Yesterday I set a new personal record for 5K time: 35 minutes 36 seconds.
Just think! A year ago I hoped I could at least finish a 5K, walking the entire way.
Three years ago I was worried that I might have to give up my job working upstairs because my feet hurt so bad from plantar fascitis.
The improvements in my health over the last two years following the alkaline diet, taking the recommended supplements, and increasing weight bearing exercise are nothing short of miraculous to me. I am so grateful to God and to my doctors for showing me the way to a stronger body and a more vibrant life–and for giving me the grace and support I needed to stay with it.
I pray the same for you! Write me anytime for encouragement. We’re all in this together!
Kathy
Tags: , 5K race, osteoporosis
I wasn’t very hungry today. Here’s what a light day of eating looks like for me:
Breakfast: Two slices of Ezekiel bread with Earth Balance Buttery Spread, Greens Shake, Bone Cocktail, water, supplements
Snack:
Lunch: Large Granny Smith apple, bottle of water
Snack: Two slices of Ezekiel bread with Earth Balance Buttery Spread
Supper: Beef Stew, water
Bedtime: Supplements, Bone Cocktail with Beyond C powder
I was really hungry today! Here’s what a big day of eating looks like for me.
Breakfast: Millet Rice Cereal, sliced banana, almonds, almond milk, water, supplements, Bone Cocktail with Beyond C powder
Lunch: Apple slices, carrot sticks, celery sticks, 4 tbsp of almond butter to use as dip, Greens + Energy Bar, 1/2 banana, bottle of water
Snack: Sesame sticks
Supper: Large servings of Collard Greens with Turkey Sausage Medallions, Baked Beans, Fruity Protein Shake (for dessert), water
Bedtime: Blueberry Tea with Beyond C powder, supplements
People ask me from time to time, “Does your family eat the same foods you do? If not, how do you handle the cooking?”
Answer: Yes and no. Yes, I always make plenty of the healthy choices, so that they can dig into these–and most of the time, they do. However, several family members still want the old “family favorites” that are filled with processed carbohydrates, milk and cheese, unhealthy fats, and lots of sugar. I don’t feel like it’s my place to force my husband, my children, or my aunt to eat the way I do, so I still prepare these dishes for them.
Does fixing the old family favorites present a temptation for me to leave my alkaline diet? Not any more. Here’s my secret: I pretend that I’m cooking with play dough! Remember when you were little and made all sorts of food from Play-Doh–skinny green beans, little round green peas, brown hamburgers, and the like? We’d put them up to our mouths and pretend to eat them, but of course, no one would really eat them because Play-Doh isn’t real food! It wouldn’t be nourishing at all. Well, that’s how I look at chocolate cheese cake and cheddar cheese soup. For me, they “look” like food, but they wouldn’t be nourishing for my body. Instead, I know they would acidify my blood and create digestive problems and a toxic colon. I certainly don’t want that to happen!
So, when I’m cooking the old family favorites, I simply treat the preparations like play dough. I don’t eat a bite. I don’t even take any “taste tests” along the way!
But I also offer healthy, delicious alternatives at the same meal. Slowly, but surely, these healthier dishes are becoming new family favorites! Check out my “Recipes” and “Desserts” sections for tasty dishes that you can offer your family, and watch to find one they enjoy. Serve that dish again and then gradually add others. Before you know it, you’ll be cooking mostly healthy foods for everyone, with only a few occasional “play dough” dishes to prepare. 🙂
Tags: alkaline diet, osteoporosis
Boogie boarding has got to be one of the most enjoyable ways to get exercise and build bone density. It gets you out in the sun, which promotes the production of Vitamin D for stronger bones. It also gets you out in the surf where negative ions abound, which helps the red blood cells to circulate freely. Boogie boarding is safer than surfing, too, because the board is light and won’t injure you if it hits you in the head. Besides, you ride in on your belly with a boogie board, rather than standing up, so there’s no chance of falling.
Surfers often have to wait in line for a good waves, but not boogie boarders! Just about every wave is a good wave to boogie. All you need is a boogie board–make sure it’s big enough to keep you afloat–and a wet suit for cold weather. If you’re looking for a fun way to get more exercise for your bones, why not give boogie boarding a try?
This recipe is based on a recipe I picked up at Publix, entitled “Tuscan Chicken and Beans with Bread Bows.” The bread bows would not be bone-friendly, however, so I just stuck with the Chicken and Bean recipe and tweaked it a bit. The original recipe is available on-line at http://publix.com/aprons.
3/4 tsp dried rosemary (or 1 sprig fresh rosemary, finely snipped)
1 pound of frozen chicken tenderloins, thawed
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 (19-ounce) can of cannellini beans, undrained
1 cup of Swanson’s no MSG chicken broth
1/4 cup of sun-dried tomatoes, julienne-cut
2 tblsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water (or 1/4 of broth from the pan)
Preheat a large non-stick skillet on medium high for 2-3 minutes. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken, sprinkle with rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook 2 minutes, cooking occasionally. (Note: I cooked the chicken ahead of time for quicker prep time in the evening.)
Stir in beans, broth, and tomatoes. Stir cornstarch and water together in a small bowl and slowly add to pan, stirring continuously. Heat to boiling, reduce to medium and simmer 5 minutes. Serve.
I served this with brown rice, fresh tomato slices, sliced strawberries, millet dinner rolls, and Pumpkin Pie for dessert!
Tags: bone health, cannellini beans, osteoporosis, Recipes
