A big part of being healthy is eating good for you foods! Sometimes that is extremely hard especially when the world is throwing all this "quick, easy" simple meals our way. But yet, these meals and foods have a lot of preservatives and processed chemicals and additives God did not intend for us to digest. As easy as these things can be to buy and let ourselves/family eat them, they can often cause bad diseases/behaviors because we are comsuming chemicals.
So, here are a few ideas for some healthy good for you snacks:
potato fries:
preheat oven to 400 degrees
slice a potato per person into thin slices
spray with olive oil and add salt/pepper/garlic powder/all seasoning
bake on a cookie sheet for about 20 minutes per side
I think there is around 100 calories per potato.
smoothie:
water or milk or o.j.
about a cup of fruit
1 banana
protein powder
yogurt
1 TBLS. p. butter
optional: oatmeal, ice cubes
*If you want less calories choose water as your base, milk or orange juice can add nice flavor. And of course..the more liquid you add the thinner the smoothie will be, add less liquid it will be thicker Watch how much you add to a smoothie, calories can add VERY quickly.
Fruit:
This of course is a awesome choice for a snack. It is also very nice to compliment a piece of fruit with some kind of protein(cheese, nuts etc.)
Some of this can get kind of expensive, however, it is better than buying processed stuff! Tomorrow I will try and post some breakfast/dinner recipes!
Have fun and enjoy these yummy snacks!
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Monday, September 29, 2014
Consistency is Key!
Figuring out a schedule is the hardest, but best thing to do. What is one reason we love summer so much? It gets us into a new schedule for three months...something out of the ordinary. We can do whatever we want, whenever we want. That is why we love fall so much, as well. It brings us back into a schedule, consistency, something new and some sacrifice. As much as it's chaos, basically the whole month of September, it's really nice knowing what to expect everyday. Not to mention the kids are a little more well behaved because they are back into a routine.
Well, working out and getting into shape is the same way. The ONLY way, besides diet, that it is going to work is if you figure out a schedule that works for you. Some people like early morning workouts...I am talking like 5-6am! If that is you...kudos times like a million:P Then stay consistent with it. Some people like me, like the 8-10am time. I do it about 5-6 days a week around this time. If your schedule doesn't allow anytime in the morning, but the afternoon or evening work good for you, then awesome. You may even despise routines...then set an alarm in your phone so at least you are doing some kind of workout at some point everyday.
Now...some people don't fall into any of these catagories and they just hate working out all together! I get that, it's not for everybody! Then start out small and add more as you get more comfortable. But the only way you are going to get the body and health you want is if you start somewhere. 30 minutes a day/everyday is all you need to do to see a change in your health!
Well, working out and getting into shape is the same way. The ONLY way, besides diet, that it is going to work is if you figure out a schedule that works for you. Some people like early morning workouts...I am talking like 5-6am! If that is you...kudos times like a million:P Then stay consistent with it. Some people like me, like the 8-10am time. I do it about 5-6 days a week around this time. If your schedule doesn't allow anytime in the morning, but the afternoon or evening work good for you, then awesome. You may even despise routines...then set an alarm in your phone so at least you are doing some kind of workout at some point everyday.
Now...some people don't fall into any of these catagories and they just hate working out all together! I get that, it's not for everybody! Then start out small and add more as you get more comfortable. But the only way you are going to get the body and health you want is if you start somewhere. 30 minutes a day/everyday is all you need to do to see a change in your health!
Friday, September 26, 2014
Hydration is important!
Dehydration can cause a lot of issues! Not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. Dehydration is defined as: to remove water or moisture from, also to lose too much water. Think about that...
When you are in dehydration mode you are removing water and moisture from your body. The body God intended for food AND drink. I don't think God intended for the water our body is supposed to get, to be replaced by manmade things like soda,coffee, and energy drinks. Now there is nothing wrong with these things, however, they are manmade...not created by God! Anything created by God is NOT bad, it was created because we needed it not necessarily because it tasted good. How does dehydration effect you?
1. Physically...not getting enough water can make you tired, really tired! When I am tired that is the first thing I look at. How much have I drank? Also it can make going to the bathroom extremely hard..as water softens things up(gross, but the truth). It can also cause mild to severe headaches...and who likes those? It could also cause you to consume more calories, as hunger is often mistaken when you need something to drink instead.
2. Emotionally...not drinking water can make you irritable, crabby an explode over nothing...I think you get it.
3. Mentally...I often feel scatterbrained, can't think straight and feel like I have a foggy brain when I need to drink something.
It is so important to drink pure water everyday! Start small and start adding bottles or cups slowly. It may not taste good but it is so important to have more energy and to feel good about yourself! God created this for a reason...just remembe that:)
Enjoy the weekend and I write more on Monday!
