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I am so confused on Phase 2, a lot of the recipes have more than what is on the food list? So I am not sure what I can and cant have to season or cook with. The foods I have seen on the list, most of them I do not like (veggies mainly). Suggestions??
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Teal Pumpkin Project and Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)
About the Teal Pumpkin Project®
Every child should be able to experience the joy and tradition of trick-or-treating on Halloween. But kids with food allergies are often left out of the fun, since most candy is off limits. Beware of small items a child can choke on.
Food Allergy Research & Education's (FARE) Teal Pumpkin Project helps make sure all children will come home on Halloween night with something they can enjoy. It just takes one simple act: offering non-food treats, such as glow sticks or small toys, as an alternative to candy.
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1. Provide non-food treats for trick-or-treaters.
2. Place a teal pumpkin in front of your home to indicate to passersby that you have non-food treats available.
3. Display a free printable sign or premium poster from FARE to explain the meaning of your teal pumpkin.
4. Make a donation to support the Teal Pumpkin Project and receive a free gift.
Resources
Website: Teal Pumpkin Project
Facebook: FARE’s Teal Pumpkin Project
Twitter: FARE
Source: http://dietitians-online.blogspot.com/2016/10/teal-pumpkin-project-and-food-allergy.html
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July 9th, 2019 We Handled It
July 9th, 2019 We Handled It
Yesterday was a 5-star day: I maintained the integrity of my calorie budget, I remained refined sugar-free, I met my daily water goal, I had an intense 30min level 15 elliptical workout, and I stayed well connected with exceptional support.
Mom turned seventy-four years old today! An update on her progress: She's doing well! No infection, no pneumonia, and no horrible deep coughing. She's still on oxygen and still has some unstable blood sugar issues, but the nursing staff is doing a remarkable job staying on top of things.
Our special birthday excursion included a trip to her favorite restaurant and some clothes shopping! We took the wheelchair and the big oxygen tank, so it took some maneuvering, but by-golly, we handled it well. It was a good evening.
Navigating the choices at mom's restaurant of choice was fairly simple, so that went well too.
What an amazing difference a little more than a week makes! Had she allowed pictures from the hospital, you could have seen the difference. Night and day, I assure you. She was not well. Now, with a good treatment plan, she looks healthy and vibrant! I absolutely love this picture of her. She was really having a good time.
I've been giving myself small challenges lately, each designed to make for a stronger daily practice. Yesterday the goals included two things; a reasonably early dinner, and a good elliptical workout. I accomplished both. Today's extra challenge is to simply be in bed earlier than last night. Tomorrow's will be a bigger challenge: Go straight to RecPlex for a work out after work. This will require me to pack my workout clothing in the morning. This is key. Once I get home, the likelihood of me getting back out on a Wednesday is very low. It's simply a matter of better time management. I'm going to meet that challenge!
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Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Practice, peace, and calm,
Sean
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Source: http://losingweighteveryday.blogspot.com/2019/07/july-9th-2019-we-handled-it.html
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Compare Food Dehydrators for Making Paleo Snacks
If you’re starting out with the Paleo diet, you may start to compare food dehydrators to make great homemade Paleo snacks. It is one of our kitchen essentials!
I know that some of you may want to start with the best of the best, but it’s important to know that when you buy new appliances and things for your kitchen (to help you follow your diet better.) However, you may want to wait to see how much you actually use the dehydrator so you can determine the best one for you. There is no reason to blow your family budget on something that you may or may not use.
For us, a good dehydrator is a MUST HAVE!
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Our Dehydrators and Upgrades
We actually got her first day hydrator in our household by borrowing one from my in laws. I wanted to see how much we would use it to create Paleo snacks, how much the kids would like them and really how much use it would get overall. So we started out with a borrowed version. This was a cheap smaller one with a 5 tray system that was round and couldn’t hold a lot of food.
Then because we had such a small dehydrator and we’re starting out, we ended up using up all the time! It took about 24 hours to dry apple chips so it was almost constantly running for several months in the fall when we had apples and bananas and things to dehydrate for snacks. Since we were new to Paleo — those were very important transition foods in our adjustment from having things like crackers and chips to having these new and different snacks in the house!
To Compare Food Dehydrators – Can You Borrow First?
What I would suggest if you are first starting out is to actually borrow one and see if you like it see if you and your kids actually like dehydrated food. They can be great snacks for after school. They can be great snacks to take to the office. BUT if you don’t like them then there’s no reason to buy a home dehydrator for yourself.
You can try it and if you are using it all the time then you may want to upgrade to a different dehydrator. You will also know how much you use it to help determine which size to get and how much to spend.
