Changing It Now

Healthy Food Need Not Be Boring: Day 99

Mon. February 20, 2012 11:29 pm

Healthy food need not be boring. These dishes just happen to all be seafood dishes. You can prepare all of these with all natural fresh ingredients. The dishes were prepared by Chef Klaus Kronsteiner in my kitchen and I photographed them on my kitchen counter. Food can be exciting and healthy at the same time.

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http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=808

Betsy - February 21, 2012 - 10:51 am

Did you take those photographs? Beautiful!! (The food looks good too.)

Rosalie Donatelli - February 21, 2012 - 11:23 am

Those pics look great! Even to me who wouldn’t eat the flesh foods. If I did, I’d want those plates in front of me right now!!!
all the wonderful plant based parts look great!

Rosalie Donatelli - February 21, 2012 - 11:28 am

Here is an interesting article about movie popcorn.

I remember when I used to take my son to the movies. We always stopped at the health food store first and picked up healthy snacks.
Or sometimes made air popped popcorn with sea salt and flax oil added. That may not sound it but it is delicious! My kid and I both loved it!

The secret is a very big purse looking bag to hide/carry it in LOL…

An Apple a Day… Day 96

Fri. February 17, 2012 8:04 am

Caring for sick loved ones can be especially stressful. I have been exhausted and off track the last two days. I love how each day is new and each day we can begin again.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Sounds simple? Check out Dr. Fuhrman’s Website. When I was brain storming to come up with the name of this blog, I was leaning towards concepts like ‘eating my way to health’ etc.

I’m looking forward to reading Dr. Fuhrman’s book “Eat for Health”. It’s arriving later today.

Joel Furhman's Food Pyramid

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Valentines Day: 3 MONTHS Day 93

Tue. February 14, 2012 1:47 pm

I have three things to celebrate today. I moved my mom from the hospital to rehab, Valentines Day with my wonderful daughter and 3 MONTHS almost 100% off sugar, diet soda, artificial anything and eating only whole foods! I’ve shaved 27 pounds from my body and I’m ready to start a new quarter of my 12 month commitment. I haven’t had one diet soda or artificial sweetener at all, but I had 3 or 4 days that weren’t 100% perfect. Portion control issues still arise from time to time. What this actually means is that I have had 89 days PERFECT.I’m choosing to focus on the positive and not the negative.

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Day: 91

Sun. February 12, 2012 5:37 pm

It’s been difficult getting my blog postings in while I’m going back and forth to the hospital. It’s very hard watching a loved one who is sick. No matter who they are, it’s one of the most helpless situations that life can present. Something so totally out of our control.

That said, I am focusing on what I am eating because this would have sent me off on a sugar binge for sure and for several days. This blog is about change! I am changing the way I am treating myself during this very stressful time. In the next few days, as soon as I can, I will be adding Physique 57 work out videos to my daily routine. I am anxious to post about the positive changes it will bring to me physically.

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Preparation is Key Again: Day 89

Fri. February 10, 2012 11:34 pm

I spent the day yesterday in the ER with my mom and she was admitted into the hospital. This is the type of stressor that would normally send me looking for sugar. Actually, I did look for some sugar tonight but couldn’t find any in the house so I settled on a nut bar that was sweetened with honey.

Knowing that I would be visiting my mom in the hospital, I prepared a bag which included a small baggie with raw almonds, an apple, a tangerine, a Lara bar and a bottle water. It’s so easy to go for the wrong food when you under stress or traveling.

When I got home from the hospital tonight, I said to my daughter, ‘let’s go out to eat’. I had a craving for Japanese and she and I could use some time together.

I really have to be careful because even heathy Chinese and Japanese food can be a trigger for me.

This was shot with my daughters Iphone. Brown Rice California Roll

I saw my chiropractor on November 16, two days after I made a commitment to eat better. I was riddled with aches and pains and now since loosing some weight and eating healthy, I feel so much better. I was in his office this week, almost 3 months later and he asked me how I was feeling. I had to think for a minute. I felt fine with very little to complain about. Aside from some tendenitis in my right bisep area, I had no complaints.

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When Life Presents Challenges: Day 88

Thu. February 9, 2012 7:25 am

I’ve been distracted the last few days with caring for my elderly mom who has been sick for 6 days and my uncle passing away. Real life challenges! I was wavering over the weekend and caught my footing again.

Two weeks ago, someone contacted me from a fitness company with studios in NYC, the Hampton’s, and LA. They sent me 3 work out videos which arrived yesterday. I’m so excited to work them into my CIN commitment. I’ll let you know all about it!

I’ve got a few appointments this morning…. more later.

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Debbie Phillips - February 9, 2012 - 9:52 am

So sorry, Josie, about your uncle. You are a good daughter!

Beth - February 10, 2012 - 3:36 pm

Love your perserverance Josie! You define this for me.

Pushing Through the Rougher Days: Day 85

Tue. February 7, 2012 11:24 am

I have been having a hard time the last few days but I’m here facing the tough days as well as the easier days. I’m not going to throw in the towel. I reclaiming my commitment and more determined to reach my goal of eating healthy and losing weight over 365 days.

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Trigger Foods: Day 83

Sat. February 4, 2012 10:36 pm

AVOID at all cost. I need to avoid foods that set me off. I have company for the weekend and everyone wanted Chinese tonight. They have a healthy menu but I have learned during this process not to tempt myself and I don’t order a dish for myself. I’ll eat one of my healthy stand by dishes or a bowl of home made soup. I was weak tonight. I ordered a steamed dish but I ended up tasting everyone else’s dishes. It’s been a mild disaster. With a house full of company and Super Bowl Sunday tomorrow I have to do damage control in the morning and prepare carefully so that I have enough of the right food for my self tomorrow. It’s a good thing this is a process.

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