A Brief Update

Well, I am into my 7th week of the P90X program.  I just love all these workouts.  Some more than others for sure but to be honest when I'm done with whatever workout it is, I'm thrilled to have done it.

I am known for hurting a part of my back that can be painful (to say the least and really ALL back injuries are painful huh?).  I have popped ribheads out (I'm told that is a type of joint at the end of the rib in your back).  This morning after my upperbody workout I was going to run.  My daughter asked to come with so I was putting her bike in the back of my car and OUCH!!  I'm down for the count to be sure.  No run for me today.  I'm VERY hopeful to do my workout (NOT upper body) tomorrow that is scheduled.  We'll see.  I also have an appt with my chiropracter tomorrow morning to see if she can help me out some.  She always does :)  I'm hoping this is just a muscle pull & all will be well with some rest & ibuprofen. :)

How are you doing?  What exercise program are you doing?

Be Blessed & Healthy!!

Walk for Life 2012

One of my favorites places is the pregnancy center in our town.  Grace House Pregnancy Center.  They do such wonderful things there & my heart is just with them.  Every year they host a "Walk for Life".  This year it is October 27th.  It's a 2.5 mile walk,run, skip or hop :)  You can even do it at your home when you are able to!  We get sponsors though & that money goes directly to the center. 

Here is some of the things the center has been up to this year:

Grace House Pregnancy Resource Center, Inc.

Grace House is a public non-profit Christian mission
that is presenting life-affirming alternatives
to the abortion-minded
by embracing them in an environment of safety and hope;
educating them concerning pregnancy,
fetal development and parenting,
and empowering them to choose life for their unborn children!

2011 Accomplishments

DeLand/Edgewater
452/84 Individuals served
1398/346 Client Visits
341/45 Pregnancy Tests
1413/166 Material Help Visits
286/60 Educated Father Figures
158/18 Free Ultrasounds Provided
291/44 Shared Gospel
57/12 People Accepted Christ
191/48 Bibles Given
2/0 Adoptions Finalized
186/101 Bible Study Sessions...
& at least 278 Moms Chose LIFE!!

Some of our Free, Confidential Services

♥ Pregnancy tests
♥ Ultrasound
♥ Information on abortion procedures & risks
adoption and parenting
♥ Spiritual help
♥ Maternity & baby supplies
♥ Parenting education
♥ Community referrals
♥ Help healing from abortion
♥ Abstinence and STD education
♥ Sanctity of life education in the community

Grace House is a public non-profit Christian mission that is
presenting life-affirming alternatives to the abortion-minded
by embracing them in an environment of safety and hope;
educating them concerning pregnancy,
fetal development and parenting,
and empowering them to choose life for their unborn children!

We also received a matching grant, dollar-for dollar, to get ultrasound machines!

 

So, have I got you wondering how you can help?  Oh I hope so!  Go to my fundraising page to find out: 

http://www.ministrysync.com/event/website/?m=1158441

 

 

Be Blessed & Healthy!!!!



P90X update - Phase 1 DONE

Yep, Phase 1 is done.    4 weeks.  I measured again this morning & I am seeing some progress for sure.  I have lost 2lbs & 3"s.  That makes me happy.  Was I hoping for more? Yes, of course.  I am very happy though.  Numbers (scale & inches) really mess with my mind.  Once I knew that & could make myself STOP measuring that way it was helpful.  The only reason I'm doing it now is so I can see for myself this is really doing something.  Ok, and it's addictive :)  I don't have alot of weight that I need to lose but I do want to get down to the next number on the scale :)  I will stop weighing again when I'm done with this program. 

I like Phase 2.  Today was Chest, Shoulders & Triceps.  Any time I can work my triceps I'm happy.  I hate when they wave goodbye with me :)   I believe Back & Biceps is this week too.  Yay!


Have you tried P90X or any of the Beachbody workouts?  Which is your favorite?

Be Blessed & Healthy!!

Friday Favorite - My Fitness Pal

This is a new thing for me.  Like about 2 weeks new.  I have decided to really start keeping track of what I'm eating.  I have my workouts down & have been tracking them as well (easier of course doing the P90X program right now) but I also wanted to see how many calories I was taking in per day.  The days I do an intense workout I am RAVENOUS.  I also noticed I'm a big snacker in the 2-4pm time slot.  Now that I'm tracking what I'm eating I found I was really eating WAY too much!  Knowing I am going to stay honest with myself keeps me from grazing.   I have also found my love again for my hot air popper.  Love my popcorn!!  I don't put butter on it.  I spray it lightly with oo spray & sprinkle some salt on it.  Salty & crunchy & NOT alot of calories. 

So.....here is my Friday Fave --  My Fitness Pal's website.  There I can log in my food & workouts.  I can choose to go on and meet new people & I can even keep a blog there.  I haven't done those last 2 yet.  Just kind of stalking different things right now.  Getting more comfortable with things.  There is also Spark People too.  I am also part of Spark People but after using My Fitness Pal I prefer this one.  Not as chaotic for me & I think I don't have so much trouble finding the different foods I need to enter in. 

I recommend you go & start logging things in.  You would be surprised about some of those hidden calories you don't even realize you are taking in.  Give it a try & come back & let me know what you think!!

Be Blessed & Healthy!!

NOT a healthy recipe post

Just had to warn you.  If you were looking for a healthy recipe or something like that today it's not going to happen :)  I got this quick recipe idea from a friend & sometimes my kid's lifestyle SCREAMS for this.  With baseball, band practice & just a hectic life, sometimes we need a quick snack or dinner idea. 



Barbe-cups

Ground meat
Your favorite BBQ sauce
biscuits/rolls



Happy Customer!!

brown the meat & add bbq sauce.  flatten out roll in bottom of cupcake pan.  Bake for 8-10 minutes at whatever the rolls/biscuits need to be baked at.

Other ideas - taco-cups, pizza cups. 

They freeze REALLY well & can be taken out & warmed up very easily.  This is a GREAT substitute for the pizza rolls or other things you can find out there.  Healthy?  maybe not the greatest BUT I do know what is in these & I much prefer that!!

What is your go-to snack or quicky meal for your kids?

Be Blessed & Healthy!!!