I just stumbled upon something very interesting (and a little unsettling for reasons I can't explain). I was reading some stuff on Abbie's smart skin care website.
THEY RECOMMEND BOTOX
(click the title of this post to read the article)
-Barb
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
The Fabs Ride the Rail
Hey Fabulousies,
We're biking the Rail Trail on Sunday, June 29th. If you have a bike then you can meet at Barb's house at 8 a.m. to use her fancy new bike rack. If you don't have a bike then you can rent one for $28 from White Pine Touring. http://www.whitepinetouring.com/rentals/summer-equipment.jsp
Everybody will meet at White Pine by 9 a.m. We'll take off from there. Bring plenty of water and some food. The trail is 30 miles one way, but I think that we should just play it by ear and turn around when we start to feel tuckered.
Looking forward to it!
-A
We're biking the Rail Trail on Sunday, June 29th. If you have a bike then you can meet at Barb's house at 8 a.m. to use her fancy new bike rack. If you don't have a bike then you can rent one for $28 from White Pine Touring. http://www.whitepinetouring.com/rentals/summer-equipment.jsp
Everybody will meet at White Pine by 9 a.m. We'll take off from there. Bring plenty of water and some food. The trail is 30 miles one way, but I think that we should just play it by ear and turn around when we start to feel tuckered.
Looking forward to it!
-A
Monday, June 9, 2008
Knead A Massage
I went to Knead A Massage for a 30 minute massage today. I received a gift certificate when I bought a membership to Red Butte Gardens. Thought I would let you guys know that they have a really nice set up at Knead. Each room is painted pail green and has soft white lights on a dimmer. The guy who worked on me was very nice and respectful (love it when they pull the sheet down tight around you). And, best of all, I laid on a heated massage table. I'd definitely consider going there in the future. They have locations in Foothill, Sugarhouse, and Park City.
30 minute massage - $35
60 minute massage - $60
-A
30 minute massage - $35
60 minute massage - $60
-A
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Stop hurting Mother Earth
I got this site during a free class at Cactus and Tropicals and fell in love with it. At first I thought it was just products for the yard, but as it turns out, there are great things for all around the home. Everything it sells is safe for the environment ranging from pesticides for the garden to an all natural Drano. Let's all help out mother be fabulous too!
garden's alive
lesha
garden's alive
lesha
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
America's Healthiest Supermarket Foods
It took months of scouring grocery store aisles and enlisting the help of our favorite nutritionists and chefs to come up with our extended list of the best supermarket foods across the land.
We chose foods packed with plenty of the things you want — fiber, protein, healthy fats — without the unnecessary calories, fat, sodium, sugar and salt that pollute so much of our packaged-food supply.The nutritionists ensured that the foods listed below will do your body good, while the chefs made sure we weren’t sacrificing taste. From breakfast to dessert and everything in between, we’ve picked out a variety of foods that’ll bring you a ton of flavor, keep you lean, and help you look, feel, and live better than ever. Here are eight of our favorites that’ll satisfy your hunger and taste buds:
1.BEST INSTANT OATMEAL
Quaker Weight Control Banana Bread Oatmeal
(per packet) 160 calories 3 g fat 7 g protein 29 carbs 6 g fiber
1 g sugars
*This instant oatmeal is high in soluble fiber — the stuff that provides long-lasting energy — and gives you a morning shot of belly-filling, muscle-making protein as well. The banana-bread flavor hits the spot without an overwhelming sugar and calorie count. Zap a bowl at home or at work, and you'll get your day off to a fast and body-friendly start. (Remember: Studies show that those who skip breakfast are 450 percent more likely to be overweight or obese!) Less temptation around the doughnut tray at work, too.
2.BEST GRAIN
Bob’s Red Mill Organic Quinoa
(per 1 cup prepared) 160 calories 2.5 g fat 6 g protein 30 g carbs 3 g fiber
0 g sugars
*We don't expect you to eat something you can't pronounce, so here goes: It's KEEN-WAH, and you should think of it as a high-protein, high-fiber replacement for brown rice. Also, whole-grain quinoa packs vital amino acids, which help your body grow and repair itself.
3.BEST SNACKING CHEESE
Laughing Cow Mini Babybel Original
(per piece) 70 calories 6 g fat 5 g protein 0 g carbs0 g sugars
*You may think of cheese as an indulgence, but it can be a great snack. The fat in cheese is proven to suppress your appetite, making it ideal to take the edge off hunger in between meals. Laughing Cow’s little packages will keep you from overdoing it — who has time to unwrap more than three of the little bundles?
