Well I have certainly not been here for a very long time. I am still getting views from many months and years ago.
I am struggling with life again and thought by journaling my views I could get some feedback and also sort out some of my own feelings.
1. Because everyone does it doesn't mean it's right. Remember hearing that as a child or teenager.
I do. It was something said to me and also I said the same to my kids many times through out there child and teen years.
2. Everyone has there time on earth and when it is up your gone. Something I believe, I pray to GOD when someone is struggling to live, but I always feel, GOD knows when he will take us and if it is his time for you to go we need to pray for a peaceful crossing and pray for acceptence for the families who are facing this loss.
3. Many of those I love are more than half way to the statistical life span.
Now I have been struggling with arthritis for many years, my fat belly since I traded cigerettes for sugar, my weight is still thirty five pounds over what I feel my ideal weight should be.
I walk, lift weights, eat losts of veggies, some fat, more protein than most and little carbs.
I go to events with my peers and watch and sometimes participate in eat feasts that must put at least 2000 calories in our bodies in a meal, the whole day has to be a month of calories.
I have learned that certain foods make me feel better, and certain foods make me feel awful.
I have also been reminded this week that life is precious.
And that many of my friends have a terrible disease, a disease that helped killed my sister, a disease that almost killed my friend. A disease that I know the symptoms of, and ignored those symptoms to excuse them as depression, stress, ect.
So in the next few weeks I hope to keep up this blog, I hope to write somethings I learn, I hope to give a little food advice, a little life advice, a little spritual advice. What I am not going to do anymore is watch YOU kill yourself.
So if I see you doing harm I will call you out. That is the only way I know to change this downward spiral we are all on.
Life is a process, we should be growing, giving, living. What I see is stagnation.
So join me in this journey or decide I am not worth the time, what ever YOU decide is fine, but me I am moving on up, I hope you climb with me.
Praying that all of you wake up today.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Lent
So what are you really doing. Sacrifice and discipline.
What I see is really not relative, explain it to me.
Giving up something you love, but really don't need is that a sacrifice?
Doing something for others, now that I can understand, but still a sacrifice?
What I see is really not relative, explain it to me.
Giving up something you love, but really don't need is that a sacrifice?
Doing something for others, now that I can understand, but still a sacrifice?
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Fat Tuesdays
So what is this all about. Fat Tuesday use to be the day to use up product in the cupboard that we wouldn't use for the next 6 weeks as we celebrated Lent.
A lot of times it would be some kind of treat, because treats were small pieces of sweets and you were just using up the products in the larder, not purchasing other things to finish the product.
Today we purchase items to consume, so no activity to use up all that fat or sugar.
More on Lent tomorrow.
A lot of times it would be some kind of treat, because treats were small pieces of sweets and you were just using up the products in the larder, not purchasing other things to finish the product.
Today we purchase items to consume, so no activity to use up all that fat or sugar.
More on Lent tomorrow.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Additives
I know the FDA allows for many substances in your food that doesn't have to be counted.
Like so many bugs, and of course, rodent turds. Can't get rid of all that if you are in a large manufacturing building. That's a fact that has been known for years and we have placed in the backs of our little minds when eating Jif. But now all the rage is about your protein that is added.
L-cysteine is a protein additive, as well as a dough conditioner. It is made
from dissolved human hair or duck feathers.
Human hair and duck feathers??? Not so sure about that, sure it is probably sterilized which of course the bugs and turds are not, but still the bugs and turds are not purposely add, the hair and feathers are.
So when do you get fed up and stop eating their food, and make your own.
Like so many bugs, and of course, rodent turds. Can't get rid of all that if you are in a large manufacturing building. That's a fact that has been known for years and we have placed in the backs of our little minds when eating Jif. But now all the rage is about your protein that is added.
L-cysteine is a protein additive, as well as a dough conditioner. It is made
from dissolved human hair or duck feathers.
Human hair and duck feathers??? Not so sure about that, sure it is probably sterilized which of course the bugs and turds are not, but still the bugs and turds are not purposely add, the hair and feathers are.