Best Food Dehydrator on a Budget
If you just think you need a small dehydrator and you don’t want to spend a whole lot of money I would suggest the Nesco Snackmaster Pro Food Dehydrator.
It has:
A fan so that you don’t have to change the order of the trays as it works,
2 solid sheets for things like Paleo fruit leather
2 mess sheets
Jerky seasoning (but I would make your own Paleo version which is better!)
This dehydrator is too small for my family but it’ll definitely work if you don’t dehydrate a whole lot.
Why I LOVE my Excalibur Food Dehydrator
Now if you were like us and end up running the dehydrator that you borrowed constantly then may want to invest in something a little better. (OK….LOTS BETTER!)
I knew based on my research that I wanted and Excalibur dehydrator and that was what I had my heart set on. So I asked for one for Christmas. (You may want to ask or BEG for one for a birthday, for Mother’s Day, for Father’s Day, or whatever holidays you celebrate and people give you gifts!) They are not cheap but I think it is SOOOO worth it!
Excalibur 5 Tray Food Dehydrator Vs. Excalibur 9 Tray Model
I actually got my first Excalibur dehydrator for Christmas. I was given the five tray system (Model 3526TB) from my in laws and I was so excited about it. However, I was really concerned about whether I wanted a 5 tray or the 9th tray (Model 3926TB) which really has a lot more square footage to cover at one time. My husband convinced me to return the 5-tray and get the one I knew we needed.
You see l have a child who goes in there and grabs the bananas or grabs the apples right out of the dehydrator before it’s even done. (She likes them when they’re kind of squishy and not quite dry…so I lose about one whole tray of each fruit before I even get a chance to take them off of the tray!)
So if you’re in a situation where someone just loves them so much that you can go through a whole bags worth of apples in a couple days like us — something like the Excalibur 9 Tray Model 3926TB would be much more helpful to you.
Other reasons to opt for the bigger version:
If you have a small or large garden that you bring in a lot of fruits and vegetables or other things that you dry
if you buy bulk grass fed meat
if you buy a half of a cow at some point to put it in your freezer and make some into jerky
or if you just want to say a lot of money on your family’s snacks.
It is worth the extra price for a LOT more drying space. I LOVE it.
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Source: https://www.easypaleo.com/compare-food-dehydrators/
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Doctors: Keto diet is unhealthy in long term - Victoria Advocate
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Eating Better calls for 50% reduction in meat and dairy consumption - FoodNavigator.com
The Eating Better alliance of over 60 organisations has set out steps to stimulate a 50% reduction in meat and dairy consumption as well as a transition to ‘better’ meat and dairy standards.
‘Better by half: A roadmap to less and better meat and dairy’ was launched at an event for businesses, MPs, NGOs and others in Westminster last week.
Half of consumers claim to be cutting meat
According to Eating Better, UK consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental impact of livestock production. A 2019 YouGov survey, commissioned by the association, found 38% of UK shoppers are aware of the environmental consequences of meat and dairy, up from 31% in 2017.
This is already leading to a shift in attitudes. The same survey found almost half, 48%, of consumers are already willing or committed to cutting down – or cutting out – meat consumption.
However, there appears to be a gap between statements of intent and action. And the generational divide might not be what you’d expect.
Daily meat consumption is still the norm for many and the most environmentally aware consumers, 18-24 year olds, are frequently still eating meat on a daily basis. According to the survey 49% of this age-bracket are aware of the environmental implications of meat consumption and 38% said they wanted to moderate eating meat for environmental reasons – but 33% are still eating meat daily.
Interestingly, this compares to just 15% of over 65s, despite this group having the lowest awareness of meat’s impact. Thirty per cent of 50-64 year olds and 26% of over-65s report eating less meat than this time last year, compared to just 16% of 18-24 year olds.
Eating Better stressed the availability of plant-based options is improving as retailers respond to growth in this segment. Mintel research in 2019 has shown that plant-based launches soared to one fifth of all retail food new product development in the last year. Eating Better surveyed 620 sandwiches for sale in the UK earlier this year and some retailers such as Tesco and Pret a Manger are responding to consumer demand for more plant-based options
The case for reducing animal protein: nutrition and environment
According to Eating Better, the argument for increased consumption of plant-based products is twofold.
Firstly, it will help improve population health and address inequalities through nutrition, the body suggested.
The importance of eating moderate amounts of meat and dairy is increasingly being recognised in national dietary guidelines, including the UK’s Eatwell Guide. According to the FAO, the UK consumes twice the global average of animal-based protein. Eating Better said UK consumers do not eat enough fruit and vegetables for ‘good health’.
