Buy at Whole Foods-
Red Pepper Hummus
Organic Mary's Gone Crackers "Sticks & Twigs" Sea Salt
These are really tasty with the Red Pepper Hummus....even the kids enjoy!!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Stone your brother, or your son or daughter........
March 30th "One Year Bible"
Deuteronomy 13:1-15:23
It was an interesting passage today. In verses 13:10...it mentions to stone and put to death anyone in your family or elsewhere that tries to get you to serve other gods. Whoa!!! That was a powerful solution to anyone trying to get you off track. It really reminds me of the seriousness of following the Lord and although he might not want us to stone our brothers/sisters...he does want us to flee from anything that would have us serve anyone or anything other than him.
Deuteronomy 13:1-15:23
It was an interesting passage today. In verses 13:10...it mentions to stone and put to death anyone in your family or elsewhere that tries to get you to serve other gods. Whoa!!! That was a powerful solution to anyone trying to get you off track. It really reminds me of the seriousness of following the Lord and although he might not want us to stone our brothers/sisters...he does want us to flee from anything that would have us serve anyone or anything other than him.
Quick Healthy Dinner tonight
Broiled salmon with lime, lemon juice, sea salt and pepper
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Asparagus with olive oil and balsalmic vinegar
Salad with romaine, tomatoes, olives, artichoke hearts and cucumbers.
Homemade salad dressing (Recipe on the side of Bragg's apple cidar vinegar bottle). It was great!
Dessert-Strawberries, bananas and blackberries
A tip for getting my kids to eat their veggies...if they do not eat their veggies then they cannot have snacks later:) So far, it is working well.
Busy day but this was a quick, healthy dinner.
We finished the night off reading our One Year Bible and a story from the Miller's.
I am so thankful for my family!!!
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Asparagus with olive oil and balsalmic vinegar
Salad with romaine, tomatoes, olives, artichoke hearts and cucumbers.
Homemade salad dressing (Recipe on the side of Bragg's apple cidar vinegar bottle). It was great!
Dessert-Strawberries, bananas and blackberries
A tip for getting my kids to eat their veggies...if they do not eat their veggies then they cannot have snacks later:) So far, it is working well.
Busy day but this was a quick, healthy dinner.
We finished the night off reading our One Year Bible and a story from the Miller's.
I am so thankful for my family!!!
Today's Leg Workout
10 minute warm up
- 50 walking lunges
- 50 reverse walking lunges
- 50 step ups
- 50 side walking squats (25 on each side)
- 50 double tap lunges
- 50 reverse lunges
- Then went outside and did walking lunges up and down driveway....
- 20 minutes of HITT cardio on bike (30 seconds on (all out sprint) and 30 seconds off (slower pedal)
Article about "Why I am not a vegetarian"
I posted an article tonight that was really interesting. I have read "The China Study" and found it fascinating. My husband and I also did live out this lifestyle for a few months following Dr Joel Fuhrman's book "Eat to Live" which is based on this study. It did drop his cholesterol by about 30% in 4 weeks but we have added some fish and a little chicken back in our diets. I personally feel better when I am having more protein. But I still believe that the more plants the better! I would love to hear any of your feedback about this subject. I have done a lot of research on this one and still feel I have much to learn!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Moisturizer
I wanted to share a tip with you that my friend from Denver taught me...she told me to use Coconut oil as a moisturizer. I have been using it and love it. My favorite brand so far is Spectrum that I bought at Whole Foods.
This is a much safer alternative to putting all of those chemicals on our skin.
Have you ever read the back of your lotion?
This is a much safer alternative to putting all of those chemicals on our skin.
Have you ever read the back of your lotion?
Good or Excellent
Today try to choose to do what is excellent. There are many good things that we can spend our time doing but starting today.....let's try to choose what is excellent.
"Therefore, I urge you, sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God---this is your spirtual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is---his good, pleasing and perfect will."
Romans 12: 1-2
"Therefore, I urge you, sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God---this is your spirtual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is---his good, pleasing and perfect will."
Romans 12: 1-2
Food tips for the day
Try to spend some time and have all these in the refrig when the urge hits you to snack...they are already prepared!
-Chop up fresh fruit and veggies
-Make up some brown rice or couscous
-Raw nuts
-Greek yogurt
-Boiled Eggs
Tonight I cut up strawberries, bananas and blackberries for a dessert after dinner.
-Chop up fresh fruit and veggies
-Make up some brown rice or couscous
-Raw nuts
-Greek yogurt
-Boiled Eggs
Tonight I cut up strawberries, bananas and blackberries for a dessert after dinner.
