I know that the last thing you want to hear
is that fat is good for you. It is a fact
that dispite the downfalls we do have to
have some fat in our diets. We just need
to know the good from the bad.
Manounsturated fats and polyunsaturated fats
are beneficial to our health. You can get
these from eating olives, nuts and grains.
The fats to stay away from are saturated fats.
These you get from things like palm oil,
palm kernal oils and coconut oil. You want to
also stay away from trans fats which is the
fats we find in cookies, crackers, snack foods,
and such. The other one you do want to have
in your diet is omega-3 fatty acids. This comes
from the fish we eat and it is very good for you.
Now I'm not a real big fish eater, but I can say
if you don't have a taste for fish, the ones I
have found tolerable is cod and alaskan pollock
are good.
The other thing I want to mention today is that
proteins are very good for your skin, internal
organs and muscles. It also composes our
immune system and hormones. We can manufacture
14 out of the 22 essential amino acids and the
rest come from the foods we eat.
Animal fats contain all essential amnino acids,
and soybeans are the only plant source that contains
all eight. So eat a variety of foods to help
you obtain all essential amino acids.
I got this information from eDiets.com. It
is a very good website for health and nutrition
needs.
Have a great day :-)
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Thursday, January 25, 2007
New Recipe and Such
I promised a new recipe and here it is.
I got this while studing the South Beach Diet.
( They have a great newsletter you might
want to look at with daily recipes.)
Chicken Capri
Serves 4
1 c reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
4 Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 TBS extra-virgin olive oil
1 c crushed tomatoes
4 slices reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
In a blender or food processor, combine the ricotta
with the oregano,salt,and pepper. Process to blend.
Rub the chicken with the garlic powder. Heat the oil
in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the
chicken and cook for 12 minutes per side. Place the
chicken breasts, side by side, in a large baking dish
and allow to cool.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spoon 1/4 cup of the
cheese mixture and 1/4 cup tomatoes onto each chicken
breasts. Top each ckicken breast with 1 slice mozzarella.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted in
the thickest portion of a breast registers 170 degrees
and the juices run clear.
Yummy!!
The links I wanted to share with you have different
articles that are very good and the one has a section
on beauty also, so you may want to check it out.
www.lifescript.com/healthyadvantage
www.about.com
www.beliefnet.com/healthandhealing
I got this while studing the South Beach Diet.
( They have a great newsletter you might
want to look at with daily recipes.)
Chicken Capri
Serves 4
1 c reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
4 Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 TBS extra-virgin olive oil
1 c crushed tomatoes
4 slices reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
In a blender or food processor, combine the ricotta
with the oregano,salt,and pepper. Process to blend.
Rub the chicken with the garlic powder. Heat the oil
in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the
chicken and cook for 12 minutes per side. Place the
chicken breasts, side by side, in a large baking dish
and allow to cool.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spoon 1/4 cup of the
cheese mixture and 1/4 cup tomatoes onto each chicken
breasts. Top each ckicken breast with 1 slice mozzarella.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted in
the thickest portion of a breast registers 170 degrees
and the juices run clear.
Yummy!!
The links I wanted to share with you have different
articles that are very good and the one has a section
on beauty also, so you may want to check it out.
www.lifescript.com/healthyadvantage
www.about.com
www.beliefnet.com/healthandhealing
Continuing Makeup
I apologize for not updating yesterday, it got crazy.
However, I did find some interesting articles
that I want to share the links with you as they
pertain to health and the skin. But first let's
continue on how to apply your makeup. As with
everything there is a system to do it.
First of all you want to start out with your
concealer. The best thing to do is to start
with a small amount because you don't want it
to show through you foundation.
You want to use a shade slightly
lighter than your skintone.
Your foundation is what is used to even out
your skintone. It provides a smooth base
for the other makeup. Match the skintones
as closely as possible using the edge of the
jawline. To much can look unnatural, and do
not go pass the jaw line.
Your powder is what helps set your makeup
and reduces shine. You'll want to select
a slightly lighter shade than the foundation
and apply it across the forhead and down.