“We know that where we live, and work plays a huge role in our health and wellbeing. Children from the poorest areas with the most unhealthy food environments are twice as likely to be obese as their wealthier counterparts,” Shirley Cramer, chief executive of Royal Society for Public Health, stressed.
The value of diversifying diets to include more vegetables, wholegrains, nuts, seeds and pulses is ‘clear’. However, the campaign group noted, it isn’t always easy for people to make ‘good food choices’. Local and national policy should be used as a tool to address this issue, Cramer argued.
“It is vital that we have robust national and local policies in place to improve the environment so that the default food option is the healthy one. Only then will we begin to tackle our growing health inequalities.”
A transition to a more sustainable food system would also help avert ‘dangerous climate change’, speed progress towards the UK’s target of being neutral in greenhouse gases (GHG) by 2050 and restore nature.
“A transition to less and better meat and dairy will bring a host of benefits from reducing greenhouse gas emissions, freeing up land to support biodiversity and carbon sequestration, improve animal welfare and reduce antibiotic use, as well as improving our health,” Eating Better suggested.
A multi-stakeholder response
Eating Better conceded that changing the nation’s eating habits is a ‘complex challenge’ that ‘no one can achieve on their own’. The coalition called for a multi-stakeholder response, including civil society, business and government. In particular, the group insisted government action needs to accelerate.
“The Eating Better alliance has been encouraged by recent announcements by the UK Government. They have laid out legislation for the UK to contribute net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and announced an independent review to inform a National Food Strategy.
“The alliance is keen to see these commitments turn to action as there is a feeling that Government has lagged behind consumers, growers and food businesses for too long. They need to be at the table in creating the right environment for people to eat more sustainably,” Simon Billing, executive director of Eating Better, said.
Eating Better has identified 24 actions targeted at government, food service and retail, food producers and investors. The approach taken is to support people to make good food decisions. It is about providing the ‘right environment’ and not telling people what they can and can’t eat.
The roadmap demonstrates the ‘critical importance’ of government action. One of the actions set out in the roadmap is for the UK Government to ‘deliver a cross-departmental food and farming strategy'. It also calls for public procurement, agricultural policy and future trade deals to reflect the need to promote diets with a higher plant and 'better' animal content.
Food retailers should target increased plant-based sales and achieve this through labelling and ranging; food producers should switch to 'better' meat and dairy sources and harness opportunities for increased plant-based production; investors should evaluate risks associated with meat and dairy and engage in a dialogue on sustainable production; and food service providers should 'put more plants on plates' and develop 'better' sourcing strategies.
Eating Better stressed that it has growing backing from UK farmers. It claimed farmers and growers increasingly support calls for ‘less and better’, which can support farm livelihoods. Nature Friendly Farmers Network and Pasture-fed Livestock Association both joined the Eating Better Alliance in the last year to call for less and better meat and dairy.
However, a spokesperson for the National Farmers Union – not a member of Eating Better – stressed that UK farming is already ‘world-leading’ in its sustainability standards. NFU members have targeted carbon neutrality by 2030.
“The British livestock and dairy sectors are among the most efficient and sustainable in the world, and contribute high quality, affordable products to a global larder which can be enjoyed as part of a healthy, balanced diet,” a spokesperson told FoodNavigator.
“British farmers will continue to play a crucial role in providing a diverse supply of high quality, affordable produce in the most efficient and sustainable way for everyone to enjoy.”
Source: https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/07/25/Eating-Better-calls-for-50-reduction-in-meat-and-dairy-consumption
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February 28th, 2019 With Or Without
February 28th, 2019 With Or Without
Yesterday was another 5-star day: I maintained the integrity of my calorie budget, I remained refined sugar-free, I met my daily water goal, and I stayed well connected with exceptional support.
How long will this take?
That's a question a lot of people ask when getting started.
I get it. I did too.
At over 500 pounds it was very easy for me to get discouraged about the answer to that question. I allowed my impatience to ruin many weight loss attempts because I wanted the results now and if we’re not getting what we want we get frustrated, and when we’re frustrated it makes it unnecessarily difficult to stay focused.
But what I’ve learned has proven to me that time doesn’t matter.
If you allow yourself to get discouraged about the task at hand and more specifically, the time it will take to accomplish your goal, the energy and focus needed for your action steps might be in the wrong place. My best advice?
Forget about time and just start making the changes. Start as small as you need. Ease into it. Above all, be consistent.
Before you know it you’ll have made amazing strides toward your goal in surprisingly little time.
Because guess what?
