Post Thanksgiving thoughts...

A great day was had by all. Many things to be Thankful for. One of the things I am thankful for is people who read this blog. There are so many things that I want to accomplish and so many topics to cover. I feel truly blessed that I constantly update my own knowledge of what is healthy and what is not so I can share it with my readers. We're all busy but it's important to know what is fact and what is fiction. So on that note, I would like to share a list of books that I think are crucial for EVERYONE to read so they can make better choices. "gorgeous Green" by Sophie Uliano... "Beauty to Die For" by Judi Vance and "Not Just a Pretty Face" by Stacy Malkan. Do yourself AND your children and those you love a favor by reading any one of these.... together we can make a difference. Blessings to all!

A halt in the trot...

We all set goals for ourselves. Some big, some small. I could have come up with a thousand reasons why I am not ready for my 5K Turkey Trot tomorrow but then I would would choke on my turkey dinner tomorrow. Sad to say, I've fallen short of my goal - something I'm not very proud of. I am not ready to do this race tomorrow. Life got in the way and things took a turn and I am pulling out of the race. One thing is for sure though... I know that next time I set a goal this big I MUST set it more than 3 1/2 weeks before it is to occur. Being human sometimes means admitting when you're not up to snuff. I feel good though knowing that I can give my body the rest it needs right now and then come back even stronger. Anyone out there who has fallen short of a goal (no matter how big or how small) cut yourself some slack.. I am! At first, I thought, how could I have let this happen and then I realized that I'm human and we all have inadequacies. I'd rather pull out knowing that I'm unprepared rather than go ahead and possibly get injured. So for that recognition, I am "truly grateful" this Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

It's my duty to inform you!

As an advocate of natural health and what you put in and on your body directly affects what happens to your health, I feel compelled to alert people about this. Since Turkey Day is approaching, you should know that not all labeling of food is in your best interest.
MSG is sometimes hidden in food with labels that say "No Added MSG,"
"No MSG Added," and "No MSG"

Imagine ORGANIC Free Range Chicken Broth
Ingredients include "natural flavor" -- and Imagine doesn't tell what is in the "natural flavor" and/or provide an analysis of the amount of processed free glutamic acid in their product. Did you know that MSG can be disguised as about 14 different names? How about 'hydrolized soy protein"?

Manufacturers are acutely aware that many consumers would prefer not to have MSG (1) in their food.(2) Some manufacturers have responded by using "clean labels," i.e., labels that contain only ingredient names they think consumers will not recognize as containing MSG -- names such as "hydrolyzed soy protein." Others advertise "No MSG," "No MSG Added," or "No Added MSG," even though their products contain MSG.

Most offenders are small processors who are possibly being misguided by the FDA, the USDA, and/or consultants. Hain and Campbell's, both large companies, are among those who have been alerted to both the deception that they are perpetrating and the illegality of what they are doing, yet continue with what the FDA has termed deceptive and misleading labeling.

Placing "No MSG," "No MSG Added," or "No Added MSG" on food labels has been deemed by the FDA to be false and misleading under section (403)(a)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act when the label also lists any hydrolyzed protein as an ingredient since it contains MSG."(3) Thus, to advertise "No MSG," "No MSG Added," or "No Added MSG" when there is MSG in a product is illegal. BE AWARE!

Back to training... only 3 days left and sadly, I'm not ready for this! But I will keep plugging away... "ain't no stoppin' us know" is the song playing in my head.... have a great day!

training interrupted but ok

Well training for my 5K has gotten a bit interrupted. Had to have an MRI done today on my breast but I am confident that it is nothing. I take all the necessary supplements to assist with good health. In fact, this new Pericarp Oil is truly like 'liquid gold' because it takes inflammation down so quickly... and the healing properties are amazing! Put it on a bruise and it's gone in 3 days! Unbelievable! So training continues tomorrow and the race is a week from THIS Thursday! I hope I am ready.. I will be. These tests of late have really made me think that taking care of my health is the most important thing. Take time to smell the roses, take a stroll on the beach, enjoy the dolphins playing, let the sun beam down on your face and the wind through your hair. Enjoy life..it's important. Life is good... stay tuned.. blessings to all.

