#better eating

[m0tiv8me]

Came across free donuts in the break room at work. Stopped and stared at them for a moment. I even went in for a closer look to inspect the flavor options. Several looked delicious.

Then I stopped and really thought about it for a moment. It’s a sit on my butt at a desk work day. Do I really need that minute of tasty reward in exchange for a few hours of nutrition-less junk weighing down my gut?

Nope…moving along. Stack up another small win!

[wisedreamerreview]

And The Word So Far

And The Word So Far

Not as easy as that. I took mom to the doctor’s this morning to get her blood work done. While there I asked about the phone call. I was right, it was about the cholesterol. And yes, medication was mentioned. I told them that if the doctor was okay with it, I really wanted to try to start getting it done without the medication first. I specifically mentioned the Mediterranean Diet and exercise.…

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[fenya-stays]

Progress

I started to go swimming twice a week. The first time I went, I only made 10 laps. Yesterday was my 3rd time and I made 20 laps. I feel the progress. I'm so proud rn. It feels very good.

Also, I'm eating better. I eat and apple and 1-2 tangerines a day. I started cooking.

At the end of the month I'll check my weight. But regardless of that, I feel so much better already.

[fenya-stays]

A new mission

So, now that my everyday life is kinda great again (with the new job and all) I have decided to work on my eating habits. Less junk, less sweets, all that.

Of course, I need to eat what I already bought. A final bad food enjoyment run, if you will. Then, I need to find a way to incorporate healthy eating into my everyday life. And I need to find good alternatives for all those nasty snacks that I love so much.

Furthermore, I will start taking the stairs more - and there are a lot of stairs on my way to work.

I'm gonna weigh myself once a month, because weight is just a number and I don't want to hang myself up on it. But I do want to check if anything changes.

This will be a hard one. I tried to lose weight again and again, but I never was really all in. I'm posting this as a reminder to myself and a motivator, too. If it's online, I can't really take it back.

If anyone wants to join me in my endeavour, you're welcome to leave a comment or send me a dm :)

Happy getting healthier!

[diabetesinsider]

Buckwheat Spinach Salad

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Great presentation!  Great flavor, too!  Great as an outdoor party offering! It’s a healthy, diabetic friendly salad that is a nice change from the standard potluck/buffet fare.  Try it out and see what you think…

4 c. water

2 c. buckwheat

1 T. olive oil

1 bunch broccolini, chopped coarsely

10 oz. baby spinach

1 c. kalamata olives, halved

1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved

½ English cucumber (or standard cucumber seeded)

1 c. edamame/mukimame, defrosted, shelled

1 bunch scallions (green onions), thinly sliced - kitchen scissors speed this!

¼ c. Parmesan, shaved or grated

Option:  Dressing - Tahini Balsamic Dressing - see prior blog post

In a large pot, bring water to a boil - add buckwheat.  Cover, simmer 12 min. Take the buckwheat off the stove, letting stand 10 min. to finish cooking. Prepare dressing as described in prior blog post for Tahini Balsamic Dressing.  

In a large fry pan, add oil and broccolini cooking until just tender - this will happen quickly!  Add spinach tossing with broccolini until just wilted. Salt/pepper to taste.   On a serving platter, layer buckwheat - broccolini/spinach.   Artfully arrange olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, and edamame over this base.  Top with scallions and Parmesan.  Drizzle dressing over all and enjoy.

Source:  Live Naturally, Winter 2017

When I’m not trying out new diabetic friendly recipes, I’m sewing batik print aprons for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .  Or I’m cruising my favorite recycled/upcycled yarns sources for yarns to knit into scarves and hats for my other shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .  

My daughter’s have an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns - where they hand make and sell cool cotton knickers with pocket. 

My older daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen - where she designs and cozy striped afghans from recycled yarn.

Looking for some company to take your mind to another place? Check out this audio book review blog for some suggestions -  www.lendmeyourears2017.tumblr.com .

[diabetesinsider]

Salad as a Kebab

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A fast, fancy, healthy, portable way to serve fresh ingredients for summer holiday parties or just treat yourself.  Enjoy some kebabs out on your deck and have an alfresco affair.  It works with my diabetic diet, too. Man, is that balsamic vinegar good on the strawberries or what!?!

8 - 10 slices of better quality deli ham or prosciutto, halved

1 cantaloupe, seeded, cubed

16 oz. container mozzarella balls, water pack - drained

16 oz. container strawberries, tops removed

16 + large basil leaves

2 yellow zucchini, cubed or sliced

12 + kebab skewers

balsamic vinegar

In any order you choose, slide ham - cantaloupe - mozzarella - strawberry - basil leaf - zucchini on a kebab skewer.  Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the kebab to add some zip.

When I’m not stabbing fruit and vegetables with kebab skewers, I’m sewing Western themed aprons for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .  Or I’m crocheting thick soft throw rugs from recycled wool selvage for my other shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns . 

My daughter’s have an online shop, www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns , where they design and sew colorful pocket shorts from all cotton fabrics.

My older daughter has an online shop, www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen , where she works upcycled yarns into colorful rainbow striped camping afghans.

Looking for a good laugh?  Check out my audio book review blog for some leads on contemporary  humor - www.lendmeyourears2017.tumblr.com .

[michaelerb1]

[dakterrible]

Ok but high key a lot of my self improvement is driven by the desire to be the ex you see at a party and think to yourself "I fucked up breaking up with you"