Anything is Possible

“Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.”
—Golda Meir (1898-1978); 4th Prime Minister of Israel

I subscibe to a quote of the day from the Foundation for a Better Life. This one was yesterday's quote and I liked it so mcuh I wanted to share it on the blog.

As we work together to build and maintian healthy and fit mindsets, we should remember that we can all do anything. When you sense a spark as you implement or practice one of our philosophies, then fan it (or lean in to it or play full out). Get caught up in all of the possibility implied by the tiny spark.

Also, if you haven't read Extreme Self Care by Cheryl Richardson - do so. It is a slim book but packed with important ways to practice caring for yourself. I have picked it up again and have begun working through the chapters. It is a great support for the work we do as a team and will be a wonderfu support reference for those days when you fell like you are not in the game.

Love, Tee

It works! It really does!

Yesterday, we climbed on our bikes after a busy day working outside in the garden, delivering products to a few --- busy busy day. Starting an exercise project when heat of the day was at its height was questionable wisdom, at best, but we were determined. Did we choose a flat 3 miles? No-o-o-o. Steep hills down.... steep hills up. Felt good on the way down to hear the wind whistle in my ears. Then up we go, steep incline for almost a mile. I was hot, tired, and --- not in the best biking shape (Mindy Ziffren Hall I'm not... not yet), but I said to myself "Ten more feet, ten more feet", then again "ten more feet, ten more feet..." and we made it to the top of the hill. Around the circle, down the hill by the high school, across the road from the pond, and then....the last 50 feet - another hill. By this time, I was almost out of breath. But I remembered, one more, just one more hill. And we did it. Three miles of bike, steep hills down, steep hills up. It felt so good to accomplish "just one more" with you, my partners. It works!! Did some stretches and deep bends, did some yoga this morning, and I have am not sore! Seasource Gelee is my friend! Awesome feeling when completed! More biking coming up this week, but this time wisdom says, try the flat surfaces first, then break in to the inclines gradually.

ABUNDANT HEALTHY LIVING CALL MONDAY THE 29TH AT 8 PM

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This Week's CSA Marketbasket Items

Here's our newest fresh produce assortment from our CSA:

Beets, Red Cabbage, Summer Squash Mix, Italian Green Beans, Red Skin Potatoes, Red Veined Sorrel, Cucumbers, Dill

I know I'll be making a cucumber salad with dill for dinner tonight. Beets we'll roast later. Sorrel we'll add to one of the many salads we make during the week. It really is nice to have this variety!

I know that jawz was my companion last night when we had dinner with friends. A little heavy on the poison food items. So this is a nice way to recommit and get back on track. We're having Mark's sister and brother in law and their two girls over for dinner. It should be easier to put together a healthy meal plan for today!

Enjoy your Weekends and Choose Healthy!

Watermelon anyone?

I stopped at the Amish Farmer's Market yesterday and picked up some watermelon - just sounded good on a hot summer day. And my massage therapist said that it tasted great with mint so I wanted to try that.

So with our dinner last night I cut up some watermelon and some fresh mint that we had, tossed, and enjoyed! The mint really does add a nice complementary flavor.

I'd love to hear about any healthy summer recipes anyone else has to help cool off as the summer days heat up!

Enjoy your Friday and Choose Healthy!

Quote For The Day

"I used to think, 'This is just the way I am!' Now I know that I create myself anew....everyday!"

Jill Clark

So let's play on the one string we have, our attitudes, and create our days anew. Destiny isn't someplace we go, it's where we are. And we're OK!
Love To All!
Go forth and be abundantly healthy and fit!
Gin

Exercise and Eat Right

This is from "100 Simple Secrets of Successful People" by David Niven, PhD:

"You're focused. You use your time well so that you can accomplish as much as possible. Because you're busy, you don't have time to exercise, and you grab some fast food because it's quicker.

That makes about as much sense as trying to save time by never buying gasoline, then having to walk to work when the car dies.

Healthy habits increase our energy and improve both our performance and our satisfaction on the job. It may take more time, but in the end, preserving your own health makes possible everything else you want to do."

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We are worth it!