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Carry On

pbpanini Carry On

Yesterday’s breakfast was a peanut butter and jelly panini with a serving of Noosa raspberry yogurt, almond slivers and strawberries. I’m loving this yogurt and I only have one serving left! noooooo. The panini was really good, though messy. I found these panini flat breads over the weekend and just cut it in fourths, spread peanut butter and jam on the middle and toasted in the skillet for a few minutes.

soup Carry On

I made another batch of soup from yesterday and had a large bowl of it for lunch. This one was just as good and now I have leftovers for today. I’m looking for a tomato soup now, preferably without a lot of cream, does anyone have a recipe?

blueberrypancake Carry On

For early dinner I had two pancakes made with Bob’s Red Mill Whole Grain Mix. I added a handful of frozen blueberries and topped with butter and agave maple syrup. Blueberries make the best pancake mixers!

bananasoftserve Carry On

For late dinner I had peanut butter and chocolate banana soft serve. Just two frozen bananas, 1 T peanut butter, 1 T cocoa pureed in the food processor. Just like soft serve! Best invention ever, thank you internet.

No exercise yesterday. I have no real excuse. Felt under the weather, down, wonky knee…the usual. Will exercise today, no excuses.

I’ve been losing weight and it feels really good. I’m doing my best to just put my head down and keep going. So often, in the beginning stages of losing weight,  I start getting excited. I start thinking, I’ve got this. And then I get confident and I stop doing what I’m doing to reach my goals, and I quickly go from I got this to what the heck just happened? I get in my head. So I’m just trusting my process, in that trust comes record keeping.

Along with this blog, I keep a detailed journal by my side. I write down everything. And I’m doing this so I can go back and see what worked and what didn’t. I’m using it for those weeks when I don’t lose weight, or when I lose a lot of weight. So I can see exactly what’s going on. Sometimes weight gain is just a salty meal or not keeping an accurate record. And so many times I’ve let those little things upset me when the scale shows a bump and think, why try? And that’s crap. Forest for the trees!

I don’t want to use this expression, but it’s fitting for how I feel: Keep Calm and Carry On. Just trusting that I’m doing the right thing and that yes I’m losing weight and that yes I have to do this everyday and no it’s not killing me, and yes I can have what I want, and no I can’t have everything I want and yes I can make switches and I’m okay. I know that if I want a blueberry pancake for dinner, I’m going to eat vegetable soup for lunch. And I can do that and still lose weight. I’m losing weight. Whew!

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Healthy Diet for Women




Are you looking for a good idea of a healthy diet for women? Most women are conscious of their body and the food they eat. With all the junk and processed foods that are served everyday, it’s just right to pay a little more attention to having a healthier diet especially for women.

Some of the most prescribed healthy diets for women include whole grain, fiber-rich food, fruits, vegetables, and protein-rich food. To provide extra guidance and assistance for women who intend on eating a healthier diet, here are five foods that come highly recommended by experts:

Healthy Diet for Women

Healthy Diet for Women

Healthy Diet for Women

Low-fat yogurt. One of the best things about low-fat yogurt is that it contains ‘good bacteria’ that can help in reducing problems related to bowel movements, digestive tract disorders, ulcers, and even vaginal infections. In addition, it is also packed with calcium that women need in order to keep their posture and movement intact.

Fatty fish. What women should look for in this type of fish is omega-3 fatty acids, which are highly recommended to maintain a good and well functioning heart. Examples of fatty fish include sardines, salmon, and mackerel. Aside from various heart conditions, omega-3 has also been linked to prevent other illnesses such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and even Alzheimer’s disease.

Tomatoes, watermelon, red grapefruit. The key nutrient in all of these is lycopene. Aside from having health benefits against prostate cancer, it has shown to be quite beneficial for women as well. In addition, lycopene has long been considered as an important factor in keeping the skin young by protecting it against UV damage.

Low-fat milk and orange juice. The main nutrient in these drinks is Vitamin D, which greatly reduces the chances of having osteoporosis, as well as reducing the risk of having diabetes, multiple sclerosis, tumors in the breast, colon, and ovary.

Berries. All types of berries including blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and cranberries are a great source of anti-oxidants. The best thing about these berries is that they are very high in anthocyans, which is known to be a powerful anti-cancer nutrient and also plays an important role in cell repair.

Of course, there are other highly recommended types of food for women who want to lead a healthier lifestyle through the food they eat. But incorporating these foods into your diet will get you started down the path to becoming a healthier you. Make a commitment to start your healthy diet for women today.


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Healthier choices at the Grocery Store

I found the following weblog article that is a must read before you next go to the grocery store:

Some Healthier Choices at Your Grocery Store

Some Healthier Choices at Your Grocery Store
Here are a few changes you can make the next time you go grocery shopping, to improve your health.

Think Fresh

Buy fresh fruits and vegetables as much as possible. If you cannot find them fresh, chose frozen fruits and vegetables. If you buy canned fruit, make sure you get it packed in it’s own juice without added sugar or corn syrup.

Juices

Look for juices that are 100% juice. Many bottled and frozen juices contain more sugar than fruit juice. If you use a juicer, be sure to retain some of the healthful pulp. If possible, eat whole fruits for optimum nutrition.

Oils

Chose extra virgin olive oil or canola oil. Try an olive oil cooking spray instead of butter for cooking. Avoid margarine and lard.

Milk

If you drink milk, chose milk with a lower fat content. If you are already drinking 2%, switch to 1%, and eventually use non-fat milk.

Breads

Select whole grain breads rather than white.

Miscellaneous

Much of the food found in the grocery store contains hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup, MSG and artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. All of these ingredients are poor choices, and should be avoided whenever possible.

Many breads, cereals, soups, and boxed side dishes contain one or more of these ingredients. Take a little extra time to read the label, to find brands without these undesirable additives. For Example, Farmhouse brand makes rice and noodle side dishes without MSG or other additives, and Healthy Choice foods are generally free of unnecessary additives.

Discover healthier choices at your local grocery store. If your grocery store doesn’t have the brands or foods you want, ask the manager to consider stocking them. [Copyright © 2005 World Image Naturals, Inc. www.worldimage.com ]

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