Well the Food Pyramid is going away and nutritional information from the USDA will be showed on a plate. Suppose to be easier to understand and help with portion control.
Do you think maybe they will get it right this time? Yea right! LOL
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Where did the love go?
What made you pick your partner?
What attributes made you choose to spend the rest of your life with this person?
How determined were you to stay in the game or did you count on being able to begin a new game whenever you had enough.
Do you think maybe if you could find one thing about your partner that use to make you happy and find one thing about yourself that your partner use to enjoy and celebrate those two things for a few hours a week maybe things could improve?
Find a way to make them your best friend even when they don't (maybe) deserve it this week.
Yes it takes some effort but not much more than being aggravated all the time.
What attributes made you choose to spend the rest of your life with this person?
How determined were you to stay in the game or did you count on being able to begin a new game whenever you had enough.
Do you think maybe if you could find one thing about your partner that use to make you happy and find one thing about yourself that your partner use to enjoy and celebrate those two things for a few hours a week maybe things could improve?
Find a way to make them your best friend even when they don't (maybe) deserve it this week.
Yes it takes some effort but not much more than being aggravated all the time.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
How much?
How much do you need? How much room is necessary? How many things can you hold on to?
God wants us to have stuff, he wants us to know blessings.
He wants us to appreciate what we have. He wants us to take care of what we have.
He also wants us to share. Share our time, our money, our stuff, our selves.
He wants us to share with those who don't have "stuff", share with those who do have "stuff", with those who "deserve more stuff", with those who "don't deserve more stuff". Share. Give.
Find your JOY by sharing with those who are SUFFERING, giving someone in need a little MIRACLE they have been praying for.
It all belongs to him. The LORD blesses us so we can give of ourselves to Glorify him and his word.
What have you given this week? What are you doing next week.
God wants us to have stuff, he wants us to know blessings.
He wants us to appreciate what we have. He wants us to take care of what we have.
He also wants us to share. Share our time, our money, our stuff, our selves.
He wants us to share with those who don't have "stuff", share with those who do have "stuff", with those who "deserve more stuff", with those who "don't deserve more stuff". Share. Give.
Find your JOY by sharing with those who are SUFFERING, giving someone in need a little MIRACLE they have been praying for.
It all belongs to him. The LORD blesses us so we can give of ourselves to Glorify him and his word.
What have you given this week? What are you doing next week.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Chipolte
Wow Good Food. Well at least good tasting and responsible eating.
Free ranged and locally raised, that is a blessing. But here again, how healthy is the products you are eating. I like food. I seldom find restaurant especially fast food restaurant food I enjoy, but Chipoltes was a delight.
So being me after reading their practices I had to look up their nutritional information.
Now remember most often the nutritional information errors in the favor of those making the money, not those eating the food.
I had a chicken bowl with rice, chicken, vegies, bl beans, sour cream, cheese and tomato salsa.
Product calories carbs fat protein
Chicken 190 1 6.5 32
Rice 130 23 3 2
Black beans 120 22 1 7
Fajat vegis 20 4 .5 1
Salsa 20 4 0 1
cheese 100 0 8.5 8
sourcream 120 2 10 2
Totals 700 56 29.5 53
I hope the chart stays but if it doesn't just follow across.
And this is without the wrap, add the wrap and you add 290 in calories, 44 grams carbs 9 grams fat and 7 grams protein.
Not exactly something I should be eating often.
How quickly our views change, because this is probably something healthier than most fast food, but cheeze, it wasn't a whole lot of food for the calories, and nutritionally very carb heavy if you are eating the burrito and adding the beans.
I really thought I had found myself a treat but it will have to be an very occasional treat.
Where do you eat healthy ??? and still enjoy it?
Free ranged and locally raised, that is a blessing. But here again, how healthy is the products you are eating. I like food. I seldom find restaurant especially fast food restaurant food I enjoy, but Chipoltes was a delight.
So being me after reading their practices I had to look up their nutritional information.