Eyeshawdow is what accents and defines the
the shape of our eyes. You should have a
base shadow and an accent shadow. When
applying do not pull on the skin around
your eyes as this is the most delicate
skin on the body and it will, over time,
cause wrinkles and fine lines.
You want to choose a light to medium color to
highlight and a medium to dark color to accent.
Step 1. Highlight: Apply lightest shade from
lash to brow. Then sweep the deeper shade on
the lid of your eye, then blend gently.
Blend the next deepest shade in the crease.
To define you eye glide on deepest shade with
a liner brush across the lash line toward outer
edge for a nice clean finish.
With that done, you want to pick an eye liner
that will enhance the shape of your eyes, to
make them look larger. Have some fun with your
liner and use different colors on different days.
You don't want to line the entire eye becuase
this can make them look smaller.
Your blush is what gives color and glow to the
face. Apply this by starting at the center
of the cheek and work up toward the hairline
above the ear.
Your mascara makes the lashes appear longer,
thicker and darker. It also makes the eyes
look wider and more open. Select your mascara
based on benefits and features. The one thing
you want to remember is never pump your
mascara wand in the tube as this pushes air
into to the tube and causes it to dry out.
It also traps bacteria inside, that is why
you should get a new mascara every three months.
Your lip liner helps with defining your lips and
helps to prevent feathering and bleeding into
the small lines around your lips. If you are
like me and have some problems drawing a
straight line, what I do is go ahead and fill
in my lips wityh the liner then put on my
lipstick. Not only do I get a perfect line
every tine, but I also seal my lipstick
better so I don't have to reapply as much.
I know this was long winded, but putting
on makeup and playing dress up was my
favorite thing to do as a chld and
even though we might know what to do,
pass this along to your daughters,
nieces ect.
HAVE FUN AND HAVE A GREAT DAY.
However, I did find some interesting articles
that I want to share the links with you as they
pertain to health and the skin. But first let's
continue on how to apply your makeup. As with
everything there is a system to do it.
First of all you want to start out with your
concealer. The best thing to do is to start
with a small amount because you don't want it
to show through you foundation.
You want to use a shade slightly
lighter than your skintone.
Your foundation is what is used to even out
your skintone. It provides a smooth base
for the other makeup. Match the skintones
as closely as possible using the edge of the
jawline. To much can look unnatural, and do
not go pass the jaw line.
Your powder is what helps set your makeup
and reduces shine. You'll want to select
a slightly lighter shade than the foundation
and apply it across the forhead and down.
Eyeshawdow is what accents and defines the
the shape of our eyes. You should have a
base shadow and an accent shadow. When
applying do not pull on the skin around
your eyes as this is the most delicate
skin on the body and it will, over time,
cause wrinkles and fine lines.
You want to choose a light to medium color to
highlight and a medium to dark color to accent.
Step 1. Highlight: Apply lightest shade from
lash to brow. Then sweep the deeper shade on
the lid of your eye, then blend gently.
Blend the next deepest shade in the crease.
To define you eye glide on deepest shade with
a liner brush across the lash line toward outer
edge for a nice clean finish.
With that done, you want to pick an eye liner
that will enhance the shape of your eyes, to
make them look larger. Have some fun with your
liner and use different colors on different days.
You don't want to line the entire eye becuase
this can make them look smaller.
Your blush is what gives color and glow to the
face. Apply this by starting at the center
of the cheek and work up toward the hairline
above the ear.
Your mascara makes the lashes appear longer,
thicker and darker. It also makes the eyes
look wider and more open. Select your mascara
based on benefits and features. The one thing
you want to remember is never pump your
mascara wand in the tube as this pushes air
into to the tube and causes it to dry out.
It also traps bacteria inside, that is why
you should get a new mascara every three months.
Your lip liner helps with defining your lips and
helps to prevent feathering and bleeding into
the small lines around your lips. If you are
like me and have some problems drawing a
straight line, what I do is go ahead and fill
in my lips wityh the liner then put on my
lipstick. Not only do I get a perfect line
every tine, but I also seal my lipstick
better so I don't have to reapply as much.
