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I like Coke

Posted on May 10, 2013 | Leave a comment

 

Options...your choice

Options…your choice

The CEO of Coca Cola showed up in my news feed yesterday, in media clip/interview. Coca Cola has started a campaign to help fight the war on obesity and Muhtar Kent was getting grilled.  The interviewers asked some great, needed and tough questions.

Here is my thought:  This may surprise you a bit.

Well done Coca Cola!

  • There is a problem (actually epidemic)
  • You are in part responsible
  • You are part of the problem
  • You are trying to help be a part of the solution.

Now I know a ton of you are in shock for me supporting Coca Cola but here is my rationale.

Sugary drinks are not the entire problem.  Yes, their mas availability, relatively cheap cost and marketing have made the problem greater, but the real problem is  people who have no self-control or couldn’t be bothered to be informed or educated.

Pop for my Canadians friends / Cola or Soda for my Americans … is not making the world fat. Bad judgement and lack of willpower is making the world fat.

By saying Coca Cola or any other brand is making people fat, it is the same as saying forks are making people fat. Forks don’t make people fat.  It’s what you put on your fork that makes you fat!

Coca Cola and a lot of other big brands offer nutritional informational on the packaging, they are donating money to active lifestyle programs and are changing their marketing to be more responsible….I say good job!

This is a societal issue not a sugary drink issue.  Use some common sense people. Old school…calories in vs calories out. It is a lot easier to suck back a lot of calories than it is to expend those calories BUT THAT IS THE CHOICE YOU MAKE!!! You do the time for the crime. If you drink it you need to start moving.

There is enough information and education out there to make an informed decision. If you are claiming that you had no idea drinking a 2L bottle of Coke would cause you to gain weight, you are lyin!  If you start your day with the super size bucket of soda at Burger King to wash down your 2,000 calorie trough slop, then you deserve what you end up like.  It’s a choice.  They didn’t make you choose them, that’s on and in you.

Coca Cola and so many other brands offer choices and options. They offer low-calorie or no calorie or less sugar and even portion controlled sizes. Again, YOU HAVE OPTIONS. If you have no self-control or bad judgement, that is on you not on Coke (or Pepsi—self admitted fan of Pepsi Max)

I know all of you natural peeps are freaking out right now and ready to start typing me a nasty reply or email. Yes, these drinks are full of chemicals, fillers, additives  bah blah blah. YOU HAVE THE CHOICE NOT TO DRINK THEM.

Photo credit: The Big Gulp

Photo credit: The Big Gulp

This issue is about the food industry as a whole not just one product or brand. If you are fat and you want to change that then your options are fewer.  If you are unhealthy and you want to be healthy, your options are less.  If you are in fantastic shape, healthy and fit then you have a lot of options…you just have to exercise self-control (pun intended).

Everyone has to go on their own health journey and yes I actually commend Coca Cola for being proactive, spending the money on wellness programs and trying to connect communities to education & information.

Coca Cola is making the effort…what are you doing to make an effort to better health?

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Make these this weekend! 4 recipes to help your health

Posted on April 25, 2013 | Leave a comment

You know how much I love exercise and that I consider it part of the holy trinity of health.  Well, the 2nd part of that trinity is nutrition.  Making sure we get awesome, balanced, healthy eats into our bodies is extremely important.  Like they say, “You can’t exercise away a bad diet.”

To help you get ready for the weekend, here are a few healthy alternatives that are actually really good to eat because they taste great.

CINNAMON QUINOA BARS

2 1/2 cups quinoa, cooked and cooled
4 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF and place the quinoa in a large mixing bowl. Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with lightly greased parchment.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs,  milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until thoroughly combined.

3. Add egg mixture to cooked and cooled quinoa. Stir with a large spoon to combine. Pour into the parchment-lined baking dish and spread it around to ensure that it’s even.

4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until set and golden.

