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A Healthy Conversation Be Your Own Doctor
Hey there and welcome to another Healthy Conversation!
Last year on Facebook I put a call out for personal prayers but didn't say for what. I went to a doctor's appointment and the doctor said, "Quite frankly Donna I'm surprised you are even still here." which left me rocking and reeling. The same thing happened to John when he was diagnosed with cancer many years ago and was given a very scary diagnosis for a first and second opinion. It wasn't until the third opinion that we realized every doctor you go to is going to have a specialty and that is what they will want to prescribe. So in today's video message you are going to hear our stories and the real reasons why YOU NEED TO BE YOUR OWN DOCTOR. You matter, so take care of you!
Here's to your health!
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Amazing Member Report--Katie England
Take That Mommy Tummy!
 For the first time In forever I feel good about my size. These pics were taken over the course of a year. I teach several fitness classes per week and work out several days on my own, but nothing mattered until I got my head right about food!!!! 20 lbs down since December 8th! Take that mommy tummy!!!!
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Weight Loss Hint--You'll Crack Up Over This Appetite Suppressor
A study from Saint Louis University found that folks who ate eggs for breakfast consumed 330 fewer calories throughout the day than those who had a bagel. "Eggs are one of the few foods that are a complete protein, meaning they contain all nine essential amino acids that your body can't make itself," says Joy Dubost, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. "Once digested, those amino acids trigger the release of hormones in your gut that suppress appetite."
Feel even fuller: Don't discard the yolks -- about half an egg's protein lives in those yellow parts. Adding vegetables to a scramble boosts its volume and fiber content for few extra calories (an egg has 78, and a cup of spinach just 7).
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Nutrition Hint--How To Easily Boost Veggie Intake
One of the best things you can do for yourself and your family is get more nutrients from the foods you eat. One way to do just that is to double the vegetables In soups, salads, pastas, sandwiches, pizzas, and casseroles, most recipes call for a certain amount of vegetables. Our advice? Double the amount called for in the original recipe. You are already doing the prep work; so a little extra chopping can go a long way for your vegetable intake.
Stir extra veggies into soups. Don't be afraid to steer off the beaten recipe path just a bit. When it comes to something like soups, an overdose of chopped vegetables will not ruin the recipe. It will enhance the flavor, nutritional value, and your daily vegetable tally. A half cup of chopped vegetables and a whole cup of dark leafy greens is another serving.
Pile them on the pizza. Don't hold back on the veggies! Add extra veggies to a frozen pizza, order double veggies from delivery, or create your own where the sky is the limit.
Cram them into casseroles. Cooking up a Mexican casserole? Add some extra peppers, mushrooms, and squash. Don't be shy with topping with tomato- and veggie-heavy salsa, either. Eggplant Parmesan? Double the eggplant. Chicken Pot Pie? Double those peas and carrots. You've got the idea.
Stuff them into sandwiches. A sandwich is another blank canvas just waiting to get stuffed with color. Take your routine turkey sandwich and jazz it up with sliced apples, cucumber, zucchini, sprouts, and spinach. A 1/2 cup of this colorful combination just scored you another serving.
Source: Sidney Fry, MS, RD
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Metabolism Retraining Hint--What Is Burst Training?
by Kathryn Rateliff Barr
Exercising in short bursts, also known as high-intensity interval training, alternates short periods of fast, intense exercise with longer periods of slower and less intense exercise. Many athletes like burst training because it burns fat efficiently, increases endurance and strength and reduces your exercise time. Burst training also stimulates the production of human growth hormone. Human growth hormone reduces the effects of aging, builds new muscle and bone, helps you sleep better and increases your energy levels and metabolism. You don't need special equipment to burst train. You can use treadmills, bikes and other exercise equipment.
Step 1
Warm up for three to five minutes before you begin your burst training session. Walk briskly, ride a bike, jump on a mini trampoline, bounce on an exercise ball or swim laps. Exercise at an intensity that allows you to easily talk during this part of your workout.
Step 2
Stretch your warm muscles for five to 10 minutes. Target those muscles that will work most intensely during your burst sessions. For example, stretch your leg muscles if you plan to run or bike. Target all major muscle groups if you plan to jump rope, swim or use an elliptical machine.
Step 3
Exercise as hard and as fast as you can for up to 60 seconds. Intensity levels should make it impossible for you to talk while you exercise. When you first begin burst training you may have to slow down after 10 to15 seconds, especially if you have not been an exercise enthusiast. Your endurance will pick up as you continue burst training three to four days a week.
Step 4
Exercise at half or less of your previous intensity level to allow your muscles to recover and your breathing to slow. Do not stop exercising. For example, if you were running or biking as hard as you could during the high-intensity phase, walk or ride slowly until you can breathe freely and your muscles feel more responsive.
Step 5
Repeat the alternating high- and low-intensity phases for as many repetitions as you desire. You may find each successive high-intensity phase is harder than the previous one and that it takes longer to catch your breath and regain muscle strength. For example, you may manage four repetitions the first week, and gradually increase the number of repetitions as you continue burst training. End your session with a final high-intensity burst.
Step 6
Spend five to 10 minutes in a cool-down such as a slow walk or gentle swim in the pool. Allow for up to 48 hours between burst training sessions to maximize the fat-burning and growth hormone production. Incorporate stretching, strength training or other less intense exercise on days when you don't use burst training.
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Recipe of the Week--Chicken Vegetable Soup
Makes 4 servings
Total calories: 964
4 baked chicken breast cut into small chunks-732 calories
1 ½ cups cabbage chopped-33 calories
1 large onion chopped-68 calories
2 large celery chopped -20 calories
1 15 oz. can of crushed tomatoes-100 calories
1-14oz. can fat free chicken broth-10 calories
1 ½ tsp. salt-0 calories
¼ tsp. pepper-1 calories
½ tsp. basil-0 calories
Place all ingredients in a large pan simmer for one hour or until vegetables are soft
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