yes, gang another article on food. I think I am obsessed with food. Just feel that I am doing things wrong in my eating habits and want to try and stop.
These foods are suppose to build muscle and loose the fat. Tall order but going to share and you can try them yourself.
Whole eggs: big debate on this food but is rich source or protein and vit A?D?E
Fish oil: reduces inflammation, lowers body fat
Wild salmon:omega-3 fatty acids
Berries: antioxidants that is suppose to help prevent cancer, heart and eye
Yogurt: improve gastrointestinal health.
Flax seeds source of fiber, protein and omega-3. GRIND the flax seed (this was new for me)
extra virgin oil
Mixed nuts contain-mono-polyunsaturated fats, proteins, fiber, vitamin E and much more
Red meat Protein, vit b12 iron, zinc much more
Broccoli: high in phytochemicals. High soluable fiber and low in calorie..Also try cabbage, bok choy, cauliflower, kale
Spinach. Prevents muscle and bone loss
Oats, reduce cholestrol, provides low-gi carbs for energy-quinoa "king of grains" high in fiber and protein
Tomatoes high in lycopene which could prevent cancer
Oranges (one of my favorite being from Fla) Vit c to help prevent diseases, magnesium lower blood pressure
Apples pectin helps weight loss EAT the peels.
Carrots:huge vit A improves eye-health, low calorie
WATER WATER...does a body good
Green tea strong antioxidant and natural diuretic. Also speeds up weight loss.
Article from stronglifts.com
Check this out with Dr. and be carefull when trying something new.
I have been finding some reactions to some of the items. Even had a big blood workout to see why my tongue is still feeling kind of oversized sometimes and having bumps.
enjoy
The salto family
Welcome all
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Sleeplesness and weight loss
Who knew, but just recently I have run across a couple of article that are saying not sleeping the correct amount of hours a night can hinder the progress for weight loss. UGH! it does seem that most of my generation is having some of these sleepless nights--if it is not kids, then it is the swirling mind or the bathroom.
Hunger, it seems when we do not get enough sleep, a person will continual release cortisol hormone that tends to make us feel hungry. When we sleep this hormone is not released. MAkes since, because I know that if I am up and about, I feel hungry.
To help keep our energy levels up, our bodies need the deep sleep mode. Also it seems that deep sleep promotes the growth hormone, therefore less sleep reduces the ability to lose fat and grow muscle. WOW
Loss of sleep increases the storage of fats and blood sugar.
We know that lack of sleep ==lake of energy but it also decreases the burning of calories. IT seems our body tends to want to hoard fat which is do not want.
So what--try to take a look at your sleep patterns. According to the articles, sleeping less really does not equate to more hours in the day-you are just tired for longer.
Eat healthy regular exercise bedtime rituals peaceful environment more hours for sleep
DON"T (according to articles) go to bed hungry do not nap(unless you are older) watch the intake of nicotine, alcohol and caffeine Don't lie in bed restless if you can not sleep(makes it worse)
Move to another room, read, watch boring TV show RELAX and then try again.
LISTEN to your body!!!
Anyone have any bedtime or middle of the night routines that might help? Share please!
Hunger, it seems when we do not get enough sleep, a person will continual release cortisol hormone that tends to make us feel hungry. When we sleep this hormone is not released. MAkes since, because I know that if I am up and about, I feel hungry.
To help keep our energy levels up, our bodies need the deep sleep mode. Also it seems that deep sleep promotes the growth hormone, therefore less sleep reduces the ability to lose fat and grow muscle. WOW
Loss of sleep increases the storage of fats and blood sugar.
We know that lack of sleep ==lake of energy but it also decreases the burning of calories. IT seems our body tends to want to hoard fat which is do not want.
So what--try to take a look at your sleep patterns. According to the articles, sleeping less really does not equate to more hours in the day-you are just tired for longer.
Eat healthy regular exercise bedtime rituals peaceful environment more hours for sleep
DON"T (according to articles) go to bed hungry do not nap(unless you are older) watch the intake of nicotine, alcohol and caffeine Don't lie in bed restless if you can not sleep(makes it worse)
Move to another room, read, watch boring TV show RELAX and then try again.
LISTEN to your body!!!
Anyone have any bedtime or middle of the night routines that might help? Share please!
Friday, July 20, 2012
tart cherry juice
Well here we go again. New antiflamatory which probably is not new. Still it is getting some press and more money for studies. What can it hurt..suppose to help with pain relieve from arthritis and gout..and it easy to use. I first heard of this from a runner friend of mine and then again from runners on Spark. The juice helped with soreness after run, especially long runs. It has been suggested for use at the Olympics. Anybody out there tried this?
