Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
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Good morning!! How are you today? Any plans?
Today, we have a guest post by one of my personal friends, Claire, who blogs at Claire's Healthy Home!
Claire is so amazing!!! She is so caring, loving and helping...and a whole lotta fun!!! She loves life and is on a mission to help women and families. I admire her and her goals in life.
Please welcome Claire...
Are you a busy mom on the GO?
Do you desire a more healthy lifestyle for you and your family?
Do you struggle with action and committing?
Or are you confused about where to start?
You are NOT alone!
Most people want to get healthy, feel better, have more energy and look younger yet they feel they are too busy to make it happen. Then discouragement sets in. I know because I struggle with this all too!
Do you desire a more healthy lifestyle for you and your family?
Do you struggle with action and committing?
Or are you confused about where to start?
You are NOT alone!
Most people want to get healthy, feel better, have more energy and look younger yet they feel they are too busy to make it happen. Then discouragement sets in. I know because I struggle with this all too!
Prior to making some important changes in my life and family, I was a burned out mom. I was feeling sick, depressed, tired all the time and had very little energy. My role in life was changing from mommy to mom, my husband had a stressful job, we had gotten ourselves into some debt and my passion for life had seemed to just be gone.
It was time for some serious CHANGE, but even the thought of that overwhelmed me. I thought I needed a major overhaul (and I did!) but I thought I had to do it ALL at once. That thought crippled me until I decided to change that thought.
Who says I have to do it all? I think it was just me telling myself that.
Is this you too? It is freeing to get rid of that crippling thought and I must remind myself of this often.
If you are FED UP with this reality, then I invite you to get serious and find some new habits that will serve you and your family better.
Take it ONE STEP at a time.
Healthy living shouldn’t feel hard…..it should feel GOOD!
Here are my 8 Simple Steps to get started TODAY!
1. Drink a full glass of water first thing in the morning.
2. Grab a few fresh fruits on your way out every day.
3. Avoid eating out for lunch.
5. Drink herbal teas.
6. Eat a handful of nuts around 3pm.
7. Breath Deeply and Pray.
8. Get enough sleep.
Commit to action and start feeling GOOD!
Which one will you start with?
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Claire
Thanks so much Claire for sharing! :)
Have a great day!
Bonnie
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linda
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Hello!! :) How are you? Today, I want to answer a question that I get a lot. People often ask me how I have energy. They ask me how I have energy for 4 kids, a husband, a business, a blog, a home, meals, laundry, etc.
I have a secret, it's my energy tea!
I swear by it!!
I drink one or two of these a day!
This is what it looks like. I love the Pomegranate and I really like the Green Tea.
It comes in a stick which is nice because I keep them in my purse. My husband also brings them to work.
All I do is mix it with water!! I also like to add some stevia and ice to it. You can drink it hot too but I love it cold.
Yup, I seriously LOVE this!!! :) I don't drink coffee anymore. I have been drinking this tea everyday for a year now! It is seriously my favorite. Everyone who tries this tea goes nuts over it! It is amazing. It makes me feel good and alert without any jitters.
So, this is my secret!!
What do you do for energy?
Bonnie
You can order your own here!
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linda
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Hello! How are you today? I got a lot of response about me grinding my own grain so I thought I would share another kitchen secret with you.
We don't use corn or vegetable oil or any other type of cooking oil.
We only use coconut oil over here! There are a ton of health benefits from using this oil! We have been using coconut oil for years and years! Scott and I have been using it since we have been married almost 9 years ago and my Mom was using it longer than that.
I buy the huge 5 gallon buckets because we use so much!
Then, I transfer a little into the kitchen at a time. I cook everything with this stuff! We are totally used to the taste. I also buy a 5 gallon bucket of the Expeller Pressed because it doesn't taste like coconut but it doesn't have all the same health benefits.
I also like the coconut chips!
I use them in trail mix and as a toping for yogurt.
Have you ever tried coconut oil?
What do you use it for?
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linda
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One healthy change we made years ago was that we grind our own grain into flour. My Mom started this about 12 or so years ago so when I got married, I made sure to get my own grinder too!
I buy organic whole wheat and organic red wheat.
This is my grinder.
It is called The Kitchen Mill from K-TEC. I don't remember why we bought this one but I like.
We grind a lot of flour at once and then freeze it so it stays fresh.
