BKFST! How EGGciting!

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I have promised to write a big breakfast section like we did with dinners and I am starting with probably the most common breakfast food around-the egg. Eggs for breakfast in all of its many forms has become an American staple. If you are a Jimmy Dean fan you can put your little cup in the microwave and have something to eat. I think that is the lowest form of breakfast, the highest being Eggs Benedict on the patio next to your pool and fountain. Anyway, here is the word on eggs from the Uphill Skater!

  1. Scrambled eggs-Add cheese of any kind, any vegetable, any meat, actually there is almost nothing you can’t add to scrambled eggs.
  2. Fried eggs-You can fry your egg in butter or marg. or (God forbid) even bacon grease. Fry bacon, sausage, or ham next to your egg in the pan and after it is done to your taste, add a piece of bread to fry in what is left in the pan. BTW-you did not hear that from me.
  3. Boiled eggs-Quick, easy, no pan to scrub, my favorite. I always boil one more egg than I need and put the extra in my lunch or in the fridge for a chopped egg sandwich later.
  4. Omelets are also quick, easy and versatile. I always crack my eggs into a cup and whisk before I add to the warm pan and I always put just a bit of butter into pan just for flavor. I love a cedar cheese and veggie omelet, but again you can really customize to taste.

PS-When I said you could put ANYTHING in an omelet or scrambled eggs, I really meant it. I do suggest the apple and banana as a “side of fruit” but of course, we don’t judge!

5. My last egg suggestion (I am sure you have many more) is eggs in a casserole. I love those overnight casseroles with bread, eggs, and crumbled sausage that you take out and bake in the morning. Oh, when I say sausage, I really mean Morning Star Farms sausage crumbles by the way.

Eggs have lots of protein, only 60 calories, and as you can see, they are more versatile than a kindergartener in a playground! ENJOY!!

Thoughts On a Lonely Day

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We are snowed in today and have had all of our activities cancelled. It is pretty easy to just watch TV in pajamas. Don’t Do It!!! Get up, take a shower, and get dressed.

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Make a list. yes, I am a compulsive list maker. Sometimes, not often, I loose my list, ok, I will give you that, but usually not. Making lists helps to put thoughts in order, but of even more importance, it helps you prioritize. What is the most important thing to do? What next? How good will you feel when things are done? Just sit down right now and give this a try. List let’s say 5 things that you feel you would like to start/finish/ have a look at and so on. Let me know how it goes.

We All Need Help and I Ain’t Lion!

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Ha, Ha, old joke alert, but not so much, really. Part of any good wellness program should include some support. Perhaps you have a good friend, a supportive husband, a personal trainer, or maybe what you have is just YOU and your will power. What ever it is, value it!

As I constantly skate uphill fighting the healthy life style battle, I am very lucky to have that rare husband who is completely honest. That age old question, “Honey, does this make me look fat,” always gets the truth, painful or not. That is a gift.

I also belong to a gym that is part of a hospital re-hab unit, and I have recently hired a personal trainer for a 3 month contract there. That is going better than I ever thought possible. I have learned many new exercises and also tons of new ways to keep fit. For the first time in my life I am also lifting weights. Don’t be afraid to try something different.

My final tool is curiosity. I really want to know what the best practices are and how they apply to me. I take four different magazines and I read them all. I also read on line and in books. As you may know, I write for PINK magazine and this is part of my research to bring readers up to date in their efforts.

A healthy life style is a combination of your total surroundings and nutritional patterns. Stay tuned for tips and information that will honestly be useful. After all, “We All Need Help!” and I ain’t “lion!”

PS-Just a note-Since we are discussing total surroundings, have you changed your heater filters? Just asking.

Easy Valentine Cake-Who Knew??

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How easy is this? All you do is bake one round layer and one 9 in. square layer. You only use one package of any type of cake mix you like. Move the square to be a diamond shape, cut the circle in half and BAM!

Frost with red or white frosting and decorate with anything Valentine!

Whoda Thunk It?

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Did you know that water is NOT the best liquid for hydration? Actually the very best thing to drink to stay hydrated is milk. Many juices also hydrate better than water. Actually even beer and soda can hydrate rather well too.

Another hydration tip: Do NOT wait until you are thirsty to drink. Thirst can cause nausea, dizziness, and even decreased mental functioning.

Produce can be a better hydrator that water too. Watery fruits and veg. can really do the trick. Oranges, cucumbers, lettuce and so on, are terrific.

Finally, how can you tell if you are drinking enough water? Well, whoda thunk it, check your urine. If your urine is dark and a bit smelly, dring more liquid. If your urine is fairly clear, you are good to go-no pun intended.

(Source for parts of this article: Real Simple Magazine)