Breast Cancer Awareness Walk - Lake Wales, FL

The 4th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk is happening on Saturday October 8 in Lake Wales.


Click HERE for all the details. 

Walk To End Alzheimers; Raising Awareness and Funds, Lakeland FL

Alzheimer's disease is the nations 6th leading cause of death and here in the Florida Gulf Coast region [where I reside], 1 in 29 individuals have Alzheimer's. Now that get's MY attention!

To facilitate raising awareness of this stat and also to encourage others in their due diligence, I am posting information about the Walk To End Alzheimer's event in Lakeland, FL on Saturday October 29th.

If you can't walk, you can volunteer

If you can't volunteer, you can make a donation in a participants name.

If you can walk,  you can walk solo or on a team

Click HERE for this event and all information.

Savor The Flavor of Fresh-Grown Herbs

I first began growing my own herbs in 2009. Being a lover of and daily consumer of fresh green salads, it had been my longed-for desire to have fresh herbs to compliment them.  The Supermarket cost of 1 package of fresh herbs cost about the same or more than a new plant.

My wish came true:  it was in Idaho where I finally had my own  home so my husband and I designed and built a small raised garden in our backyard.




Besides planting veggies and  herbs in the garden directly, I also placed them in pots and crates on our patio pad.

   

I really enjoy the flavor of a variety of herbs but I think my most-favored one is BASIL!

I've grown Sweet Basil, Thai Basil, Boxwood Basil, Cinnamon Basil, Lemon Basil and Chocolate Basil and YES - they truly do taste just like those flavors.

My list of reasons why I love living in Florida seems to grow each day and one of them certainly is the fact that I can grow herbs outdoors most of the year (haven't tried it in Dec/Jan yet).

Today I was craving the taste of my lovely Basil so I picked Sweet Basil, Cinnamon Basil and Boxwood Basil  









I mixed them all together and added them to my salad 


Salad Ingredients:

• Spinach
• Green Peppers
• Carrots
• Cucumber
• Onion
• Garlic
• Cabbage
• Portabello Mushroom
• Frozen Blueberries
• Frozen Raspberries
• Frozen Blackberries

I topped it off with my Hazelnut Vinagrette:

• Hazelnut Oil
• Olive Oil
• Minced Garlic
• Balsamic Vinegar
• Braggs Liquid Aminos
• Red Wine
• Maple Syrup
• Minced Onion

Product Recommendations For Lovers of Herbs

  Aerogarden 6 Pod Elite with Gourmet Seed Kit


Grow delicious, healthy herbs and vegetables, right in your kitchen! AeroGarden's NASA-tested aeroponic technology grows plants in water, nutrients and air. It works so simply that anyone can succesfully grow. The AeroGarden Elite 6 uses a new more powerful Advanced Growing System to achieve 30% better growth than the already productive Aerogarden Classic. Comes with everything that you need to begin growing right away. Includes the gourmet herb kit with Genovese Basil, Chives, Thyme, Mint, Oregano, and Dill.

Aerogarden 6 Pod Pesto Basil Seed Kit
This all Genovese basil seed kit is perfect for making pesto. Specially designed for the Aerogarden 6 pod systems. Kit includes 6 Genovese basil pods and plant nutrients for a full season worth of basil.

Aerogarden Herb'n Serve Vinaigrette & Marinade Maker

The perfect companion to the abundant fresh herb harvests from your AeroGarden. Just add oil and vinegar to premeasured markings on carafe and a handful of freshly harvested AeroGarden herbs for garden-fresh vinaigrettes and marinades. Serve them tableside in the detachable carafe. Includes 20 recipes from around the world. Stainless steel blade, use-anywhere convenience (batteries included).

Local Lakeland Outdoor Group Invites Others To Join

Heartland Christian Outdoor Enthusiasts is a local Outdoor Group in the Winter Haven/Lakeland, FL area and they enjoy having others join them on their events. 


This weekend they have a Beginner Bike Ride at Lake Parker Park, Saturday August 20 @9:00 am. Click link for details.


Monday August 22nd they have an 18.5 mile Intermediate Bike Ride on a segment of the Van Fleet State Trail. Click link for details. 


Find out more about the group:


'LIKE' their Facebook Page
Follow on Twitter
Read the Blog
Join the Group and view events


Email: info.HCOE@gmail.com
Phone (863) 268-4404, Bob or Lori

Community Health: Free Diabetes Screening, Lakeland, FL 08-23-11

Video: The Importance of Diabetes Screening
Information: Top Warning Signs of Diabetes

Info: Free Diabetes Screenings
Date: Tuesday, August 23/11
Time: 11 am - 4 pm
Venue: Sears Essentials
Address: 4717 S. Florida Ave, Lakeland 33813
Contact: Cholestcheck 1-800-713-3301 (no appointment necessary
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All Central Florida 2011 Events

http://www.diabetes.org/in-my-community/local-offices/orlando-florida/events.html

Time-Limited Offer: Easy Meal Planning For Mom

" Special Summer Ebook Bundle"                                           (Back by Popular Demand)      Expires July 26!

