Hello Friends:
So, today was the November staff members birthday luncheon. We eat out each month in efforts to celebrate the birthdays during the month.
I use to get so much anxiety about eating out because I felt that mean that I would eat bad foods. Well, I have learned how to master eating out as healthy as possible. My meal today consisted of a glass of water and a Cobb salad. It was very tasty, cost effective and healthy at the same time. I would have taken a picture if I was not trying to look all professional in front of the Doctoral professors that joined us. How funny is that~
Anyway, today I have on a size twelve pants from JcPenny...WooHoo
That is absolutely amazing and exciting. I feel pretty comfortable also, I thought I may have discomfort. This makes me feel more motivated to continue on my clean eating path!!
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Sunday, November 25, 2012
My Breakfast!!
Hello Friends:
So, I have totally committed myself to eating better and I have passed that down to my children and the way that I shop. Our snacks today consisted of, apples, bananas, walnuts. It is my goal totally implement healthy snacks in our home so that veggies and fruits becomes my children's favorite snacks. I was very excited when I heard my daughter ask for an apple for a snack and an egg white for breakfast. Oh wee...we are on our way and I am so glad about that!!
Below is a picture of my breakfast, to my surprise it was actually filling. Also, my entire family joined me at the gym today. My husband worked out very hard, he and I completed an extensive AB workout. I did ZUMBA and then I worked on my Abs for quite sometimes.
I am so excited about this life change prior to the new year~
*Bananas, Almond Milk, Chia Seeds and Walnuts...Yummy
So, I have totally committed myself to eating better and I have passed that down to my children and the way that I shop. Our snacks today consisted of, apples, bananas, walnuts. It is my goal totally implement healthy snacks in our home so that veggies and fruits becomes my children's favorite snacks. I was very excited when I heard my daughter ask for an apple for a snack and an egg white for breakfast. Oh wee...we are on our way and I am so glad about that!!
Below is a picture of my breakfast, to my surprise it was actually filling. Also, my entire family joined me at the gym today. My husband worked out very hard, he and I completed an extensive AB workout. I did ZUMBA and then I worked on my Abs for quite sometimes.
I am so excited about this life change prior to the new year~
*Bananas, Almond Milk, Chia Seeds and Walnuts...Yummy
Friday, November 23, 2012
What is Bitter Melon
Read this information provided by a fellow facebook user.
My mom has had diabetes (aka "the sugars") for 20 years. When I put her on bitter melon, I noticed the change in her sugar levels INSTANTLY. It had gotten to the point of she was towards getting off of her insulin & pills quickly. I was surprised at the rapid rate it was helping with her glucose levels.
Health Benefits
Bitter Melon traditionally grows in tropical areas, including parts of the Amazon, east Africa, and the Caribbean, and is cultivated throughout South America and Asia as a food and medicine. It’s applications in traditional medicine span a long list of conditions including killing bacteria, viruses, and some cancer cells, reducing inflammation, and cleansing the blood. For a more complete listing of the variety of the herbal properties and ethnomedical uses of Bitter Melon.
Like most bitter-tasting foods, bitter melon stimulates digestion. While this can be helpful in people with sluggish digestion, dyspepsia, and constipation, it can sometimes make heartburn and ulcers worse. The fact that bitter melon is only a mild inflammation modulator, however, means that it rarely does have these negative effects, based on clinical experience and traditional reports.
The healing properties of Bitter Melon are becoming more widely accepted in the United States among natural health practitioners and even some allopathic medical doctors. Some particularly exciting research, appropriate to our contemporary moment, reflects the powerful insulin-lowering effects of Bitter Melon – it can be a very powerful anti-diabetic! Other studies on Bitter Melon have shown it to also be an effective treatment for HIV/AIDS. Other uses include treatment for viruses, the cold and flu, cancer and tumors, high cholesterol, and psoriasis. The main preparation methods for medicinal doses of bitter melon include capsules and tables, leaf and vine powders, tinctures, and even enemas.
At least 32 active chemicals have been identified in Bitter Melon so far, beta-sitosterol-d-glucosid
For those with a taste or tolerance for bitter flavor, a small melon can be eaten as food or up to 50 ml of fresh juice can be drunk per day. An option for those who do not care for the bitter taste are bitter melon tinctures, of which 5 ml is generally taken two to three times per day.
Excessively high doses of bitter melon juice can cause abdominal pain and diarrhea. Small children or anyone with hypoglycemia should not take bitter melon because this herb could theoretically trigger or worsen low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Furthermore, diabetics taking hypoglycemic drugs (such as chlorpropamide, glyburide, or phenformin) or insulin should use bitter melon only under medical supervision, as it may potentiate the effectiveness of the drugs and lead to severe hypoglycemia. Bitter Melon has also been found to have abortative properties; pregnant women should use consult a doctor before consuming it in excessive amounts.
By NatureGirl215
My mom has had diabetes (aka "the sugars") for 20 years. When I put her on bitter melon, I noticed the change in her sugar levels INSTANTLY. It had gotten to the point of she was towards getting off of her insulin & pills quickly. I was surprised at the rapid rate it was helping with her glucose levels.
Health Benefits
Bitter Melon traditionally grows in tropical areas, including parts of the Amazon, east Africa, and the Caribbean, and is cultivated throughout South America and Asia as a food and medicine. It’s applications in traditional medicine span a long list of conditions including killing bacteria, viruses, and some cancer cells, reducing inflammation, and cleansing the blood. For a more complete listing of the variety of the herbal properties and ethnomedical uses of Bitter Melon.
