tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59894749063381376532024-03-13T06:02:38.506-07:00Divas For a Healthy Life.A blog For woman who want to live a healthy lifestyle.Queen Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15138086788576766573noreply@blogger.comBlogger171125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989474906338137653.post-15996446541445770862014-09-23T15:35:00.000-07:002014-09-23T15:35:22.283-07:00Letting GoOf what? Your childhood, your past relationships, a death of a loved one, liquor, drugs or food? Or just someone or something that can no longer flourish in your life. It's okay that these experience are a part of you, because they may have formed the person you are today. With that said, you may want to embrace this part of you and then release it out to the universe. Then move on.... I know easier said then done, but worth trying and succeeding.<br />
I recently read and article and want to share a part of it with you. I will share it one step of it at a time just to let it soak in and give each step the time it may take to help us get over whatever we are dealing with.<br />
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Letting go can be difficult. Letting go of people, ideas, expectations, desires; letting go of bad habits, false <a href="http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-2957/Gandhi-Your-Beliefs-Lead-to-Your-Destiny.html" target="_blank" title="">beliefs</a> and unhealthy <a href="http://www.mindbodygreen.com/tag/relationships.html" title="">relationships</a>... the list goes on. Every day, every moment presents an opportunity to create ourselves anew, to shrug off the baggage of the past, open ourselves up to the possibility of the moment and take action to create an incredible future. </div>
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Although we can understand this intellectually, <a href="http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-3937/We-Are-All-One-When-In-Doubt-Connect-with-Your-Mat.html" target="_blank" title="">knowing it and living it</a> are two very different things. </div>
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<b>1. Meditate. </b>Find stillness, breathe. <a href="http://www.mindbodygreen.com/tag/meditation.html" title="">Meditation</a> is action. Our mind is much harder to still than our body. Our lives are busy and fast paced, filled with external noise and distractions. Clarity comes from quiet. Meditation, even in small amounts, will make room for the next 9 steps.</div>
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Queen Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15138086788576766573noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989474906338137653.post-14787655391453394722014-07-09T04:56:00.001-07:002014-07-09T05:43:09.616-07:004 Foods that Flush Away Trapped Fat1. Turmeric - it's a super cleaner and it helps detox your liver. This spice is found in many Indian Foods. I personally have never tried this spice.<br />
2. Cruciferous Veggies - Broccoli, Cauliflower, Spinach, Cabbage. I love these veggies.<br />
3. Lemon Juice - from a whole organic lemon. Drink it in your water. Lemon juice naturally cleanse out fat cells.<br />
4. Tart Cherries - Will naturally reduce inflammation in your body.<br />
Pretty neat natural items to try out.<br />
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Queen Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15138086788576766573noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989474906338137653.post-26234794491088141772014-01-17T05:46:00.000-08:002014-07-09T04:51:35.022-07:00A Coupleof pounds, is what I lost this week and I am happy about that. YAY!<br />
This week I took 3 yoga classes at this this Little place down the street, and I got a little bit of strength exercise and I watched what I ate. Now to move farward.<br />
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Queen Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15138086788576766573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989474906338137653.post-13738885766716124422014-01-13T14:39:00.001-08:002014-01-13T14:39:29.820-08:00Sit UpsToday I am going to do sit ups......time to tone this 52 year old body. Well, I also worked my arms today too. Ha Ha !<br />
But anyway, my goal was to do at least 50 sets of sit ups today and I accomplished that goal.<br />
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It sounds simple enough, but it's some thing I haven't done in a long time. Yup, that's it for now.<br />
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Queen Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15138086788576766573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989474906338137653.post-33626527427408486822014-01-09T14:00:00.000-08:002014-01-09T14:01:24.050-08:00I am back for a tune up.I know, I ended this blog a while back but I didn't close it. and I am happy about, that because I need to refresh my mind, body and soul.<br />
The holidays have been brutal, to say the least.. I never ate so many cookies and sweets in my life.<br />
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Because of this, I feel bloated and sluggish, not to mention I have gained weight.<br />
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This past summer I had a breast reduction. For most women, it's a quick recovery, but my body decided to give me trouble. Okay, so with all this going on, I returned to my favorite comfort food, "sweets" and I am now paying for it now.<br />