John Maxwell- Developing the Leader Within You
Say the right words,
Read the right books,
Listen to the right tapes,
Be with the right people,
Do the right things,
Pray the right prayer.
Read the right books,
Listen to the right tapes,
Be with the right people,
Do the right things,
Pray the right prayer.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Zig always said...
When I worked for Zig he used to always say, "You are where you are and what you are because of what's gone into your mind but you can change where you are and change what you are by changing what goes into your mind." This is so true and has proved to be true over and over in my life. When I find myself struggling....I don't have to go far to find it has a lot to do with what I have been thinking, watching and putting into my mind. When I am diligent to think of the things that the word of God says and to put the right things in my mind then the proper results are produced.
In the same way...You can change where you are and what you are by changing what you put into your body. If you are feeling sick and tired today then ask yourself...what am I feeding on? Am I feeding myself junk? Am I eating foods that produce energy and life? In the same way we need to take captive our thoughts we need take captive our food if we want to have different results. If you keep doing the same thing over and over...you're going to keep getting the same thing.
Why not try something new today...let's put things into our minds that produce the Godly life we are trying to live. There is so much junk thrown our way every day...let's be careful about the choices we make about what we watch on tv, read in magazines, listen to on the radio and friends that we choose to be around. Let's make wise choices when we choose our food...fresh fruit, whole grains, vegetables, nuts, and lean meats. You can change where you are and what you are by changing what you are feeding your mind and body!
Have a blessed day!
Melissa
In the same way...You can change where you are and what you are by changing what you put into your body. If you are feeling sick and tired today then ask yourself...what am I feeding on? Am I feeding myself junk? Am I eating foods that produce energy and life? In the same way we need to take captive our thoughts we need take captive our food if we want to have different results. If you keep doing the same thing over and over...you're going to keep getting the same thing.
Why not try something new today...let's put things into our minds that produce the Godly life we are trying to live. There is so much junk thrown our way every day...let's be careful about the choices we make about what we watch on tv, read in magazines, listen to on the radio and friends that we choose to be around. Let's make wise choices when we choose our food...fresh fruit, whole grains, vegetables, nuts, and lean meats. You can change where you are and what you are by changing what you are feeding your mind and body!
Have a blessed day!
Melissa
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Verse of the Day
For, "Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursure it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. 1 Peter 3:10-12
Workout tip of the day
50 lunges with a 35lb plate in your arms (go less if you need to)
100 lunges without any weights
50 more double tap lunges
Then 20 minutes of cardio....
100 lunges without any weights
50 more double tap lunges
Then 20 minutes of cardio....
Spinach Lasagne and Blueberry Cobbler for dinner
Tonight's dinner will be Spinach lasagne!
1 container of cottage cheese
20 ounces of frozen spinach
6 eggs whites
1/2 container of parmesean cheese
Mix all the above together.
Then layer pasta sauce, noodles, cottage cheese mixture and sprinkles of mozzarella until you have reached the top. End with sauce and sprinkle with parmesean. Bake on 350 for 45 minutes.
I will also fix a large salad to go with dinner!!
Dessert is Blueberry Cobbler:
2/3 cups of Whole Wheat Flour
1 and 1/2 tsp of baking powder
Mix together the above in a seperate bowl.
Then
2/3 cups of milk
1 tblsp vanilla
3 tblsp agave syrup
Mix wet ingredients then add to dry.
Pour into an 8 inch dish and top with 2 cups of blueberries. Bake on 350 for 45 minutes.
1 container of cottage cheese
20 ounces of frozen spinach
6 eggs whites
1/2 container of parmesean cheese
Mix all the above together.
Then layer pasta sauce, noodles, cottage cheese mixture and sprinkles of mozzarella until you have reached the top. End with sauce and sprinkle with parmesean. Bake on 350 for 45 minutes.
I will also fix a large salad to go with dinner!!
Dessert is Blueberry Cobbler:
2/3 cups of Whole Wheat Flour
1 and 1/2 tsp of baking powder
Mix together the above in a seperate bowl.
Then
2/3 cups of milk
1 tblsp vanilla
3 tblsp agave syrup
Mix wet ingredients then add to dry.
Pour into an 8 inch dish and top with 2 cups of blueberries. Bake on 350 for 45 minutes.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
20 minutes of HITT
Treadmill 30 seconds on and 30 seconds off.
15% incline run at 5.0 or faster then take a break and walk fast for 30 seconds.
Then 50 pushups!
15% incline run at 5.0 or faster then take a break and walk fast for 30 seconds.
Then 50 pushups!
Whatever you feed grows....
