Healthy Life Journey

Back on the journey to healthiness

nancypiper — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:52:36 +0000

Nothing like a Royal Wedding to remind me of how far I’ve come from our wedding day. Time to get back in “Wedding Day” shape. With a pending vacation in Maui this summer where we spent our honeymoon, I’m on the trail to getting more fit and healthier. Every girl needs a little motivation now and then don’t we? Cheers to Prince William and Princess Kate of Cambridge! God Bless your Marriage! For real!

Reading Women Food and God

nancypiper — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:30:56 +0000

Well then. Could be one of the most revolutionary books I’ve read in a very long time. So far…my last two days have been amazing…..do read it and let’s dialogue.

Comfort Food…

nancypiper — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:22:53 +0000

In my opinion, every food has the potential of being “comfort food”. It’s why most of us “overeat”. After all, it’s winter isn’t it?
That just cries out for “comfort food”, especially when you are in the snow covered states this year. I need comfort when I’m angry, sad, hurt, tired and relieved! Have you ever finished a major accomplishment and decided it’s time for a “reward” and you hustled yourself to get something that you think is a “prize” for reaching your goal or accomplishment. I can hear you nodding! Well, there you have it. The truth. What am I going to do about this now? Well, I’m pledging to take notice of my actions when I’m heading for the chocolate. Perhaps my fairy godmother will tap on my shoulder and remind me how unnecessary it is to eat as a response to everything. (No mom, I do not believe in fairy godmothers!)

You know it’s bad….

nancypiper — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 18:48:26 +0000

when your weight loss coach/dr. asks by email how he can improve his service to his patients. In code, how come I haven’t seen you? He’s great. The program we were on wasn’t the best we’ve used to lose and we’re gaining again. I needed more support and connection to keep it off. Drats. Back to using common sense, self control and exercise. . .and lots of prayer for strength and distraction!

New gym, New Energy!

nancypiper — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 22:38:16 +0000

After almost 19 years belonging to one gym, we’ve switched to another with great anticipation that a new environment, new classes, new facilities will bring us the motivation we need to get moving in 2011. We hope! I won’t name the gym we’re moving from but they are well known for being something like an Every Hour of the Day Fatness type of gym. Need I say “more”? We are thrilled with our new gym and I’m looking forward to being re-energized for the big weight loss push come January 3rd. Are you with me?

Breathe deeply….

nancypiper — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:33:58 +0000

Hi Friends, It’s been a while since I posted. That’s probably because I’ve not been going slow enough to breathe deeply.

When I am stressed, I don’t calm down enough to write.

The Christmas season is wonderful AND stress producing if one is not intentional about stopping to breathe deeply.

When I was out for a walk to get the newspaper – that’s the extent of my exercise these days (sigh) – I paused to drink in the freshness of the morning dew and smells of wet grass. Ah! That’s probably the most peaceful moment I had until today….when I decided to slow down and consequently, write on my blog.

So, to recommit to my healthy life journey, I’ve put time in my calendar to work out with two girlfriends – perfect combination -and I recommitted to having Quiet Time each morning so I can let God remind me that He is lovingly willing to be in control of all that I feel out of control about and actually, everything. Good thing I know He loves me and is trustworthy.

Hope you take time to Breathe Deeply!

Clean Sweep – not that bad!

nancypiper — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:29:27 +0000

Today is the first full day after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. There are a few “tempting” things left in our kitchen that I need to “sweep” out. Do you have any? Let’s make a deal. I’ll sweep those “yummy” carbs out of my bread basket if you will do the same. Good carbs – in bread – include multigrain and whole wheat. Swoosh! White breads of any type (including sweets) . . .dump them. These are excess calories more likely to stay on the hips or middle due to the fat content and also less than healthy sugar content. Good bye!

For the love of apples…..

nancypiper — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:01:02 +0000

The factoid of the day involves apples – tis the season.
A recent study indicates that if you eat an apple 15 minutes before a meal, you will eat 200 less calories. For the love of apples….let’s do it!

Amazing inspiration at Starbucks O’Hare airport/Chicago

nancypiper — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:19:18 +0000

As I was flying through Chicago yesterday, waiting for my flight at gate 28, I witnessed an amazing amount of discipline. A young woman – my age – stood next to me and proceeded to cut a piece of pound cake in half. This was the amazing moment. She threw one half away. With a smile, after acknowledging my words of awe, she said with a smile of glee” I just cut off 175 calories.” I told her she was my inspiration. So today and every day, I’m going to try to cut my portion in half. Thank you wise teacher and fellow traveler ( in more ways than one.)

Oven Fries – couldn’t be better!

nancypiper — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:08:20 +0000

This week I ventured out of my comfort zone in the kitchen and prepared a heart healthy, zero transfat fabulous potato treat. Yes – there is such a thing! These may not be new to you as I’m a slow adapter but get this…….
Homemade oven fries. http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/classic-oven-fries.

This is one of many excellent recipes. I used one of my favorite spicy seasonings as well. Robi’s Darn Good All-Purpose Seasoning. Check it out at www.darngoodseasoning.com Yumo-o!

Just think, fewer calories than chips or frozen fries. Guaranteed zero trans fats. Healthy fat – extra virgin olive oil.

As Candice Olson would say from HGTV – “Simply Divine”.