Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Turkey Day Eating Advice

Hi!

I have had a few folks ask me what my plan is for Thanksgiving when it comes to eating. Well, I'm going to enjoy myself but not go crazy. I will also make sure that I'm not starving when it's time for the big meal!

I asked my fitness "guru" - Jimmy Page to give me some tips for staying on track this weekend. Here are Jimmy's steps to a great Thanksgiving:

1. Eat a good breakfast - omelette w/veges, fresh fruit, coffee
2. Eat a healthy lunch (depending on when you eat the Thanksgiving meal) - Tuna sandwich on whole grain with an apple. OR a good snack (munch on fresh vegetables as you wait for the meal) so you are not too hungry for the big meal.
3. Serve yourself on a smaller plate (9 inches).
4. Avoid a second helping until 3 hours later (left-overs)
5. Eat a little bit of everything that you like - don't totally deprive yourself.
6. Go easy on the gravy, mashed potatoes, and stuffing
7. Eat a small slice of your favorite pie instead of a "wedge"
8. Eat slowly - talk more to your family!!
9. Eat the turkey and veggies first, then the potatoes or stuffing.
10. Drink a large glass of water 20 minutes before you eat.

Decide what you will do before you go in!

Bonus Tip: Exercise in the morning (early so it doesn't get in the way) AND go for a long walk after you eat!!

Sounds like a good plan. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and remember that the day is about Family, Friends and giving Thanks to God...not about food!

Live Well, Live Healthy!

Mike

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Friday Weigh-In 11/21/08

Back in the pattern...

Current Weight: 312
Last Week's Weight: 312
Loss for the Week: 0

Starting Weight: 383 Total Loss: 71


Let's go back in time...earlier this year when I was dropping pounds quick and easy - there was the pattern. Loss, loss, loss, even! Well, I've dropped the last three weeks and...guess what? EVEN! You know what? I'll take it!

Live Well, Live Healthy!

Mike

Friday, November 14, 2008

Friday Weigh-In 11/14/08

So far, November may be my favorite month...

Current Weight: 312
Last Week's Weight: 314
Loss for the Week: 2

Starting Weight: 383 Total Loss: 71


Nine more pounds! That's it! While it is just a number, it is a milestone mark. If I can lose 80 pounds then I can lose another 25, 50 or 80 again to get me to my final goal. I need to say a big "Thank You" to Tracey Tiernan! Her idea of the fun "Smackdown Challenge" has really fired me up and gotten me excited about reaching for this finish line. Thanks TT!

OK - The Juice Fast - I really liked it! (Tracey is doing it too and also enjoyed it) It is a nice change of pace and has gone a long way to confuse my body and help keep the digestive tract healthy.

We are using one bottle (15.2oz) of Naked Juice's Green Machine and one bottle of any other Naked Juice (this week was Blue Machine - good for an energy boost!). Each bottle is 2 servings and so, on the recommendation of Jimmy Page, we take half the bottle and cut it with the same amount of cold water. The juice is really sweet and this help make it more refreshing. Then enjoy it!

I will warn you that Green Machine looks like cold pea soup but it tastes great because of the amazing mix of fruits they add to the green superfoods. Jimmy explained that this is better than a straight fast as it energizes your body at the cell's level without your body having to work to breakdown the food and turn it into nutrients.

Remember - you need to talk to your doctor or nutritionist to make sure that this make sense and will be beneficial for you before starting any fast, diet or exercise program.

Wanna join us? Send me a note or comment and let me know how is going for you.

Live Well, Live Healthy!

Mike

Mike & Tracey's Smackdown Workout

Tracey and I have been talking about how we are upping our exercise routines to help us keep the pounds off. Thursday, Tracey invited me to a Smackdown Workout her club in Columbia. It was sweet! We worked hard and I think we surprised ourselves at how nice it was to workout with a buddy. Took a couple of pix to prove we were sweatin' it!

Tracey Pumping Iron!
Mike on the Road to Nowhere!
Tracey's Other Workout Buddies!

Thanks for all your support! Live Well, Live Healthy!

Mike

Friday, November 7, 2008

Friday Weigh-In 11/7/08

Let's hear it for November...

Current Weight: 314
Last Week's Weight: 316
Loss for the Week: 2

Starting Weight: 383 Total Loss: 69


Eating right, on the bike and the pounds come off! This week I did something that I have never done before - Fast. I wanted to do it along with prayer for our country. However, I had also not eaten the best over the weekend and figured that this would be a good way to kick-start my week. It wasn't as hard as I thought - you have to keep yourself busy so you don't have time to sit and think about the fact that you are not eating.

Jimmy Page and I met this week and he has suggested that I do a "Juice Fast" once a week. I'm going to try it starting this Monday. I tell you more about it this week.

Live Well, Live Healthy!

Mike

PS - Don't forget to look at the post below for some great savings and a FREE food tasting at SupperThyme this week!

Thursday, November 6, 2008

The Latest News & Some Great Deals From STUSA

You know I would not be where I am today with out Lisa and the crew at SupperThyme USA. So, I'm happy to pass along these great deals. Please support them if you can!


CELEBRATE NATIONAL MEN MAKE DINNER DAY NOVEMBER 6TH!

November 6th is "National Men Make Dinner Day" and we want to celebrate all month! Send the man in your life in to make just 3 meals, and we'll throw in package of our scones, or a Half Pan of our Cherry Stuffed French toast or Monkey bread! (not to be combined with any other offers) You may even get breakfast in bed too!

FAST TRACK NEWS & TASTING!

Tuesday November 11, we will be hosting a Taste Testing of our Fast Track & Extreme Fitness Meals. Not sure about our "diet food"? Stop in from 11-7 and give us a try, and you'll see what all the excitement is about!

Just like having a personal chef to fix your meals as you like them! Fast Tracks are individual servings, low calories, LOW SODIUM and no preservatives! Fast tracks can be purchased individually or as a package. Our lunches are perfect for the office! Let us fill your office freezer with healthy choices, so you don't need to go out on those cold windy days!


In addition to the tasting, we will have a Special Walk-in Day, where you can make a Fitness meal (6 servings) of your choosing for just $20! Make one or 12 meals and fill your freezer.

Don't Forget!

We now deliver to Harford County at The Arena Club. Order your Fast track, fitness or our Meals to Go. Just give us a call or place your order on our Delivery Calendar! Mark your calendar, we will be at the Arena Club on 12/7/08 for their Holiday Extravaganza from 1-5 p.m. Looking to get fit? Did you know the Arena Club has a 12 week Weight loss program?? Contact Kathy Harclerode for more information.