Living Healthy!

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Whether you don’t like the number that you see on the scale or you just want to live a healthy lifestyle, weight control can be a challenge. However, you can conquer this challenge. Well, at least, you can do things to manage this challenge. Our weight tends to fluctuate from time to time. However, if we have a better understanding of our bodies, we can use the knowledge to conquer/manage our weight. There are many diets, infomercials, etc that can overwhelm our minds. Therefore, once you have a plan whether it is from a diet, infomercial, doctor etc, you should give it a try. I am neither a doctor nor an expert on weight control. But, I’ve tried a few things to manage my weight and let me tell you, once your mind is set, you can do it.

I’ve tried Dr. Ian Smith’s diets and I know that I am not the first and won’t be the last to tell you that his diets surely work! I did both of his programs (The Fat Smash Diet and The Extreme Fat Smash Diet) and the results were better than I expected. I also incorporated Dr. Ian Smith’s diet with some of my own ideas and I was able to control my weight.

For example, for 4 days, I did not have any carbohydrates and I lost 6.5 pounds. I was shocked, as I did not know what to expect. However, as my responsibilities grew with taking care of my Granny while working full time and caring for my own family, maintaining a healthy lifestyle diminished. 

I can still say that I never look away when I get on the scale; I just know that the weight is back and my goal is to get back to eating healthy, exercising, and work on keeping the momentum of living a healthy lifestyle.

During the 4 days of no carborhydrates, this is what I ate:

Breakfast:

2-egg omelet with cheese and onions with 2 or 3 turkey bacon strips

Lunch: 

             Tuna fish on a bed of lettuces

             Salmon cakes with carrots and broccoli

             Baked chicken with whole string beans and broccoli

             Tossed chicken salad

Snack: 

             Boiled egg

            Vegetable pizza without the crust - yup, I just eat the topping

Dinner:

2 Salmon cake patties with carrots and broccoli

            Baked chicken with broccoli and whole strings beans

            Tossed chicken salad

            Shrimp and broccoli

Drinks:

            3 cups of hot green tea for all 4 days

            My daily water intake

            A glass of Moscato (wine) for all 4 days

During the 4 days of no carbs, I did not get on the treadmill, but instead of taken the elevator at work; I took the stairs. I must say small things that we incorporate in our daily routine, surely adds up!

I am not telling you to stop doing what you are doing or not get professional consultation; all I am saying is it is possible to live a healthy lifestyle. 

I am on the road of a healthier lifestyle. Whatever makes me happy, I don’t have a problem in giving it a try!

Angela

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My Children

I’m thankful, blessed, and grateful. Thanks to the LORD. 

Just sitting thinking about my adorable children. My children motivate me to continue living life to the fullest. They keep me on my toes. 

Even though I had my daughter at 16, I did all that I can to ensure she had a good upbringing. Now just about 18 years later, my daughter will be graduating high school next month and then turning 18 and going off to college. Wow, 18 already, time surely flies. I still remember bringing her home from the hospital. I will miss her so much. I will have to adjust not seeing her every day. I am happy for social media. Social media will allow me to stay in contact with her more often. I guess I will have to create a video conference account, so that I can see her beautiful face. I know she will do a great job in college and learn all that she can. 

My son is 10 and in September, he will start middle school. He will no longer wear the burgundy shirts or gold gym shirts. Yes, I went overboard with the shirts this year. (Lol) Those uniform shirts are very expensive. I’ve decided to give his excess shirts to someone in need. His school is moving also, so not only will he be in middle school, he will attend a new school. 

Just wanted to express myself…I’m so proud of my children.

Angela

Happy Mother's Day

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Hello my readers,

Happy Mother’s Day MOM, I wish you were here so that I can give you a BIG HUG and tell you that I LOVE YOU. I miss you so much.

Happy Mother’s Day Granny, enjoy your day with my mom, you daughter, in HEAVEN. I miss you too.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the MOTHERS, have a beautiful day and enjoy every moment!

From Angela’s All Around Tees, have a fantastic Mother's Day!

2011 Summer Sunglasses

Hello my readers,
I hope all is well.

Summer is approaching! The sun will indeed shine its beautiful rays. We will gracefully embrace the rays of the sun, by going to the beach, walking in the park, and sitting outside the restaurant. Even though we love the sun, we have to remember to protect our eyes. Too much exposure of UV rays can cause harm to your eyes. A pair of sunglasses will help protect your eyes from UV damage. 

Another point to make is that sunglasses come in many styles and colors and some people wear them throughout the year. However, during the summer months, you see more people wearing their beautiful sunglasses.  

The styles of sunglasses are ever changing and this year “Round” sunglasses are in and HOT! 

Here are just a few: 

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Whatever style of sunglasses you like, wear them as you see fit!

Angela

Egg Yolk is good for you

Hello my readers,

I hope all is well.

Before discarding the egg yolk, let me tell you the benefits of the yolk.

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• Contains Vitamin A
• Contains Vitamin D
• Contains antioxidants (lutein & zeaxanthin) 

An egg yolk contains almost 184 mg. People with normal cholesterol levels may have up to 300 mg daily. This means you could have one egg yolk per day or 7 egg yolks a week. However, per  Joan Salge Blake, MS, RD, LDN says as long as you don’t eat other high cholesterol foods such as red meat and full-fat cheese you can consume this amount of egg yolk. 

As Easter is approaching and there will be many decorative eggs to eat. Remember eat with care.

Did you know? According to The Nielsen Company, during the week leading up to Easter, there are 61,000,000 dozen eggs sold. That is 732,000,000 individual eggs. You can surely say that’s a lot of eggs.

Regards,

Angela

"Happy Hour"

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“Happy Hour” is an excellent time to socialize with your co-workers. You are no longer on your employer’s clock. You can talk as much you want and to whom you want. In the 1920’s the U.S. Navy enjoyed “Happy Hour.” This was the slang for the scheduled entertainment on board the ship. Happy Hour typical occurred during boxing and wrestling matches in which gave the sailors an opportunity to relieve stress. 

“Happy Hour” typically runs Monday-Thursday from 4 pm to 7 pm. Some bars/restaurants have a second “Happy Hour” shift which runs from 10 pm – 1 am during the same days. During Happy Hour,” bars/restaurants offer a discount on beer, wine, cocktails and may be some foods. If you did not know this, from the bar/restaurant perspective, “Happy Hour” helps boost their business. 

Depending on what country you are from, “Happy Hour” may have a different offering. For example, in U.S., “Happy Hour” consists of discounted drinks with finger foods. In the Netherlands, instead of receiving a discount on drinks, the customer receives double the amount. In Italy, the discount applies to food, while the customer pays regular price for drinks.

No matter what the offer is during “Happy Hour,” many people love to mingle with co-workers after work along with enjoying a cocktail! 

Even if you are not a drinker, discounted food and free time socializing with your co-workers is not a bad deal.

If you do drink, PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY and NO Drinking & Driving.

Can you share why you like or dislike “Happy Hour”? Go ahead, and add your comment

Thank you,

Angela