Even Dr OZ has a you-tube video on juice and had a demo on his program. I was impressed enough to go looking for juice. So far so good.even going to suggest Leah try this. I find the easiest way to consume is to make a smoothie or take a capsule. One can even eat cherries. Be aware that juice might spike some people who are watching sugar, so the capsules would be the better route. Ask around and of course ask your Dr.
Try at lease two tablespoon per day and more if you can tolerate. Just drink a class of it cold..maybe even around dinner time, since it also has some sleep benefits.
Even Dr OZ has a you-tube video on juice and had a demo on his program. I was impressed enough to go looking for juice. So far so good.even going to suggest Leah try this. I find the easiest way to consume is to make a smoothie or take a capsule. One can even eat cherries. Be aware that juice might spike some people who are watching sugar, so the capsules would be the better route. Ask around and of course ask your Dr.
Try at lease two tablespoon per day and more if you can tolerate. Just drink a class of it cold..maybe even around dinner time, since it also has some sleep benefits.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Beauty Recipe
HOMEMADE that is..I am so excited, found this great post from a beauty consultant Liza Barnes about things that one can make for your skin.
I am trying them one at a time. If anyone else tries, post and let us all know.
Lavender body wash..Avon sells this also but I tried the homemade one Was OK
1/2 cup liquid unscented soap
1 tsp grape seed oil
4f drops lavender essential oil
pour ingredients into container, shake or swirl..can be stored up to a month
Moisturizer
1/2 cup coca butter
2 TBSP beeswax, finely or grated
2 tsp filtered water
2 TBSP coconut oil
3 TBSP grape seed oil
1 Tbsp wheat germ
combine water and beeswax (had some problems with this
) in saucepan and heat until melted. Add cocoa butter andstir until smooth. Coll somewhat and then add oils. Pout into glass container and allow to cool. Can keep in bathroom
Face wash
1 chamomile herbal tea bag
1-1/2 cups filtered water
2 tsb whole flax seeds
1/2 cup organic rolled oats, finely ground in blender
Fine mesh strainers
Bring water to boil.turn off heat and drop in tea bag. Allow to steep for 5 mins, remove bag and add flax seeds. Return to boil, lower heat simmer 15 mins..stir. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Poor cooled mixture through mess strainer into glass jar. TO USE, sprinkle small amount of rolled oats in the palm of hand and mix small amount of flax gel. Scrub face gently and rinse well. Store items in refrigerator.. They will keep for a few weeks.
This one was kind of complicated and a little on the time consuming. So far I can say I like it. Do not use all the time, since I really like the Avon wash that I use.
Enjoy.. and thanks Spark for the continuous ideas
I am trying them one at a time. If anyone else tries, post and let us all know.
Lavender body wash..Avon sells this also but I tried the homemade one Was OK
1/2 cup liquid unscented soap
1 tsp grape seed oil
4f drops lavender essential oil
pour ingredients into container, shake or swirl..can be stored up to a month
Moisturizer
1/2 cup coca butter
2 TBSP beeswax, finely or grated
2 tsp filtered water
2 TBSP coconut oil
3 TBSP grape seed oil
1 Tbsp wheat germ
combine water and beeswax (had some problems with this
) in saucepan and heat until melted. Add cocoa butter andstir until smooth. Coll somewhat and then add oils. Pout into glass container and allow to cool. Can keep in bathroom
Face wash
1 chamomile herbal tea bag
1-1/2 cups filtered water
2 tsb whole flax seeds
1/2 cup organic rolled oats, finely ground in blender
Fine mesh strainers
Bring water to boil.turn off heat and drop in tea bag. Allow to steep for 5 mins, remove bag and add flax seeds. Return to boil, lower heat simmer 15 mins..stir. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Poor cooled mixture through mess strainer into glass jar. TO USE, sprinkle small amount of rolled oats in the palm of hand and mix small amount of flax gel. Scrub face gently and rinse well. Store items in refrigerator.. They will keep for a few weeks.
This one was kind of complicated and a little on the time consuming. So far I can say I like it. Do not use all the time, since I really like the Avon wash that I use.
Enjoy.. and thanks Spark for the continuous ideas
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
healthy weekends
Kind of missed the boat on this blog. Still we will be having more weekends coming hot and otherwise. Found this mini reference as I was trying to cool off last weekend. Thank goodness I was packing in my daughters house while her poor husband was outside moving the play equipment, UGH!