So when do you get fed up and stop eating their food, and make your own.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Flu, drama, break ups, oversdoses, enablers, questions, answers, just plain overwelming.
I am so glad God gives us the tools to overcome all of this, all we have to do is follow his lead and he delivers. He even allows us to make our mistakes and still forgives us, he teaches us, and guides us and most of all gives us peace all just for asking.
If you are still struggling, struggling with not understanding or being hurt, feeling unsettled, just ask Jesus for the answers and then listen carefully and follow his instructions. (even if it makes no sense) He only has our best interests and will give you peace and all of his love.
I am so glad God gives us the tools to overcome all of this, all we have to do is follow his lead and he delivers. He even allows us to make our mistakes and still forgives us, he teaches us, and guides us and most of all gives us peace all just for asking.
If you are still struggling, struggling with not understanding or being hurt, feeling unsettled, just ask Jesus for the answers and then listen carefully and follow his instructions. (even if it makes no sense) He only has our best interests and will give you peace and all of his love.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Frankenfood
Ate at a popular restaurant on Friday evening. Ordered a sirloin steak.
What I received was anything but a steak. Good flavor, but texture was just off. Started researching to find out that yes they do form their meats from scrap meat and meat glue.
Not sure about the poultry still trying to figure it out, we know chicken nuggets are also formed this way, but I certainly didn't expect to get a 7oz steak that I paid 11. for.
Know I won't be ordering that again.
What I received was anything but a steak. Good flavor, but texture was just off. Started researching to find out that yes they do form their meats from scrap meat and meat glue.
Not sure about the poultry still trying to figure it out, we know chicken nuggets are also formed this way, but I certainly didn't expect to get a 7oz steak that I paid 11. for.
Know I won't be ordering that again.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
What do you show people. Do you live the same life in public as you do at home behind closed doors.
Do you respect your loved ones even tho you don't believe they deserve it?
Respecting them doesn't need to mean you always agree, or even give into their inadequency, it just means you don't treatment as less than anyone else, even when they make you angry.
Is your anger about them or more about you.
From Joyce today
What you do in front of people is nothing if you are not living the same life at home behind closed doors. (Matthew 6:5-7
Do you respect your loved ones even tho you don't believe they deserve it?
Respecting them doesn't need to mean you always agree, or even give into their inadequency, it just means you don't treatment as less than anyone else, even when they make you angry.
Is your anger about them or more about you.
From Joyce today
What you do in front of people is nothing if you are not living the same life at home behind closed doors. (Matthew 6:5-7
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Pink Slime
Mickey D's is giving up the pink slime.
You know that stuff they had to your burgers to make it go further, to kill bacteria, to make more money.
Do you realize many other food manufactures add this to their ground meats.
So how much pink slime have you been eating.
(its not just ground beef, ground meat). Its not just prepared food at the fast food joints.
Do you realize many meats are really processed and glued back together with pink slime products? And I am not just talking lunch meats. Have your tried Aldi's individual fillets?
Don't mean to pick on them, I love Aldi's, but somethings just aren't right. Eventually our kids will be so used to it that is what they will expect. They are kind of there already, just because of the fast foods market.
Real foods, whole foods.
You know that stuff they had to your burgers to make it go further, to kill bacteria, to make more money.
Do you realize many other food manufactures add this to their ground meats.
So how much pink slime have you been eating.
(its not just ground beef, ground meat). Its not just prepared food at the fast food joints.
Do you realize many meats are really processed and glued back together with pink slime products? And I am not just talking lunch meats. Have your tried Aldi's individual fillets?
Don't mean to pick on them, I love Aldi's, but somethings just aren't right. Eventually our kids will be so used to it that is what they will expect. They are kind of there already, just because of the fast foods market.
Real foods, whole foods.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Movies
I have seen 4 movies since Christmas Day.
That is a record for me. The only time I consistently went to movies was when I was a teen. Told you I am having my second childhood.
