March 29, 2012

Good morning,
Spring break and Easter are right around the corner. MAN.......the warmer temps and no winter have thrown me off. How about you? But in EVERY season, with it's multiple hoildays, we make a plan. Right? Some of you will be starting phase 2 again this week. Easter lunch could be grilled ck breast, steamed broccoli, and stewed apples for dessert. Add some of the fresh water I suggested yesterday - EASY! Some are loading up that weekend - REAL EASY. The rest of us are choosing correctly and not using the holiday to move the boundary and feel bad about the whole day on Monday. It's not worth it - to me. So, let's start sharing recipes this week filled with color and vibe and health.

I am working on a carrot cake recipe - will send it early in the week. Also, I am thinking of taking my brownie recipe and using some sugar free dark chocolate, in chunks, to add on top with some toasted pecans. Do you have a recipe you can email? I will forward all of them to the fam so Easter has some new "favorites."

As you know, I am a big supporter of refueling at regular intervals. If you have a fireplace and you need even heat in your house, you add wood BEFORE the coals are COLD. It takes twice the energy and twice the effort to get that burning process started again. Skipping meals only tells your body you're being mean to it - so it starts to hoard. For goodness sake, EAT! Eat the right things at the right times and I promise you will feel better (sometimes people, like me, get mean when they are hungry - really, I do. I am glad you don't, but I do), have more energy, be more alert and loose more weight. My brother Chip told me Tuesday evening that when he doesn't eat breakfast, he gains weight. He said sometimes several pounds. He suggested getting that protein in the "fuel burner" early morning to start the process. I am not a breakfast eater - but I am considering this as he promises it happens every time he skips the morning meal. We are a family of believers embracing health - not starvation.

Many of you have blood pressure issues. Hug a few people today - REALLY hug them. Then do it tomorrow and the next day. Studies have shown that good, honest hugging can lower your blood pressure. It's cheaper than medicine and a lot more fun. It's my goal for today - increased hugs. :) PK