Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Setting Healthy Goals After the Holidays!
In our world travels, one of our favorite visits has been to Europe during the Christmas season. Interestingly enough, we not only were able to see how the different European countries observe the Christmas season, but were able to enjoy their traditonal foods, events, and listening to Christmas music continually until December 31 on all the intercoms. I observed too, that most Europeans walk or bike a lot, and their diets consist of mostly basic foods, so there are not very many overweight people.
It is a great time of year! So now what? On to the new year and what the new year will bring. A new day, new week, new month, and new year are all times to set new goals and do just a little better. And that's really the key. Many people set new year's goals, but forget about them after a few weeks. The key is dividing the big goals down into monthly, weekly and daily goals as well.
So what is your most wanted health goal(s) for 2006? Is it for a new desired weight, or a specific permanent change in certain eating habits, foods, or pit stops? Set a goal for the year, and then, without fail, set monthly, weekly, and daily goals throughout the year to help you achieve it - and you will!
Make health and good eating a priority! Your body will function better and last longer, truly!
It is a great time of year! So now what? On to the new year and what the new year will bring. A new day, new week, new month, and new year are all times to set new goals and do just a little better. And that's really the key. Many people set new year's goals, but forget about them after a few weeks. The key is dividing the big goals down into monthly, weekly and daily goals as well.
So what is your most wanted health goal(s) for 2006? Is it for a new desired weight, or a specific permanent change in certain eating habits, foods, or pit stops? Set a goal for the year, and then, without fail, set monthly, weekly, and daily goals throughout the year to help you achieve it - and you will!
Make health and good eating a priority! Your body will function better and last longer, truly!
Friday, December 16, 2005
Enjoy the Holidays with Healthy Eating!
The Christmas season is one of my favorite times of the year - as it is for many others. I love the excitement, the opportunity to give and focus on others, and I also love the socials, programs, parties and family gatherings.
As foods and parties seems to go together, it's time to think about healthy eating - which is really possible. I do have many wonderful recipes for healthy holiday eating - one of which I will share with you now.
GINGERBREAD
1/3 C. oil
2 eggs
2/3 C. honey
2/3 C. molasses
3 1/4 C. fresh ground soft wheat flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cloves
2 tsp. ground ginger
1 Tbs. ground cinnamon
Mix all ingredients together and beat until smooth. Spoon into two medium lecithin/oiled loaf pans and bake at 350ยบ for approx. 35-40 minutes. Slice and serve with whipped cream, if desired. Makes 2 medium or 4 small loaves.
Take advantage of more great holiday recipes in my 31 Favorite Holiday Recipes booklet with my Special Holiday Offer here !
As foods and parties seems to go together, it's time to think about healthy eating - which is really possible. I do have many wonderful recipes for healthy holiday eating - one of which I will share with you now.
GINGERBREAD
1/3 C. oil
2 eggs
2/3 C. honey
2/3 C. molasses
3 1/4 C. fresh ground soft wheat flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cloves
2 tsp. ground ginger
1 Tbs. ground cinnamon
Mix all ingredients together and beat until smooth. Spoon into two medium lecithin/oiled loaf pans and bake at 350ยบ for approx. 35-40 minutes. Slice and serve with whipped cream, if desired. Makes 2 medium or 4 small loaves.
Take advantage of more great holiday recipes in my 31 Favorite Holiday Recipes booklet with my Special Holiday Offer here !