4.BEST BOTTLED TEA
Honest Tea Green Dragon (per 16-oz bottle) 60 calories 16 g carbs 10 g sugars
*We sent a swath of green teas off to an independent lab to test for antioxidant levels, and Honest came back the winner. Then we did our favorite part of food testing: We guzzled the contenders. Lucky for you, Honest Tea aced our taste test.
5.BEST FLAVORED NUTS
Emerald Cocoa Roast Almonds Dark Chocolate
(per ounce) 150 calories 12 g fat 6 g protein 6 g carbs 3 g fiber 1 g sugars
*Almonds are packed full of heart-healthy fats and antioxidants, which makes them perfect for staving off mid-afternoon hunger cravings. We especially love these almonds because they remind us of a Hershey almond bar, minus all the sugar. This is our new favorite way of doing crunches in the afternoon.
6.BEST ENERGY BAR
Lärabar Apple Pie (per bar) 180 calories 10 g fat 4 g protein 23 g carbs 4 g fiber 17 g sugars
*A great new twist on the mom-apple pie connection. Most energy and protein bars are polluted with sugar, making them more akin to a Snickers than to something you might actually want to snack on. But Lärabar ditches the synthetic sugars and fillers in favor of six simple ingredients: dates, walnuts, apples, almonds, raisins, and cinnamon. Wash it down with high-protein, high calcium Organic Valley Low Fat milk (another winner): Mom would definitely approve.
7.BEST FROZEN TREAT
Edy’s/Dreyer’s Slow Churned Vanilla with Crunch Bar
(per bar) 150 calories 19 g carbs 8 g fat 10 g sugars
*We know what you’re thinking: “Ice cream bars are flat-belly foods?” Remember: People who don’t treat themselves to an occasional indulgence end up with an empty carton of ice cream on their laps at midnight. Part of getting lean and staying lean is picking relatively innocent indulgences that will satisfy your cravings without sabotaging your diet. Bonus: Bars also keep you from the “just one more bite” risk that the tub of ice cream will turn you into a tub, as well.
8.BEST PACKAGED COLD CUTS
Hormel Natural Choice Presliced Deli Meats
(per 3 turkey slices) 50 calories 10 g protein 1 g carbs 1 g fat 0 g sugars
*Their turkey cold cuts are another tasty way to deliver protein. Hormel deli meats are 100-percent natural, as well as nitrate- and nitrite-free. Wrap a slice around a slice of Sargento Deli Style Aged Swiss for an all-star snack.
We chose foods packed with plenty of the things you want — fiber, protein, healthy fats — without the unnecessary calories, fat, sodium, sugar and salt that pollute so much of our packaged-food supply.The nutritionists ensured that the foods listed below will do your body good, while the chefs made sure we weren’t sacrificing taste. From breakfast to dessert and everything in between, we’ve picked out a variety of foods that’ll bring you a ton of flavor, keep you lean, and help you look, feel, and live better than ever. Here are eight of our favorites that’ll satisfy your hunger and taste buds:
1.BEST INSTANT OATMEAL
Quaker Weight Control Banana Bread Oatmeal
(per packet) 160 calories 3 g fat 7 g protein 29 carbs 6 g fiber
1 g sugars
*This instant oatmeal is high in soluble fiber — the stuff that provides long-lasting energy — and gives you a morning shot of belly-filling, muscle-making protein as well. The banana-bread flavor hits the spot without an overwhelming sugar and calorie count. Zap a bowl at home or at work, and you'll get your day off to a fast and body-friendly start. (Remember: Studies show that those who skip breakfast are 450 percent more likely to be overweight or obese!) Less temptation around the doughnut tray at work, too.
2.BEST GRAIN
Bob’s Red Mill Organic Quinoa
(per 1 cup prepared) 160 calories 2.5 g fat 6 g protein 30 g carbs 3 g fiber
0 g sugars
*We don't expect you to eat something you can't pronounce, so here goes: It's KEEN-WAH, and you should think of it as a high-protein, high-fiber replacement for brown rice. Also, whole-grain quinoa packs vital amino acids, which help your body grow and repair itself.
3.BEST SNACKING CHEESE
Laughing Cow Mini Babybel Original
(per piece) 70 calories 6 g fat 5 g protein 0 g carbs0 g sugars
*You may think of cheese as an indulgence, but it can be a great snack. The fat in cheese is proven to suppress your appetite, making it ideal to take the edge off hunger in between meals. Laughing Cow’s little packages will keep you from overdoing it — who has time to unwrap more than three of the little bundles?
