Its been awhile since I last posted.  Its been crazy around here.  I run the book fair at our school and I was busy putting books in children's hands. 

My eating this past week has been pretty good.  Very careful of what I put in my mouth.  Dinner has been a breeze since I have a menu in place and shop accordingly. 

I did something for myself yesterday.  I had a day at the hairdresser.  This really makes me feel better about myself.  Which is something that I have dealt with all my life.  Self image is hard for me.  I am very critical of myself and if I don't like it I work on changing it.  That is why I am working on changing how I look. 

What do you do on a beautiful day?

Well to answer that question, you plant flowers.  I spent the day outside in the beautiful weather planting flowers in my flower bed.  Spent 2 hrs which was great exercise.  All the bending and walking from here to there. 

This evening we are going grill dinner.  It will be so nice to finally get to the weather that I can grill out more often.  Love my grill. 

After dinner I will take my 30 min walk if its not storming.  If it could just rain and not bring tornadoes, hail, lightning and thunder I would be ok. 

Well it has been a very stressful past few days.  That is why I haven't posted.  All I wanted to do was crawl into a ball and stay there.  Thursday night brought relief to my stress.  Was a good thing. 

Today my kids and I went to the park and then treated ourselves to a small amount of frozen yogurt.  I had peach and vanilla.  Just a little bit but was it tasty.  I figured after the week I had I should treat myself.  There is a new place in town that I had never tried.  Really nice place.  While there I did a good deed.  3 teenage boys had gotten 3 cups of yogurt and were short money.  I overheard them calling a parent for 44 cents.  So I got up and just gave the 45 cents so that the parent didn't have to come all the way out just for that little bit.  What comes around goes around.  Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.  They were very nice boys and even said Thank you.  I still have faith in young boys today. 

I am sitting here making up my menu and grocery list for the next 2 weeks.  I am really looking to add more veggies to my meals.  One night we are having roasted chicken with roasted eggplant.  I am trying to add different veggies as well as stand by veggies.  I am starting to plan my garden for this year also. 

Drink Water!!

Drink Water!!!!

That's my life today drinking water. I am trying to drink more water every day.  The more I drink the better my skin feels and looks. 

This is what I found from the Mayo Clinic

Water is essential to good health, yet needs vary by individual. These guidelines can help ensure you drink enough fluids. By Mayo Clinic staff
How much water should you drink each day? It's a simple question with no easy answers. Studies have produced varying recommendations over the years, but in truth, your water needs depend on many factors, including your health, how active you are and where you live.
Although no single formula fits everyone, knowing more about your body's need for fluids will help you estimate how much water to drink each day.

Health benefits of water

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Functions of water in the body

Water is your body's principal chemical component and makes up about 60 percent of your body weight. Every system in your body depends on water. For example, water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells and provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues.
Lack of water can lead to dehydration, a condition that occurs when you don't have enough water in your body to carry out normal functions. Even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you tired.

How much water do you need?

Every day you lose water through your breath, perspiration, urine and bowel movements. For your body to function properly, you must replenish its water supply by consuming beverages and foods that contain water.
So how much fluid does the average, healthy adult living in a temperate climate need? The Institute of Medicine determined that an adequate intake (AI) for men is roughly 3 liters (about 13 cups) of total beverages a day. The AI for women is 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) of total beverages a day.

What about the advice to drink eight glasses a day?

Everyone has heard the advice, "Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day." That's about 1.9 liters, which isn't that different from the Institute of Medicine recommendations. Although the "8 by 8" rule isn't supported by hard evidence, it remains popular because it's easy to remember. Just keep in mind that the rule should be reframed as: "Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of fluid a day," because all fluids count toward the daily total.


So as you can see by reading this that water is the most important part of my diet and anyone's diet.  Drink water instead of that soda.  If you want a little extra in your water, make up a large jug of water filled with lemons, limes and cucumbers.  That's refreshing!!!

Well I have missed a few days.  But I have been recovering from being sick.  The virus I had lasted 5 days.  Boy did it take a toll on me.  Lost weight from it.  Not very safe though.  I have been doing better as of Monday. 

I started back on green juice.  Its spinach, strawberries and a banana.  Put into a blender with some ice.  Mix and enjoy.  This is my breakfast.  This really helps to jumpstart my mornings.  If you want some more smoothie ideas check out www. incrediblesmoothies.com  . 

Well today is a little better day.  But still not all better.  I got on the scale this morning and have lost 2lbs.  That's a good thing but its because I have been sick.  I have been catching up on all the shows I have missed because of a busy schedule.  Being sick is not a good way to loose weight I know.  I am glad that I haven't gotten what others have. 

Its been a struggle lately with ups and downs in my world.  Stress has shown its evil face to me in the form of chocolate.  I struggle with that addiction but lately I have been fighting the craving.  Its hard for me.  With so many things that tempt me it makes me feel like I have to grow an even bigger back bone to fight off that feeling. 

One thing I have a problem with is snacks that tempt me.  I have found almonds have helped. 

Well today is a rough day for me.  I am sick and don't feel like eating or doing anything today.  I have at least eaten a little bit but just don't feel like eating hardly anything.  My water intake has increased today but that is because the more water you drink when you are sick the easier it is to get better.  So with that I am going back to rest.