Now remember most often the nutritional information errors in the favor of those making the money, not those eating the food.
I had a chicken bowl with rice, chicken, vegies, bl beans, sour cream, cheese and tomato salsa.
Product calories carbs fat protein
Chicken 190 1 6.5 32
Rice 130 23 3 2
Black beans 120 22 1 7
Fajat vegis 20 4 .5 1
Salsa 20 4 0 1
cheese 100 0 8.5 8
sourcream 120 2 10 2
Totals 700 56 29.5 53
I hope the chart stays but if it doesn't just follow across.
And this is without the wrap, add the wrap and you add 290 in calories, 44 grams carbs 9 grams fat and 7 grams protein.
Not exactly something I should be eating often.
How quickly our views change, because this is probably something healthier than most fast food, but cheeze, it wasn't a whole lot of food for the calories, and nutritionally very carb heavy if you are eating the burrito and adding the beans.
I really thought I had found myself a treat but it will have to be an very occasional treat.
Where do you eat healthy ??? and still enjoy it?
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Joy!
Sorry I have been missing, took a few days to recoup.
How do you define JOY?
Are you joyful with your life or just making do?
We spent the a few hours this weekend in a hilly, area. The landscape had beautiful farms, being farmed with natural horse power. Large, gorgeous, well kept farms. Healthy beautiful clean animals. Lots of cottage industries. The simple life.
I was impressed with how well kept the area was. How much slower. How much simplier.
We also spent some time at an exotic animal ranch. Fun.
Swimming at a hotel. Relaxing (yea right). with 3 toddlers) lol
And riding Thomas. Nice but an awful long wait for one little guy.
So check out my photos on Facebook and see the joy of life through the eyes of 1 two year old and 2 four year olds.
How do you define JOY?
Are you joyful with your life or just making do?
We spent the a few hours this weekend in a hilly, area. The landscape had beautiful farms, being farmed with natural horse power. Large, gorgeous, well kept farms. Healthy beautiful clean animals. Lots of cottage industries. The simple life.
I was impressed with how well kept the area was. How much slower. How much simplier.
We also spent some time at an exotic animal ranch. Fun.
Swimming at a hotel. Relaxing (yea right). with 3 toddlers) lol
And riding Thomas. Nice but an awful long wait for one little guy.
So check out my photos on Facebook and see the joy of life through the eyes of 1 two year old and 2 four year olds.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Boundries
I know I have talked about this before.
So now,
Make a list of the rules you expect and can live with.
Give the list to the person.
Ask how you can help them achieve these goals.
Tell them what you are willing to give or even compromise on.
Both parties sign the document so there are no misunderstandings.
Stick to it.
I have not read the book. I am planning on reading it. These are my thoughts on how to not damage the relationship and more than it already has been damaged.
So now,
Make a list of the rules you expect and can live with.
Give the list to the person.
Ask how you can help them achieve these goals.
Tell them what you are willing to give or even compromise on.
Both parties sign the document so there are no misunderstandings.
Stick to it.
I have not read the book. I am planning on reading it. These are my thoughts on how to not damage the relationship and more than it already has been damaged.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
On Purpose
Are you doing it on purpose.
Helping others.
Not thinking of yourself.
Do it on purpose, give someone else a hug, a kiss, something to make them smile.
Helping others.
Not thinking of yourself.
Do it on purpose, give someone else a hug, a kiss, something to make them smile.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Traditional Diets
So what kind of foods do you eat?
Do you crave certain things? What are they?
What were your favorite foods you mother fixed?
What about your Grandmother, did she fix something to eat that you are missing today.
Were your childhood meals balanced?
What flavors do you really dislike? Is there a pattern to your likes and dislikes?
When you eat carbs do you feel satisfied? lethargic?
What about protein? Heavy or energized?
Fats? Nauseated? Full?
The way your body reacts when you eat the essentials will tell you what you need to add or subtract from your diet.
Pay attention.
Do you crave certain things? What are they?
