Just for Today Poem
JUST FOR TODAY, I will be happy. I will not dwell on thoughts that depress me. If my mind fills with clouds, I will chase them away and fill it with sunshine.
JUST FOR TODAY, I will accept what is. I will face reality. I will correct those things I can correct and accept those I cannot.
JUST FOR TODAY, I will improve my mind. I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration. I will not be a mental loafer.
JUST FOR TODAY, I will make a conscious effort to be agreeable. I will be kind and courteous to those who cross my path, and I’ll not speak ill of others. I will improve my appearance, speak softly, and not interrupt when someone else is talking.
JUST FOR TODAY, I will refrain from improving anybody but myself.
JUST FOR TODAY, I will do something positive to improve my health. If I’m a smoker, I’ll quit. If I am overweight, I will eat healthfully – if only just for today. And not only that, I will get off the couch and take a brisk walk, even if it’s only around the block.
JUST FOR TODAY, I will gather the courage to do what is right and take responsibility for my own actions
Red, White & Blue Popsicle
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4 Easy Ways To Cut Calories
Liquid calories from beverages: Calories add up when you drink too many soft drinks, sports drinks and alcohol. Even if you drink only one soft drink a day, over time those liquid calories will add up. For example, a 12-ounce can of regular cola contains 150 calories. If you had that with a lunch every day, over a year, that would add up to nearly 55,000 empty and unnecessary calories and a weight gain of a little more than 15 pounds. Instead, choose water and add your favorite fruits to it. Flavorful & delicious! sg
Source: http://walgreensdiabetes.com/diabetes-you-spring-2012/#?page=36
FAT vs. MUSCLE
One cup muscle weight(right) — 9.7 oz
Equal volume fat weighs approximately 80% of what muscle weighs.
From a Dietitian’s Kitchen: Roasted Vegetables
Ingredient List- Less Is More
1. Which is healthier half and half or “light” coffee creamer? The “light” product has less fat so isn’t it healthier? Let’s take a look at the ingredients.
Half and half is made of:
whole milk and cream
Coffee Mate Light is made of:
Tapioca Syrup, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Milk Protein (Sodium Caseinate), Dipotassium Phosphate, Emulsifiers (E471, E472e, Origins from Palm Oil), Color E171, Sucrose, Anti-caking Agent E554
2. Which is healthier popcorn with real butter or light microwave popcorn? Which sounds more appetizing? Which seems less processed? Let’s take a look at the ingredients.
Popcorn popped in an air popper with melted butter is made of: popcorn and butter
Orville Redenbacher’s Light microwave popcorn is made of:
Popcorn, Palm Oil, Salt, Contains less than 22% of Butter, Flavor(s) Natural & Artificial, Color(s) Added Freshness Preserved By, TBHQ and, Citric Acid
From a Dietitian’s Kitchen: Cooking Class
Buy For Less grocery stores (buyforlessok.com) and Uptown Grocery (uptowngroceryco.com) also offer cooking classes on Saturdays for adults. You can check out their websites for times, locations and featured recipes. If you are interested in learning some cooking skills or you just need some new recipes this is the perfect opportunity. The classes are free but they do require you to call and register in advance. Cook, learn and enjoy! mk
How Much is TOO Much Exercise?
- Going to the gym multiple times daily or several hours of exercise daily.
- Feel a need to work out regardless if dizzy, sick or in pain.
- Setting unattainable goals which you increase regularly.
- You neglect to praise yourself for your accomplishments or you always think you should be doing more or better.
- Perfectionist attitude regarding your workouts and your body.
- Lose weight rapidly and beyond what is recommended by your dietitian or physician.
- If you have to miss an exercise session are you anxious, distraught and wanting to do anything to make up the appointment?