What a lovely beach day it was with blue skies and a high of 82!
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, 2 pieces of Applesauce Coffee Cake (See Recipes)
Exercise: At the beach – Boogie Boarding!
Snack: Banana, water
Lunch: 2 pieces of Applesauce Coffee Cake, tuna salad, celery & almond butter
Snack: 1 piece of Applesauce Coffee Cake
Supper: 1 cup Amy’s brand Vegetable Soup, small burger made from lean Maverick beef (4% fat), millet bun, green beans, water
Bedtime: Supplements, Bone Cocktail
2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans
1 tbsp Xylosweet
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 cup Bob’s Red Mill All Purpose Gluten Free Baking Flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1-1/2 cups LiveActive cereal or Great Grains cereal
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup almond milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 tsp vanilla
1. Stir together nuts, Xylosweet, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon; set aside for topping.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon; set aside.
3. In large mixing bowl, mix together cereal, applesauce, oil, almond milk, egg, and vanilla. Add flour mixture, stirring until thoroughly combined.
4. Spread batter in lightly greased 8″ x 8″ x 2″ baking pan. Sprinkle with topping.
5. Bake in oven at 375 degrees for about 28 minutes or knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve warm with Earth Balance buttery spread… and perhaps a cup of cinnamon apple tea!
Tags: Bob's Red Mill, Desserts, osteoporosis, Recipes, Xylosweet
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.
1 Chronicles 16:34
It’s been a while since I’ve written, but not because I haven’t wanted to. I’ve been tied up with school work, as our state tests are approaching. Also, my dear aunt moved in with us, and we’ve been making some improvements and changes to the house.
What has surprised me in all the busyness is how easy it has been to keep up with the diet and exercise regimen. I’m still doing the weight training, running, stretching, and belly dancing. Last Saturday I ran in a 5K race and made my best time yet. Somehow what seemed so hard a year ago has become a wonderful, welcome way of life!
I don’t ever want to go back to the way I used to eat or to the overstressed, overworked lifestyle that ate away at my body and left no time for exercise, recreation, and relaxation. I might have been dragged kicking and screaming into this way of life, but now I love it!
Here was today’s regimen in a nutshell:
Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, water
Snack: Oatmeal and banana
Snack: Two slices of oat bran bread and margarine
Lunch: Cup of Amy’s 3 Bean and Pasta Soup, water
Exercise: 1 hour weight training using Margaret Richard’s Beauty to the Bone DVD
1 mile run/walk
1/2 hour gardening
Snack: Sunflower seeds
Supper: Tossed salad, boiled egg, water, supplements, Bone Cocktail
It’s about 8:00 pm now and I’m heading off to bed, peaceful and healthy–and ready for a good night’s sleep!
Thank you, God, for your everlasting love and care.
This recipe is almost identical to my spaghetti recipe…just a few changes.
Bake a pound or two of chicken. When it’s cooked, take the meat off bone and tear or cut it into bite size pieces.
Add:
1 can of no-sugar added, no-cheese added spaghetti sauce
1 tsp. of Italian seasoning (or more, if you like it spicier)
Cook in boiling water according to package directions:
1 package of DeBoles Jerusalem Artichoke spaghetti (or linguini or angel hair pasta)
1 tblsp. olive oil
1 tsp. of celtic salt
(Optional: Add mushroom slices to the sauce.)
Drain the cooked spaghetti and serve. Spoon desired amount of sauce on top of the spaghetti, and enjoy!
Tags: osteoporosis, Recipes
“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. Even so husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.” (Ephesians 5:25-28)
I used to think that this verse was the epitome of selfishness. What was Paul saying? That a man should think of his wife as his property? So, loving her would be the same as loving himself? I saw nothing “loving” about that!
However, after living with my husband, George, for the past three years, I understand this verse much differently. You see, I was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis after we were married–one of those “in sickness and in health” situations. When I chose to follow the natural path toward reversing my condition, George was completely supportive. And when I would get upset because of diet restrictions or get impatient for quicker results, George was a constant source of encouragement and comfort. Because of his love, he now has a healthier, stronger wife who loves him all the more for his protection and kindness.
I believe that this is what Paul meant when he said, “He who loves his wife loves himself.” It’s the boomerang effect! The love that George showered on me has borne fruit for both of us. We are both healthier as the result of our improved eating habits, and we look forward to many more happy years together.
Happy 3rd anniversary, my husband!
Love,
Kathy
Tags: Faith Reflections, osteoporosis
After my last 5-K race, I got a strange sort of pain on the top of my right foot. I asked Dr. Bourne, my chiropractor, why the TOP of the foot might be hurting, and he said it’s usually because of a strain to the muscles on the front of the leg. Sure enough, when I look up running injuries on-line, I found an article from SportsInjuryClinic that described my symptoms exactly. The injury is called “inflammation of the Extensor tendons of the toes” or “extensor tendinitis.” I followed these instructions as to what to do about inflamed extensor tendons:
- Rest until there is no more pain.
- Apply ice or cold therapy.
- Alter shoes or get shoes that fit properly! (Actually, I bought my first pair of running shoes.)
- Ensure shoe laces are not too tightly tied.
The condition has healed completely, and I am back on track–literally! 🙂