Time doesn’t care if you do this or not. Time will keep moving with or without you.
So how long is this going to take? As long as it needs.
Because, ideally, this isn’t something you’re doing for a couple of months. The changes in perspective and the action steps you're building into positive and supportive habits will be with you the rest of your life. These kinds of changes--these shifts, give us the best chance for a long life in maintenance at a healthy body weight. It's a daily practice. It's never perfect and it's never guaranteed, but it gives us the best chance.
So how do we forget about time and still get results in a timely manner?
One word: Consistency.
It’s consistency.
In the past, I would do well three days, followed by off plan for four. Pick it up on Monday and do well until Friday, then eat like a madman on the weekend. This inconsistency severely crippled my results and it seemed like it was taking forever to get anywhere.
If you would have asked how I was doing during one of those countless attempts, I would have replied “doing great, it’s a slow process, but I’m getting there.” It wasn’t until I became completely honest about the consistency issues that I was able to realize such dramatic results. Cheating myself became truly exhausting.
Forget about time, embrace your unique plan and be consistent in your efforts and you’ll enjoy the most amazing transformation of mind, body, and spirit--in hardly any time at all.
As you make your way, look for things that continually threaten consistency. Staying connected with those in the "same lifeboat" can have a dramatically positive effect. Good accountability and support go a long way. At the same time, developing ways to act instead of reacting to stress and emotions, is imperative to keeping a consistent embrace of your plan. And speaking of the plan-- making it reasonable is important. If it seems impossible to remain consistent, it isn't a failure, it's a learning opportunity--an opportunity to make adjustments and proceed. This is often the place where an honest personal evaluation might reveal addiction issues with certain foods/substances.
This thing we're doing is a process. But we must allow the process to process. I can think of several times when my impatience discarded the process--then, I'd beat myself up for another perceived failure. Be kind to you, please. You're not a failure. You're a student. Not of me and what I do or anyone else--no...you're a student studying you.
Once you find your YOU PLAN, the one you can embrace consistently, then you can really let time do it's thing while you do yours. Suddenly you'll feel a confident patience. And in that place, it's much easier to dream a little as you envision the life-changing positive consequences of your actions.
Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Practice, peace, and calm,
Sean
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Strong evidence for causal link between obesity and multiple diseases
A new study, led by Professor Elina Hyppönen from UniSA's Australian Centre for Precision Health, presents the strongest evidence yet of a causal relationship between obesity and a wide range of serious conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and neurological, musculoskeletal and respiratory afflictions.
The study, published in Lancet Digital Health, draws data from the UK Biobank -- a research database holding health and genetic information from half a million volunteers -- to analyse associations between body mass index (BMI) and a range of disease outcomes in 337,536 people.
"In this study we used a genetic approach to seek evidence for true health effects associated with higher body mass index, which assesses our weight against our height and is commonly used to measure obesity," Prof Hyppönen says.
Previous research has suggested that high BMI is associated with increased risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer, but due to the difficulty of conducting clinical trials related to obesity, it has been hard to prove causation.
Prof Hyppönen and her team developed a multi-dimensional analysis in which genetic data was subjected to a suite of stringent examinations in order to deliver high confidence of causality.
"We compared evidence from five different statistical approaches to establish how strong the evidence for causal effect actually is," she says.
"Fully consistent evidence across all approaches was seen for 14 different diseases, and for 26 different diseases evidence was obtained by at least for four of the five methods used.
"What increases the confidence that these associations are largely reflective of real effects is the fact that those effects which came across with consistent evidence are also ones for which we have previous clinical evidence."
One key finding from the study was the extent to which it confirms existing concerns over the link between obesity and diabetes, with many of the diseases identified as related to high BMI known to be commonly associated with poorly controlled diabetes.
"For example, we saw evidence for effects on peripheral nerve disorders, chronic leg and foot ulcers, and even gangrene and kidney failure, which are all known to be diabetic complications. This suggests a key aspect to reduce comorbidity risk in obesity is careful monitoring of blood sugar and effective control of diabetes and its complications," Prof Hyppönen says.
The study also highlights the importance of genetic research to further our understanding of the role genes play in obesity, and the insights it can provide for the future management and treatment of obesity.
"There is an urgent need to find new approaches to manage and prevent obesity," Prof Hyppönen says.
"We know that obesity has a strong genetic basis, which can make weight management very difficult to some of us and the same strategies for prevention may also not work for all. Genetic studies are giving us deeper insights into the biological pathways which drive obesity, and hopefully these types of studies will also provide us with new strategies for prevention."
