Tomorrow I leave for a week of travel. First is Arbonne's National Training Celebration followed by a couple of days with a long time friend at the foot of Zion National park in Hurricane UT.
Traveling can be one of the stumbling blocks for following healthy and fit practices. In the past it's been when I give myself permission to 'overindulge' and then I find a few extra pounds to bring back with me. Since being in the Abundant Healthy Living program I have definitely turned this around and I want to continue that new trend by stating my commitments aloud to all of you in this blog.
- I am currently at 138.5 pounds and I will not bring any extra 'baggage' home, unless it is actually new Arbonne products!
- I will take the stairs instead of the escalators whenever I have a choice.
- I will start each day on the right note with an Arbonne shake, Arbonne Hybrids and Omega-3 Plus.
- When I do buy meals, I'll choose healthier, nutritious, flavorful choices.
- I will take my Going, Going Gone with or before each meal (and yes - these are in my packing pile already!)
- I will ENJOY this time that is ME time, being with people that I love, being around people that inspire me, and will stay open to new possibilities.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Beginnings!
I love each session we do with Abundant Healthy Living. It's just that there's something special about starting anew. It just seems like a more significant point, a fork in the road, a new chapter.
And even though I am in this as one of the leaders for the calls, I am also a participant in applying these principles too. And I know that one of my commitments to myself in this round is to actively work with the assignments...anew.
It's wonderful to be starting SPRING with this program and my empowerment partners by my side.
Love! Gerri
And even though I am in this as one of the leaders for the calls, I am also a participant in applying these principles too. And I know that one of my commitments to myself in this round is to actively work with the assignments...anew.
It's wonderful to be starting SPRING with this program and my empowerment partners by my side.
Love! Gerri
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Light Minestrone Soup - For Veggie Lovers
I thought this recipe sounded so fresh & healthy and in the words of Julia Child "You don't have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces - just good food from fresh ingredients"
Light Minestrone
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped celery
1 carrot diced
1 garlic clove, minced
4 cups, fat-free, unsalted chicken broth
2 large tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped spinach
1 can (16 oz) canned chick peas or red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup uncooked small shell pasta (multigrain pasta if possible)
1 small zucchini, diced
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Directions
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and carrots and saute until softened - about 5 minutes. Add garlic and continue cooking for another minute. Stir in broth, tomatoes, spinach, beans and pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add zucchini. Cover and cook 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil. Serve immediately. VOILA!
-Betty Robinson
Light Minestrone
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped celery
1 carrot diced
1 garlic clove, minced
4 cups, fat-free, unsalted chicken broth
2 large tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped spinach
1 can (16 oz) canned chick peas or red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup uncooked small shell pasta (multigrain pasta if possible)
1 small zucchini, diced
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Directions
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and carrots and saute until softened - about 5 minutes. Add garlic and continue cooking for another minute. Stir in broth, tomatoes, spinach, beans and pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add zucchini. Cover and cook 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil. Serve immediately. VOILA!
-Betty Robinson
Rejuvenating Power of Qi Gong
Ok - I'm hooked on Qi Gong, especially when Karl Ardo leads a group.
I finally got to one of Karl's walk-in sessions last night with Myra and another friend Janice after a many, many week absence. This type of movement just resonates with me. I've been struggling with a stiff lower back since our back to back snow events last month. My Chiropractor has helped and so has my personal stretching, but it's still be nagging at me. Last night for the first time in quite a while I was able to go to sleep without any discomfort. And it still felt that way this morning.
So in the words of Neil Diamond and The Monkeys (yes, I know I'm dating myself!), I'm a believer!
I love that Abundant Healthy Living is about finding and embracing those activities that feed our soul. It IS personal. It has to be something that bring joy, energy and life. And one size does not fit all.
I'm just thrilled that I found a perfect fit for me! And I love that I can share the experience with two wonderful women.
I finally got to one of Karl's walk-in sessions last night with Myra and another friend Janice after a many, many week absence. This type of movement just resonates with me. I've been struggling with a stiff lower back since our back to back snow events last month. My Chiropractor has helped and so has my personal stretching, but it's still be nagging at me. Last night for the first time in quite a while I was able to go to sleep without any discomfort. And it still felt that way this morning.
So in the words of Neil Diamond and The Monkeys (yes, I know I'm dating myself!), I'm a believer!
I love that Abundant Healthy Living is about finding and embracing those activities that feed our soul. It IS personal. It has to be something that bring joy, energy and life. And one size does not fit all.
I'm just thrilled that I found a perfect fit for me! And I love that I can share the experience with two wonderful women.