5. Using parchment, remove bake from pan as soon as possible so that it doesn’t steam.

6. Cool completely and cut into squares. Serve with a dollop of nut butter.

 Makes about a dozen

 CHICKPEA SALAD

Marinated Chickpea Salad1 large or 2 small shallots, finely diced (about 1 cup)
About 1 cup red wine vinegar
3 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed (about 4 cups)
1 cup finely diced celery (3-4 stalks)
1 cup finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon minced peperoncini
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
About 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
2 sprigs rosemaryDIRECTIONS

  1. Add the shallot and enough red wine vinegar to cover it to a small mixing bowl. Set aside for 15 minutes
  2. Meanwhile, combine the chickpeas, celery, parsley, oregano, garlic, peperoncini, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, salt, and a few cracks of black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Drain the shallot, reserving the shallot-infused vinegar. Add the shallot to the chickpea mixture and toss gently to combine. Nestle the rosemary sprigs in the salad, cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour, making sure to turn the mixture a couple of times while marinating
  4. Remove the rosemary sprigs, then season to taste, adding a splash or two of the reserved shallot vinegar if desired. Serve at room temperature.

Serves four to six.

ALMOND LEMON MACAROONS

Almond-Lemon-Macaroons

2 cups unblanched almonds
1/2 cup sweetener (sugar alternative)
1 teaspoon almond extract
Pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
3 egg whites

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F
  2. Grind the almonds in a food processor, and pour them into a mixing bowl.
  3. Mix in the sweetener, almond extract, salt, and lemon rind. Then stir in the egg whites. The dough will be thick, like wet sand
  4. Use a spoon to place two-inch balls on a pan lined with a Silpat mat or parchment paper.
  5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until dry and lightly brown on top.
 

CAULIFLOWER  PIZZA CRUST

Makes one 9 inch pizza crust

1 cup cooked, riced cauliflower

1 cup shredded light mozzarella cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp kosher salt
olive oil (optional)
pizza sauce, shredded cheese and your choice of toppings*Directions:
Remove stems and leaves from 1 head of cauliflower, and chop the florets into chunks. Add to your food processor and pulse until it looks like grain. Do not over-do pulse or you will puree it. (You can also use a cheese grater). Place the “riced” cauliflower into a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 8 minutes (may need to adjust according to your microwave). No need to add water.One large head will produce between 2 and 3 cups of riced and cooked cauliflower. The remainder can be used to make additional pizza crusts immediately, or can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.To make the pizza crust:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray (or use non-stick aluminum foil on a cookie sheet, which is what I did). In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup cauliflower, beaten egg and mozzarella. Add oregano, minced garlic and salt, mix well. Transfer the mixture to your cookie sheet, and pat out into a 9″ round.
Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool awhile. This helps to make the crust more solid.

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Don’t be an April Fool; Excuses we make for gaining weight.

Posted on April 1, 2013 | 5 Comments

I saw this poster and needed to share it.
The truth hurts, but sometimes, we all need a wake up call.  Excuses are like belly buttons…every body has one!

Your April Promise:

  • I will become who I should have been all along
  • I will give 110% when I workout
  • I will try something new
  • I will put my health first
  • I will remind myself that my goal is to be fit
  • I will eat right-No excuses
  • I will be stronger today than I was yesterday
  1. Start with doing what is necessary (show up to boot camp);
  2. Then do what is possible (push yourself) and;
  3. Suddenly you are doing the impossible!!

I was inspired by the snow (not really inspired but ugly about the snow) and decided to make a treat for the family.  It’s a twist on the classic “Snowballs” recipe that we always see around Christmas…yummy and healthy!

Protein Snow Balls:

  • 2 -3 scoops of vanilla boot camp protein
  • 1-2 cups of natural peanut butter
  • 1 cup of unsweetened coconut

Mix protein and pb together, (if it is too sticky add more protein / too dry add more pb.)
Make into little balls then roll in coconut–place in the fridge for 30 min to firm up.  You can moisten the balls with a little bit of water to help the coconut to stick.

*note* I made these with two 8 yr olds fighting over who could roll them–hence the non round shape

Someone you know being a cloud on a sunny day?? Hit them with this awesome taste of the tropics!!!

Mango Coconut Protein Shake

  • 1 scoop vanilla boot camp protein
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1/2 frozen banana
  • 1/2-3/4 cup of frozen mango
  • couple of drops of coconut extract

Blend and enjoy!!!!!!!!

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Sorry, but Childhood Obesity IS the Problem

Posted on March 13, 2013 | 1 Comment

I read this today and it got me a little worked up.