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Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/08/190801093323.htm
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Intuitive Eating Is The Diet That Tells You To Abandon All Other Diets - Yahoo News
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From Delish
Goodness knows you've read about dozens of diets over the years, all of which claim they'll change your life and eating behaviors forever. The newest of these diets separates itself from the pack by not being a "diet" at all-intuitive eating is endorsed by dietitians as a non-restrictive approach to food. It's becoming more and more popular as major influencers pick it up (of course!). Here's what you need to know about the method.
What is intuitive eating?
According to Alissa Rumsey, RD (who just so happens to be the woman behind #WomenEatingFood), intuitive eating is "a non-diet approach to health and wellness that helps you tune into your body signals, break the cycle of chronic dieting and heal your relationship with food."
Rather than looking at certain foods as "good" or "bad" and eating based off that mentality, the approach focuses on your behaviors and staying in tune with your body as the pillars for what should drive your food choices. Basically, intuitive eating recommends you eat whenever you're hungry and stop whenever you're full. That's it!
Where did it come from?
The Atlantic reports intuitive eating was the 1995 brainchild of California registered dietitians Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. They'd watched clients gain weight and lose weight over and over again, all while feeling helpless because people's behaviors wouldn't change and they'd begin disordered and emotionally fraught eating habits in the process. Et voila: intuitive eating.
What are the actual tenets of intuitive eating?
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So glad you asked! There are 10 of them. Per IntuitiveEating.Org, those principles are:
Reject the diet mentality: Stop adhering to anything you've read or heard that discourages you from eating a certain way.
Honor your hunger: Hunger is normal and healthy. It's not something to achieve or be ashamed of.
Make peace with food: Reject the notion that any food is "good" or "bad" or something you "shouldn't" or "can't" eat. Love all the foods you love!
Challenge the food police: When you find yourself categorizing foods as any of the above, don't let those thoughts overwhelm you or sway your food decision-making.
Feel your fullness: Your body will tell you when it's full. Be cognizant of that!
Discover the satisfaction factor: If you're not satisfied with what you ate, you'll likely just continue eating. Eat what you want and you will be happy!
Cope with your emotions without using any food: When you're sad, cope without food. When you're anxious, cope without food, when you're-you get it.
Respect your body: It's hard to not be critical of how you look, but there are so many things about your appearance you can't control. Don't even try!
Exercise and feel the difference: Self-explanatory.
Honor your health with gentle nutrition: Again, don't categorize foods in any kind of way. Just be sure to take note of how certain foods make you feel and eat what feels good.
Does it work?
There is some literature to prove it does. This study from the National Center for Biotechnology Information found intuitive eating to be "positively associated with various psychological health indicators, and possibly positively associated with improved dietary intake and/or eating behaviors." That said, it also found it was "not associated with higher levels of physical activity" and that it's "negatively associated with BMI."
Who is actually doing it?
The Instagrammers, you guys! Olive.eeeats, theflexiblefoodie, the_bananadiaries, and shuangys_kitchensink are among some of the most prominent influencers doing it, but there are tons more. Check out the 1+ million posts with the hashtag #intuitiveeating.
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Source: https://news.yahoo.com/intuitive-eating-diet-tells-abandon-190200553.html
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The Great American Apparel Diet, what is it?
We are a group of women and two men who have decided to go on a diet of sorts. A fast really. We are completely eliminating “new apparel” from our diets for one year.
Yes, the next time you see us sporting new tags it will be Sept. 2, 2010.
Sound easy? Well think again.
This is going to be a stretch for most of us. You see, like most women we are attached to our wardrobes in some form or another.
In fact buying a new something-or-other is as natural as a dark chocolate pick-me-up. We all have our reasons for embarking on this project but it all gets down to this… who are we without something hip and new in our closets? We shall see.
We are women, with a couple men who have been brave enough to join. We range in age from 18 to 73. We are a creative, with limitless abilities, curious, sometimes hilarious and educated lot of 300 members. Many of us are self employed, business owners, creative thinkers, writers, producers, executives, lawyers, PHDs, mothers, wives, stepmothers, recessionistas, fashionistas, snowboarders, yogis, students, grandmothers, knitters, sewers and social mavens. Some of us have recently lost our jobs while others are looking to change careers. Our shared interest? We are all collectively reevaluating our habits- shopping habits in particular in order to get our review of those habits.