CHALLENGE: Drink one more bottle/cup of water per day then you usually do!
When you are in dehydration mode you are removing water and moisture from your body. The body God intended for food AND drink. I don't think God intended for the water our body is supposed to get, to be replaced by manmade things like soda,coffee, and energy drinks. Now there is nothing wrong with these things, however, they are manmade...not created by God! Anything created by God is NOT bad, it was created because we needed it not necessarily because it tasted good. How does dehydration effect you?
1. Physically...not getting enough water can make you tired, really tired! When I am tired that is the first thing I look at. How much have I drank? Also it can make going to the bathroom extremely hard..as water softens things up(gross, but the truth). It can also cause mild to severe headaches...and who likes those? It could also cause you to consume more calories, as hunger is often mistaken when you need something to drink instead.
2. Emotionally...not drinking water can make you irritable, crabby an explode over nothing...I think you get it.
3. Mentally...I often feel scatterbrained, can't think straight and feel like I have a foggy brain when I need to drink something.
It is so important to drink pure water everyday! Start small and start adding bottles or cups slowly. It may not taste good but it is so important to have more energy and to feel good about yourself! God created this for a reason...just remembe that:)
Enjoy the weekend and I write more on Monday!
CHALLENGE: Drink one more bottle/cup of water per day then you usually do!
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Getting to know me...
I have been active all my life, I started dancing when I was 7. I was forced to go on bike rides while my dad ran...have to be honest, most of he time I enjoyed it! In college I danced everyday and sometimes multiple times per day. I started working out shortly before graduating college because I knew not dancing and only teaching would reek havoc on my body. I started running and weight training in 2005 and have been doing it ever since.
Ever since I can remember I have had a very strong desire to eat and cook healthy things. Even as a teenager, I wanted to eat healthy and live a healthy lifestyle. Besides dance, I would get up before school and workout with my dad...TaeBo...it was the 90's;) I love cooking and making healthy recipes and dinners for my family and recommending stuff for others to try. Now, mind you, my family and I do have our indulgences...just not all the time!
I have been told in the past by several people that I should seriously consider getting my personal training certificate. I have also been told that I should become a nutritionist because I am very good with food and knowing healthy options. So in the last few weeks I have finally decided to actually do it! I have to wait till next summer though, as we are working to pay some debt off.
In the meantime, I have decided to use my blog as an avenue to start giving advice. I am NOT promising anything. I do NOT have a license and I am NOT certified. I am merely shooting out advice that I have learned over the last 9 years working out and running. There are a lot of other great blogs/information out there that will be better and more up to date.
I am doing this blog because I have prayed and believe this is the avenue that God has opened up for me. Also, because a lot of my friends have asked for advice and instead of telling the same thing over and over again..I would put it in one place! Please don't be afraid to NOT follow my advice and please feel free to ask questions. Anything you ask or discuss on this site will remain here.
The last thing...if you have NEVER worked out or have any medical condition please check with your doctor before beginning anything. Remember, I am not a licensed nutritionist/personal trainer, yet:)
*Look for a new post tomorrow!*
Ever since I can remember I have had a very strong desire to eat and cook healthy things. Even as a teenager, I wanted to eat healthy and live a healthy lifestyle. Besides dance, I would get up before school and workout with my dad...TaeBo...it was the 90's;) I love cooking and making healthy recipes and dinners for my family and recommending stuff for others to try. Now, mind you, my family and I do have our indulgences...just not all the time!
I have been told in the past by several people that I should seriously consider getting my personal training certificate. I have also been told that I should become a nutritionist because I am very good with food and knowing healthy options. So in the last few weeks I have finally decided to actually do it! I have to wait till next summer though, as we are working to pay some debt off.
In the meantime, I have decided to use my blog as an avenue to start giving advice. I am NOT promising anything. I do NOT have a license and I am NOT certified. I am merely shooting out advice that I have learned over the last 9 years working out and running. There are a lot of other great blogs/information out there that will be better and more up to date.
I am doing this blog because I have prayed and believe this is the avenue that God has opened up for me. Also, because a lot of my friends have asked for advice and instead of telling the same thing over and over again..I would put it in one place! Please don't be afraid to NOT follow my advice and please feel free to ask questions. Anything you ask or discuss on this site will remain here.
The last thing...if you have NEVER worked out or have any medical condition please check with your doctor before beginning anything. Remember, I am not a licensed nutritionist/personal trainer, yet:)
*Look for a new post tomorrow!*
Saturday, December 7, 2013
The right Spirit
Well, I haven't posted in months...again! That is because I have been extremely busy and preoccupied. Our house finally sold and the 6 weeks in between accepting the offer and closing was crazy. More to come on that as soon as I remember all the God moments that happened, lets just say, it's a miracle we are in a new house!