So it's tune up time. Me and the hubby are going to EAT CLEAN, or as clean as possible.<br />
So I am back. with a refresh attitude. <br />
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Queen Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15138086788576766573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989474906338137653.post-1336620539121164062012-12-21T18:45:00.000-08:002012-12-21T18:54:27.217-08:00A Bitter Sweet, Good Bye I have been thinking about this for a while and I have decided to close this blog down. I started this blog as a quest to get on the right track and live a healthy life style. I needed to be at peace spiritually, physically and mentally, with who I am, as a women. This is a devotion that I strive to live each day and this blog gave me the outlet to put my feelings into words. I feel I have accomplished what I set out to do with this blog, now it's time to move on.<br />
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I am moving forward with my life and striving to be the wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmom and friend that God intended me to be. I am truly blessed with my life and I thank god everyday for it. So, as I get ready to welcome the New Year, I will be concentrating on my life with my family and friends. Thank you to all my readers and you can still catch me over at my, "Family, Fun and all the Little Things" blog. <br />
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So, I still hope my family and friends can hop on over at my other blog. I will be making a few fun changes over there in 2013. <a href="http://sharingfoodswithfriendsandfamily.blogspot.com/">http://sharingfoodswithfriendsandfamily.blogspot.com</a><br />
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<strong>Thank you and have a Happy 2013.</strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Queen Diva saying.....Bye Bye !</span></strong></div>
Queen Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15138086788576766573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989474906338137653.post-74815342588531883812012-11-20T06:56:00.001-08:002012-11-20T15:08:09.809-08:00Childhood MemoriesWhile I was driving home last night, I heard a song on the radio that reminded me of my childhood. Listening to that song made me think about my favorite "childhood" Thanksgiving memories, and for some reason I started to think of how fast my life is spinning. Maybe this is normal at my age.....who knows. <br />
I started to remember some fond Thanksgiving holidays, as well as some not so good Thanksgiving holiday memories. I want to make that clear, because like most families, my family was far from being perfect. I recall some holidays where family members went home angry because something someone said or me and my siblings would get in trouble for some childhood behavior and I could go on and on. But, as a 51 year old woman I get to filter out what memories I choose to remember. I get to do that, so here are a few of my favorite memories and again (my memories).<br />
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<li>My mother would put up one Christmas tree the night before Thanksgiving. One of many trees that would go up and down during the holidays. That's a whole different story. Ha, Ha </li>
<li>My mom took us to the Stroehmann bakery outlet to buy loafs of day old bread, to make our stuffing.</li>
<li>Sitting at the kitchen table and cutting the bread into cubes.</li>
<li>Chopping up onions and celery. </li>
<li>Using a huge bowl to mix the eggs, bread, onion and celery, and all the herbs and seasonings. i remember squishing it in between my fingers.</li>
<li>Smelling the butter, celery and onions simmering. MM, MM</li>
<li>I remember stuffing the bird with the bread stuffing the night before. Yes, the night before. We all seamed to survive without getting food poisoning. </li>
<li>The smell of the turkey roasting and the pies baking.</li>
<li>I remember the table always having a bowl of nuts and fresh fruits. </li>
<li>I remember my mom using our ping pong table as the family table and setting it up in the family room. We have a very big family.</li>
<li>I remember the huge turkey all golden brown, sitting on the table right before it was sliced down.</li>
<li>I remember how insane it was trying to get all these humans to sit down and pass the food around.</li>
<li>I also remember hiding under the table with some of the food I didn't like and feeding the dog with them. </li>
<li>I remember my mom wanting the holidays to be perfect from table settings, to the left over turkey sandwiches. </li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> After all good or bad, these memories are a part of who we become as adults. God Bless and have a blessed Thanksgiving.</span></div>
