about them! SCORE!! This is why I do what I do--change one person's outlook on healthful food--one person at a time, one child at a time in this case!! LOVE IT!
What better way of giving the gift of health!! Then to give it to a bunch of 11 and 12 year old girls who are getting ready to jump into teenhood. The last thing girls need to worry about is how they look. And if we can get our children to be good to their insides at an early age then the outside will fall into place and that is one less thing they will have to think about moving throught the teen years.
It is amazing how it doesn't have to be monetary to give back to the one's we love. For me the best gift I can give my family besides my heart is the gift of a legacy of amazing health and a sound outlook on nutrition. :o) Thank you Lord for blessing me with a quality of life that I can share with others!! But as I write this I am struck with the reality of a altered schedule.
Once again, I have been hit with having to tweek my workout plans. But that is ok, cause this is the final push to creating an amazing Christmas for my family. But, I do have it in the back of my head--if you get done early don't think just do!! I will do the workout that I intended!! WooSAW is all I am sayin!!!
I love life! Because it makes you have to dig your heels in and just do life!! I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength!! I can do life!! I can be an amazing mom and a great sleepover host, and a chef and a decorator and a athlete!! All I need is Jesus at the center of it all and he will guide me in working it all out!! That is what is so awesome about my relationship with Jesus. All I have to do is tell him my direction and he takes care of the rest!! With him on my side what can't I do!!
Wow!! As I write this I am pepping my self up for an amazing day!! Many blessings on your day today my friends!! Remember, to stay fit, have fun, and stay focused!!!
Friday, December 17, 2010
Get ready for the Grand-P's!!!
The house is all abuzz with cleaning, decorations, and excitement for the arrival of my parents!! The girls are so excited to see them and I am too!! I have written in past posts that the reason for this season is love, peace, joy, and giving of ourselves. Well, I am really living it out with my family right now!!! With all the excitement and preparation I have not had a solid week of working out!! Which for me a big deal!!LOL It has been at times hard for me to deal with the not being on schedule. I have had to take a breathe and realize that life is not all about obsessing over how I look today.
I have had to put my mind and heart in check this week for this week is about giving back. I although have not fallen off the wagon by no means but my workouts have been minimal. I have had a total of 7 hours of training this week which is not like me but that is ok for I am spending my time getting ready to bless my family with an amazing Christmas!! I cannot wait to share my home with my Momma and Dad!! And because I am keeping my mind on the blessings of the season I can over look not being laser focus. But, that does not mean I am not on point when it comes to my nutrition. Because I am not on my normal schedule of training I am extra careful with what I am eating right now.
Mind you I am usually very strategic when it comes to my eating anyways, but it seems to happen when we are not following our usual schedule we seem to fall off the nutrition wagon!!! And because I know this can happen to any of us I am really focusing my attention to eating the right amount of food for the amount of energy that I am expending. This is my saving grace in a time when I have no choice but to sacrifice my time in the gym!!! But I am so excited about the gym tomorrow!! I am going to do one heck of a total body workout!!! So looking forward to it!!!!
All this to say. Don't beat yourself up if you are not on your schedule. Remember what is most important!!! muahh!!! Until next time!!! Stay fit, Have Fun, and Stay Focused!!
I have had to put my mind and heart in check this week for this week is about giving back. I although have not fallen off the wagon by no means but my workouts have been minimal. I have had a total of 7 hours of training this week which is not like me but that is ok for I am spending my time getting ready to bless my family with an amazing Christmas!! I cannot wait to share my home with my Momma and Dad!! And because I am keeping my mind on the blessings of the season I can over look not being laser focus. But, that does not mean I am not on point when it comes to my nutrition. Because I am not on my normal schedule of training I am extra careful with what I am eating right now.
Mind you I am usually very strategic when it comes to my eating anyways, but it seems to happen when we are not following our usual schedule we seem to fall off the nutrition wagon!!! And because I know this can happen to any of us I am really focusing my attention to eating the right amount of food for the amount of energy that I am expending. This is my saving grace in a time when I have no choice but to sacrifice my time in the gym!!! But I am so excited about the gym tomorrow!! I am going to do one heck of a total body workout!!! So looking forward to it!!!!
All this to say. Don't beat yourself up if you are not on your schedule. Remember what is most important!!! muahh!!! Until next time!!! Stay fit, Have Fun, and Stay Focused!!
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