You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
From: Canada
About me:Before it becomes a butterfly, a caterpillar goes through a growth stage during which it is called a "chrysalis." On the surface it may not look like much is happening, but the delicate chrysalis process changes the fuzzy caterpillar into an awesome butterfly with wings of intricate designs and intense colors. That's me!
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Thursday, January 15, 2009
Sweet Potatoes
Todays lunch is a yummy sweet potatoe with butter and brown sugar. Pie for lunch. I can't wait!
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Menu Changes
Well, I have begun to bring my lunch everyday to work. No more fast food. I actually feel more full with fruit and veggies and a sandwich or soup and a sandwich. The scale has not changed much but I feel lighter. I have begun to do my Denise Austin tapes. Man! She sure has a lot of energy!
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
Labels: Denise Austin, exercise, food, food at the office
Monday, December 15, 2008
Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Deviled Eggs
I had the pleasure of eating some sun dried pesto deviled eggs on Saturday and what a treat they were. They were the best eggs I have ever tasted! I had about 6. Now I have searched on line for a basic recipe to try at home. I will be trying the one below and doctoring it up to suit my tastes! Never again will I eat a plain deviled egg. Or make one, that is!!
2 dozen large eggs (preferably several days old)
1/2 cup mayonnaise (homemade is best)2 or 3 dashes chili pepper sauce (DeFrance prefers Tabasco)
Dash Worcestershire sauce
6 to 8 drops fresh lemon juice
Salt and black pepper to taste
Paprika to taste
Basic Eggs:1 1/2 teaspoons Durkee Famous Sauce or Dijon mustard1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish, drainedChopped fresh chives for garnishPesto Eggs:1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted2 tablespoons prepared basil pestoChiffonade of fresh basil, for garnish
Sun-Dried Tomato Eggs:2 teaspoons sun-dried tomato pesto1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, blotted dry and patted dry, finely choppedAdditional sun-dried tomatoes, blotted and cut into strips for garnish
1. Cover eggs with cold water in a large pot and bring to a rapid boil. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
2. Run cold water over eggs to cool. Peel and cut each egg in half lengthwise. Place egg yolks in bowl and mash. Add Chile Pepper Sauce, Worcestershire, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to yolks and mash to desired consistency. Divide mixture among 3 bowls.
3. To make basic eggs: Mix Durkee sauce, or Dijon mustard, and sweet pickle relish into one bowl of yolk mixture. Fill 16 egg white halves with the mixture. Garnish with chopped chives.
4. To make pesto eggs: Mix all but 2 tablespoons pine nut and the pesto into second bowl of yolk mixture. Fill 16 egg white halves with mixture. Garnish with remaining 2 tablespoons pine nuts and basil.
5. To make sun-dried tomato eggs: Mix tomato pesto and chopped sun-dried tomatoes into remaining bowl of yolk mixture. Fill 16 halved eggs whites with the mixture. Garnish with strips of sun-dried tomatoes.
Yield: Makes 8 servings.
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
2 dozen large eggs (preferably several days old)
1/2 cup mayonnaise (homemade is best)2 or 3 dashes chili pepper sauce (DeFrance prefers Tabasco)
Dash Worcestershire sauce
6 to 8 drops fresh lemon juice
Salt and black pepper to taste
Paprika to taste
Basic Eggs:1 1/2 teaspoons Durkee Famous Sauce or Dijon mustard1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish, drainedChopped fresh chives for garnishPesto Eggs:1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted2 tablespoons prepared basil pestoChiffonade of fresh basil, for garnish
Sun-Dried Tomato Eggs:2 teaspoons sun-dried tomato pesto1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, blotted dry and patted dry, finely choppedAdditional sun-dried tomatoes, blotted and cut into strips for garnish
1. Cover eggs with cold water in a large pot and bring to a rapid boil. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
2. Run cold water over eggs to cool. Peel and cut each egg in half lengthwise. Place egg yolks in bowl and mash. Add Chile Pepper Sauce, Worcestershire, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to yolks and mash to desired consistency. Divide mixture among 3 bowls.
