salt-salt-salt

How I love my salt. Can not believe the things I use to eat with salt. IT is going to get me one day. BUT I have turned my ways around. Even found some hints to help with the salt intake that is already in food without the additions that AMerican's use. And just in case you did not knows this less salt intake will help reduce your changes of getting some disease.
Don't get me wrong, all the experts say that the human body does need salt; however we get more than enough without adding a pinch more. This might an adjustment periiod if one seriously starts to cut the sodium. Our taste buds might be a little taken back...but stick to it.
Try some other add such as herbs, spices. Cut the salt in half from recipes or leave out.
Make healthier choices--stay away from processed foods..read the labels.
LOW_FAT or low calorie doesn't always mean healthy.Because of the flavor, they can be higher in sodium.
CHOOSE low, no, or reduced version of soups, frozen meals, canned foods.
FRESH is best but frozen is aalsok especially over canned. IF using canned run under cold water to rinse off the some of the salt.
FAST FOODS-one would think that Americans run of this. Not good way to much- salt

AS we continue to try to eat healthy, just keep the salt intake down to the lowest level possible. You and your loved ones will be happier and healthier.

*some content taken and reword from Nicle Nichols0health educator)

Think yourself thin???

Not sure about this one but I thought the concept was worth noting. An article by a trainer gave me some ideas to think about and hopefully put me out of this little rut I a have developed.
Mind over body: SELF talk..positive thinking. Your mind has the ability to tell your body that you are done REALLY before your body feels the effect of fatigue.

MANTA: I am strong, I can do this, I will be fit, etc. Keep repeating these phrases over and over while working out, walking running (whatever). Positive repetitions keeps one focused and inspired.

VISUALISE: I find this one of the hardest things to do in all aspects of life. Visualise the exercise before you start. I'm having fun, being fit, loosing weight. This is working..the body is getting thinner, I am getting healthier. I will reach my goal. TEE HEE..sounds kind of corny but if one can wrap the mind around this idea..it will work. It's all about attitude.
Since mine has been rather lately, I am reaching for the positive and trying to go with the flow. A very hard concept to handle.
"THINK YOURSELf FIT"

recipe

I usually do not post recipes, but I have kind of falling for this one. I tend to love quiche of all kinds..what better one that without a crust also.
Adapted from recipe of JENNLOVE SPark people

1 med onion preheat oven 400
6 oz baby spinach
2large eggs lightly grease 10 inch pie or quiche pan
1/2 cup egg beaters
1.2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
pinch cayenne powder
1 1/3 cups on nonfat milk
1/2 cup feta

Med frying pan cook diced onion with bit of oil. Add spinach and cook until just wilted
in large bowl whisk together eggs, flour, baking powder and salt...the stir in spinach onion
Pour quiche base into pan and add feta
BAKE 25 mins until center is set and edge golden brown.
LET set. and enjoy.

ACTIONS

I think I must be on an action and result kick. Guess because my new well laid plans are not working so well lately. I seem to keep finding articles on doing something, and things that might happen or not happen with action.
Think we all need to remember that everything one does makes a difference. A leader or a follower-makes not difference, it is the action that matters and the effort. It is hard to imagine, that the world does need the actions of others. REMEMBER that the smallest action has an effect on someone else. DESIRE, purpose, perspective, put these all together and watch what might happen. You can become the task, the contributor - the big picture in the family or the work place.
There is room in the picture of life for all of us. Get in there!!!

OLD English Rhyme
For want of a nail
the shoe was lost.
For want of the shoe, the horse was lost.
For want of the horse, the rider was lost. For want of the rider the battle was lost.
For want of the battle, the kingdom was lost.
AND all for the want of a nail.

Thought this was well put even in these days.

USE your park

Hey remember the equipment that was installed in parks across American three or four years ago? Did you know they where meant to be used by all and are FREE? TEE HEE. Yes friends what a great friend these equipment could be. Have you used any of them.
PARKS ARE Your friend. Walking, riding bikes, Frisbee. How about a game of tennis or pick up softball, soccer.
How about the jungle gym? Try the hiking trails, maybe roller blading. Does the park have water use?--canoe, kayaking, maybe even swimming.
It's just nice to be outside to enjoy the solitude or the companionship that the parks can offer.
The park gave give one a time for peace, aloneness or place to meet a friend.
The PARK as a treasure to be discovered.

9-11

After watching all the coverage on 9-11, I was very sad but also very encouraged. Americans have not let that event keep us down. Still, I do not think that it has help to many us grow-up either.
Was very heartning to see the interviews from survivors as well as the spouses and children. Many things have occurred during the ten years. Many not for the better.

I did think that the coverage showed some people finding victory in small things that are happening in their life and trying to make it by to normal for the suvivors.
You know that the dreams that where onced had have changed drasickly. MAny people talked about how they had to changed the thinking, the planning of their lives and the others envolved with them. Many people had to watch their goals change or slow down. Be joyous in the small victories, they seemed to be saying to all of us. NOTHING is guaranteed in life. Small things in life can build up to be bigger and better than you thought.

Americans will not forget, but will move on..

Emotions and body

I think we all know that there is a link between feeling healthy and feeling happy. When a body is feeling under the weather, we understand that feeling happy really does not happen. Everthing goes out the window so to speak..who cares about goals, diets, just get me better.
This why I continuously talk about taking care of our God given bodies--right food, rest, strong bones and muscles and POsITIVE emotions.
I know that I have not been getting enough exercise and my mind and body are feeling this.

My youngest daughter is dealing with a very persistance health problem dealing with joints and pain. This is draining for her as well as the rest of the family. Whatever it is does not seem to be getting better and no diagnoses either. Very hard to keep a positive attitude with all this going on. I am trying as well is she is.. Being a real trouper.

Luxuries

How grateful are we for the God given luxuries that we sometimes seem to take for granted. THINK about this a moment... and think about others in the world that have so little. It becomes eye opening.
Clean water or even just water.
Food of any kind
Clothes to put on your back
A job

Cherish what you have in your thoughts today and tomorrow--freedom, family healthy body and choices. Never know when this could change.
We are living in a very uncertain world with a government that seems to be going insane.
Give thanks my dear friends for each other and keep the faith.