Have you ever noticed that whatever you feed will grow....let's make sure we are feeding our minds and bodies things that will produce "life".
Tips of the day
- Spend some time in God's word
- Spend some time in prayer (even if it's while you are driving)
- Meditate on a scripture throughout the day
- No junk food
Verse of the day:
I have come that you might have life and life more abundantly. John 10:10
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Breakfast and workout today
Breakfast:
Whole Rolled Oats with Fresh Blueberries, ground flax, chia seeds and organic raisins with a small shake (Kefir, frozen mangos, chia seeds, flax, protein powder).
Workout:
I did upper body (very heavy and intense). Then 20 minutes of stairs and a 1 mile run with all I had left!
Now time with the kids!!!
Whole Rolled Oats with Fresh Blueberries, ground flax, chia seeds and organic raisins with a small shake (Kefir, frozen mangos, chia seeds, flax, protein powder).
Workout:
I did upper body (very heavy and intense). Then 20 minutes of stairs and a 1 mile run with all I had left!
Now time with the kids!!!
Filter everything through this today.....
Finally, sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things.
Philippians 4:8
Philippians 4:8
Tilipia for dinner
Sauteed Tilipia with little olive oil, fresh lemon, dill, salt and pepper. Fresh asparagus tossed in balsamic vinegar, olive oil and a little salt. Cook in the oven on 425 for 7 minutes. Baked sweet potatoes. It was quick and easy but very tasty!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Salmon and veggies for dinner
It's been a busy day but I stopped by Absolutely Fresh on the way home today and we had salmon fillets.
I sauteed zucchini, red and yellow peppers and mushrooms with a little olive oil in a skillet. Hannah and Luke chopped all the veggies:)
I broiled the salmon with lemon, sea salt and pepper.
We had pearl couscous with raisins, cranberries and toasted pinenuts.
Also, chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, capers with balsamic vinegar for a side salad.
Dessert was fresh berries.
I sauteed zucchini, red and yellow peppers and mushrooms with a little olive oil in a skillet. Hannah and Luke chopped all the veggies:)
I broiled the salmon with lemon, sea salt and pepper.
We had pearl couscous with raisins, cranberries and toasted pinenuts.
Also, chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, capers with balsamic vinegar for a side salad.
Dessert was fresh berries.
Corn and Black Bean Salad
1 can 15 ounce black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 cup of frozen corn
1 large ripe tomato or small tomatoes cut into small pieces
1 small red onion (optional)
1 red pepper (add other colors if you like)
1 tablespoons fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon agave nectar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1. Place beans, corn, peppers, tomato, onion and parsley in large bowl and gently stir.
2. Place the garlic, vinegar, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, agave, salt and pepper in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
3. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss to coat.
4. Serve
1 cup of frozen corn
1 large ripe tomato or small tomatoes cut into small pieces
1 small red onion (optional)
1 red pepper (add other colors if you like)
1 tablespoons fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon agave nectar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1. Place beans, corn, peppers, tomato, onion and parsley in large bowl and gently stir.
2. Place the garlic, vinegar, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, agave, salt and pepper in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
3. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss to coat.
4. Serve
Kid's Favorite Banana Bread
This is my kid's favorite!
4 ripe bananas
3/4 whole wheat flour
1/2 cup other whole grain flour-I used oat or more whole wheat
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla
2 large egg whites
1/4 cup agave nectar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
Olive oil spray for pan
1. Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray pan.
2. Mix all dry ingredients.
3. Mash bananas in seperate bowl and combine all wet ingredients. Add dry to wet and mix until barely blended.
4. Pour batter into loaf pans. Bake 50 to 55 minutes.
4 ripe bananas
3/4 whole wheat flour
1/2 cup other whole grain flour-I used oat or more whole wheat
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla
2 large egg whites
1/4 cup agave nectar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
Olive oil spray for pan
1. Preheat oven to 350. Lightly spray pan.
2. Mix all dry ingredients.
3. Mash bananas in seperate bowl and combine all wet ingredients. Add dry to wet and mix until barely blended.
4. Pour batter into loaf pans. Bake 50 to 55 minutes.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Healthy Breakfast
1/2 cup of oats
3 egg whites
1/4 cup of cottage cheese
1 tsp cinamon
Mix and cook like a pancake in skillet with a little olive oil. Serve with fresh fruit or all fruit spread.
Enjoy!
Melissa
3 egg whites
1/4 cup of cottage cheese
1 tsp cinamon
Mix and cook like a pancake in skillet with a little olive oil. Serve with fresh fruit or all fruit spread.
Enjoy!
Melissa
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