So I have seen:
War Horse
We Bought A Zoo
Joyful Noise
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
I would recommend all of these. There is also something grand about seeing the movies on the large screen.
One of my favorite things for 2012, going to the movies with my favorite people.
Here is a movie you can enjoy on hula. Fat Sick and Nearly Dead.
It will open your eyes. There are many documentaries out there today on our food and health. Check out some others too.
Corn King
Food, Inc
Fast Food Nation
Start changing one thing in you diet or exercises and do these every week. You will be amazed at how quick you will feel better and how awful those foods you love taste now.
Fat
Have you ever wondered what makes fat. Well of course too much food. Not enough exercise. Consuming too much fat? Yeah right
Have you ever look at a cow and what a cow eats. Um they don't eat fat. they eat grass and corn. How about a pig, there again, no meat or fats are consumed. Domestic eat scraps, and corn. Wild eat roots and nuts.
What about bears. Um yes they will consume meats if necessary, but they prefer, berries and nuts, honey.
Horses eat grasses and they have a pretty hefty body, thin legs, not exactly fat, but big.
Elephants, hippos, umm grasses and grains. All these animals have some fat, walk or run alot in their natural habitates.
Okay know what about coyotes, wild dogs, the big cats, lean, energy, fast for short spurts. Yep they consume meat, along with some wild grasses.
Which do you want to be. Go ahead and tell me they also have different digestive systems, metabolise differently and you are right.
Again great apes, lots of veg and fruits, no or little meat, thinner limbs with large belly's for the most part. At least after they become adults. As younger apes, they are more active, but once activity wains they become heavy thru the middle.
So which do you want to be. Are you really listening to the SAD diet, it really is sad. What about the rest of the insane diets out there.
All you really need to do is keep track of what you are eating. Put it into perspective, watch portions but be honest with servings. Eat from all the food groups but forget the plate or pyramid they are giving you. Figure out the difference between full and satiety. Stop processed foods. You can eat from all the food groups, just make it fit you.
Have you ever look at a cow and what a cow eats. Um they don't eat fat. they eat grass and corn. How about a pig, there again, no meat or fats are consumed. Domestic eat scraps, and corn. Wild eat roots and nuts.
What about bears. Um yes they will consume meats if necessary, but they prefer, berries and nuts, honey.
Horses eat grasses and they have a pretty hefty body, thin legs, not exactly fat, but big.
Elephants, hippos, umm grasses and grains. All these animals have some fat, walk or run alot in their natural habitates.
Okay know what about coyotes, wild dogs, the big cats, lean, energy, fast for short spurts. Yep they consume meat, along with some wild grasses.
Which do you want to be. Go ahead and tell me they also have different digestive systems, metabolise differently and you are right.
Again great apes, lots of veg and fruits, no or little meat, thinner limbs with large belly's for the most part. At least after they become adults. As younger apes, they are more active, but once activity wains they become heavy thru the middle.
So which do you want to be. Are you really listening to the SAD diet, it really is sad. What about the rest of the insane diets out there.
All you really need to do is keep track of what you are eating. Put it into perspective, watch portions but be honest with servings. Eat from all the food groups but forget the plate or pyramid they are giving you. Figure out the difference between full and satiety. Stop processed foods. You can eat from all the food groups, just make it fit you.
Friday, January 27, 2012
January
January is coming to an end and it has been an extremely challenging month.
Loosing a close friend, a mother in law and having a serious medical problem with one of my grandkids has been very stressful. (not counting the challenges some of them are giving us daily)
Now a dear friend is experiencing a loss of someone who is close to her, a sibling.
I know losing a grandparent, a parent, a child, a friend a sibling is so so hard, but my faith says they are experiencing a much better place, a joy we can not even imagine, and a peace we seek constantly. I find peace by celebrating their life. The joy they brought to my life.
Listening to Joyce has helped me tremendously this week, so if you are having trouble dealing with this month, find a broadcast of Joyce, or find her or WOF on line and maybe you will find a peace to deal with our loss. ( I do realize they are two different types of worship, but I relate to both).