“Childhood Obesity is Not the Problem”

Click here for the rest of the article

I wanted to reply to the article, but there wasn’t enough room on the website comment section, so I have opted to make my response a post here.

To summarize, here is the simple response:

Childhood Obesity IS THE PROBLEM

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I agree the images in the media tout the virtues of being a small size but I think that the commercials for fast food, sugary cereals, the latest candy trump any of the skinny images.

I disagree that there is a demand to be skinny. There are messages and images but everyone has their own filter.  We take the message we choose to take.  So many people are overlooking the “be healthy” message because their minds are being bombarded with the messaging from fast food outlets or food manufacturers.

Sorry, but childhood obesity is not a symptom…it is a result.  It is the culmination of having an unhealthy lifestyle, which includes poor nutritional choices, a sedentary lifestyle and or a combination of those with many other underlying issues.

While skinny may not always be synonymous with healthy, obesity WILL always be synonymous with unhealthy.  We should create a generation of kids that are terrified of being obese.  They should want to be healthy, fit and have a body that looks good.  No, not skinny, but good.

I was a fat child.  I was an obese teenager.  I never desired to be skinny.  I dreamed of not being fat.

Ever since the eating disorders rage of the 90’s, society has been looking for a softer, gentler approach to pointing out the problems associated to over-eating, being lazy, poor choices and the like.  Could it be that all the sugar-coating has helped lead to the epidemic that we are facing today?  Perhaps all the kid glove, touchy feely approaches are allowing many people to think, “It’s ok.  We don’t want to hurt their feelings.”  The bullying that they receive from being over-weight is way worse than the tough approach.  Trust me, I know!!

Do I think that some chubby kids are upset on the way they look and feel, yes. But, when their friends call and say lets meet for pizza or burgers they’re not second guessing that decision.

The psychological effects of me being an overweight child and teen have left a lasting effect on my life as an adult. What I would have given for someone to tell me to put down that donut or not to go to McDonalds and super size everything. It would’ve saved me years of pain. No one said anything. In private, I am sure I was a topic for discussion about what a shame it was that I was so overweight but no one stepped in—not the schools and not my family because they didn’t want to upset me.   Guess what…a little upset done then with love, could have saved some later life pain.

A tough stand with love, compassion and caring will go a long way.

There is more than enough evidence and research to support the facts that childhood obesity increases the likelihood of adult obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer and premature death.

Remember the question that was posed at the end of the article, “Do we want healthy kids or just skinny ones?”

By asking the question as a one or the other, you are saying that we could have healthy obese kids and the two just don’t go together.

The answer is, we want healthy kids…healthy mentally, physically and spiritually.  The result of obesity doesn’t fit into any of that.

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Your 2013 Predictions

Posted on December 31, 2012 | Leave a comment

IMG_2553I PREDICT that if you reach into your pocket on any day in 2013 and pull out a card or piece of paper with all your realistic body and fitness goals written on it in precise detail, the odds are in your favor of you’ll achieve every one of those goals before the end of the year.

I PREDICT that if you focus your thoughts on your goals and how you are going to achieve them, all day long, you will reach your goals so fast in 2013, it will make your head spin. #truth

I PREDICT that if you focus your thoughts on health woes and body fat problems and if you think about what you don’t want, all day long, your problems will get worse than ever this year.

I PREDICT that if you can tell me all the reasons why achieving your health and fitness goals are important to you, you will be motivated from within to stick with them when the going gets tough.

I PREDICT that at times, the going is going to get tough. But you need to tough it out.

I PREDICT that the way you see yourself in your mind’s eye today will be an exact reflection of what you see in the mirror at the end of the year.

I PREDICT that if you have a setback that seems to get in the way of you reaching your health and fitness goals and you tell yourself “this is temporary; this too shall pass”, then it won’t set you back and it will pass. Don’t be a victim to excuses.

I PREDICT that if you believe the way your body looks today is out of your control and you feel helpless or powerless to change, you won’t even make much of an effort this year.

I PREDICT that if you accept complete responsibility for the way your body looks today and you believe that you have the power to change, that you will take action and keep taking action, even through the tough times.

I PREDICT that if you’re unhappy with your physical condition and you say, “it’s not my fault” or you blame it on genetics, hormones or age, then your body will look pretty much the same at the end of 2013 as it did on New Year’s day.