4.BEST BOTTLED TEA
Honest Tea Green Dragon (per 16-oz bottle) 60 calories 16 g carbs 10 g sugars
*We sent a swath of green teas off to an independent lab to test for antioxidant levels, and Honest came back the winner. Then we did our favorite part of food testing: We guzzled the contenders. Lucky for you, Honest Tea aced our taste test.
5.BEST FLAVORED NUTS
Emerald Cocoa Roast Almonds Dark Chocolate
(per ounce) 150 calories 12 g fat 6 g protein 6 g carbs 3 g fiber 1 g sugars
*Almonds are packed full of heart-healthy fats and antioxidants, which makes them perfect for staving off mid-afternoon hunger cravings. We especially love these almonds because they remind us of a Hershey almond bar, minus all the sugar. This is our new favorite way of doing crunches in the afternoon.
6.BEST ENERGY BAR
Lärabar Apple Pie (per bar) 180 calories 10 g fat 4 g protein 23 g carbs 4 g fiber 17 g sugars
*A great new twist on the mom-apple pie connection. Most energy and protein bars are polluted with sugar, making them more akin to a Snickers than to something you might actually want to snack on. But Lärabar ditches the synthetic sugars and fillers in favor of six simple ingredients: dates, walnuts, apples, almonds, raisins, and cinnamon. Wash it down with high-protein, high calcium Organic Valley Low Fat milk (another winner): Mom would definitely approve.
7.BEST FROZEN TREAT
Edy’s/Dreyer’s Slow Churned Vanilla with Crunch Bar
(per bar) 150 calories 19 g carbs 8 g fat 10 g sugars
*We know what you’re thinking: “Ice cream bars are flat-belly foods?” Remember: People who don’t treat themselves to an occasional indulgence end up with an empty carton of ice cream on their laps at midnight. Part of getting lean and staying lean is picking relatively innocent indulgences that will satisfy your cravings without sabotaging your diet. Bonus: Bars also keep you from the “just one more bite” risk that the tub of ice cream will turn you into a tub, as well.
8.BEST PACKAGED COLD CUTS
Hormel Natural Choice Presliced Deli Meats
(per 3 turkey slices) 50 calories 10 g protein 1 g carbs 1 g fat 0 g sugars
*Their turkey cold cuts are another tasty way to deliver protein. Hormel deli meats are 100-percent natural, as well as nitrate- and nitrite-free. Wrap a slice around a slice of Sargento Deli Style Aged Swiss for an all-star snack.
Monday, June 2, 2008
Smart Skin Care
Abbie recommends http://www.smartskincare.com/ for great advice on skin care. Let me know if anybody tracks down a miracle wrinkle cream. -A
Bath and Body Works
FYI. The Bath And Body Works sale is taking place Right Now. I just bought 10 products (body cream and bubble bath) for $21.25. I got an extra deal because I had a spend $30 and get $10 off coupon. I might go back and get more! -A
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Farmer's Market
This is a nice link. It gives some ideas about what to look for at Farmers' Markets and what to do with what you find there. Or in Abbie's case, what to do with the flood of produce that will soon be filling her garden!
Another quinoa recipe
Here is another quinoa recipe. It is one I have made for Abbie and Tara before:
Linsey's June Goals
1- Replace light bulbs, fix the kitchen sink, rehang my door and fix the door lock
2- Taxes
3- Do PT exercises 3x/week
4-Clinique counter visit with Lesha to investigate eye creams
5- Clean the skinny clothes out of my closet for the Clothes swap
6-Teach pilates at least 2x/week
7-do pilates at least 2x week
8- 4x/week cardio
2- Taxes
3- Do PT exercises 3x/week
4-Clinique counter visit with Lesha to investigate eye creams
5- Clean the skinny clothes out of my closet for the Clothes swap
6-Teach pilates at least 2x/week
7-do pilates at least 2x week
8- 4x/week cardio
Jaime's June goals
*take vitamins morning & night
*start 2 week cleanse sunday june 1st
*appt. with Dr. Conneally retest thryroid
* get back on track with going to gym
* USE Bikram card as least 1/week
* interview 6/11, replace CORE too slow
* appt. with Dr. H for hip flexor/It Band issues
* use special pillow for neck (10mins/night)
* whiten teeth
* wear night guard at least 4-5 x's/week
* do one super girly night out (SEX & the City June 1st)
*start 2 week cleanse sunday june 1st
*appt. with Dr. Conneally retest thryroid
* get back on track with going to gym
* USE Bikram card as least 1/week
* interview 6/11, replace CORE too slow
* appt. with Dr. H for hip flexor/It Band issues
* use special pillow for neck (10mins/night)
* whiten teeth
* wear night guard at least 4-5 x's/week
* do one super girly night out (SEX & the City June 1st)
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