Friday, March 15, 2013

Role Model and Inspiration

Today I was asked to interview someone that I look up to. I picked my mom. She has always been someone that I look up to and go to for advice. She always has the right words to say, even if I don't like them at the time. Here are the 3 questions that I asked her..

1. What is a quote you live by?  Always treat others the way you want to be treated
2. When given a life challenge, how do you face it?  Leave it at the feet of my Heavenly Father.  He takes care of all.
3. How do you make sure you stick to the "goal"?  Pray about it.
 
 

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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Cherry Chili Sauce...

So, today we have to write a post on a new/limited time ingredient that we have tried. Yesterday I tried the Cherry Chili Sauce. Here is a pic of my bowl...



Well, we were told to be honest.. haha.. On a scale from 1 to 10 (1 being bad), I would give it a 2 or 3. It wasn't that great. It didn't have that much flavor. It was supposed to be spicy, but it wasn't. I would 100% stick with the Khan Pao sauce if you like spicy and FABULOUS!!!

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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Red Diamond

Yesterday for our order we had to have a big ole glass of Red Diamond tea. :)

WebMD.com has some great research on the benefits of tea. Here is what they had to say...

Here's what some studies have found about the potential health benefits of tea:
  • Green tea: Made with steamed tea leaves, it has a high concentration of EGCG and has been widely studied. Green tea’s antioxidants may interfere with the growth of bladder, breast, lung, stomach, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers; prevent clogging of the arteries, burn fat, counteract oxidative stress on the brain, reduce risk of neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, reduce risk of stroke, and improve cholesterol levels.
  • Black tea: Made with fermented tea leaves, black tea has the highest caffeine content and forms the basis for flavored teas like chai, along with some instant teas. Studies have shown that black tea may protect lungs from damage caused by exposure to cigarette smoke. It also may reduce the risk of stroke.
  • White tea: Uncured and unfermented. One study showed that white tea has the most potent anticancer properties compared to more processed teas.
  • Oolong tea: In an animal study, those given antioxidants from oolong tea were found to have lower bad cholesterol levels. One variety of oolong, Wuyi, is heavily marketed as a weight loss supplement, but science hasn’t backed the claims.
  • Pu-erh tea: Made from fermented and aged leaves. Considered a black tea, its leaves are pressed into cakes. One animal study showed that animals given pu-erh had less weight gain and reduced LDL cholesterol.
So, next time you want something to quinch that thirst, have you a glass of Red Diamond tea.

Please vistit Red Diamond

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Sunday, March 3, 2013

Brown Rice

Today I had to have some brown rice in my bowl, shucks!! :)

Here is the finished "master piece"


Did you  know that brown rice is good for you? Here is wha twww.livingstrong.com has to say about it...

1. It Lowers The Risk Of Developing Diabetes

Harvard researchers have discovered that eating at least two servings of brown rice per week can lower the risk of developing diabetes. They found that by eating just 50 grams of brown rice a day, the risk of type 2 diabetes can be lowered by 16 percent, while other whole grains, such as barley and whole wheat, can lower the risk by 36 percent.
- See more at: http://www.symptomfind.com/nutrition-supplements/brown-rice-health-benefits/#sthash.crx5KlDv.dpuf

1. It Lowers The Risk Of Developing Diabetes

Harvard researchers have discovered that eating at least two servings of brown rice per week can lower the risk of developing diabetes. They found that by eating just 50 grams of brown rice a day, the risk of type 2 diabetes can be lowered by 16 percent, while other whole grains, such as barley and whole wheat, can lower the risk by 36 percent.
- See more at: http://www.symptomfind.com/nutrition-supplements/brown-rice-health-benefits/#sthash.crx5KlDv.dpuf
 Brown rice is a source of many beneficial nutrients, including fiber, magnesium, zinc and vitamin B-6. White rice, which is refined brown rice, has smaller amounts of these nutrients than whole-grain brown rice. Brown rice makes for a nutritious side dish or an excellent accompaniment for stir-fries. Alternatively, mix brown rice with beans, and use for tacos or burritos.