I PREDICT that the more you seek “miracle pills” or “quick fixes,” the more likely you are to be a failure a year from now.  That’s the cold hard truth.

I PREDICT that you will be tempted by many quick fixes in 2012. You’re smarter than that–don’t fall for it.

I PREDICT that if you hang out with losers (not weight) and negative people (food pushers) this year, you will become just like them.

I PREDICT that if you hang out with winners (boot campers) and positive people this year, you will become just like them.

I PREDICT that you will run into more negative people and losers this year than positive people and winners. Choose wisely who you want to be like. There is a reason there are more negative people…it’s easy.

I PREDICT that if you recruit just one friend or support partner that stands behind you and the lifestyle changes you want to make in 2012, you will double your chances for success. If you surround yourself with numerous support buddies, you will become unstoppable.

So how does your future look this year? It’s totally up to you!! Just know that I am here to help.

The past is the past and you can’t change it, but by changing your thoughts, attitudes and ACTION in the present moment, the future is yours to create.

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Food Friday – To disHonour the American Thanksgiving Hang-Over

Posted on November 23, 2012 | 1 Comment

I’m changing things up a little this week. Instead of the Friday Fitness Funny, I thought we could pay a little tribute to honour (Canadian spelling) our American friends.  In the shadow of American Thanksgiving. I thought a Food Friday post would be a good idea.

Thanksgiving hangover

I was talking to my cousin yesterday as they were removing the dinner plates and getting the desserts out…7 different desserts to be exact.  Lets do the math.  9 people around the table, 7 desserts.  That means everyone at the table gets their own dessert with two left over!

Uhm…just a little bit of overkill.

I guess I have to also give credit to her for having 5 kinds of veggies on the table.  Now if she lost all the butter, cream sauces and sugar in the recipes I would give her a cyber high 5!

She asked me for a couple of recipes that I had brought with me last year to the family celebration and I thought I would share them with all of you as well.

Hangover cure

Here are some quick, easy and yummy…yes yummy recipes you should try.

Chickpea Poppers

  • 1 can of chick peas
  • 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp seasoning of your choice: garlic powder, sea salt, cayenne, paprika, cinnamon

Preheat oven to 375°. Drain chickpeas in a colander and let them dry completely. Pat dry with a paper towel if needed.

Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for about 30-35 minutes, shaking the pan every ten minutes. All ovens are different so make sure they don’t burn. They will be golden brown and crunchy on the inside when done, not moist.

In a medium bowl, combine all the spices. Remove chickpeas from oven when done and spray with olive oil spray. Immediately toss with spices while hot. Eat at room temperature.

*get creative with your flavours (salt and vinegar, lemon/garlic, Cajun)

 Winter is here..blech.  Here is a fun protein shake to help pep up your spirits.

Mmmmmmm Mango

  • 1 scoop of vanilla boot camp protein powder
  • 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup frozen mango
  • small drop of coconut extract (optional…makes it more tropical)

Blend and enjoy!!

Boot Camp Balls

  • 1 cup  quick oats (grind them in your food processor or blender)
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • 3 tsp of baking powder
  • 1 scoop vanilla boot camp protein powder
  • 1 tbsp.  coconut oil
  • 1 cup of natural pb
  • 1 cup  carrots (yes, carrots)
  •  1/2 cup  slivered almonds
  1.  grind the oats into oat flour
  2. add 3 tsp of baking powder
  3. mix in the honey(optional)
  4. add in the coconut oil (melted)
  5. have your carrots cooked and mashed-add them in
  6. add in your pb
  7. if it is too dry you can add more pb or coconut oil. They should be sticky to hold on to the nuts.
  8. Roll them into balls. Then roll them in crushed almonds, pecans or walnuts.

Bake at 350 for 20min.

Store them in the fridge.

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9 Tips for you to help beat the flu

Posted on November 14, 2012 | 1 Comment

You can’t go anywhere right now without seeing a sign for Flu shots.  Everywhere you turn there is a clinic set up offering a simple shot to help protect you against the flu.

I’m not going to say whether you should or shouldn’t get the shot, but I am going to say that you should do everything you can to protect yourself from becoming a victim of this mean little “bug”.

The best defense against the flu is a strong offence.  Don’t let the coughing, headache, body ache, fever, chills, vomiting and everything else virus get you this year.