Like most bitter-tasting foods, bitter melon stimulates digestion. While this can be helpful in people with sluggish digestion, dyspepsia, and constipation, it can sometimes make heartburn and ulcers worse. The fact that bitter melon is only a mild inflammation modulator, however, means that it rarely does have these negative effects, based on clinical experience and traditional reports.
The healing properties of Bitter Melon are becoming more widely accepted in the United States among natural health practitioners and even some allopathic medical doctors. Some particularly exciting research, appropriate to our contemporary moment, reflects the powerful insulin-lowering effects of Bitter Melon – it can be a very powerful anti-diabetic! Other studies on Bitter Melon have shown it to also be an effective treatment for HIV/AIDS. Other uses include treatment for viruses, the cold and flu, cancer and tumors, high cholesterol, and psoriasis. The main preparation methods for medicinal doses of bitter melon include capsules and tables, leaf and vine powders, tinctures, and even enemas.
At least 32 active chemicals have been identified in Bitter Melon so far, beta-sitosterol-d-glucosid
For those with a taste or tolerance for bitter flavor, a small melon can be eaten as food or up to 50 ml of fresh juice can be drunk per day. An option for those who do not care for the bitter taste are bitter melon tinctures, of which 5 ml is generally taken two to three times per day.
Excessively high doses of bitter melon juice can cause abdominal pain and diarrhea. Small children or anyone with hypoglycemia should not take bitter melon because this herb could theoretically trigger or worsen low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Furthermore, diabetics taking hypoglycemic drugs (such as chlorpropamide, glyburide, or phenformin) or insulin should use bitter melon only under medical supervision, as it may potentiate the effectiveness of the drugs and lead to severe hypoglycemia. Bitter Melon has also been found to have abortative properties; pregnant women should use consult a doctor before consuming it in excessive amounts.
By NatureGirl215
Healthy Tips
Hi Friends:
I have subscribed to Hungry For Change, here are 8 Simple Tips that they provided in their newsletter. They provide dynamic health tips and television documentaries to help you and I fight this battle of clean eating.
I have subscribed to Hungry For Change, here are 8 Simple Tips that they provided in their newsletter. They provide dynamic health tips and television documentaries to help you and I fight this battle of clean eating.
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Post Thanksgiving
Hello Friends:
So, it didn't take me very long to learn that my belly did not agree with the beautiful dinner that my husband cooked. He made greens, Mac and Cheese, yams, dressing, Turkey. The one thing that I've learned most about eating healthy is that there is a need to listen to your belly. My belly told me less than five mins after eating a small dish of those items that it was not good for me. I had two separate thoughts about my body's response, one: I felt bad for my husband and two I was glad that my body was kicking it out and not allowing it to live on my insides.
Today, my body told me that I was wanted, juice and tea. So, I have already made two jars of green juice for the day. I hope that it allows my belly to settle down as it still feels sort of upset. After I made me juice, I went into the kitchen to see my eight year old enjoying a sip. Of course, I don't have all of the items to make a healthy balanced juice so I used what were in the refrigerator. That consist of: Spinach, Pineapples, Oranges and apples. Yes, that was a sweet juice that quenched me thirst and gave me a sugar high. Needless to say, I will be making a grocery run today so that I am stocked with the correct food that provides the correct results.
Wising everyone a Happy Black Friday and a Happy Spy Saturday. I will be home with my children relaxing and watching documentaries on clean eating.. This is the life :)
Here is Miss Nichole grabbing her a sip of my juice...She said, this sure taste great Mom.
So, it didn't take me very long to learn that my belly did not agree with the beautiful dinner that my husband cooked. He made greens, Mac and Cheese, yams, dressing, Turkey. The one thing that I've learned most about eating healthy is that there is a need to listen to your belly. My belly told me less than five mins after eating a small dish of those items that it was not good for me. I had two separate thoughts about my body's response, one: I felt bad for my husband and two I was glad that my body was kicking it out and not allowing it to live on my insides.
Today, my body told me that I was wanted, juice and tea. So, I have already made two jars of green juice for the day. I hope that it allows my belly to settle down as it still feels sort of upset. After I made me juice, I went into the kitchen to see my eight year old enjoying a sip. Of course, I don't have all of the items to make a healthy balanced juice so I used what were in the refrigerator. That consist of: Spinach, Pineapples, Oranges and apples. Yes, that was a sweet juice that quenched me thirst and gave me a sugar high. Needless to say, I will be making a grocery run today so that I am stocked with the correct food that provides the correct results.
Wising everyone a Happy Black Friday and a Happy Spy Saturday. I will be home with my children relaxing and watching documentaries on clean eating.. This is the life :)
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Clean Eating
Here are a few more pictures of my clean eating...Woop Woo~
This is my new style and I am so excited about this sort of thing going into my system. The only downfall to eating so clean is that when my finances are low it is hard to keep up with purchasing these items. I hope that one day foods that are healthy can come down in price. That is my only frustration!
This is my new style and I am so excited about this sort of thing going into my system. The only downfall to eating so clean is that when my finances are low it is hard to keep up with purchasing these items. I hope that one day foods that are healthy can come down in price. That is my only frustration!
Weigh in on Last Day!!
Hi Friends,
I forgot to post my ending weight when I finished my most recent eight day juice fast. My apologies, I have posted below my weight at the close of Day 8.
I forgot to post my ending weight when I finished my most recent eight day juice fast. My apologies, I have posted below my weight at the close of Day 8.
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