National Body Challenge

As we all know the new year is on it's way, so what does that mean? Time for new resolutions for your health. If you smoke, like me, you could resolve to quit smoking. If you are over weight you could resolve to lose weight, again like me!

Did you know that Discovery Health has a National Body Challenge? It is an 8 week program geared at helping you lose weight. Sound good so far? Well let me tell you some of the tools you get when you register.

1. access to customized meal plans
2. over 1,000 recipes
3. fitness plan
4. weight & activity tracker
5. active community support
6. and best of all..a FREE 8 WEEK membership to BALLY TOTAL FITNESS and of course, restrictions apply and you will need one in your area!!

The challenge has not started yet, registration starts 12/27/07, but you can sign up for the forums and get a reminder to register here. You have plenty of time to get ready and I hope you are, cause I am looking for some people to hang with me during the dog days of winter! Imagine a new body for the spring!! So check out the National Body Challenge 2008 and join. Let me know, maybe we could get some side challenges going!

The offical start date is January 5, 2008. Gives you enough time to recover from New Years Eve, get sneakers and work out clothes. Get some friends or family to join with you or have get a group together. Doesn't matter how you want to do it..

Diamonds ARE A Girl's Best Friend

Has your fiancé or wife worked really hard this year at losing weight? Are her rings too big now? Why not surprise her with a new engagement ring or wedding rings? G o ahead, check out beautiful engagement rings, you know you want to! Get her one that will fit her finger perfectly and is as beautiful as she is. We all know that diamonds are women’s best friend! Right?

Want Clear Skin?

Ever consider that maybe your diet is the cause for your pimples?

Those pimples are cause by carb-triggered jumps in insulin. Insulin then boosts the level of hormones that keep the production of skin oil in check. It will also trigger keratin growth, possibly blocking follicles. The long and short of it all, that is how a zit is formed.

So eat more lean meats, seafood, veggies and whole grains. I know easier said than done!

Why Are People Like This?

You know what really pisses me off?? The fact that I have been trying to lose weight for god knows how long now and my husbands total disregard of it…until now!!

Now that he has issues with high blood pressure. His blood pressure is so high he is now on medication, at 31 years old. Issues with the 50 lbs he needs to lose, because his doctor has a problem with it. Now that he needs to lose, things need to be different. You didn’t give a shit about working with me a month ago, but now you want things to be a certain way??? GET OUTTA HERE!!

Lower Your Sodium Intake

As we all know, to much sodium is not good for us. It can cause your body to retain fluids and that can be harmful to people with high blood pressure and heart disease. If you have liver or kidney disease, your included. The average American consumes 2,500-5,000 mgs of sodium a day!! Glad I am not the average American! 1,100-3,300 mgs of sodium is what you really need.

Here are tips for lowering your sodium.

• LAY OFF THE SALT
• Look for low sodium or no salt added
• go with fresh veggies when possible or frozen
• don't eat so many pre-packaged meals
• use more spices, pepper, garlic powder or onion
• look at food labels, sodium content changes amongst brands
• condiments are sodium filled as well, use them sparingly

Healthy Eating On A Budget

Trust me I know all to well how hard it is to eat the right food when you are on a budget. The healthy food always seems to more expensive, then say snack foods. If you look at all the "great" sales at the grocery store it is always buy 1 get 1 on chips, cookies..etc. What about buy 1 get 1 fruits or veggies? Always look at the sale fliers and plan!

Here are some tips on eating healthy when you have a budget to stick to:

When cooking a big meal, make extra to freeze.

Use less expensive cuts of meat for casseroles that you slow cook; add extra vegetables and beans to make the meal go further.

Look high and low to find the less expensive generic or store brands on grocery shelves.

Take advantage of specials on broth, soups, pasta, rice, canned veggies, even bread and meat.

You can freeze perishable items (such as meat, milk, and even bread) in smaller portions to use as needed. So stock up if you find a great sale.

Nail Fungus

Do you suffer from toenail fungus? If so, you are not alone. About 35 million other people do as well! Getting rid of nail fungus is a hard battle to win. This fungus lives under your nails where it is not so easy to get at. If you are looking to get rid of your hideous nail fungus, try ZetaClear. ZetaClear is clear and is up from natural oils. It is easy to use, just brush ZetaClear on to your nail affected with the fungus. So what are you waiting for, get rid of that toenail fungus and start showing off your feet again.

A Reason NOT To Go To A Strip Club

I am sure there are a million and one reasons why not to go to a strip club. I personally don't care if my husband goes.

Now I may have changed my mind, even though the chances of this happening again are slim to none.

Several people, around 40, contracted Tuberculosis form a stripper in St. Maarten. Geez, go on vacation and come home with a potentially deadly disease! The stripper was from the Dominican Republic. Boy, I am sure glad they sent her back!

They think they have found everyone who was around her and I am shocked that only 40 people tested positive. Lots of vacationers in St. Maarten, I can't imagine that they found everyone!!

Another Loss

Weight Loss is moving along well. I lost another 3.6 pounds this week for a total of 14. Not to shabby if you ask me. I guess it is all about being focused and staying motivated. That is really all I can do. I look at it as, if there is a small gain one week it is ok, although my ultimae goal is to lose every week. So far, that has happened.