Here are some simple things you can do to help protect yourself.

1.)  Wash you hands!  You touch people’s hands, doors, railings and elevator buttons all day long.  Have you ever thought what other people are leaving behind…can you say grosse? Not near a sink…no worries, always carry a good hand sanitizer with you.

2.)  Nutrition. Eat foods that are great antioxidants.  Fruits and vegetables are your best bet in that department.  Think the colours of the rainbow over a dark leafy base.  You can also supplement with vitamins.  Look for vitamins A, B, C, D and E.  A good multi will do the trick.  Don’t wait till you feel symptoms…tis the season!

3.)  Get outside in the fresh air.  Just because its cold out, you need to get out and take in some fresh air.  If the sun is shining, go suck it in.  The lack of daylight hours this time of year can zap your vitamin D so why not get it the natural way to help.

4.)  Exercise!  Yes, believe it or not exercise can help fight off the nasty little virus.  Studies have shown that exercise can boost you immune system function and a stronger healthier body is better equipped to keep you going strong.

5.)  Rest.  Sleep and recovery are always essential, but as we gear up for the heavy celebration season, you really need to help your body recover and rest with sleep.

6.)  Be a considerate parent.  If your wee ones are under the weather, don’t send them to school.  Even if they don’t have the flu, you’re just asking for their weak bodies to suck up the petri dish of disease that is the classroom.  And if your child does have the flu, for goodness sakes, keep them home.  Yes its tough to keep them home that extra day, but other parents will thank you and there isn’t anything like a little extra cuddle time with your babies.

7.)  Cover your mouth when you cough.  No, this doesn’t help  you much, but when others see you doing it, they may remember to do it as well.  Cough into your elbow, not your hands (refer to point 1).

8.)  Avoid refined sugar.  Ever wonder why Flu season starts just after Halloween, ramps up over Christmas and settles down at Easter???  Sugar!!!

9.)  Mind your minerals.  Just like vitamins, minerals are best taken before the onset of the flu. Zinc, selenium and Iron have all been proven beneficial in the flu fight.

There is no way to guarantee yourself a flu free year, but if you take these steps, you will be increasing your odds.  Tis the season to be a germaphobe so celebrate!

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Election night…vote for fit, not fat!

Posted on November 6, 2012 | 2 Comments

Fit or fat in The White House?

Everyone south of the 49th parallel (aka in the USA) seems to be caught up in the race for the White House right now and not surprisingly, health care is a big issue of concern.

Millions of Americans are without decent health care coverage.  I know from speaking to several of friends and relatives, a sickness can cause financial disaster for many Americans.

The National Vital Statistics Reports through the Center for Disease Control has a great article on mortality rates from the most recent full collection year (2009) that shows the top 15 causes of death in the States.  From the top 15 causes, 6 can be directly linked to exercise and even more to diet.

Why is this important?  Well, think about it.  If people would take more control of their diet and exercise as prevention for disease, does it not seem logical that the money that goes into health care could be used for many other things?

Obesity is at an all time high, again, but there really isn’t an answer for the problem.  Sure there is a lot of lip service from governments, but when you consider who cheap it is to feed a family processed, pre packaged food compared to healthy meals…I can understand the issue.  If you aren’t committed to a healthy lifestyle, people will make the sacrifice of good nutrition over convenience.

Cardio-vascular disease, diabetes, some cancers, liver disease, kidney failure… they can all be impacted by lack of exercise and poor nutrition.

There is no substitute in my mind for exercise and nutrition to combat disease and with obesity the way it is, shouldn’t governments do more to work and promote prevention.  Remember the saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?”

In Ontario, a controversial paper was released by the Ontario Medical Association, which made some excellent recommendations including considering a higher tax on foods that can be classed as unhealthy, lowering the tax on healthy foods and placing graphic labels on foods that have no real nutritional value.

I know in many other places a fat tax has been thrown around, but this was great to see coming from those people that we should be able to trust the most with our health and health advisement.

Do you think the governments will listen?

A daily brisk walk, adding a healthy salad for dinner and ensuring you get water and sleep into your lifestyle are certainly worth preventing a week long stay in a hospital bed and those are all easy fixes to a crappy lifestyle

So come on everyone… do your part, join an exercise program, eat great, healthy food and change the conversation.