I know this was long winded, but putting
on makeup and playing dress up was my
favorite thing to do as a chld and
even though we might know what to do,
pass this along to your daughters,
nieces ect.
HAVE FUN AND HAVE A GREAT DAY.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Let's Do Makeup
Doing your makeup can be very confusing at times,
what with all the different colors and different
ways of applying makeup, can confuse anybody.
When I took my course to become a Certified
Beauty Advisor I did it with Avon Products.
The system they use is easy and fun. So
today I want to pass on some of that
information to you.
How to tell your undetones is the first
thing to do. Every skin tone has more
than one shade of underline color.
If you have: Hair= soft shade of brown,
blonde, dark brown or black
Eyes= blue, gray, or brown/black
Skin= Pink, Rosy, Beige, or brown
Then your undertone is a cool.
If you have: Hair= Golden or Red
Eyes= Green or Brown
Skin= Olive or Golden
Then your undertone is a warm.
The last undertone is Neutral. Most
people fall into this category.
Neutral is a balance between warm and cool
undertones. Now on to the color palate.
Your cool Color Family is Pinks and Roses. This
includes these colors: Pinks, Roses, Fuchsias,
Lavenders, Grapes, Cherries,
and wines.
Your warm Color Family is Browns & Bieges. This
includes these colors: Browns, Bronzes, Golds,
Mochas, Taupes, & Spices.
Your neutral Color Family is Corals & Reds. This
includes these colors: Peaches, Corals, Oranges,
Brownish Reds, Tawnies,
Apricots, & all shades
of Red.
Once you have established what color family
you are in then you need to know what intensity
you are. Intensity is how light or dark your
colors should be.
Light Intensity:
Blonde hair, light blue, gray or green eyes and
fair skin tone.
Dark Intensity:
Dark brown to black hair
medium to dark eyes
medium to dark skin
Medium Intensity:
Light to medium brown, dark blonde,
red, or auburn hair.
medium eye tone, and medium skin tone.
The next step is "The Ten Steps To A Perfect Face"
( I got that from Avon)
The items you will need are:
1. concealer
2. foundation
3. powder
4. base eyeshadow and accent shadow
5. eye liner
6. brow pencil or brow powder
7. blush
8. mascara
9. lip liner
10. lipstick
This is as far as I will go today as it is
time to pick up the children. You know how
that is. Anyway, not only do these products
help make our face look pretty, so does good
health. Drink plenty of water, but not to
much if you heard the news today, and to eat
right and get enough sleep.
All these things are equally important to looking
good and feeling good.
Tomorrow I will have a new recipe for you too.
Until tomorrow.
what with all the different colors and different
ways of applying makeup, can confuse anybody.
When I took my course to become a Certified
Beauty Advisor I did it with Avon Products.
The system they use is easy and fun. So
today I want to pass on some of that
information to you.
How to tell your undetones is the first
thing to do. Every skin tone has more
than one shade of underline color.
If you have: Hair= soft shade of brown,
blonde, dark brown or black
Eyes= blue, gray, or brown/black
Skin= Pink, Rosy, Beige, or brown
Then your undertone is a cool.
If you have: Hair= Golden or Red
Eyes= Green or Brown
Skin= Olive or Golden
Then your undertone is a warm.
The last undertone is Neutral. Most
people fall into this category.
Neutral is a balance between warm and cool
undertones. Now on to the color palate.
Your cool Color Family is Pinks and Roses. This
includes these colors: Pinks, Roses, Fuchsias,
Lavenders, Grapes, Cherries,
and wines.
Your warm Color Family is Browns & Bieges. This
includes these colors: Browns, Bronzes, Golds,
Mochas, Taupes, & Spices.
Your neutral Color Family is Corals & Reds. This
includes these colors: Peaches, Corals, Oranges,
Brownish Reds, Tawnies,
Apricots, & all shades
of Red.