Monday, March 1, 2010
March Mindfulness
We hear a lot about March Madness - well, I'm going to focus instead on March Mindfulness. I really want to re-awaken my awareness and attention to those things that serve me, that bring me joy, that enhance my health.
Spring is in the air. There's an expectancy in the breeze. And new energy in the morning birdsong. I am ready to to embrace being alive and aware each and every moment.
Spring is in the air. There's an expectancy in the breeze. And new energy in the morning birdsong. I am ready to to embrace being alive and aware each and every moment.
Tips from Dr. Oz
Hello everyone -
I haven't blogged in awhile but I do try to keep up with what you all post.
I saw this in the paper the other day and thought they were some good informational nuggets. They are from a column on health written by Dr. Oz.
You have: Mid-morning hunger pangs
Try: Drinking skim milk instead of juice at breakfast. Proteins in milk are better at managing hunger than the carbs in the fruit juice.
You have: The afternoon munchies
Try: Chewing gum after lunch. People who did this had fewer cravings for sweets and ate fewer afternoon snacks.
You have: Seconds. Thirds. Fourths.
Try this: Eat walnuts before dinner. The healthy fat in about 6 walnuts triggers a cahin reaction that slows the rate at which your stomach empties. So, you'll be less likely to overeat.
You have: A chocolate craving (story of my life - LOL!)
Try: walking down the hall (away from the vending machine!). A 15-minute walked nixed cravings in a grup of chocoholics probably because the feel-good hit they got from moving around gave them what they were seeking from chocolate.
You have: A little movie with your popcorn
Try: Watching a funny movie instead of a tear-jerker. When people in a study watched a fynny movie vs a tear-jerker, they ate 30% less popcorn. And remember air-popped popcorn always.
Have a wonderful week.
Love, Tee
I haven't blogged in awhile but I do try to keep up with what you all post.
I saw this in the paper the other day and thought they were some good informational nuggets. They are from a column on health written by Dr. Oz.
You have: Mid-morning hunger pangs
Try: Drinking skim milk instead of juice at breakfast. Proteins in milk are better at managing hunger than the carbs in the fruit juice.
You have: The afternoon munchies
Try: Chewing gum after lunch. People who did this had fewer cravings for sweets and ate fewer afternoon snacks.
You have: Seconds. Thirds. Fourths.
Try this: Eat walnuts before dinner. The healthy fat in about 6 walnuts triggers a cahin reaction that slows the rate at which your stomach empties. So, you'll be less likely to overeat.
You have: A chocolate craving (story of my life - LOL!)
Try: walking down the hall (away from the vending machine!). A 15-minute walked nixed cravings in a grup of chocoholics probably because the feel-good hit they got from moving around gave them what they were seeking from chocolate.
You have: A little movie with your popcorn
Try: Watching a funny movie instead of a tear-jerker. When people in a study watched a fynny movie vs a tear-jerker, they ate 30% less popcorn. And remember air-popped popcorn always.
Have a wonderful week.
Love, Tee
Beginning of March
Today is a new month with a new season in the verge of creation. Seems like a good morning to post my monthly goals to the group as my way of announcing them to the world. A nice way to promote personal change and accountability.
- my weight has held steady now for a few weeks..which is all good. I now know that for me to truely get beyond this plateau I need to do two things (that I know of right in this moment).
1. water,water,water. I will reset three alarms to my phone to fill my water container and drink it down.
2. I purchased a yoga CD online yesterday. It was primarily a CD entitled Yoga for MS. I am hoping that I receive it this week and can begin this practice.
3. Continue with spin classes 3 times a week.
4. increase veggies, fruits, and continue already established healthy eating principles.
5. Continue protein shakes for breakfast with blueberries or 1/2 banana with a tablespoon of flax seed oil mixed in.
If anyone want to chime in and add any suggestions, please do so.
~myra
- my weight has held steady now for a few weeks..which is all good. I now know that for me to truely get beyond this plateau I need to do two things (that I know of right in this moment).
1. water,water,water. I will reset three alarms to my phone to fill my water container and drink it down.
2. I purchased a yoga CD online yesterday. It was primarily a CD entitled Yoga for MS. I am hoping that I receive it this week and can begin this practice.
3. Continue with spin classes 3 times a week.
4. increase veggies, fruits, and continue already established healthy eating principles.
5. Continue protein shakes for breakfast with blueberries or 1/2 banana with a tablespoon of flax seed oil mixed in.
If anyone want to chime in and add any suggestions, please do so.
~myra
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