What were your favorite foods you mother fixed?
What about your Grandmother, did she fix something to eat that you are missing today.
Were your childhood meals balanced?
What flavors do you really dislike? Is there a pattern to your likes and dislikes?
When you eat carbs do you feel satisfied? lethargic?
What about protein? Heavy or energized?
Fats? Nauseated? Full?
The way your body reacts when you eat the essentials will tell you what you need to add or subtract from your diet.
Pay attention.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Needs
We need each other.
Again I tell you, if two of you on earth agree (harmonize together, make a symphony together) about whatever (anything and everything) the may ask, it will come to pass and be done for them by My Father in heaven.
Matthew 18:19
We need to stop our bickering and disagreeing on petty things.
Practice looking for ways to agree with other believers and watch what God does through the unity of faith.
Again I tell you, if two of you on earth agree (harmonize together, make a symphony together) about whatever (anything and everything) the may ask, it will come to pass and be done for them by My Father in heaven.
Matthew 18:19
We need to stop our bickering and disagreeing on petty things.
Practice looking for ways to agree with other believers and watch what God does through the unity of faith.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Still Trying
Still trying to stay positive.
This is about the septic system problem from last weekend.
How can it become such a disaster.
Last night the basement flooded.
The one sump pump stuttered and the other sump died.
6 inches of water in the laundry room.
A couple of inches through out the basement.
Positive is that the basement might get cleaned out
This is about the septic system problem from last weekend.
How can it become such a disaster.
Last night the basement flooded.
The one sump pump stuttered and the other sump died.
6 inches of water in the laundry room.
A couple of inches through out the basement.
Positive is that the basement might get cleaned out
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Mornings
We are traveling the Nourishing Traditions path. I also visit the Y most days.
But this morning I didn't do the Y but did catch up on preparing foods.
Yogurt is curing, nuts are soaking, sourdough starter is fed. Salad is made. Fish is thawing.
Seems like I put in a week of work already.
Now out to the garden. Hope the rain holds off until after dark.
But this morning I didn't do the Y but did catch up on preparing foods.
Yogurt is curing, nuts are soaking, sourdough starter is fed. Salad is made. Fish is thawing.
Seems like I put in a week of work already.
Now out to the garden. Hope the rain holds off until after dark.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Feelings!
I have so many feelings, feelings that control my reactions.
I have control over my feelings. If I allow them to speak to me all day, that is all I "feel".
It is time to control my feelings, not allow my feelings to control me.
Get control of me. I can control my life by my reactions. My reactions are a result of my feelings.
I can find joy, I can make a difference. How about you???
God's word has power.
I have control over my feelings. If I allow them to speak to me all day, that is all I "feel".
It is time to control my feelings, not allow my feelings to control me.
Get control of me. I can control my life by my reactions. My reactions are a result of my feelings.
I can find joy, I can make a difference. How about you???
God's word has power.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Difficult?
Is life getting you down? Can't figure out where to go?
Looking for answers in all the wrong places???
All of life's answer are available in one little book.
Any problem you have this book can tell you how to deal with it.
It has references, it gives advice, it gives directions.
Do you know the title?
I am sure you already have a copy.
How long has it been since you read the Bible?
It does answer all of our questions. With so many versions available it is even easy to understand.
Pull it out, ask God for answers, flip thru the pages and he will answer.
Then the hard part, you actually have to follow the direction.
Looking for answers in all the wrong places???
All of life's answer are available in one little book.
Any problem you have this book can tell you how to deal with it.
It has references, it gives advice, it gives directions.
Do you know the title?
I am sure you already have a copy.
How long has it been since you read the Bible?
It does answer all of our questions. With so many versions available it is even easy to understand.
Pull it out, ask God for answers, flip thru the pages and he will answer.
Then the hard part, you actually have to follow the direction.
Monday, May 9, 2011
How do you stay positive?
Just exactly how do you keep positive when little things go awar.