3. To make basic eggs: Mix Durkee sauce, or Dijon mustard, and sweet pickle relish into one bowl of yolk mixture. Fill 16 egg white halves with the mixture. Garnish with chopped chives.
4. To make pesto eggs: Mix all but 2 tablespoons pine nut and the pesto into second bowl of yolk mixture. Fill 16 egg white halves with mixture. Garnish with remaining 2 tablespoons pine nuts and basil.
5. To make sun-dried tomato eggs: Mix tomato pesto and chopped sun-dried tomatoes into remaining bowl of yolk mixture. Fill 16 halved eggs whites with the mixture. Garnish with strips of sun-dried tomatoes.
Yield: Makes 8 servings.
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
Labels: deviled egg recipes, recipes, sundried tomatoe pesto deviled eggs
Steps Forward and Back
Breakfast began good. Grapefruit. Red. Which was just lovely! It was glorious to eat. Then ome tea. Green tea with acai berries. Just brimming with anti-oxidants. Then the sin. The little debbie cake. The Chocolate Swiss Roll. Boy was IT GOOD! That was the start of the good day.
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
Friday, December 12, 2008
Breakdown
Well, I finally had to breakdown and go to the doctor for my bronchitis. I have been coughing non-top for about 3 weeks, now. I got a strong antibiotic, some sort of steroid/anti inflammatory to help with the breathing and a strong, thick syrup for the cough. So far, so good. It seems to be helping since all my home remedies failed long ago. I do look forward to next week. I should be a good as new then! When all else fails, go to the doctor!
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
Labels: cures for a cold
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
MBT Shoes for Christmas
With my focus on loosing weight, I would love a pair of MBT shoes. I have not tried any on locally. I have just gone to the store and looked at the various types and styles. The price has been out of my daily budget so all I have done is look. I am thinking that I might have to break down and get a pair for myself for Christmas. I would like any of these featured below. Has anyone out there tried them and liked them? I do not know anyone personally who has a pair.
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
This is the unisex pair.
The ones below are just for women.
I have no idea there was a hiking boot, but I like it!
WOW! There is even a Mary Jane! Who knew???
Any Santa' s out there..take note. I would be happy with a pair of MBT shoes!
The ones below are just for women.
I have no idea there was a hiking boot, but I like it!
WOW! There is even a Mary Jane! Who knew???
Any Santa' s out there..take note. I would be happy with a pair of MBT shoes!
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
Labels: Masai Barefoot Technology, mbt shoes
CP Shrimp Wonton Soup
I have been buying this shrimp wonton soup for the past year and it is just out of this world good. So much flavor and the shrimp are big! It is the perfect lunch for me. I have eaten it each day this week. Now it is time to run to Costco and get more. The best thing is that it only has 90 calories. Who can say no to just 90 calories? It is a little high in sodium but I rarely add any salt to my food. EVER!
If you have not tried this soup...DO! You will not be dissappointed!
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
Labels: reduced calorie foods, wonton soup
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Who is to Blame?
WHO is to blame for this miserable cold that I have? My employer of course. We work in what I believe is a million dollar property right on the water at a marina. Beautiful prime real estate. The thing is that my boss looks for ways to save money. In the winter he does not turn on the heat. Really. No heat so we sit in our coats and sweaters shivering all day. In the past 2 weeks it has just turned cold. I have been freezing each day at work. I bundle up but you get chilled to the bone. The cold wind off the water permeates the building like there is no insulation at all.
So now I have a bad cold. This is the 2nd winter for me here freezing. He has provided a small space heater that I now have at my desk. It helps but it is still cool all day. Who is to blame? The boss. Saving money at the expense of the health of your employees is not right!
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
So now I have a bad cold. This is the 2nd winter for me here freezing. He has provided a small space heater that I now have at my desk. It helps but it is still cool all day. Who is to blame? The boss. Saving money at the expense of the health of your employees is not right!
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
Labels: colds
Monday, December 01, 2008
Liquid Day
I have been swimming in liquid all day today. I have a light cold so I have been pushing the fluids all day. As a result I have also spent a lot of time getting rid of all that water as well. I feel better...no so stopped up as my nose is clearer. I wonder why a cold makes you feels so miserable. I just want it to go away. By this weekend. I have a big one planned. A holiday formal on Saturday night. I do not want to be all dressed up and sneezing my fool head off.