<br />Queen Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15138086788576766573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989474906338137653.post-48000599105451215912012-11-14T15:05:00.003-08:002012-11-15T04:21:53.579-08:00Got Gratitude?<div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; font-family: calibri, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18px; margin: 15px 0px; orphans: 2; outline-color: invert; outline-style: none; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Got gratitude? Of course! There’s nothing like gathering with loved ones around a bountiful holiday table to make us count our blessings. But giving thanks shouldn’t be something we practice once a year; it should be a vital part of our everyday life. Studies show that gratitude can actually improve your health by strengthening your immune system and making you more resilient in the face of crisis. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now, with that said; I have been under a lot of stress in the past few weeks (dealing with medical issues) and since all is well now, I started telling myself, "you need to be grateful for this body that God has created". I am not as young as I used to be, but that doesn't matter. This is my body and my life and it's beautiful. I am made perfect in the eyes of God. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So here is how I, Queen Diva gets her gratitude on. When I wake up in the morning I look in the mirror and say out loud, thank you God, for the gift of today, thank you for my health and family and friends and I thank you for all the blessing you have bestowed on me. Then I add "You are beautiful". It's something I had to get in the habit of doing and it's a great way to start your day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I am grateful, I am truly grateful and not just because it's Thanksgiving.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>How about you? You got gratitude?</strong> </span><br />
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Queen Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15138086788576766573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989474906338137653.post-22744035654363267782012-10-22T12:48:00.000-07:002012-10-22T12:55:45.946-07:00Making Strides to End Breast CancerMy family is going to be walking in the" Making Strides" against breast cancer 5K walk, this upcoming weekend in Bethlehem Pa. I walked a few years ago in Philadelphia in the Susan G. Komen walk but that always runs on Mother's day and for some reason has been hard to get together. Then I found out last minute that there is another walk that we will be able to participate in. So, we are going to do it and I am so excited. <br />
My mother had breast cancer and the women in my family are always at a high risk and we are a bunch of strong woman in charge of our Ta - Ta's. So, we will walk this upcoming Saturday.<br />
Like so many woman the cure for cancer is very dear to my heart. Let's make Strides to cure breast cancer.<br />
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Queen Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15138086788576766573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989474906338137653.post-64617817038771489132012-10-17T11:10:00.001-07:002012-10-17T11:10:19.839-07:00Today I decided to have a bowl of natural oatmeal with fat free milk and a baA number of health benefits are attributed to regular intake of oatmeal. These include: <br />
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I know it sounds boring but my tummy always feels good after I eat oatmeal.
Queen Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15138086788576766573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989474906338137653.post-78995398680669529412012-10-08T04:53:00.001-07:002012-10-08T04:55:39.936-07:00Living for Today!I read this article from a popular weight loss web site and I thought I would share a portion of the artical right here on my blog. I think it would be a good way to start the week off......looking at today and our future :<br />
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We often look back at things that have happened in our lives with a little more nostalgia than they may deserve. Think about how many times you've said to yourself, "Boy, I'd sure love to be back there again."<br />
But part of creating a successful future for yourself comes from looking to the present and toward the future, too. Here and now is where you are, and as much as you might think you'd like to at times, you aren't going back.<br />
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So enjoy the things and places that you're encountering now!<br />
This philosophy can also be directly applied to your weight loss program. You can think about the past with regret, as in, "Boy, I sure wish I was as thin now as I was back then," or, "I wish I'd been more careful about what I was eating all those years ago."<br />
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Or, you can live for today—and do something about it. <br />
Forget about the past. It's just that—the past. Concentrate on the future and what you need to do to make it really count for something.<br />
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The past can't be rediscovered, it's over, and history has already been written.<br />
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<br />Queen Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15138086788576766573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989474906338137653.post-81114001027044140382012-10-02T05:13:00.001-07:002012-10-09T14:09:14.609-07:00Plugging AwayThat's what I have been doing. I have been cooking fresh foods and been getting some fruits and veggies at the local farmers market. I still go to the farm for organic milk. I have to admit, I am super lazy when it comes to exercising. I do it, just not as much as I should be. Just trying to live a healthy lifestyle.<br />
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So with all that said, I have lost 10 lbs. I have done it slowly........and that's okay with me.<br />