Once you have established what color family
you are in then you need to know what intensity
you are. Intensity is how light or dark your
colors should be.
Light Intensity:
Blonde hair, light blue, gray or green eyes and
fair skin tone.
Dark Intensity:
Dark brown to black hair
medium to dark eyes
medium to dark skin
Medium Intensity:
Light to medium brown, dark blonde,
red, or auburn hair.
medium eye tone, and medium skin tone.
The next step is "The Ten Steps To A Perfect Face"
( I got that from Avon)
The items you will need are:
1. concealer
2. foundation
3. powder
4. base eyeshadow and accent shadow
5. eye liner
6. brow pencil or brow powder
7. blush
8. mascara
9. lip liner
10. lipstick
This is as far as I will go today as it is
time to pick up the children. You know how
that is. Anyway, not only do these products
help make our face look pretty, so does good
health. Drink plenty of water, but not to
much if you heard the news today, and to eat
right and get enough sleep.
All these things are equally important to looking
good and feeling good.
Tomorrow I will have a new recipe for you too.
Until tomorrow.
Monday, January 15, 2007
Take Care Of Your Outside As Well
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. I have been going
over alot of my books and things to refresh my mind and
it's interesting to see how much I did have to learn to
get my certificates. Now I would like to pass on that
knowledge to you.
The first thing you want to do before you put on your makeup
is to make sure your skin is in good condition. If you
have problems with adult acne you will want to get that
under control first. Makeup may help with accenting our
face, but it can also do more harm that good.
You will want to start with a good cleansing regimen.
Personally I use Avons' Anew line. This line was made
to compliment each age group and groups that have
specific problem areas and priced to fit the budget.
However, there are alot of other good products out
there and it's best to pick something that you know
you can work with daily.
Caring for your skin is like anything else in life,
it has a procedure. I got this information from
Avon to get my certificate.
The Five Universal Skin Care Steps.
Cleanse--"Cleansers rmove makeup, dirt, and germs
without stripping natural oils".
Tone -- "Toner, also known as an astringent, helps
return the skin to it's proper ph balance.
This is especially important for those who
have normal to oily skin. Avon has several
two in one formulas to same time".
Treat-- Back in 1990 Avon came out with it's Anew Line
and I have used anything else since, so forgive
me if this sounds like a sales pitch ( o.k. it
might be, just a little).
Your treatment is whatever product you need for
whatever your specific problem areas are.
Whether it is wrinkles or age spots.
Avon's Anew line has a product for just about every
problem area :-)
Moisturize and Protect-- "Moisurizers are extremely important
as they help to maintain moisture balance and help
with sealing in your treatment benefits. It also
makes the skin feel soft and supple, it minimizes
fine lines and wrinkles. Alway use a moisturizer
with a sunblock in it". You also want to put your
moisturizer on last so that the other products
don't block the protection.
Eye Care-- The delicate skin surrounding the eye needs special
handling and is more fragile and sensitive than the
rest of the skin on the face. Eye products are
specially formulated to protect the skin sround the
eyes and to reduce the appearance of puffiness,
dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles or to help
improve elasticity and firmness.
For the first couple of weeks you may
experience a bout of acne and that is o.k.
too. It is a sign that your cleanser and toner are
getting down into the pores and cleaning them out.
The next step is to use whatever treatment you may
want to target your problem areas. Whether it is
crows feet or lines around the lips, this is when
you apply the treatment.
Your final step is to use a good moisturizer. It
is very important to get a moisturizer that is not
to greasy. You want to make sure your moisturizer
goes on smoothly and penetrates the skin leaving
no residue. It is also best to choose a moisturizer
that has a sun block of 8 spf or more. Unfortunately
the older we get, the less the sun likes us. If you
are one that likes the great outdoors, always remember
your sunblock.
Your night time regimen is the same with the exception
that your treatment should be a product that is made
for night time use. You will want to choose something
that is a little lighter texture because at night
there are no elements that the skin has to compete
with.
I hope that this is some help. If you have any
questions or comments feel free to post them or
if you have some other kind of skin treatment let
me know. We are never to old to learn.