Food for thought.

 

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#Veggieweek is over…or is it?

Posted on November 6, 2012 | 3 Comments

So, I made it…

I made it through veggie week.  I knew I could do it….anyone can do anything they put their mind to when they set their goals, make a plan and stick with it!!

Can’t have enough of them!

These were my take away points for me during this week.  You see, to me it wasn’t just going vegetarian for a week.  It was about understanding the mind-set of change.  Knowing how to take on obstacles and challenges.  Being ready for all of it!

  • being prepared was key – planning my meals in advance so I wasn’t scrambling looking for food was by far the best move
  • I felt energetic and because I was eating great food, I wasn’t always thinking about the food I wasn’t eating.
  • complete veggie meals are filling
  • I really liked not feeling bloated like I often do with my carnivore lifestyle
  • I needed to get creative and not rely on my usual meals…that was good for me.
  • I thought I would go meat crazy Saturday and I didn’t.

One of the best results of the week was that I had some great discussions with my kids about veggie week. We talked about farming, meat production, meat processing plants and their cleanliness. This experience also opened them up to options. We all tried new things and lived to talk about it!

Was it tough…at times it was.  The struggle was being creative with food. By Thursday, I had thoughts of visiting a farm and finding a nice cow to take home and since I am an animal lover, I had the name Lunch or Dinner all ready!

Being new to the veggie world, I found that I was making things either bland or over the top with too much flavour. I was a little heavy-handed with the ginger in my carrot ginger soup…but I still ate it. I am taking a break from beans this week…yeah…totally over them for now :) By the end of the week, I had a good handle on the seasonings and combinations.

So why did I do it?

To be healthier. As you can guess, I eat really healthy, and I love food but I love my health so much more. I want to live a long and mobile life. I am seeing too many people being struck down early in life and losing their independence.  I would NEVER want that and I hope you don’t either.

So many people take their health for granted and roll the dice each and everyday until that one day, when they lose it.

Our meat has crossed over into a scary controversial area.  If we can all do a couple of things to make better choices, then it stands to reason that we’ll feel better and look better.

Adding in more vegetables and taking out a few servings of meat was no big deal and I felt better for it.

Why don’t you give it a try?  Cut out meat one or two nights a week…let me know how it goes. I honestly don’t think you’ll miss it and you might even find yourself enjoying it!

I’ll pass for a bit

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FTDI

Posted on October 30, 2012 | Leave a comment

I want you to memorize these letters FTDI. This might be the most important code you remember. Let’s start chanting FTDI, FTDI, FTDI, FTDI* I will be using them throughout this blog post. So what is FTDI…drumroll please….

FOLLOW THE DAMN INSTRUCTIONS

If you want something in life, you will do whatever it takes to achieve it.  After my twins were born, I remember waking up an hour earlier everyday to prepare my food. An hour earlier on limited sleep was a big deal. No one on the planet  was going to stop me from my goal of losing the pregnancy weight. Talk to anyone with a  goal or who makes their health a priority and they will not make excuses for not eating healthy.

Part of eating healthy is consuming a nutritious breakfast. No one has to eat breakfast if they don’t want to, however, don’t complain when you’re not getting the results you want because you’re the one not following the formula. FTDI

To keep it simple let’s use this equation…

1 + 1 = 2. We all know this right? So then why ask if you can change the 1 for a 3 then expect it to still equal 2? We all know that’s impossible. So, just stick the rules!!

Don’t change an equation and expect the result not to change. If you want to change the ‘equation’ that’s fine, but realize that won’t get the same result. FTDI

People have to learn, they can’t take the bits they like and leave the rest. They must accept the laws that govern the human body.

There is a scientific way of getting people into shape and eating a wholesome breakfast in the morning is part of the equation. If you take that out of the equation you’re not going to get the results that you want, simple. FTDI

So when you tell me, ‘I can’t eat breakfast’ I’ll put it back on you. I will tell you, “You’re not going to get the results you are expecting.”

You might be able to make some change, but not the change you were dreaming of. If you are serious about what you want, don’t  fall into delusional habits that will leave you frustrated. FTDI .

Your actions and behaviours must match the result they are intending.

Just FOLLOW THE DAMN INSTRUCTIONS.

 

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