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Now, we all know that October is "Breast Cancer Awareness" month. This hits home, because my Mother had breast cancer in both her breast when she was in her mid 50s. Two weeks ago I had my yearly mammogram and guess what? I received a call telling me my mammogram came back abnormal. Well, I didn't get too shaken up, because after all this could mean almost anything. So they sent me for another "compression" mammogram. A few days later, I get a call that this turned out abnormal as well. The doctor then sent me for an ultrasound....days later, I get a call that this looks suspicious. GREAT! The next step is an appointment with the surgeon. I am trying to keep my cool and not freak out, but honestly it surly is bringing me some anxiety.<br />
I think of all the woman with breast cancer, and how they need to be brave to fight the fight against cancer. These Divas, must be so strong in order to go through the the treatments that are needed to eliminate this disease.<br />
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I will keep a positive attitude while I wait for my appointment with the surgeon. I do feel like all will be well. Remember Diva's go get your yearly mammogram, early detection early cure.<br />
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When your kind to others, something supernatural happens to your own life. Hopefully it won't be long before I can see myself and others that I encourage, to rise up higher. This can make such a difference in my life and hopefully to those around us as well.<br />
In other words: Be kind and encourage others to be kind.<br />
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This is a little long of an article but i think it's so true and very interesting. <br />
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How many times have you given up on something because you didn’t see any progress? We’ve all done it. We live in an instant-gratification culture, and the lack of visible results can be highly discouraging… so disheartening that the tendency is to throw in the towel.<br />
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You walk every day for 30 minutes during your lunch break for a week or two, but the scale doesn’t budge.<br />
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You hold your tongue with your spouse, determined not to spit out a sarcastic comment… but they keep acting in the same boneheaded way.<br />
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You pay a little extra on your credit card, or bump up your contribution to your 401(k) for a few months, but the impact on your balance is negligible.<br />
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So why not go back to reading novels at lunch, saying the first stinging remark that comes to mind or spending your hard-earned money? Those little things aren’t enough to make a real difference, right?<br />
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Wrong. Little things make all the difference.<br />
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In The Compound Effect, SUCCESS magazine Publisher Darren Hardy explains how much those small, seemingly inconsequential choices matter. Your choices, even the tiniest ones, add up over time. That’s the essence of the Compound Effect. But “time” doesn’t mean days or even weeks. It means months, years.<br />
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If you’ll develop the patience and the perseverance to continue making positive choices, you’ll love the result. But, throw in the towel and make negative or neutral choices, and instead of moving toward the life, the job, the relationships or the body you desire, you’ll steadily move away from those goals. Is it any wonder that, on average, Americans gain one to two pounds a year? Choose not to be average.<br />
So how can you avoid average? Incorporate healthy or positive habits into your life. Get so good at making positive choices that they become your default.<br />
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Start by focusing on one of your goals. What do you want to accomplish by the end of the year?<br />
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Now, write down what needs to happen to make that goal a reality.<br />
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What are the habits you need to develop? Name them all, but pick just one or two to work on this month.<br />
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Don’t sabotage yourself by trying to change everything at once, but don’t cheat yourself either. If you’re already doing pretty well in one area, determine to continue to improve that area and develop a new habit.<br />
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Track your progress daily. Become aware of your choices so that you can course correct day by day. In The Compound Effect and on the book’s website (TheCompoundEffect.com), Hardy offers a few free resources. The one to check out for this exercise is “The Rhythm Register.” It’s a tool you can use to track your behavior and keep yourself moving in the right direction. (I USE THE LOSE IT APP)<br />
“Your only path to success is through a continuum of mundane, unsexy, unexciting, and sometimes difficult daily disciplines compounded over time,” Hardy writes. But the payoff can be extreme. “The results, the life and the lifestyle of your dreams can be yours when you put the Compound Effect to work for you…. You will create your fairytale ending.”<br />
