Thank you for all of the kind comments that you left for me. I really appreciate your support. I decided to continue to post on my blog because it helps me work through many things in my life and it is one of the outlets that I really like to help me with this weight loss journey. I don't want to give this other person anymore time in the light, so i'm going to leave it at that. Thanks again for your continued support and thoughtful comments!
I was starting out my day as I usually do and opening up my email and I saw an article on MSN that said, "12 Fall Foods for a Flat Belly". I decided to check it out and I thought I would share it with you. Check out this article and other great articles about weight loss and health by clicking the link above. This is not a paid endorsement, I just thought that the articles contained some good information. I summarized the article below, but check out the real link above for more details and some photos.
1. Pumpkin Seeds- provide magnesium, antioxidants and fiber.
2. Turkey- great source of lean protein if you ditch the skin and the dark meat variety.
3. Sweet Potato- this delicious fall treat is full of fiber and helps you stay full longer.
4. Kale- great source of vitamin K (bone strengthening) and low in calories.
5. Brussel Sprouts- packed full of fiber and protein.
6. Cauliflower- low carb starch option.
7. Spaghetti Squash- one of my favorites! Use in place of pasta and save a ton of calories and carbs.
8. Avocado- as most of us already know avocado's provide a healthy dose of fat to our diet.
9. Apple- this fruit is also full of fiber. Make sure not to choose an apple that is too large or you will end up with more sugar than you want in one sitting.
10. Fig- this little guy packs a big calcium punch for those of us who are lacking in that department.
11. Pomegranate- chalk full of antioxidants, helps boost immunity to colds/flu.
12. Broccoli- the triple threat. This veggie is stacked with protein, calcium and fiber.
I realized after looking at this list that I have some exploring to do. I haven't had pumpkin seeds since I was a kid, so I will make some of those at the end of the month. I don't make sweet potato's enough, so that is on my to do list as well. I have never eaten kale or brussel sprouts, so I suppose now is as good a time as ever :) Lastly, figs don't excite me, but I am willing to give it a shot. I will let you know if I try any dishes with these "new to me" ingredients. Happy Monday!
Showing posts with label healthy choices. Show all posts
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Are you there Blogger? It's Me Shannon!
Is anyone else happy to finally be able to comment and get comments on blogger again? I was beginning to think that I was writing about really boring stuff because of the lack of comments until I went to other people's blogs and and tried to post with no luck. What a relief to be able to see other people's thoughts and to be able to add some comments about them!
How was everyone's weekend? Mine was crazy and hectic. We found out that Ron's grandma had a stroke and has some other complications so we spent the majority of our weekend at the hospital with her and his family. Although it was very tiring and sad at times, it seems like they're doing everything they can to help Joyce, so we continue to pray for her and hope for the best.
Being out of the house made me nervous at first, because it meant getting fast food and quick meals. I really made the absolute best of it. Choosing salads and healthy sandwiches and fruit when possible. I only had one diet coke all weekend because I just needed some caffeine. All in all it was a busy weekend, but it was filled with healthy choices.
Yesterday we went to our apartment to clean it because we have to be out of it by June 30th. When we moved into our new house on May 2nd we basically moved everything, locked the doors and never looked back. We were really dreading going back to clean and priming one of the bedrooms that we had painted blue. We ended up spending nearly 6 hours cleaning! We were both exhausted after all of it. When we turned off all of the lights and were ready to walk out I looked around and started crying. Baaah, so embaressing! I love my new house! What is wrong with me? I chalked it up to a long weekend filled with emotions. This was our first place that we lived in together. We had many great memories here and as much as I hated our long commutes and living confined, this was once our home. So, we locked the door and are ready to move on.
More to come this week: A look at our meal planning. A look at our progress with home ownership. A look at our new healthy living addition to our neighborhood. A weigh-in and much, much more.
How was everyone's weekend? Mine was crazy and hectic. We found out that Ron's grandma had a stroke and has some other complications so we spent the majority of our weekend at the hospital with her and his family. Although it was very tiring and sad at times, it seems like they're doing everything they can to help Joyce, so we continue to pray for her and hope for the best.
Being out of the house made me nervous at first, because it meant getting fast food and quick meals. I really made the absolute best of it. Choosing salads and healthy sandwiches and fruit when possible. I only had one diet coke all weekend because I just needed some caffeine. All in all it was a busy weekend, but it was filled with healthy choices.
Goodbye lovely apartment view.
Yesterday we went to our apartment to clean it because we have to be out of it by June 30th. When we moved into our new house on May 2nd we basically moved everything, locked the doors and never looked back. We were really dreading going back to clean and priming one of the bedrooms that we had painted blue. We ended up spending nearly 6 hours cleaning! We were both exhausted after all of it. When we turned off all of the lights and were ready to walk out I looked around and started crying. Baaah, so embaressing! I love my new house! What is wrong with me? I chalked it up to a long weekend filled with emotions. This was our first place that we lived in together. We had many great memories here and as much as I hated our long commutes and living confined, this was once our home. So, we locked the door and are ready to move on.
More to come this week: A look at our meal planning. A look at our progress with home ownership. A look at our new healthy living addition to our neighborhood. A weigh-in and much, much more.
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