Fiber

Fiber is an important nutrient for promoting healthy digestion and preventing constipation and diverticulosis, a condition in which small pouches form in the large intestine. Fiber also helps with blood sugar regulation. The daily requirement for fiber for adults up to age 50 is 38 g for men and 25 g for women. One cup of brown rice provides 3.5 g of fiber.

Magnesium

One cup of brown rice provides 86 mg of magnesium, while the daily requirement is 420 mg for men and 320 mg for women over age 30. Magnesium is essential for producing energy from the food you eat. It also makes up the mineral content of bone, along with calcium.

Zinc

Zinc is a mineral that acts as an antioxidant through its role as part of the enzyme superoxide dismutase, which neutralizes free radicals that could otherwise damage your body. Zinc is also important for wound healing and keeping the immune system functioning properly. One cup of brown rice provides 1.2 mg of zinc. The daily requirement for zinc for adults is 11 mg for men and 8 mg for women.

Vitamin B-6

One cup of brown rice provides 0.3 mg of vitamin B-6, while the daily requirement is 1.3 mg for adult men and women up to age 50. This serving of brown rice provides 23 percent of your daily vitamin B-6 requirement. Vitamin B-6 is involved in diverse processes in the body, including the formation of the neurotransmitter serotonin, red blood cell synthesis and the production of DNA, which contains genetic information for all the cells of your body.


So, next time you are in Genghis Grill, pass on the white and go with the brown. :)

 It Lowers The Risk Of Developing Diabetes

Harvard researchers have discovered that eating at least two servings of brown rice per week can lower the risk of developing diabetes. They found that by eating just 50 grams of brown rice a day, the risk of type 2 diabetes can be lowered by 16 percent, while other whole grains, such as barley and whole wheat, can lower the risk by 36 percent.
- See more at: http://www.symptomfind.com/nutrition-supplements/brown-rice-health-benefits/#sthash.crx5KlDv.dpuf

1. It Lowers The Risk Of Developing Diabetes

Harvard researchers have discovered that eating at least two servings of brown rice per week can lower the risk of developing diabetes. They found that by eating just 50 grams of brown rice a day, the risk of type 2 diabetes can be lowered by 16 percent, while other whole grains, such as barley and whole wheat, can lower the risk by 36 percent.
- See more at: http://www.symptomfind.com/nutrition-supplements/brown-rice-health-benefits/#sthash.crx5KlDv.dpuf

1. It Lowers The Risk Of Developing Diabetes

Harvard researchers have discovered that eating at least two servings of brown rice per week can lower the risk of developing diabetes. They found that by eating just 50 grams of brown rice a day, the risk of type 2 diabetes can be lowered by 16 percent, while other whole grains, such as barley and whole wheat, can lower the risk by 36 percent.
- See more at: http://www.symptomfind.com/nutrition-supplements/brown-rice-health-benefits/#sthash.crx5KlDv.dpuf

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Saturday, March 2, 2013

It's Official...

It's Official, it's March. That means we are more than 1/4 of the way through our 60 day challenge. Am I stressed, nah, am I worried, maybe, anxiety, absolutely!

I try not to stress about what my body is doing. I am doing my best and hopefully I get the best results.

Worried, maybe. I did my order for yesterday, checking in at Genghis Grill, but forgot to upload the "proof" onto the site we have to log on. It was only 1 point, but I'm worried that 1 point might make or break me. What if someone loses the same % of weight as me and does ALL of the orders. I lost by that 1 POINT!! It's all good. If I'm meant to win, I'm gonna win!

Anxiety, ABSOLUTELY!! I'm anxious to get to the end. I'm counting down the days, not because I'm tired of the food, but because I'm ready to see results. I'm ready to see if I win. I'm ready to get back to normal schedule.

So, I guess I'm doing alright. I will keep going, doing my best. Please keep encouraging me, leaving me comments, and being my little cheerleaders, because I know I'm going to need it the next 3/4 of the way. :)

Here is quote that Genghis Grill gave to us and I thought everyone could use this.



-April

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