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I know I get discouraged when I don't see the scale move, but I know when I eat and exercise I feel better regardless of the number on the scale. Or better yet, when my annual blood work comes back all with in normal limits. So, little steps to a healthy Diva life.<br />
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<br />Queen Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15138086788576766573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989474906338137653.post-13428216327971488782012-09-03T08:45:00.000-07:002012-09-03T08:45:11.138-07:00It's been Difficult :{It's been very difficult to blog lately. I have been busy with my business, and helping my daughter (she had a baby) through out this summer. By the end of the day I couldn't even think of writing, cooking and crafting or anything else that matter. When I did have time, I tried to get some household chores done and tried to get the family together for dinner. I think things should be getting back to so called "Normal", whatever that may be. <strong>: ).</strong> Keep your fingers crossed for me.<br />
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In the mean time I have been trying to watch what I eat during the week and chilling out on the weekends. Well, the weekends have creeped up on me, as well as my night eating. With that said, I am going to get back to eating approximately 1300 calories a day. Wish me luck!<br />
I am going out later to food shop and stock my kitchen with fresh foods. <br />
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Oh yea, not sure if I mentioned I am going to talk to someone about a sleep study. I will keep you posted on this.<br />
Queen Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15138086788576766573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989474906338137653.post-21186411460592859812012-07-11T03:31:00.001-07:002012-07-11T04:36:54.041-07:00Queenie's ToesSunday afternoon I pampered my sore feet, to a home pedicure.<br />
I just didn't feel like going to a salon and putting out the cash that comes with it. I was in the mood to chill out and add some shine to my tootsies.I enjoy the scent of a few candles and a drink in hand. I think they turned out regal.<br />
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<strong>Now, it would have been a lot better if I had someone to clean up after me!</strong></div>Queen Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15138086788576766573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989474906338137653.post-79258813255872259592012-06-20T14:31:00.001-07:002012-06-20T14:33:08.151-07:00Lose it.My daughter has me hooked on this APP for my IPhone. It helps you keep track of what your eating and how much you exercise. It's kind of cool because I am always playing with gadgets and apps on my iphone anyway, so why not try it out. I have been using it for a few weeks now and have lost 6 pounds. I hope, I keep it up.....I know, I will keep it up. How's that for a positive affirmation? <br />
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Succeed at weight loss with Lose It! Set goals and establish a daily calorie budget that enables you to meet them. Stay on track each day by recording your food and exercise and staying within your budget.<br />
Enter food and exercise easily using a searchable database. Quickly re-enter foods and meals you’ve had in the past. Lose It! together with friends for additional support and motivation. Setup motivators to help keep you on track. Check It out! <a href="http://www.loseit.com/">http://www.loseit.com/</a><br />
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I just read this article from the web site "Quality Health". I found it very interesting.<br />
My kids think I am losing my mind because I forget things and sometimes I find it hard to focus. I am just glad to know I'm not the only 50 year old woman with these symptoms.<br />
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Hot flashes and night sweats get all the attention when it comes to
menopausal symptoms, but for many women, it's the way perimenopause and
menopause affect their brain that's a bigger priority. <br />
Mood swings, anxiety, depression, insomnia and "brain fog (a combination of
confusion, memory loss, and inability to focus)," are common complaints during
menopause. Women in their 40s and 50s who should be at the top of their game,
find themselves dropping the ball, making small errors and forgetting details
like never before. <br />
What's causing them to lose their edge? It's the body's reaction to not
getting the supply of estrogen and progesterone it is used to. Women have
estrogen and progesterone receptors all over the body, not just in their
reproductive organs. When these receptors are no longer fueled with reproductive
hormones, they respond by altering the way neurons fire. Toss in fatigue from
too many sleepless nights, and it's no wonder some women experience brain
fog.<br />
Desiree Bley MD, Portland OR OB-GYN says, "Three things happen during
perimenopause and menopause that cause women's brains to process information
differently:<br />
1) "Women expand their focus in order to manage everything-children,
careers, families, and more. They aren't really losing brain function; they're
just at a point where there's too much on their plate and some things are
falling off."<br />
2) "Estrogen levels decline but our androgens (male hormones) stay the same.