Have a good day :)
over alot of my books and things to refresh my mind and
it's interesting to see how much I did have to learn to
get my certificates. Now I would like to pass on that
knowledge to you.
The first thing you want to do before you put on your makeup
is to make sure your skin is in good condition. If you
have problems with adult acne you will want to get that
under control first. Makeup may help with accenting our
face, but it can also do more harm that good.
You will want to start with a good cleansing regimen.
Personally I use Avons' Anew line. This line was made
to compliment each age group and groups that have
specific problem areas and priced to fit the budget.
However, there are alot of other good products out
there and it's best to pick something that you know
you can work with daily.
Caring for your skin is like anything else in life,
it has a procedure. I got this information from
Avon to get my certificate.
The Five Universal Skin Care Steps.
Cleanse--"Cleansers rmove makeup, dirt, and germs
without stripping natural oils".
Tone -- "Toner, also known as an astringent, helps
return the skin to it's proper ph balance.
This is especially important for those who
have normal to oily skin. Avon has several
two in one formulas to same time".
Treat-- Back in 1990 Avon came out with it's Anew Line
and I have used anything else since, so forgive
me if this sounds like a sales pitch ( o.k. it
might be, just a little).
Your treatment is whatever product you need for
whatever your specific problem areas are.
Whether it is wrinkles or age spots.
Avon's Anew line has a product for just about every
problem area :-)
Moisturize and Protect-- "Moisurizers are extremely important
as they help to maintain moisture balance and help
with sealing in your treatment benefits. It also
makes the skin feel soft and supple, it minimizes
fine lines and wrinkles. Alway use a moisturizer
with a sunblock in it". You also want to put your
moisturizer on last so that the other products
don't block the protection.
Eye Care-- The delicate skin surrounding the eye needs special
handling and is more fragile and sensitive than the
rest of the skin on the face. Eye products are
specially formulated to protect the skin sround the
eyes and to reduce the appearance of puffiness,
dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles or to help
improve elasticity and firmness.
For the first couple of weeks you may
experience a bout of acne and that is o.k.
too. It is a sign that your cleanser and toner are
getting down into the pores and cleaning them out.
The next step is to use whatever treatment you may
want to target your problem areas. Whether it is
crows feet or lines around the lips, this is when
you apply the treatment.
Your final step is to use a good moisturizer. It
is very important to get a moisturizer that is not
to greasy. You want to make sure your moisturizer
goes on smoothly and penetrates the skin leaving
no residue. It is also best to choose a moisturizer
that has a sun block of 8 spf or more. Unfortunately
the older we get, the less the sun likes us. If you
are one that likes the great outdoors, always remember
your sunblock.
Your night time regimen is the same with the exception
that your treatment should be a product that is made
for night time use. You will want to choose something
that is a little lighter texture because at night
there are no elements that the skin has to compete
with.
I hope that this is some help. If you have any
questions or comments feel free to post them or
if you have some other kind of skin treatment let
me know. We are never to old to learn.
Have a good day :)
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Feelin' Good
With the soreness not so bad today I have to admit I feel good.
My energy is up, I'm not tired and dragging like I usually am.
Anyway, I was going over some of my books last night and
I started thinking that if any of you are interested, I could
make up example menus to help those of you who are going to
join me with my little adventure. It is important to know that
all the diets in the world will only work for as long as you
diet. The hard truth is that you have to make changes in the
way you eat everyday. That is the only way to keep weight off.
Let me know if you would like this. I would be more than happy
to do it.
Until tomorrow :)
My energy is up, I'm not tired and dragging like I usually am.
Anyway, I was going over some of my books last night and
I started thinking that if any of you are interested, I could
make up example menus to help those of you who are going to
join me with my little adventure. It is important to know that
all the diets in the world will only work for as long as you
diet. The hard truth is that you have to make changes in the
way you eat everyday. That is the only way to keep weight off.
Let me know if you would like this. I would be more than happy
to do it.