Do you take in more calories on weekends? I know I do. Do not go crazy over this idea but I wanted you to be aware and keep in the back of your mind.
Don't forgo the exercise, just change the routine.
Yes, yard work is exercise
Still get up on Saturday and Sunday mornings to do a little routine. Helps with the sleep process also.
Watching kids games...walk around, drink lots of water, try not to eat Junk while watching, Cheer!!! swim, ride bikes, go for walks while on picnic.
Carry that water bottle with you on any activity you do over the weekend. Did you know that we Americans tend to dehydrate over the weekends. Thought that was avery interesting statement. Think about it!
Be conscious of what you eat over the weekend. Try to stick to normal healthy eating patterns. Watch out for the chip and dips, the cheesy fries and the alcohol. REMEMBER everything in moderation (yes even on the weekend).
Give yourself a healthy break on the weekend by not sabotaging the whole week.
retake of article from Sparks.
Do you take in more calories on weekends? I know I do. Do not go crazy over this idea but I wanted you to be aware and keep in the back of your mind.
Don't forgo the exercise, just change the routine.
Yes, yard work is exercise
Still get up on Saturday and Sunday mornings to do a little routine. Helps with the sleep process also.
Watching kids games...walk around, drink lots of water, try not to eat Junk while watching, Cheer!!! swim, ride bikes, go for walks while on picnic.
Carry that water bottle with you on any activity you do over the weekend. Did you know that we Americans tend to dehydrate over the weekends. Thought that was avery interesting statement. Think about it!
Be conscious of what you eat over the weekend. Try to stick to normal healthy eating patterns. Watch out for the chip and dips, the cheesy fries and the alcohol. REMEMBER everything in moderation (yes even on the weekend).
Give yourself a healthy break on the weekend by not sabotaging the whole week.
retake of article from Sparks.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Image boost
Bathing suit weather for sure, UGH. How are you handling this?
Let us think about our own body image. Are you happy with yours. I know we are seem to be always trying to change it and we can continue to work on it, however; give yourself a break. Work on your image of yourself while working on the body. OK?
Find one thing to comliment every day if possible. Think asbout this..sounds easy but can you do it expecially every day?
Watch what you where. Try to find clothes that fits you body and make you feel good. Watch th baggy effect. Be pleased with what you have on. Treat yourself to something new if you can.
Exercise
Nourish your body with the right kind of food. Be careful of the junk.
Do some pampering-bubble baths, lotions, massage
Write down compliments when you receive them. That keeps the fuzzy feeling going.
STOP negative talk..NOW (my thighs are to big, my stomach sticks out, nose is crooked etc.) This is all just complaints that have become a habit.
Can you replace the negative thoughts with some appreciation? Explore your personnel strengths. Ask some friends what they like about you and build on those compliments. Enjoy your body-afterall your arms help you hug someone. your stomach helps you digest the great food you eat, your eyes allow you sight and ears hearing.
One other thought that was given to me while discussing these issues, I thought I would share. If weight really is getting to you, put away the scale for awhile. Stop the obsessing. Be careful of the adds you read and watch--those models are not the real people of the world.
Any other suggeestions? Feel free to join in.
Let us think about our own body image. Are you happy with yours. I know we are seem to be always trying to change it and we can continue to work on it, however; give yourself a break. Work on your image of yourself while working on the body. OK?
Find one thing to comliment every day if possible. Think asbout this..sounds easy but can you do it expecially every day?
Watch what you where. Try to find clothes that fits you body and make you feel good. Watch th baggy effect. Be pleased with what you have on. Treat yourself to something new if you can.
Exercise
Nourish your body with the right kind of food. Be careful of the junk.
Do some pampering-bubble baths, lotions, massage
Write down compliments when you receive them. That keeps the fuzzy feeling going.
STOP negative talk..NOW (my thighs are to big, my stomach sticks out, nose is crooked etc.) This is all just complaints that have become a habit.
Can you replace the negative thoughts with some appreciation? Explore your personnel strengths. Ask some friends what they like about you and build on those compliments. Enjoy your body-afterall your arms help you hug someone. your stomach helps you digest the great food you eat, your eyes allow you sight and ears hearing.
One other thought that was given to me while discussing these issues, I thought I would share. If weight really is getting to you, put away the scale for awhile. Stop the obsessing. Be careful of the adds you read and watch--those models are not the real people of the world.
Any other suggeestions? Feel free to join in.
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