Loosing a close friend, a mother in law and having a serious medical problem with one of my grandkids has been very stressful. (not counting the challenges some of them are giving us daily)
Now a dear friend is experiencing a loss of someone who is close to her, a sibling.
I know losing a grandparent, a parent, a child, a friend a sibling is so so hard, but my faith says they are experiencing a much better place, a joy we can not even imagine, and a peace we seek constantly. I find peace by celebrating their life. The joy they brought to my life.
Listening to Joyce has helped me tremendously this week, so if you are having trouble dealing with this month, find a broadcast of Joyce, or find her or WOF on line and maybe you will find a peace to deal with our loss. ( I do realize they are two different types of worship, but I relate to both).
Monday, January 23, 2012
10 Reasons to Give up Grains
Once again I can't get this to link, but copy and paste and you will see why I have given up wheat. Some of you complain constantly about your health but do nothing to improve it. Give it a try.
http://nourishedkitchen.com/against-the-grain-10-reasons-to-give-up-grains/
10 Reasons to give up grain.link
http://nourishedkitchen.com/against-the-grain-10-reasons-to-give-up-grains/
10 Reasons to give up grain.link
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Always get a second opinion.
Many news reports on the health of Joe Paterna are being posted. He has taken a turn for the worst according to the news stations and also his family.
But there was also several reports last night on his death from news stations that we depend on. These reports were false, according to his family.
So sad that his life is ending in scandel after such a successful career.
Two things to be learned from this:
1 We all sin, even those who are held in high reguard. Those who try to live a life according to God's plan.
2. Don't trust the news media. Check it out for yourself. They don't always mean to lie, but they do, they get it wrond, sometimes on purpose, sometimes for ratings, sometimes just by ignorance.
But there was also several reports last night on his death from news stations that we depend on. These reports were false, according to his family.
So sad that his life is ending in scandel after such a successful career.
Two things to be learned from this:
1 We all sin, even those who are held in high reguard. Those who try to live a life according to God's plan.
2. Don't trust the news media. Check it out for yourself. They don't always mean to lie, but they do, they get it wrond, sometimes on purpose, sometimes for ratings, sometimes just by ignorance.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Lent?
Heard many references recently to what people are giving up for lent.
I totally understand sacrificing for the good of others, sacrificing to show your faith, what I don't quite understand is giving up something that is bad for you and praising yourself for that commitiment, Turning around in 6 weeks and letting yourself get right back into the old ways of your past.
Explain it to me, please.
I totally understand sacrificing for the good of others, sacrificing to show your faith, what I don't quite understand is giving up something that is bad for you and praising yourself for that commitiment, Turning around in 6 weeks and letting yourself get right back into the old ways of your past.
Explain it to me, please.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Already Behind
Well I am already behind on what my plans were, but I did find this article this morning and thought of all my family and friends who think they can't live without the processed junk. Hoping some of them at least take a look at what they are eating and try to change a little. Tired of loosing people to preventable diseases.
http://www.pvnutritionaltherapy.com/why-weight-watchers-wont-make-you-healthy/
http://www.pvnutritionaltherapy.com/why-weight-watchers-wont-make-you-healthy/
Monday, January 16, 2012
Update
Well I really have not kept up with this blog. Trying to figure out the direction it should go. Something I can get excited about.
Need to choose a word for this year to explore.
Need to finish many things I want to start.
Need to prepare for the future or maybe no future, because reality is we do not know how long we will be here on earth.
So stay tuned, there could be some changes, there may be something to like or dislike, would really like to have more imput, from my family and friends.
So think on it. Where are you going this year, how are you going to improve the lifes of those around you? When are you going to stop thinking of yourself?
Need to choose a word for this year to explore.
Need to finish many things I want to start.
Need to prepare for the future or maybe no future, because reality is we do not know how long we will be here on earth.
So stay tuned, there could be some changes, there may be something to like or dislike, would really like to have more imput, from my family and friends.
So think on it. Where are you going this year, how are you going to improve the lifes of those around you? When are you going to stop thinking of yourself?
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