Unlucky Friday the 13th?????

It's Friday the 13th and it's not the unlucky day everyone thinks it is! That's a myth.. it's about being grateful for what you have right now! Luck is simply "your own thoughts" being inacted and manifested...I just spent 2 1/2 days in Orlando and we are SO lucky to have been able to travel whenever we want to! Since I am still training for my 5K Turkey Trot race I incorporated some training into our little excursion. I started out my day with a good healthy breakfast, pink grapefruit, coffee (told you previously NOT giving up my one cup of morning coffee! LOL!); a delicious slice of my homemade quiche. Took a hot shower to get ready for the day since it was CHILLY out and I finally tried my new goodies that I ordered - the brand new, toxin free, chemical free personal care products XanGo just came out with "Juni" ..... I LOVE this new Shampoo (I've got naturally curly hair and it was terrific on it!! The normal frizz I would get if it were damp, rainy or humid did NOT occur while we were at Sea World - it just didn't frizz up!!) The conditioner was delightful and I LOVE the new vegan-body-bar - all have a hint of lavender (naturally) and I felt SO CLEAN!!! I can't describe it, but the clean feeling my hair had was 'different' from using regular shampoos with all those chemicals. It felt clean and light! Then we left for our day at Sea World and since I couldn't do a "power walk" I figured that walking ALL over SeaWorld would be the next best thing! Walked we did - from one end to the other! We were there for 6 1/2 hrs so I got PLENTY of EXERCISE! saw the dolphins - fed them - how extraordinary THAT was! Touched the sting rays - ick - they felt slimey. Saw several shows and was mesmerized! At the shamu show, they acknowledged all the Veterans in the audience since it was Nov 11th - Veteran's Day - and it was so moving it brought tears to my eyes and those around me! The day was wonderful but exhausting. So stay tuned for my ongoing training and journey to good health...God Bless...

One Step at a time...

Well hi everyone!
Completed another day in my training schedule for the big 5K Turkey Trot I told you about in yesterday's blog. I've eaten really healthy today - a few ounces of my XanGo and a slice of 15 whole grain toast for breakfast (yes, I had coffee with skim milk and agave nectar - I am NOT giving up my coffee!) and lunch was a delicious Morning Star Farms Garden Veggie burger with 15 wholegrain bread, a little mustard and ketchup, a dill pickle and glass of ice water with lemon and of course, my XanGo again! I am ready to go!!! I'm determined to do this! It's not about the time I do the distance, it's about the distance and the commitment for me! I am GOING to see this through AND be healthier for it. I'll just keep on truckin'... thank God for my supplements that keep me going! Stay tuned tomorrow for an update....until then... Blessings to all...

Did someone say TURKEY?

Okay everyone, been gone for a while but now I'm back and better than ever!
thank God for my new "ELEVIV"or I wouldn't have had the motivation, focus or energy
to make this change (more on THAT, another time!)
They say every 7 yrs we go through a metamorphisis and it's true.
I'm 'kickin' it up a notch as Emeril would say (speaking of food) check out
my friend's blog FoodNetworksFanatic page - YUM!)
I'm making big steps to improve MY quality of life. Better food choices, 'cleaner' & "greener"
products for my skin and body AND exercise - thus the change - I'm steppin' out of my box and
I'm training for a 5K Turkey Trot here in Cape Coral, FL on Thanksgiving Day!
Getting in shape; (which at 53 isn't easy after 6 yrs of slacking off!)
Been training for the last 8 days ago and I'll do it! I'll be blogging about
my progress and photos up until the big event! Come back and check out my blog
to cheer me on (I need all the support I can get!)
We MUST take care of ourselves INSIDE & OUT - be good to yourself... I am!
stay tuned....