I asked Bill to fix the spraying drain going form the sump pumpt to the sewer outlet last week. He was sweet enough to begin the project on Saturday morning. Which of course didn't go as planned.
THe drain is fixed, a couple of dollar project, along with the septic system pumped out, a couple of hundred dollar project.
I still don't have any drains, because the outlet became plugged, had to be opened up which of course destroyed that plug, and because life can suck, no plugs of that size are available.
Hummm.
Why?
and
How do you stay positive when you don't have a pooper, or a sink and have no idea how much a plumper will charge to come fix it, because the home improvement stores don't stock items for older homes.
Why does a simple project always grow to an impossible project.
I asked Bill to fix the spraying drain going form the sump pumpt to the sewer outlet last week. He was sweet enough to begin the project on Saturday morning. Which of course didn't go as planned.
THe drain is fixed, a couple of dollar project, along with the septic system pumped out, a couple of hundred dollar project.
I still don't have any drains, because the outlet became plugged, had to be opened up which of course destroyed that plug, and because life can suck, no plugs of that size are available.
Hummm.
Why?
and
How do you stay positive when you don't have a pooper, or a sink and have no idea how much a plumper will charge to come fix it, because the home improvement stores don't stock items for older homes.
Why does a simple project always grow to an impossible project.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
National Prayer Day
What are you praying for?
I am praying for peace. Peace for our country. Peace for our world.
Peace for my friends who are going through crisis.
Peace for my life.
Peace for all of those who are struggling with life in any way.
Found a great blog for inspiration today. Hoping the link works. Those who attended WOF the post on April 30, was from Angie Smith.
www.incourage.me
What are you praying for?
I am praying for peace. Peace for our country. Peace for our world.
Peace for my friends who are going through crisis.
Peace for my life.
Peace for all of those who are struggling with life in any way.
Found a great blog for inspiration today. Hoping the link works. Those who attended WOF the post on April 30, was from Angie Smith.
www.incourage.me
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Meat???
Is your meat made of scraps stuck together with “meat glue”? This exposé reveals how you may be being deceived about the meat you buy -- and why the dangerous practice makes food poisoning hundreds of times more likely.
I know we have eaten ground and formed meat forever, think sausage, lunch meats, chicken nuggets, arbys, but now junk meats are being used to produce an even more vile product. These meats use to be formed with broth and fat, now it is being formed using "meat glue".
Yes we have always used the scraps, but we also cooked it while forming it, now they are selling us raw meat parts that look like steak or roasts. It is just another frankenfood with only a touch of real left. Please support your local farmers and find meat produced and processed locally. Ask around local raised is available.
Visit the Mercola Video Library to find out more information.
I know we have eaten ground and formed meat forever, think sausage, lunch meats, chicken nuggets, arbys, but now junk meats are being used to produce an even more vile product. These meats use to be formed with broth and fat, now it is being formed using "meat glue".
Yes we have always used the scraps, but we also cooked it while forming it, now they are selling us raw meat parts that look like steak or roasts. It is just another frankenfood with only a touch of real left. Please support your local farmers and find meat produced and processed locally. Ask around local raised is available.
Visit the Mercola Video Library to find out more information.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
From Jon Stewert:
"The face of the Arab world in America for too long has been Bin Laden. And now it is not. Now the face is only the young people in Egypt and Tunisia and all the middle eastern countries where freedom is rising up."
And this, is why we celebrate. Not celebrating Bin Laden's death, but the hope that the young people will be able to secure for themselves freedom."
American Troops secure our Freedom's everyday.
Don't forget to thank an American service man or woman today and everyday.
"The face of the Arab world in America for too long has been Bin Laden. And now it is not. Now the face is only the young people in Egypt and Tunisia and all the middle eastern countries where freedom is rising up."
And this, is why we celebrate. Not celebrating Bin Laden's death, but the hope that the young people will be able to secure for themselves freedom."
American Troops secure our Freedom's everyday.
Don't forget to thank an American service man or woman today and everyday.
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