Until tomorrow :)
Friday, January 12, 2007
SORE!!!
The one thing I forgot is not to be to over zealous when you first start to workout.
My legs and arms are sore! How about you?
I have to admit that even with being as sore as I am, I seem to have more energy.
But I should've remembered that. While study for Dietary Management you learn what foods give you energy and which foods make you tired and such. I think it is time to pull out the books again because that was a major brain freeze.
I thought I would research some other sites about diets and exercise just to see what is out there. The most important thing to remember is crash diets don't work.
Oh, for short term, maybe, but in the long run it is a lifestyle change that is needed in order to keep the weight off. Alot of diets are about don't eat this don't eat that, but the truth is you can eat whatever you want to, but in moderation.
I used to belong to Weight Watchers and I did very well with it and have been playing with the idea of joining up again. The plan was so simple and I was never hungry, I got to eat all my favorite foods and got to visit with other people with my problem and got some real good advice and recipes.
Speaking of Recipes I have one that I thought you might like. It is lowfat, but it doesn't taste low fat. Here it is:
From a Richard Simmons Cook Book
Swanky Flanky Steak
Marinade
1 can (14 1/2 oz) beef broth
1/3 c each balsamic vinegar and
reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 TBLS Dijon-style mustard with horseradish
1 TBLS Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp each dried oregano, dried thyme and dried sage
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 lb flank steak
1. Marinade: Combine all marinade ingredients in a
sealable plastic food-storage bag. Seal and
shake to mix.
Place steak in bag. Shake and mix.
Place in refrigerator and let
marinate 1 to 8 hours
2. Preheat broiler. Lift meat from marinade.
Discard marinade. Place meat on broiler-pan rack.
3. Broil steak, 5 to 6 inches from heat source,
about 3 min. per side for rare, or 4 min.
per side for medium.
4. Remove meat to cutting board. Let stand
10 minutes. Thinly slice across grain
on a diagonal.
I hope you enjoy the recipe as much as I do. I like to serve it
with white rice and broccoli.
Have a good day :)
My legs and arms are sore! How about you?
I have to admit that even with being as sore as I am, I seem to have more energy.
But I should've remembered that. While study for Dietary Management you learn what foods give you energy and which foods make you tired and such. I think it is time to pull out the books again because that was a major brain freeze.
I thought I would research some other sites about diets and exercise just to see what is out there. The most important thing to remember is crash diets don't work.
Oh, for short term, maybe, but in the long run it is a lifestyle change that is needed in order to keep the weight off. Alot of diets are about don't eat this don't eat that, but the truth is you can eat whatever you want to, but in moderation.
I used to belong to Weight Watchers and I did very well with it and have been playing with the idea of joining up again. The plan was so simple and I was never hungry, I got to eat all my favorite foods and got to visit with other people with my problem and got some real good advice and recipes.
Speaking of Recipes I have one that I thought you might like. It is lowfat, but it doesn't taste low fat. Here it is:
From a Richard Simmons Cook Book
Swanky Flanky Steak
Marinade
1 can (14 1/2 oz) beef broth
1/3 c each balsamic vinegar and
reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 TBLS Dijon-style mustard with horseradish
1 TBLS Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp each dried oregano, dried thyme and dried sage
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 lb flank steak
1. Marinade: Combine all marinade ingredients in a
sealable plastic food-storage bag. Seal and
shake to mix.
Place steak in bag. Shake and mix.
Place in refrigerator and let
marinate 1 to 8 hours
2. Preheat broiler. Lift meat from marinade.
Discard marinade. Place meat on broiler-pan rack.
3. Broil steak, 5 to 6 inches from heat source,
about 3 min. per side for rare, or 4 min.
per side for medium.
4. Remove meat to cutting board. Let stand
10 minutes. Thinly slice across grain
on a diagonal.
I hope you enjoy the recipe as much as I do. I like to serve it
with white rice and broccoli.
Have a good day :)
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Bexercise
I bet you are wondering if I misspelled my title. No I didn't.
Curious to know what it is?