As we approach the Christmas season, lets all remember to actually say "Merry Christmas." No matter who you are talking to and no matter who it offends, we celebrate Christmas for one reason and one reason only...Jesus! I am sure if he wasn't born, humans would have come up with another crazy holiday to celebrate. We have to remind people, especially in today's self centered world what the holiday is all about. Even if that means doing little things...paying for the coffee for the person behind you, letting the person behind you go first to pay because they have less items, or even donating a little extra to help teach the next generation to give.
Not to brag or say you have to do this...but my family and I have started a "mission jar." Back in the summer when Silena was in VBS she brought home a piece of paper saying $.07/day would feed a starving child here in America! Isn't that crazy? I approached my husband and we both thought it was a great idea to start that. So every week, usually Sunday night, we all get together $.50 put it in the jar and then we all pray over it! Then around Christmas we will decide all together to donate it to someone or a charity. There was about two months, late summer and early fall, where we just completely forgot and then we finally remembered we owed the jar $16.00! Between the change I had, Silena had and Craig had...we found exactly the right amount to put in the jar, I love when that kind of thing happens! I love when God shows up right at the right moment...Silena still talks about that.
My point is this, find small ways to teach each other and especially the next generation that Christmas is truly about the Savior and not what you get:)
As we approach the Christmas season, lets all remember to actually say "Merry Christmas." No matter who you are talking to and no matter who it offends, we celebrate Christmas for one reason and one reason only...Jesus! I am sure if he wasn't born, humans would have come up with another crazy holiday to celebrate. We have to remind people, especially in today's self centered world what the holiday is all about. Even if that means doing little things...paying for the coffee for the person behind you, letting the person behind you go first to pay because they have less items, or even donating a little extra to help teach the next generation to give.
Not to brag or say you have to do this...but my family and I have started a "mission jar." Back in the summer when Silena was in VBS she brought home a piece of paper saying $.07/day would feed a starving child here in America! Isn't that crazy? I approached my husband and we both thought it was a great idea to start that. So every week, usually Sunday night, we all get together $.50 put it in the jar and then we all pray over it! Then around Christmas we will decide all together to donate it to someone or a charity. There was about two months, late summer and early fall, where we just completely forgot and then we finally remembered we owed the jar $16.00! Between the change I had, Silena had and Craig had...we found exactly the right amount to put in the jar, I love when that kind of thing happens! I love when God shows up right at the right moment...Silena still talks about that.
My point is this, find small ways to teach each other and especially the next generation that Christmas is truly about the Savior and not what you get:)
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Pride got in the way!
Pride is defined as the quality or state of being proud. It is something that God sees as a sin, but as humans it's something that comes up when we are overconfident and don't think we need help! Let me explain:
As I am training for my 3rd half marathon, I decided to register for a 10 mile race this past weekend to help me get prepared. My dad, who has been running for years, had me tapering my mileage last week and just resting to prepare my body for this long run. I have run this distance before and I had checked the weather all week...sunny! So my body was rested, and the weather was SUPPOSED to be sunny, however, all week I felt tension in my knees but just brushed it off and said they will be fine.
Here comes race day, we left on time and hit some rain on the way to Marshfield, it was nothing I was worried about and by the time we got to the race it had stopped. I get dressed and put the brace on one of my knees and get my ipod prepared, I am set. I kiss the family good bye and head to the start line...we sing the star spangled banner and guess what? Yep, you guessed it! Rain...first lightly and by the time the gun went off it was pouring. I was soaking wet by mile 1, good thing I had a running hat on so at least the rain was staying out of my face.
So remember this is a 10 mile run...I have 9 miles left! Soaking wet:P Then because I was wet, by the time, I got to mile 6 I was cold and my knees and hips started to give me pain. Remember the tension I felt in my knees? Yep, should've gone to see the chiropractor...but that darn pride! So I was wet, cold, in extreme pain, and it was still raining. This is miserable, I thought. I started praying like crazy and by the time I got to mile 8 the sun started peaking out and the strength I felt was very refreshing. I had to walk run the last two miles because I knew my hips were out. As I approached the finish line my legs felt like they were going to fall off...but my family was there and they gave me the motivation to run into the finish. Well, I finished in a very decent time...1 hour and 45 minutes. Not what I wanted for time, but for the conditions it was not bad!
Now, when I got the results I realized there was 76 people(who actually showed up and ran) the 10 miler...what place did I get? 71st out of 76..ouch! This is where my pride got a kick in the pants, if I would've gone into get an adjustment like my gut was telling me...I wouldn't have been one of the last people across the finish.