Some of us are motivated to curb our carbon footprint while others are more motivated to curb spending. Some are sick and tired of consumption in general while others are concerned about consumption and the environment. Many of us want to share our trials and tribulations on the blog while others prefer to hang back and observe. We hail from seventeen states in the U.S. and have grown internationally as a group hailing from Denmark, Italy, Germany, Croatia, Serbia, Qatar, Portugal, Canada and the UK. The original twenty dieters specifically are from: Washington, California, Florida, Texas, Ohio, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Georgia, Tennessee, Illinois, North Carolina, Idaho, Maryland, Maine, Indiana, Colorado, Virginia, Canada and England.
Twenty of us started the diet Sept. 1st of 2009 with our numbers growing through the year and new members creating their own start dates on our site. Our official second wave of dieters will be off and running Sept. 1st 2010 continuing the Great American Apparel Diet for another year.
Bottom line… this is a remarkable group of people who have come together to make a change.
Source: http://www.thegreatamericanappareldiet.com/the-great-american-apparel-diet-what-is-it/
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The Best Birthday Cake Collection
My birthday is this week! Woohoo! I’m such a kid at heart when it comes to birthday cakes. I love them!! The more unique, the better. However, I won’t say no to cupcakes and of course, ice cream is always an ideal side to any birthday cake. What’s your favorite birthday treat to celebrate with? One year I even made myself a birthday pie. Because that’s exactly what I wanted – and it was fabulous! Everyone loves birthdays! I’ve put together The Best Birthday Cake Collection and I’m loving each and every cake, cupcake, and ice cream treat.
I love my birthday and so I’ve made myself quite a few cakes over the years. Which one is your favorite? My Mirror Cake.
Strawberry Birthday Cake
Yellow Butter Cake with Chocolate Frosting
Two Cup Tuesday Linky Party No.295
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June 12th, 2019 Making The Time
June 12th, 2019 Making The Time
Yesterday was a 4-star day: I maintained the integrity of my calorie budget, I remained refined sugar-free, I met my daily water goal, and I stayed well connected with exceptional support.
I visited with mom and her nurse late last night. Mom is still battling this UTI and pneumonia. Her blood sugar levels have been completely nuts because of the infection. Last night it was over 400. It's been as high as 523. The good news is, they're on top of her care. They're constantly checking on her, giving her medicine, insulin, and now they're doing breathing treatments four times a day for the breathing difficulties from the pneumonia. Mom's hospital-level care has simply been transferred to the nursing home. They're even calling me daily with care-plan updates.
After the crazy schedule of last week, it's been a welcomed change to get back into a more familiar and comfortable routine. Making the time to prepare some good dinners this week has been very enjoyable.
If you've ever entertained the idea of joining the small, exclusive, private support group I facilitate, now's the time! Our group includes three weekly one hour group mentoring/coaching calls with individual focus and a "secret" Facebook group page for daily accountability and support interactions. Our team members are at all stages of their transformations, from members just getting started, to those who have lost 100 or more pounds, to those working their maintenance practice. We learn, we relate, we support--without shame, without judgment. Are you ready to try something different? This is different.
Another 8-week session starts next Wednesday June 19th. We have a few open spots on the team! The fee is $120.00. That's just $15 per week! Are you ready to add a powerful accountability and support tool to your daily practice? For questions, email me right away: [email protected]
Some testimonials I originally shared a couple months ago:
From M.F. In Vegas: In this day and age of television diets, the powers that be want us to believe and spend our hard earned money on this diet or that diet. Sure, they all work to some degree, but none are sustainable. They are not a lifestyle. And for me, I've learned that what is sustainable is the support and accountability that others who are going through what I am going through bring to the table. This is especially true for us guys, that don't want to really acknowledge that maybe we need support and accountability.
My philosophy was always, "I can do this myself, I don't need anyone's help." That's why I lost and gained weight more times than a wrestler preparing for a match.
Sean Anderson provides those of us that are reluctant to get into some form of therapy or group situations with a unique opportunity to enjoy that accountability and unconditional support and yet keep the setting in a very informal one - our own homes.
As someone who now has done many groups including Sean's for many years, I can tell you what he charges for his eight-week support calls and his private Facebook group page is way below what mainstream support groups charge.
Yet the quality of his support and the group rivals that of any group I have been a part of. If you have gained and lost weight many times over and wonder why maybe what you are missing is this key element. That of support and accountability. If you decide to join Sean's group you may just find that missing piece to your own healthy lifestyle.
Don't fall into the diet mentality that we are all led to believe by the media, try something that works. What do you have to lose but maybe some extra weight and gaining a new you?
Personally, it all started for me with Sean's group, which was a stepping stone to more local groups and extended therapy. I learned more from others than I ever would have on my own. And I'm not too proud to say now that I couldn't have done this by myself. And it all started with one of Sean's support groups.
