Easily limit calories to 1,200–1,500 per day—and lose weight!—with this dietician-designed portion control plate. Just insert one of 10 two-sided meal-planning disks between the clear plastic plate and blue tray; then fill the compartments with suggested foods. Features specialized disks for diabetic, vegetarian, and low-carb fare and a cover for portability or freezing. Microwave and dishwasher safe. Includes recipe and instruction books.
1/19/11
How To Bike With Your Dog
I am sure there are many articles written on 'How To Bike With Your Dog' however mine is personal and recent and I want to share it with you.
If you are like me and are a dog lover, you don't want to leave your furry buddy at home while you are out exercising and he/she certainly doesn't want to be left at home. Creating a healthy, active lifestyle for yourself and your dog is a great way to keep you both happy, heart-healthy and trim.
Thus, the great invention of the Walky Dog Bike Leash!
This is the packaging but shows a good photo of the actual item in use.
The great thing about the leash is that it can be used for all sizes of dogs and all bikes!
For small dogs like my beagle, remove 2 of the 3 springs that are contained within the cyclinder. For medium dogs, remove 1 of the 3. And for large dogs, don't remove any springs. By removing the springs, it causes more length of leash to be exposed - to attach to the dogs collar or harness.
The Instructions on the reverse of the package summarize the item.
What I REALLY appreciated about the product was that the instructions were very clear and simple. Not being mechanically or technically-inclined, I was able to attach the fixing jaw and connectors quickly and easily. In my books, it is 'Girl-Friendly' and I felt great that I didn't need my husband to help me :-)
And the one for whom it was intended gave it a 'paw up' as well
Notice the space/distance between the bike and the dog.
Our Beagle, Bailey is a natural 'puller' so the WalkyDog Bike Leash is a great training tool for him to learn to submit and obey and not be the one in charge
This is our 2nd week training with Bailey and he still will pull if he sees a dog or cat, however with the weight of the bike and the rider, the dog soon realize that 'resistance is futile' and he quickly falls into line.
Special THANKS to my husband, Bob & Bailey the Beagle :-)
If you purchase a WalkyDog Bike Leash, please share your experience with us by posting in the comments section or emailing me : pawzitivefx@gmail.com
1/12/11
From The Snowbelt To The Sunbelt
If there is any site to visit to know what is going on in the USA Nordic Walking World, it is Nordic Walking USA by Claire Walter. Claire is a very accomplished author and award-winning sports writer. She has honored me several times by sharing with her readers about my Nordic Walking endeavors both in Idaho & Oregon and now here in Polk County, FL.
The title of this blog post is actually the Title of Claire's January 8 blog post mentioning this site. To read that post and others, please begin by clicking HERE.
You may purchase Claire's book by clicking on its title:
Nordic Walking: The Complete Guide To Health, Fitness, And Fun
1/10/11
Walk With Me in HOPE FOR HAITI 5K WALK & RUN, Sat 01/15 Lakeland
Wanted: 10 Enthusiastic Walkers who will pole walk with me on Saturday, Jan 15/11 in Lakeland at the
What I offer U: FREE Nordic Pole Lesson(s) This Week!
AND FREE use of my poles for the walk!
Bonus: You and I meet a new friend with whom we can walk and stay healthy and fit AND We support a GREAT Cause!
What is required of YOU:
· Pay cost of registration Click on link for form
· Attend the lesson
· Attend the event with me
Email: polewalkingpolkco@gmail.com or
Call (863) 268-4404 or (863) 662-1225
1/3/11
Seeking Healthy & Social Walkers (Winter Haven, Lakeland, Auburndale, Bartow, FL)
Nordic Pole Walking Instructor in Winter Haven, Florida is seeking healthy, social walkers.
12/31/10
Prevention & Lifestyle Wellness in 2011
It was 2004 when prompted by then Editor of Canada's Healthy Living Guide, Sandra Tonn, that I wrote my very first article. It was supposed to be short, concise and 700 words. I couldn't do it! I had so much to say about Lifestyle Wellness and Prevention that it turned out to be a very loooooooooooong article. Although it was not eligible to be published, I am very proud of that article as it says everything that I am standing for and promoting as Health Adventure Coach. In summing up prevention, I've said it like this:
"Wellness is about TOTAL YOU; but it is not achieved by accident...just picking the dimension of wellness that you like and minimizing the others doesn't work in the long run. Optimal lifestyle wellness begins with a conscious, intentional decision/choice to assume responsibility for the quality of your life. It may mean raising your standards above what you have been comfortable with; it will require time, commitment, energy, motivation and attitude."