I don't bake a lot because I don't like to and I don't really think I am good at it so we do not make our own bread. I know people would ask me that, lol! I wish I did but I buy the organic bread from Trader Joes. I use my flour for things like pancakes, waffles, etc.
I buy the grain in bulk. As you can see, I have two 25 pounds buckets. They last a really long time and we store them in the basement.
I honestly don't remember where we ordered them from. I usually have my mom order it for me when she places an order.
Do you grind your own grain?
Do you bake?
What is your favorite thing to make?
Have a great day!
Bonnie :)
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linda
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One of our favorite lunches to eat is yogurt but we like to make a certain kind!! We eat this so much that even our babysitter makes this at home now.
This is our favorite yogurt to eat!
We put it into a bowl.
The kids do all this themselves.
Then we grab a bag of frozen fruit.
Then, we add the fruit to our yogurt!
Then we add organic stevia and pure vanilla extract.
Next, we mix it all together!
The kids like some "crunch" on top, so we usually add these cookies or granola on top.
You can add a banana if you want!
The kids love it!
Yup, they love it!!
Cute. Yummy. Healthy.
What is your favorite yogurt?
Thanks and have a great day!!
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linda
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I LOVE salads!!
I would eat them even if they weren't healthy, lol! I think they taste fresh, light and crunchy!
BUT, I am picky when it comes to salad dressings! I only like certain dressings and brands. My ultimate favorite dressings are homemade!!! They are so delicious but I also love plain olive oil and vinegar!
Today, I want to share one of my favorites with you...
Spinach Salad Dressing
Ingredients:
1 cup Olive Oil
1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
1/3 cup Organic Ketchup
1/2 cup Organic Sugar (I use less)
1/3 cup chopped Organic Red Onion
I just mix everything into my food processor~!
That's it!!
It's so easy and even my kids like it!
I could eat this salad daily!
What is your favorite dressing?
Do you make your own?
Have a great day!
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linda
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Involving the whole family is the best way to promote better eating habits and healthy activities for your children. A whole-family approach simply means that everyone - parents and kids alike - works together as a team to achieve good health and well being. As with any team, there's a leader or coach - and that's you!
Lead by example.
Adult family members are important role models for healthy eating and exercise. Talk about why you eat fruit as a snack, take an exercise class, or go for walks.
I often include my kids in my workouts, especially outside. I run with the baby in the stroller while the other kids are bike riding.
Start 'em young.
Don't wait until your child is at an unhealthy weight to institute good eating and activity habits. It's much easier to maintain a healthy weight than to lose pounds later.
I taught my kids about the healthy food groups and what is healthy and what is not. They know that too much sugar makes them sick and cranky and fruit and veggies give them good energy. Even at 3 and 5, I am confident that my kids can make healthier choices even when I am not around. Really, they do!
Be active together.
Make it usual for the family to be active, not sedentary. Being active as a family allows kids to expend energy in a positive way, and adults reap the health benefits, too.
We play a lot of outside sports and games such as red light, green light, tag and other things to get the kids to run around. Now that it is getting colder, we are going to do more indoor activities and classes.
Cook together.
It may be impractical to do it every day, but invite kids into the process of preparing food. Little kids can learn math skills by measuring and they'll begin to understand the chemistry of cooking. They'll also gain an understanding of healthy ingredients. Older kids will enjoy having the authority to select and prepare foods they like and will be more likely to eat what they've made. It may even inspire them to make healthy choices on their own.
My kids LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to help me in the kitchen! They think it is so fun! I can’t wait until they can cook for me, ha.
Eat together.
Eating a meal as a family sends the right messages about nutrition. Kids will see their parents eating healthy food and may be inspired to try new foods. They will also come to see mealtime as a time for socializing and sharing. Parents get a chance to offer nutritious food, note their child's likes and dislikes, and tune in to their child's triumphs and troubles through conversation.
We eat our meals as a family everyday and sometimes that is my favorite time of my day!
Supplement.
If you’re like nine out of 10 Americans, you don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables, which can really affect your health down the line. That’s a great reason to supplement what you eat. But the important question is, how do you feel today? Your answer should be nothing short of fantastic.
We have been supplementing with Shaklee’s supplements for over 13 years and LOVE them!
This is an article from my new Online Wellness Newsletter. To read more from my Newsletter, go here.
What do you do to keep your family healthy?
Have a great weekend!