Lunch was soup. Clear liquid with shrimp wontons. It was really good but it was still just the same consistency as water with five little shrimp. Tonight I will have a little thicker soup. Lentil. Yes. It has been a very liquid day.
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
Lunch was soup. Clear liquid with shrimp wontons. It was really good but it was still just the same consistency as water with five little shrimp. Tonight I will have a little thicker soup. Lentil. Yes. It has been a very liquid day.
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
Labels: colds, common cold, cures for a cold
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Souped up
I drive around town and I see cars that are all souped up. Some I think look just plain crazy because they are now painted with Reeses Pieces or Dora the Explorer logos and characters. They have the big wheels and spinners and are most loud and vibrating with the loud music if you happen to be next to them in a lane. I had not really ever thought about doing anything like that to my car, but I guess I could if I fancied that. I have a plain car and I think that souping it up might make it look funny. Then again...how funny do those other cars look to me?
If you fancied that you could begin on the Turbocharger site. They have everything to make any model of car transformed. Hondas, VW's, Fords and even an audi turbo. They have all you need to make your car a master of the road. The site had the best selection of new and remanufactured turbo chargers and nose cones. And just what the heck do they do for your car? They increase performance and speed. The site is very ecnomical, availabe 24/7 and shipping to you is within days of ordering.
For the neophyte like me I was able to read about the benefits on the learning page. My car has no get up and go at all, so having something to increase speed would be great. I can see me doing that. More energy and power from the engine is what I need. If your car needs a pick-me-up, be sure to check out Turbocharge. They are the professionals when it comes to souping up your ride!
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
Love of Brussels Sprouts
I have always loved Brussels sprouts. I had always seem them looking like little cabbages. I have never seen how they REALLY look till I went to my local organic food store and I bought some there. I was amazed! I got them and the figs you see behind them. I was also enticed into buying some pollenta as well. They were doing a cooking demo with it.
I bought a stalk and they kept for a long time in my fridge. I was able to pluck enough for two big freezer bags. It is amazing how things really look in their natural forms. Not only do they look good but they are good for you. they are very high in fiber and also are in the cancer fighting category of cabbages. They are low in calories and high in vitamin C. You can't go wrong with Brussels sprouts!
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
Black Grapes
I was in Costco last week and got a carton of black grapes. They were great! Juicy and meaty. After checking them out I realized they had more health benefits than I realized. I know that all the purple foods have the most antioxidants, but I did not realize that eating then in mass quantities could cure ailments. I plan to eat more black grapes because heart disease runs on my fathers side of the family. He actually died in a year after having a pace maker put in. On my mother's side there is cancer. So I truly believe we are what we eat. Eating better is the key to longevity. So for me, more fiber is key!
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
Full article here: Prevention through Nutrition: Black GrapesUsed as a supplement or an alternative to medicine, and eaten in a therapeutic dose, raw fresh grapes aid in the treatment and prevention of many disorders:
• Arthritis—eating exclusively 2-3 pounds of black grapes for 1-5 days will provide amazing therapeutic relief, depending on severity of symptoms
• Heart Disease—experimenters in the Soviet Union have shown that eating nothing but 1-3 pounds of black grapes for 5-7 days has a detoxifying effect on the muscles and valves of the heart and also purifies and balances the bloodstream
• Prostrate disorders—exclusively for 1-3 days at 1-3 pounds
• Menstrual disorders—exclusively for 1-5 days at 1-3 pounds
• Cancer—2-4 pounds of grapes a day for a week to a month will help detoxify all tissues and organs in the body, and restore organic integrity to starved cells when used solely for a prolonged period of time
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
Labels: anti oxidants, benefits of black grapes, black grapes
Colonics? Yes or No
While up very early this morning I had the fun and exciting opportunity to watch several infomercials about colon cleansing. I have been thinking I need to do this. I want to do this but I do not want to get any products on the infomercial. I wish I knew someone personally who has done this. With IBS I think I need to clean it all out from time to time. It might help. Recently my stomach is in a state of constant gurgle. The IBS is about gone but my stomach is now very noisy. It has never been that way before. Other people standing or sitting next to me can hear it. It is loud.