Summer is upon us, and I have set up a super hot summer bundle!  I know everyone is busy during the summer, so I'll make this quick!  We have set up this bundle to help you spend more time with your family and less time planning in the kitchen!

Included in the bundle are the following:

- Kid Approved Meals (Sells for $14.95)
13 weeks of breakfast & lunch menus with grocery shopping lists that are kid tested and approved.

- Entertaining Made Easy (Sells for $16.97)
Company is coming! I don't have time to clean, plan, AND Cook! We can help! We have created six complete Entertaining Menus (with shopping lists) to make your entertaining meal preparation a snap.  Now you can just enjoy your company!

- Weekend Family Brunch Recipes (Valued at $10.95)
Enjoy delicious meals with the entire family on the weekend.  This mini recipe book features 50 brunch recipes you are sure to love.

- Fun With Food E-book  (Valued at $9.95)
Featuring enough edible play-dough recipes to keep you busy for months!  Along with additional lunch recipes and craft ideas your kids will go crazy for.

- A Year of Snacks (Valued at $7.95)
Never be at a loss for snack ideas again!  We've got you covered with ideas for an entire year!

- Summer Time Smoothie Recipes (Valued at $6.95)
Smoothies are a great way to cool off with nutrition on the go!  Kids of all ages love them!  We have compiled forty of our favorite smoothie recipes in this ebook.


- Easy Breakfast Ideas & Recipes (Valued at $10.95)
Breakfast doesn't have to be complicated.  We'll help you with some creative ideas and 30 of our favorite breakfast recipes.

- Summer Stress Relief Pack (Valued at $8.95)
Our Summer Stress Relief Pack Helps keep moms sane during summer vacation.  This pack features Kid Summer Activity Ideas, Family Friendly Summer Recipes & Summer Exercise Tips for Mom.

- My Favorite Forms & Checklists (Valued at $12.95)
I will share with you some of my very favorite forms and checklists for recipe organization, menu planning, grocery shopping etc. 

Total Value:  $100.57
How does 90% off sound?

Everything listed above is included in the Special Summer Bundle for one low price of $10.00!

Great Sale by Danskin on all your summer activewear needs

Eureka: Jammies for surviving heat, humidity and menopause!

Summer has arrived in full-swing and with it, in many regions, record-high temps and heat waves.
It's challenging enough for the average individual to cope with the symptoms of heat-exhaustion and controlling sweating but how so much more for the women passing through peri-menopause or menopause.

Being a Northerner myself and having never lived in the South except for a short-stint in Mexico over 2 decades ago, finding myself in my mid-forties and in Florida in the summer, I am definitely heat/humidity-challenged and quickly discovered that any cotton garment here in summer is not a good idea (but I already knew that from being a hiker for decades). The challenge to find sleepwear that is not only light and comfortable  but that also assists me in not overheating at night and is not sweat-inducing has been unfruitful until now!

I gladly introduce you to Cool-Jams and giddily encourage you to order yours today!

Cool-jams Wicking Sleepwear...Your Stylish Solution To Night Sweats!

and ladies, you just MUST share your experiences here!

Is State Intervention Necessary in Childhood Obesity Cases?

This topic is expansively described and discussed in a recent article by the Journal of American Medical Association, otherwise known as JAMA. The full article can be found here.


The basic question being asked is, "Is Having Obese Children Child Abuse?", as discussed in this article.


Health Adventure Coach welcomes your opinions and discussions.


One of the contributing authors, Dr. David S. Ludwig MD, PhD, [Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115. (david.ludwig@childrens.harvard.edu).] ,a pediatric endocrinologist, is the Founding Director of Optimal Weight for Life (OWL) program at Children's Hospital in Boston and author of the book "Ending The Food Fight"  

" Twelve years ago, Dr. Ludwig founded the Optimal Weight for Life Program (OWL) at Children's Hospital Boston. There he and his team tailored his low-glycemic diet for children and combined it  with a nine-week progressive plan that benefits the entire family. Dr. Ludwig wins parents' trust but also offers hope to their children who often feel teased, bullied, and defeated.

 This scientifically proven approach addresses, for the first time, all three key factors affecting body weight—biology, behavior, and environment—and integrates them into a powerful   prescription for weight loss. Dr. Ludwig compassionately recognizes the challenges children and their parents face in today’s fast food/fake food world, and guides them from conflict to  cooperation along the road to health.

 In Ending the Food Fight, Dr. Ludwig shares his program with parents everywhere, giving them all the tools they need to help their children win the food fight, once and for all.". 