Though we've always had these hormones, we're used to functioning with our
estrogen as dominant. We're not used to having our androgens run all our
machinery. Women come to me and say they're getting hairy, angry, and
forgetful. I tell them, 'Welcome to your male hormones.' This is the way men
operate all the time." <strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">(OF COURSE MEN HAD TO HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH IT)</span></strong><br />
3) "Chronic sleep deprivation-whether it's caused by hot flashes, kids waking
you up, or a spouse who snores, sleep deprivation accumulates. Our brains can
only take so much. The key is finding better sleep."<br />
Researchers at UCLA studied more than two thousand women between ages 42 and
52 for four years (during pre-menopause, early perimenopause, late perimenopause
and after menopause). They tested their verbal memory, working memory and
processing speed and confirmed that during the five or six years leading up to
their last period, women do indeed, lose their intellectual edge.<br />
The good news is once menopause is over, most women rebound and their
brainpower returns to normal. Researchers also found that women who began
hormone replacement therapy <em>before </em>having their last period experienced
cognitive improvement but those who began <em>after </em>their last period did
not. Dr. Bley agrees, "When women add a little estrogen back, they often say,
'I've got my brain back.'"</div>
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reserved. </div>Queen Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15138086788576766573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989474906338137653.post-28316885823062409182012-05-26T05:41:00.002-07:002012-05-26T05:42:55.032-07:00Memorial Day WeekendThis is going to be one busy weekend, but it should be fun too. Ya, got ta love three day weekends.<br />
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Today, we are driving up to my brother and sister in laws house, their son is turning 16. They have an amazing house that over looks a beautiful lake. Then, we are off to my "Jersey Shore" place. I love being on "Shore Time".<em> </em>I always feel so relaxed when I am there. We will hang out there all day tomorrow, then home on Monday morning. My kids are coming over for a cook out later on Monday.<br />
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So, these are all good times. I just want to keep on track....I have been tracking my progress and general health on the "Lose it" app. <strong>Thank You daughter Nicole for showing me this App.</strong> <a href="http://www.loseit.com/index.jsp">http://www.loseit.com/index.jsp</a> It gives me the ability to look at how my day is unfolding based on my food intake and exercise per day. I set up my program to remind me at certain times of the day, take to alert me to log my meals. There is an app for your phone as well. Check it out.<br />
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With all that said......I plan to make good choices but be realistic too. I hope everyone has a nice and relaxing weekend. Enjoy, but keep in mind what Memorial Day is really about.<br />
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<br />Queen Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15138086788576766573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989474906338137653.post-86327112550316761262012-05-23T04:51:00.000-07:002012-05-23T04:52:52.620-07:00It's Hot out there....andI need to start moving more. I have been using my hand weights and I have beeen doing a few crunches a few times a week. I need to start walking and biking more. That's my goal for today.<br />
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While trying to get a hold of my quest for being healthy, I came across this article on how to make better decisions while you're at your favorite coffee house.<br />
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You walk into your favorite café with the full intent of sticking to a cup of
black coffee. But then you're met with an abundant display of syrupy, creamy
drinks whipped to perfection as well as sweet and savory baked goods so fresh
they appear to be calling your name-and all your willpower goes out the window.
Do you have to give up your favorite coffee shop when you're trying to watch
what you eat? Not at all. Follow these tips on how to enjoy your coffee shop
stop without blowing your diet.<br />
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<strong>Think small</strong>. If you simply must have a latte, frappe, or
double-hazelnut-vanilla-chocolate macchiato to get your day started, go for it,
but ask for the smallest size. Many coffee shops advertise their small size as a
"tall" (that's code-speak for medium), but behind the counter, they also offer a
"short" or smaller sized cup. Ask for nonfat milk instead of whole milk and
sugar-free syrups. A 16oz. latte made with whole milk is 265 calories. A 12oz.
latte made with nonfat milk is only 125. Better yet, go for a nonfat cappuccino
with only 75 calories. <br />
<strong><br />Think clear</strong>. To really save on
coffee shop calories, there's nothing better than black coffee (zero calories).