What I have seen that I think I will try is what Oprah suggested on her show. The cleanser and acai berries. I feel that if Oprah can use it, it must be okay. She has the golden touch. Yet, I do not know. Our bodies are designed to keep us clean. We just need to eat the proper food. Fiber, fiber and more fiber. I think I will ponder it some more before I take the leap. I will change what I eat and will try to use my juicer more. I think I have only used it once in the past month. I think I will go juice up some beets, carrots and apples right now.
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
What I have seen that I think I will try is what Oprah suggested on her show. The cleanser and acai berries. I feel that if Oprah can use it, it must be okay. She has the golden touch. Yet, I do not know. Our bodies are designed to keep us clean. We just need to eat the proper food. Fiber, fiber and more fiber. I think I will ponder it some more before I take the leap. I will change what I eat and will try to use my juicer more. I think I have only used it once in the past month. I think I will go juice up some beets, carrots and apples right now.
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
Labels: colon cleansing, colonics
Gear for the Peacekeepers
Whether you are on your local police force or in the military, you too are in need of nice gear for the job. I used to be in a program in my college days that was geared to getting students to join the police academy. I used to be in uniform while in this program, but it was all standard issue. I looked just like the REAL officers on the street. Everything was provided by the city. These days I guess there is much more diversity and you can actually buy your own stuff to wear. I guess this would depend on the job or division you were in.
If you have this freedom, the be sure to check out 5.11 Tactical Pants. They have clothing and accessories that will actually enhance the effectiveness of people in law enforcement or the military. After checking the site, the military and government have actually been using these goods for the past 20 years so they are tried and true. They even have some sales going on now. Just in time for Black Friday weekend shopping. If you buy any two clothing items, shipping is free and they will give a free hat. If your purchase is over $125.00, more free gifts come your way...a travel mug. That is a bargain. A lot of things are on sale and their is even a clearance section. That is my kind of shopping!
Need new things for your peacekeeping honey? Be sure to check out 5.11 Tactical Pants. You just might be able to fill his stocking with useful things!
Disclosure
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
Under the Weather
It has been a rough night. I have come down with a cough and cold and my throat is totally raw. I will stay in today and not go to church. I guess I will break out the home remedies. First will be putting peroxide in my ears. That does work. I use it every winter. Then will come the eating of whole garlic cloves and drinking lemon water. You know. Just water and lemon juice squeezed into it.
Whenever I tell my coworkers to do the above things they just look at me very strangely. A few have tried and they do say it works.....especially the peroxide. It is easy to do. I have had remarkable results in curing the flu and cold within 12 to 14 hours by administering a few drops of hydrogen peroxide into each infected ear, (sometimes only one ear is infected). It starts working within 2 to 3 minutes in killing the flu or cold; there will be some bubbling and in some cases mild stinging occurs. Wait until the bubbling and stinging subside (usually just a few minutes), then drain the excess fluid onto a tissue and repeat the process in the other ear. It is easiest to lie on your side in bed while using this method, and a Q-tip or cotton ball work well to administer the peroxide. I have just poured a little into my ears from the cap. That works also.
So...later today I hope to feel better.
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
Labels: cures for a cold, hydrogen peroxide
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Holiday Food
Well it has begun. The holiday eating. This is what my boss gave me and some of the other managers for Thanksgiving. It was very nice. I have just tried a few things out of it. Last year I was not included...me and one other. I thought that was bad. The big boss just did not think. He gave money instead.
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
Labels: holidays, thanksgiving
Monday, November 10, 2008
A Little Better
Well I have been uffering with IBS bouts for the last 3 months. Finally it is getting a little better. I have been doing all I can to reduce stress, eat more fiber, be more active and heal. It just takess time. This is my wake up call. I can't see having this chronically. I have to get healthier and stay that way. It is all about changing your lifestyle. Not a diet.
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
You can chase a butterfly all over the field and never catch it. But if you sit quietly in the grass it will come and sit on your shoulder.
~~Unknown~~
Labels: IBS, lifestyle changes