I have currently lost over 200 lbs and I can assure you that without support and accountability, I would never have reached this point in my own journey. That I am sure of. Thanks, Sean for all your support during my own health journey. --M.F. In Las Vegas
The mission statement for our group says it all: Creating and practicing a personal and unique plan enabling each of us to achieve, as a side effect, a body weight conducive to the best possible health benefits.
From D.A. in DC: I have been part of Sean's group for over 3 years. Not only was the group instrumental for me to be able to lose my last 30 lbs, but it has been very important in helping me maintain an approximately 80 lb weight loss for almost 2 years. Not only do you get Sean's inspirational leadership and experience and generosity of spirit, but you also get a group of wonderful, supportive teammates who will be there for you. We all follow our own plans, but the group is more about dealing with all the other things that get in the way of a healthy weight. In the end, what you eat is not as important as being able to deal with feelings and situations without turning to food. This group will help you with that. It was the missing piece for me. Recommend highly!!!! --D.A. Washington D.C.
From Gerri Helms: I highly recommend Sean's groups if you struggle with consistency in your healthy body goals. As an old (and I do mean old!) partner with Sean, I've seen firsthand the transformation that comes from working with him and his team. (Gerri Helms, Retired Life Coach)
From B.J. in Kansas: It is a great tool of many for a successful weight loss/lifestyle change. I encourage anyone thinking about it to join us.
#veggies Pan prepared sweet potatoes, yellow bell pepper, and red onion- prepared with olive oil cooking spray. #sidedish #simplecooking This is two servings- one for dinner, and another for tomorrow. 190 calories per serving. #dailypractice #foodplan pic.twitter.com/wc4pUhvG9z
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) June 12, 2019
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#whatsfordinner 6.9oz petite sirloin with a side of pan prepared diced sweet potato (175g), yellow bell pepper (45g), and red onions (65g)- prepared with olive oil cooking spray (approx.4second spray). 190 cal for side dish, 537 calories total. #simplecooking #dailypractice #foodplan #whatilike
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Practice, peace, and calm,
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Gomberg: How a unique diet and some well-timed inspiration from a Ute coach has helped me turn a corner with Crohn's - Salt Lake Tribune
I was getting Harvey, my rambunctious toddler, to sleep the other night when I wondered how young you can successfully start those guided relaxation techniques with kids. I was thinking about the one where you relax your scalp muscles, then your forehead (I started to do it for myself), ears and cheeks, then the jaw and lips and keep going until you’re at your toes.
But when I got to my stomach I realized that for one of the first times in months, I didn’t just have less discomfort — I had no pain, no nausea and no cramping. No noticeable dis-ease.
I took the deepest, longest breath of 2019.
I’m almost embarrassed to admit how dark my world had seemed at times during the past couple of weeks (months?). Grief is always hard, but grieving the loss of good health is compounded by, you know, being sick and tired. Lethargy mimics depression and just when I’d feel like I’d gain a little ground, I’d walk swiftly into deep crevasses of sickness and sadness.
Whoosh. The unpredictability was giving me the what for.
But, with some inspired timing (kismet?), my sister (who was diagnosed with a different autoimmune disease at the same time I was!) offered to start an elimination diet with me.
Elimination diets are when you eat very few, safe foods for a while, and slowly reintroduce new things (gluten, soy, dairy, sugar, etc.) back into your routine, tracking what wreaks havoc so you can avoid it later.
Dietary restraint has been a tough muscle to flex when I’ve been depleted of energy, but Joey’s gentle persuasion included researching options, making a six-week plan and sister bonding — not to mention the hope of feeling better.
We decided to start after the Pride Festival (because hi pizza and cocktails), which corresponded with my last dose of the world’s best and worst drug: prednisone, AKA the steroid which had made me a rounder version of my former self.
Even just a week or so in, as I laid there by sweet Harvey, I remembered that I had gotten a glimpse of my mug in the mirror earlier in the day and had deemed myself de-puffed in the face enough to start smiling again in public without looking like a happy basketball.
Daaaang. I remembered that more has been eaten away during this debacle than just my guts (and apparently my ability to digest red meat, I’ve recently learned).
I crawled into bed and perused the news of the day to serendipitously find a story about Beth Launiere, the University of Utah volleyball coach who lives courageously with Crohn’s. She was being recognized by the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation as an “Honored Hero” for her drive to never be a victim of the disease. It was a timely message for a practicing (but not always succeeding) optimist.
And that night (and for many nights since) I finally felt relief in both my body and my mind. I don’t know how long the sailing will be smooth, but I’m hoping that ridding myself of a sense of powerlessness might make me a better sailor for future choppy seas.