Links:

Overweight in Chidren, The American Heart Association


[OWL} Optimal Weight For Life Program


The Official Website of the Glycemic Index and GI Database


Obesity Prevention and Treatment in Children


The American Obesity Society


Ideal Bodyweight Calculator for Kids


Portion Control


Understanding Child Nutrition


Infant and Toddler Nutrition

Local Cycling Event : Ladies Bicycling Ride, Van Fleet Trail, Auburndale FL. Sat. June 18/11

This event is facilitated by Heartland Christian Outdoor Enthusiasts Group. HCOE is a Christian nondenominational group enjoying Father's Creation via human-powered activities in the heart of Central FL.(Based out of Winter Haven/Lakeland).

Event Time: Saturday, June 18 · 7:30am - 10:00am
Location: Gen. James A. Van Fleet Trail, Auburndale TECO Trailhead
Intersection of Berkley Rd & Denton Ave if travelling North from Auburndale. At the light, turn Left, drive .4mi and turn Right into Trailhead Parking Lot.

Info: Auburndale TECO Trailhead http://www.friendsoftheparks.net/files/Auburndale_TECO_Trail_WEB-FACTSHEET2.pdf
Instructions: Let's meet at the Trailhead Parking Lot @ 7:30am. We'll ride through to Polk City Gen. Van Fleet Trail and bike until we have a consensus to turn back. Ride will be a moderate pace, non-drop ride.


More: Weather: 77F, Real Feel 90F, Wind 2SSE, Humidity 89%.
Bring lots of hydration, perhaps a snack for energy, small first aid kit, Emergency contact information.
Questions: contact Lori, (863) 662-1225 or email info.HCOE@gmail.com

 Event listed: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=180230102030831

Our website: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_207550555952084&ap=1
Our Blog: http://heartlandchristianoutdoorenthusiasts.blogspot.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HrtCrstnOutdoor 

First Friday BikeLakeland Festival, June 3/11

Please click on the link to view  photos and video of First Friday BikeLakeland Festival in downtown Lakeland, Florida.

Hope you'll join us soon!




LINK

Promenade In Plaid Hosted by BikeLakeland, June 3/11

Life happens in Lakeland, Florida and especially for the cycling enthusiast!

Enjoy this short clip of the Promenade In Plaid, hosted by BikeLakeland on the First Friday Downtown Lakeland, June 3/11

We hope you'll join us on some of the group rides; it's a great way to meet fellow cyclists and find others who ride at your pace.

Celebrate National Trails Day, Saturday June 4/11

What are YOU doing today to celebrate National Trails Day?

LINKS

What is National Trails Day® and why celebrate NTD? 

Why Celebrate Trails? 

How do Trails Make you Healthy? 

How Successful is National Trails Day®?

Who are the Leaders of National Trails Day®? 

How can my Organization get involved in National Trails Day®? 

Does National Trails Day® have to be the first Saturday in June?

There's a New Christian Outdoor Group in Central Florida!

Heartland Christian Outdoor Enthusiasts Group was founded out of the desires of Bob Adams & Lori Clinch Adams to enjoy their favorite outdoor activities with others of the Christian faith who were as avid and adventurous as they are......and to do so near their home in Winter Haven/Lakeland, Polk County, FL. 

         

A description of the group, found on Facebook is: 

We are a non/trans-denominational group with a common bond of having a personal faith and commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior who love participating in human-powered outdoor activities.

Through spending time outdoors in God’s creation with more of His Kids, our desire is to experience:

• An expansion of our love for God and knowledge of Him

• Wholesome, encouraging fellowship and friendship

• Improvement in our health and wellbeing

• Adventures in new geographical areas

• Gaining new skills and abilities

• Opportunities for doing good, glorifying God and sharing His Good News with those who do not yet know Him

[“Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” Matthew 5:16]

On the facebook group page, members themselves can post and event and volunteer to be the facilitator of that event and are encouraged to share their knowledge and skills with others. 

About the Administrators:

Bob Adams is an avid long-distance road cyclist, having completed the STP (Seattle to Portland) ride in 2008, cycling 204 miles in 1 day with his son, he's completed several century rides and other shorter community rides, he has hiked many mountains near his hometown of Klamath Falls, OR.. 

 

His wife Lori Clinch Adams who not only is the creator of this blog and several others, is a Certified Nordic Pole Walking Instructor, Fitness Trainer, Wellness Coach and Walking Fitness Writer. Together they enjoy hiking, backpacking, camping, inline skating, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, skiing, exploring new places and designing their own sports nutrition regimen and healthy-eating diet.         

To contact the Administrators, please email: info.HCOE@gmail.com  
or phone (863) 268-4404


Links:
Facebook Group Events
Facebook Page

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“A private relationship of worshiping God is the greatest essential element of SPIRITUAL FITNESS.   It is in the unseen life that you become perfectly fit.”


"Outdoor exercise is the healthiest form of fitness – not only for the environment, but for the soul."

'The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature.'        -Anne Frank-

'Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you... while cares will drop offlike autumn leaves' - John Muir

'And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.'