It is exercise on the bed. (Now don't think that way:)
I once read in a Ladies Home Journal how if you haven't exercised in a while and you were a little out of shape, you could actually do a work out on your bed so that you would not hurt yourself while getting into shape to do other exercises.
For instance, if you want to do sit ups, you place both feet flat on the floor, lay back and then sit up. It saves your back and hips from hurting from being on the floor. Same with leg lifts. Whatever you exercise you would do on the floor (except for running in place or bouncing, but we know that. I had to explain to my boys not to do that), you can do on your bed.
Starting this morning I have begun my day with Bexercise.
Talk at you tomorrow:)
Curious to know what it is?
It is exercise on the bed. (Now don't think that way:)
I once read in a Ladies Home Journal how if you haven't exercised in a while and you were a little out of shape, you could actually do a work out on your bed so that you would not hurt yourself while getting into shape to do other exercises.
For instance, if you want to do sit ups, you place both feet flat on the floor, lay back and then sit up. It saves your back and hips from hurting from being on the floor. Same with leg lifts. Whatever you exercise you would do on the floor (except for running in place or bouncing, but we know that. I had to explain to my boys not to do that), you can do on your bed.
Starting this morning I have begun my day with Bexercise.
Talk at you tomorrow:)
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Food- It's a Four letter work!
I read an interesting article today about trigger foods and how to deal with them.
I know one of my trigger foods is licorice. Even though the box says it's fat free, evetything has a little bit of fat or a high calorie intake. Sure, if I would just eat one or two pieces, I might be o.k., but when it's a box at a time, well, here comes trouble.
Do you know what your trigger foods are?
Check out the article at lifescript.healthyadvantage.com
Talk at ya tomorrow.
I know one of my trigger foods is licorice. Even though the box says it's fat free, evetything has a little bit of fat or a high calorie intake. Sure, if I would just eat one or two pieces, I might be o.k., but when it's a box at a time, well, here comes trouble.
Do you know what your trigger foods are?
Check out the article at lifescript.healthyadvantage.com
Talk at ya tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
Beauty From The Inside
Everyone knows that beauty can be only skin deep, but it doesn't have to be. The best way to look your best is to feel your best, and to do that you start from the inside.
1. Get plenty of sleep. Sleeping is when your body takes the time to repair itself.
2. Healthier Diet. What you eat can actually show up on the outside like hips, thighs, you
know what I mean. Water is another very important factor. If you don't drink enough water
the skin gets very dry and those nasty little wrinkles look huge wrinkles and who needs that.
3. Get plenty of excerise. I should practice what I preach. The most exercise I get is going
from the house to the car etc. This year however will be different. I am going to take what I
learned from being a dietary manager and from becoming a certifed beauty advisor and
start working on some of my outer beauty.
I have learned that you can make anything fun if you put your mind to it. I like to exercise to the golden oldies. My boys think it is funny and it is, but what is most important is that it is fun, fun, fun!
I would like to invite you to join me. I would love to hear sugguestions on different types of exercise or diets or anything you feel like talking about. I am going to put my best foot forward this year and make it the best year ever and I would truely love the company.
1. Get plenty of sleep. Sleeping is when your body takes the time to repair itself.
2. Healthier Diet. What you eat can actually show up on the outside like hips, thighs, you
know what I mean. Water is another very important factor. If you don't drink enough water
the skin gets very dry and those nasty little wrinkles look huge wrinkles and who needs that.
3. Get plenty of excerise. I should practice what I preach. The most exercise I get is going
from the house to the car etc. This year however will be different. I am going to take what I
learned from being a dietary manager and from becoming a certifed beauty advisor and
start working on some of my outer beauty.
I have learned that you can make anything fun if you put your mind to it. I like to exercise to the golden oldies. My boys think it is funny and it is, but what is most important is that it is fun, fun, fun!
I would like to invite you to join me. I would love to hear sugguestions on different types of exercise or diets or anything you feel like talking about. I am going to put my best foot forward this year and make it the best year ever and I would truely love the company.
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