God doesn't want us to have pride because he WANTS to help us! He wants to lend us a hand and if we get too much in control and overconfident he will be like any parent and let us learn our own lesson. He is there to lend a hand and as his children we need to accept his help and realize there is nothing we can do in this life without him....lesson learned:)
As I am training for my 3rd half marathon, I decided to register for a 10 mile race this past weekend to help me get prepared. My dad, who has been running for years, had me tapering my mileage last week and just resting to prepare my body for this long run. I have run this distance before and I had checked the weather all week...sunny! So my body was rested, and the weather was SUPPOSED to be sunny, however, all week I felt tension in my knees but just brushed it off and said they will be fine.
Here comes race day, we left on time and hit some rain on the way to Marshfield, it was nothing I was worried about and by the time we got to the race it had stopped. I get dressed and put the brace on one of my knees and get my ipod prepared, I am set. I kiss the family good bye and head to the start line...we sing the star spangled banner and guess what? Yep, you guessed it! Rain...first lightly and by the time the gun went off it was pouring. I was soaking wet by mile 1, good thing I had a running hat on so at least the rain was staying out of my face.
So remember this is a 10 mile run...I have 9 miles left! Soaking wet:P Then because I was wet, by the time, I got to mile 6 I was cold and my knees and hips started to give me pain. Remember the tension I felt in my knees? Yep, should've gone to see the chiropractor...but that darn pride! So I was wet, cold, in extreme pain, and it was still raining. This is miserable, I thought. I started praying like crazy and by the time I got to mile 8 the sun started peaking out and the strength I felt was very refreshing. I had to walk run the last two miles because I knew my hips were out. As I approached the finish line my legs felt like they were going to fall off...but my family was there and they gave me the motivation to run into the finish. Well, I finished in a very decent time...1 hour and 45 minutes. Not what I wanted for time, but for the conditions it was not bad!
Now, when I got the results I realized there was 76 people(who actually showed up and ran) the 10 miler...what place did I get? 71st out of 76..ouch! This is where my pride got a kick in the pants, if I would've gone into get an adjustment like my gut was telling me...I wouldn't have been one of the last people across the finish.
God doesn't want us to have pride because he WANTS to help us! He wants to lend us a hand and if we get too much in control and overconfident he will be like any parent and let us learn our own lesson. He is there to lend a hand and as his children we need to accept his help and realize there is nothing we can do in this life without him....lesson learned:)
Friday, June 7, 2013
Summer Ideas!
Well, stay at home moms...our hardest three months is upon us. The 2012-2013 school year has come to a close and not summer vacation is here! If your children are like Silena she wants to be outside and not stuck inside like it's the middle of winter....so here are some of the ideas I came up with to keep her and the little one busy during the summer:
1. I bought a treasure chest type box from Wal-mart and am working on putting some fun activities in their that can only be played with on rainy days(art projects, crayons and markers, and new books).
2. I also came up with a bunch of "rainy day" field trips that we could take that doesn't cost a lot of money and they are in an envelope. If we decide that we need to take a field trip then we reach in their and pick one out without looking and it's a surprise!
3. I also have another envelope with a bunch of fun big activities that we can do at home(build a tent and fake fire with smores, go play in the rain, hide and seek, game day, movie afternoon, etc.). We would reach in their without looking again and it would be another surprise.
4. The other thing I do with her, and I have done this since she was 2, is summer school. I choose not to send her to summer school, but I do it with her at home. I choose what is done and then I will also throw in some educational field trips as well. A faith lesson is also included in this!
5. The last thing I do is have a schedule. I know not everybody likes a schedule but I think it helps kids not to get bored. If their activities are switched and then it works different parts of the brain as well.
This won't work for everybody, but these are just some things I came up with...not only to help keep the kids stimulated, but it keeps me from getting bored as well:) Happy Summer everyone!
1. I bought a treasure chest type box from Wal-mart and am working on putting some fun activities in their that can only be played with on rainy days(art projects, crayons and markers, and new books).
2. I also came up with a bunch of "rainy day" field trips that we could take that doesn't cost a lot of money and they are in an envelope. If we decide that we need to take a field trip then we reach in their and pick one out without looking and it's a surprise!
3. I also have another envelope with a bunch of fun big activities that we can do at home(build a tent and fake fire with smores, go play in the rain, hide and seek, game day, movie afternoon, etc.). We would reach in their without looking again and it would be another surprise.
4. The other thing I do with her, and I have done this since she was 2, is summer school. I choose not to send her to summer school, but I do it with her at home. I choose what is done and then I will also throw in some educational field trips as well. A faith lesson is also included in this!
5. The last thing I do is have a schedule. I know not everybody likes a schedule but I think it helps kids not to get bored. If their activities are switched and then it works different parts of the brain as well.
This won't work for everybody, but these are just some things I came up with...not only to help keep the kids stimulated, but it keeps me from getting bored as well:) Happy Summer everyone!
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