So, cheers to some better days, and to the people who help us achieve them.
Marina Gomberg is a communications professional and lives in Salt Lake City with her wife, Elenor Gomberg, and their son, Harvey. You can reach Marina at [email protected].
Source: https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/2019/06/23/gomberg-how-unique-diet/
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Ham and Sweet Potato Soup Recipe
Creamy, comforting, and cheesy Sweet Potato Soup packed with ham and veggies. A simple and delicious soup full of flavor, and it’s the perfect recipe for leftover ham.
Ham and Sweet Potato Soup is a delicious meal that tastes like you stood by the stovetop tending to it for hours, yet it’s ready in a little over 30 minutes.
If you haven’t noticed, we are BIG into soups:
Cauliflower Cheese Soup
Leftover Turkey Soup Recipe with Orzo and Spinach
Gnocchi Zuppa Toscana
and many more…
If I could, I’d have soup for dinner every day during the cold winter months. BUT, I can’t because there’s these little kids running around me begging for things like chicken nuggets and fries.
HOW TO MAKE HAM AND SWEET POTATO SOUP
This is the best time of year to cozy up to this hearty Sweet Potato Soup that’s brimming with seasonal vegetables and savory ham. And, with Christmas coming up, me thinks this is a great recipe for your leftovers. Thus, don’t forget to hide some ham and sweet potatoes. Just in case. 🙃
We will start with browning up our ham, and move on to sautéing our onions with carrots, celery, and chunks of sweet potatoes.
Once those have browned a bit, we are going to add in chicken broth, some seasonings, and let all of that simmer for about 12 minutes.
In the meantime, we are going to prepare a roux with butter and milk, plus cheese.
When ready, all that will be added to our soup pot and cooked until everything is heated through and completely creamy.
Garnish with some parsley and you’re ready to serve.
Slurp up and realize that sweet potatoes + soup were made for each other! 😍 A true winter warmer, this sweet potato soup with ham is just what you need. Easy to prepare and extremely delicious.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH SWEET POTATO SOUP
This is a rich and filling soup and for that reason I would say to serve it with this Bacon and Eggs Asparagus Salad or my Salmon Cobb Salad with Spinach and Feta Cheese.
HOW TO STORE HAM AND SWEET POTATO SOUP
Transfer cooled soup to an airtight container and place in the refrigerator. Soup in the refrigerator will be good for up to 4 days.
HOW TO FREEZE HAM AND SWEET POTATO SOUP
Let the soup cool completely and transfer it to large freezer bags.
Keep FROZEN for up to 3 months.
To reheat, defrost in the fridge over night, then add the soup to a saucepan and reheat over medium heat. Add broth OR milk couple tablespoons at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
MORE POTATO SOUP RECIPES
ENJOY!
Ham and Sweet Potato Soup Recipe
Creamy, comforting, and cheesy Sweet Potato Soup packed with ham and veggies. The perfect recipe for leftover ham.
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ham recipes, holiday soup recipe, leftovers, potato soup, sweet potatoes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300 kcal
Ingredients
FOR THE SOUP
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil divided
1 cup diced cooked ham
1 tablespoon butter
1 yellow onion diced
3 to 4 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes about 1/2-inch cubes
2 carrots cut into rounds
4 celery stalks sliced
3 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper or to taste
5 to 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
FOR THE ROUX
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven or a large soup pot.
Add diced ham and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until lightly browned on all sides. Remove from pot.
Add remaining olive oil to the pot and 1 tablespoon butter; heat over medium-high heat until butter is melted.
Stir in diced onions, sweet potatoes, carrots, and celery stalks; cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in garlic, basil, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 more minute.
Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil; lower to a simmer and continue to cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
In the meantime, prepare the roux.
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
Whisk the flour into the butter with a fork.
Cook and stir for 1 minute, or until the mixture is thickened.
Slowly stir in the milk; stir until completely smooth.
Continue to cook and stir for 4 minutes, or until mixture is thickened.
Stir in the cheese until melted and smooth.
Pour the roux into the soup and cook for 5 more minutes, or until heated through.
Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with parsley.
Recipe Notes
WW FREESTYLE POINTS: 9
Nutrition Facts
Ham and Sweet Potato Soup Recipe
Amount Per Serving (2 cups)
Calories 300 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 648mg 27%
Potassium 593mg 17%
Total Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 7g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin A 222.1%
Vitamin C 11.2%
Calcium 19.2%
Iron 7.7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Source: https://diethood.com/ham-sweet-potato-soup-recipe/
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