Archive for the ‘Healthy Eating’ Category
Nov
15
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Healthy Eating,
Holidays I’m happy to report that I’m almost back to normal. I was a little creaky this morning still, but outside a little burn still left in the butt – I’m doing much better.
(Thank you boss for letting me take another day to heal)
How did I heal so fast? After all, the last time I had this, I was suffering for days.
I’m in better shape now.
My body has more nutritional support now.
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I made sure to eat things that reduce inflammation. I made spaghetti sauce with hot Italian sausage for the capsaisin. I drank cranberry juice. I took a hot shower before bed. I stuffed a pillow between my knees and was able to get a good night’s sleep.
I’m not going crazy today – still laying low so it can fully heal. But I’m so thankful to not be in so much pain.
Thanks for the sympathy and well wishes!
You can never take your health too lightly. All the success in the world doesn’t mean a thing if you’re not healthy enough to enjoy it. Think about that when you go to take that next bite. Ask yourself, what will this food do for me?
And being a rebel with a fork, I love Thanksgiving. If you make your food fresh, many of the foods you’re going to eat are really healthy.
My sister pointed out yesterday that Thanksgiving is 10 days away. Oh geez!
At least I don’t having to be on any ladders for a while… Just getting the house clean 
Did you pick up your Thanksgiving Planner? Keep up with us now!
Resources –
Clean House Fast
Stay healthy, and lose weight
Perfect Fit Decorating
- Cranberry Medicine (indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com)
- The Fabulous Flavors of Fall Facials (joyofspa.com)
- If Words Could Heal (tonyhaynespoetry.com)
- It’s All About The Heat! (beatcancer2010.wordpress.com)
Aug
28
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Healthy Eating
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Sorry I haven’t been in touch much this week. Work has been insane. I’ve been working pretty much 8-7 or so. Some others come in at 4 AM! One girl had 77 hours. That is insane.
From what I understand, this week isn’t going to be any better.
So I’ve made spaghetti sauce, stocked up on chicken breasts, and have plenty of salad fixings for fast 10 minute dinners this week.
I have to admit, I underestimated how hard it is to work 60 hrs. a week. I don’t mind whippng up dinner when I work 40 hours, but man – this is tough. I survived on a lot of salad with yummy homegrown tomatoes last week cuz its easy. I don’t know about you, but salad is not enough for me. I need food! I lost more weight last week 
Having your own fast food planned at home will save your health, your waistline, your budget, and your energy levels.
A good meal plan and a good housekeeping plan – and you’ll be able to survive the tough weeks – as long as it doesn’t go on too long. This kind of pressure is not good for anyone.
Oh well, this too shall pass. Have a great week!
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May
15
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Healthy Eating I just finished shredding up a chicken breast for dinner tomorrow night. I’m working from 8am to 7 pm tomorrow, and I know darned well that if I don’t have something brain-dead simple that I would stop and pick something up on my way home at 7:30 or so. I mean, who is going to feel like cooking at that point?
But if all I have to do is heat up some chicken, slap it on a roll, and make a quick salad – that I will do. And I know that this dinner will leave me feeling better after I eat it. After a long day, I’m going to need nutrition.
And I don’t have to get out of my car or wait in any lines. I can go right to my calm, comfortable, clean home (that I love) and relax while watching the sunset.
Oh, and I’ll save money too.
Doesn’t that sound like a good plan?
All it took was about 15 minutes of extra effort tonight. I think the return on the investment is pretty darned good, don’t you?
If you don’t have quick and easy plan in your arsenal, you really need Rebel With a Fork.
I have to tell you, there have been a couple times over the last few weeks when I succombed to the fast food lure. I do have a weak spot for Popeye’s spicy with red beans and rice, and the biscuits are yummy. Totally not good for you…
The last time I went there, the place was swamped and it took me half an hour to pick up ‘fast’ food. It was a good thing though. I’ll be sure to have a plan in place so I don’t fall into that trap again. Well, except maybe for an occasional Tuesday when I can get the dinner for only $2.99. But with all the trans fats and GMOs, it won’t be very often. I love being thin and healthy far more than I love Popeye’s.
Anyway, I’d better get to bed. It’s going to be a very long Monday.
Have a great week, and eat well!
May
03
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Healthy Eating There are 46 recipes in the Mexican insprired recipe category over at Rebel With a Fork.
You know what I’ll end up doing?
How much you wanna bet that I’ll have Chicken Wraps?
They’re fast, easy, fun, delicious, and healthy. And with the way this week has been going, I need fast, easy, delicious, and healthy. Did I forget to mention – cheap?
You need – shredded chicken, refried beans, tortillas, cheese, lettuce, tomato. You can add black olives, salsa, fresh fruit, and maybe a Corona
1 chicken breast will easily feed 2 people. To make this even faster, cook and shred the chicken the night before.
Everyone loves piling on the stuff and making their own creations. And its an easy way to fill everyon with lots of healthy food.
What’s not to love?
I might make something different – but don’t count on it. The Mexican Stuffed Chicken Breasts are good too… So is the spicy chicken skillet, and …
Apr
18
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Healthy Eating
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I never go to Target. Just never really liked that store. But, it is the only store that carries my favorite eye cream.
The No.7 line is inexpensive and works. It’s made by Boots. I think they’re out of the U.K.
Just a tip. None of the creams work well by themselves. You have to add a healthy diet and enough sleep. I’m working on the enough sleep part…
But I did wander around the new food section. I found Pure Protein bars, which were the only bars to have Whey protein. Everything else had soy protein.
I also found a wealth of bars to put in my lunches for snacks. They had some fruit bars I was going to try, but then I spotted the dark chocolate and cherry 7 grain granola bars. Yum!
Its so hard finding something healthier to go into lunches.
Plus, I made oatmeal, peanut butter, chocolate chip and cranberry cookies over the weekend. Those are really good! 2 of those cookies are a meal
I guess Target is going to have to be on my list of errands at least for lunch snacks.
Do you like Target?