If you need some sweetener or flavoring, add a little sugar, which has only 15
calories per teaspoon and some cinnamon (zero calories). Artificial sweeteners
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beverage, you might be able to afford the calories in a small bakery item. But
if you opt for a higher calorie beverage, skip the doughnut or muffin. Think
about portion size. Most muffins constitute two or three portion sizes
(according to guidelines provided by the USDA). Cut your baked item in quarters,
ask for a to-go bag, and share the rest with your coworkers.<br />
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I have a Kerig coffee maker at home and I love it, because I am in control of what kind of coffee or tea I make for myself. But, of course we are not home all the time so I am just going to make a decision know all the coffee facts.<br />
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<li>I have been eating mostly fresh foods, but I have been over loading on sweets ( mostly baked goods that I have made)</li>
<li>I have been working my arms and legs twice a week, but I have had a hard time getting my cardo in..</li>
<li>My blood Pressure has been up so my doctor put me on a new medication. I hope it starts to work.</li>
<li> I should be loosing weight, but I have only been teetering with a 5 lbs weight loss. This is not enough to help me lower my BP.</li>
<li>I have been tired and crash very early in the evening, but so are most of us after a busy day.</li>
<li>One more thing, this menopause has been kicking my butt, but all of us woman go through this, so I deal with it.</li>
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<br />Queen Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15138086788576766573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5989474906338137653.post-20045153084927530882012-03-16T05:10:00.001-07:002012-03-16T10:05:58.309-07:00Email Post<span style="font-size: large;">I get so many emails telling me to resend this email to X amount of friends and something good will happen. I am sure all of us Diva's get these crazy emails from time to time. I very rarely respond to them. The messages are nice to read, but I don't like to resend them to others. Even if you don't respond to them, who wants to have some crazy idea that something bad may happen. After all, we have the whole "Power of Attraction" thing going on. I would rather attract positive actions rather then negative actions.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">But anyway, I really like this email I received and I love the person that sent it to me even more. So, I thought I would post it instead of sending it to others. No need to fret if you don't send it to others. Just live it!</span><br />
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The number
one New Year's resolution is to get healthy, whether it's eating right or
getting to the gym to drop those extra pounds. Chances are, at sometime in your
life, you have made a New Year's resolution pertaining to your health and
fitness and chances are you broke it. Did you know more then 40% of people say they don't keep their
resolution more then 60 days? </div>
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March
presents the perfect opportunity to stay on track with National Nutrition
Month®. As Modern Divas we want to help champion this cause for our
followers! </div>
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I believe in a healthy
lifestyle, not a 'diet'. I want all our Diva's to feel comfortable and sexy in
their own skin, whatever is the healthy size and shape for YOU; not the latest
"perfect" body the entertainment industry deems desirable. What exactly is a
size ZERO anyway?<br />
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Let's make some time to really take a look at your
health and think about your eating habits and lifestyle. Where can you
potentially make healthy changes, that will enable you to reach your goals for
not only this year but a lifetime. Chances are that as a woman you will at some
time in your life find yourself not only taking care of you, but being a primary
caregiver for others, be it a husband, significant others, a child or a even a
parent. And chances are, that as a woman, you will put yourself second or last
on the list of people to take care of! Let's start the habit of keeping
ourselves healthy first - remember a healthy woman creates a healthy
home.<br />
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So, I leave our Diva's with this one question:<br />
What is one
healthy habit or change that you have adopted (whether it be just in the past 2
months, today, yesterday, or from years past) that helps you maintain a healthy
lifestyle. Inspire others with your little piece of habit!
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