I encourage each of you to peruse my site, read the articles, click on the links and decide how you are going to take some Conscious, Intentional and Responsible Actions towards preventing dis-ease and poor health in your life (spirit, mind and body) in 2011. Let's have a consultation so you can gain some new or perhaps different perspectives and insights on ways you can begin doing this. Let's team up in 2011! Remember that Lifestyle Wellness = A Marriage of Health + Vitality.
Is this you? It CAN be you!
"I will not die an unlived life; I will not live in fear of falling or catching fire. I choose to inhabit my days, to allow my living to open me, to make me less afraid, More accessible, to loosen my heart until it becomes a wing, a torch, a promise. I choose to risk my significance, To live so that which came to me as seed goes to the next as blossom, And that which came to me as blossom, goes on as fruit."
Source: Living Wide Open: Landscapes of the Mind Published in I Will Not Die an Unlived Lifeby Dawna Markova
"Don't ask what the world needs, ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go and do that because what the world needs is people who have come alive!" Harold Whitman
12/30/10
Fruit & Turkey Salad With Zesty Berry Marinade
Yesterday morning upon arising, the temperature here in Winter Haven, FL was a freezing 30 F, with frost covering everything.
Well, with such a nippy morning, I desired something zesty and zippy to start my morning with. Yesterday at the outdoor produce market near CR540A near the Lakeland/Bartow Border, I picked up a delicious pineapple for $1.99 and pears for $0.99/lb and I also had leftover turkey in the fridge and a bit of remaining mixed-berry fruit puree we had made for our French Toast on Christmas morning.
The majority of the time I invent my own meals or modify recipes I have or even google a few ingredients that I have on hand and see what delicious, healthy recipe appears. And from there, modify to what appeals to my taste buds :-).
So, with that said, here is my December 29, 2010 Invention:
It was the second morning in a row with such temps, except the previous day, it was 33 F when I awoke.
This is the vapor on the pond behind our home.
Everything was still and almost silent at sunrise except for the ducks still swimming & feeding in the pond.
Well, with such a nippy morning, I desired something zesty and zippy to start my morning with. Yesterday at the outdoor produce market near CR540A near the Lakeland/Bartow Border, I picked up a delicious pineapple for $1.99 and pears for $0.99/lb and I also had leftover turkey in the fridge and a bit of remaining mixed-berry fruit puree we had made for our French Toast on Christmas morning.
The majority of the time I invent my own meals or modify recipes I have or even google a few ingredients that I have on hand and see what delicious, healthy recipe appears. And from there, modify to what appeals to my taste buds :-).
So, with that said, here is my December 29, 2010 Invention:
Fruit & Turkey Salad With Zesty Berry Marinade
Main Ingredients: (You may choose the variety of fruit depending upon the season or availability as well as the choice of protein)
- 3 Spears Fresh Pineapple
- 1 Medium Fresh Bartlett Pear
- 1 Medium Fresh Orange
- 1 Medium Ripe Banana
- 1 Cup Cooked Turkey
Marinade Ingredients: (you choose quantity for your own taste preferences)
- Mixed Berry Puree
- Apple Cider
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Cold-Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Step 3: Put above ingredients into a shaker cup (instead of a blender which can produce too much froth) and shake until all are blended evenly. Pour liberally and immediately over the fruit/turkey combo mix (decide quantity depending upon taste preference).
1.5 TBSP Freshly Ground Flax Seeds - Flax seeds can be ground in a coffee grinder or blender. Flax seeds are high in fiber, omega-3 fatty acids and phytochemicals (compounds produced by plants) called lignans (phytoestrogens)
Step 4: Sprinkle over top of Main Ingredients after pouring on the marinade.
- Berry Blend - I used strawberries, blackberries and added blueberries from another source.
- Apple Cider (not apple juice) - approximately 1 part to every 3 parts Berry Puree
- Balsamic Vinegar - approximately 1 part to every 3 parts Berry Puree
- Cold-Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil - approximately 1 part to each 3 parts of Berry Puree
- Garnish with 1 TBSP Fresh Picked Spearmint Leaves and eat immediately.
** To my readers: if you try this recipe, please make comment how it turned out, how you liked it, modified it, ingredients used etc. Also you can join my Facebook page and make your comments there! Thanks!
12/27/10
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12/25/10
Gulf Coast Christmas 2010
*★Merry★* 。。★Christmas★ 。* 。
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˚ ˛ •˛• ｜ ç”°ç”°｜é–€｜ from Our House to Yours ♥
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...˚ ˛ •˛•*/______/~＼。˚ ˚ ˛
˚ ˛ •˛• ｜ ç”°ç”°｜é–€｜ from Our House to Yours ♥
Dec 25/10 will find us driving to the Gulf Coast to Fort De Soto Park and for our beagle Bailey, Paw Playground. This is just south of St. Petersburg. Then we will drive North to Honeymoon Island State Park for the seashelling, nature trails and Gulf views.
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