August 30, 2013 - Energy Creates Energy!

Believing God for a great holiday with family and friends - how about you? I am heading to the grocery store in a few to gather some yummy food choices so as to "not fall into temptation." I found a great recipe that I am beginning to play with sounds great. It is called Crockpot Salsa Chicken and utilizes 2 lbs of chicken breasts, salsa, diced tomatoes (I am using Rotel with chilies) taco seasoning, onions, celery, carrots (I am using baby bella mushrooms instead) and sour cream. Cook on low 6-8 hours. I will add a thin layer of mexican cheese and plan to serve with meat skins as my chips. YUMMY!!! That makes me hungry just to type it. :) Hope this new recipe helps you with Sunday lunch. I am headed to the pool for water aerobics shortly and the water does something for my soul and spirit like none other. While I was working out last night, completely surrounded by water, I began to concentrate on how the water has so much to offer. It holds my body, cools my body, helps shield my joints as I run, resists my running when needed, allows me hang suspended without fear.....on and on. To me it's almost the perfect situation for healthy movement. Then I began to think - this works for me, but others are being successful as they exercise in various ways too. My Bubba, Rocky, is really finding great results with bike riding. In fact he rides 13+ miles each time he exercises. Shelly, finds great success with a combo of tapes, walking, and daily squats. She tries to work out daily and gains points due to this. Whatever you do - move those muscles. Whenever we begin exercising, fluid is released into the joints and that really keeps them from becoming stiff and brittle as we age. Being creative with our workout time is challenging for most of us who are busy, but critical to our long-term physical and mental health. Sometimes when we are stuck along our health journey and we need to boost our energy level, we need to throttle up the movement. I told you about being with mom last week. At the age of 78 she is making some health changes so that her life's journey is more positive. Mom had not felt well for a awhile (some of which is the response to all the surgeries she's had) but I started exercising and she wanted to try. She informed me that she would do a segment, sit down, and talk to me while I finished. Check it out - once she started, she sat for 10 minutes ONLY and got right back up. In the twinkling of an eye, she completed four fast miles. The next day, she didn't sit at all. By the third day she was asking me when we were walking. YEA! Here's a TRUE, scientific principle: energy creates energy. Are you tired? Consider getting in the pool, riding your bike with the kids, or walking and jogging. Each of these could easily be family activities. Remember - we are modeling health for our families and teaching our children the correct way to live life to the fullest. How about this challenge: Family exercise PRIOR to family cookout on Monday. Now that will really be a challenge. But I can make you a promise...if you start moving, it will create a desire to move. IT'S THE SAME WITH WATER...IF YOU START DRINKING YOUR NATURAL THIRST WILL BE RESTORED. Headed to the pool and starting my hydration cycle for the day. Enjoy your holiday fam and move those muscles. Our BEST health days are ahead! PK