tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post4890811942049096452..comments2024-03-28T21:24:39.901-05:00Comments on A Sentimental Quilter: Happy Healthy New Year!Kathleen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14793289458143493332noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-10861835706536347732012-01-03T17:43:20.380-06:002012-01-03T17:43:20.380-06:00I, too, like everyone else am going to try to eat ...I, too, like everyone else am going to try to eat more fiber this year. More vegetables, organic if possible, and lots of fruit. I find grated beets in a salad, along with the carrots, is quite tasty, and you can steam the beet tops or stuff them with cooked rice and onions. I also found a recipe for ratatouille in a Suzanne Sumers cookbook that is delicious. It can be eaten hot or cold, great for lunch as well as dinner. Good luck in your quest for a good-tasting, natural low-cal dressing. Be sure and let us know if you find one.Heartsdesirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13046284753160269492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-16253157955161188772012-01-03T12:24:07.028-06:002012-01-03T12:24:07.028-06:00If you eat lots of peppermint chocolate you get he...If you eat lots of peppermint chocolate you get heaps of greens!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15434857739724897230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-82465070219566336392012-01-03T10:17:04.578-06:002012-01-03T10:17:04.578-06:00Hello there,
Thanks for sharing with us your goals...Hello there,<br />Thanks for sharing with us your goals for this year! It is hard to find time to exercise and just so darn easy to put it off. Your veggies and eating unprocessed foods sounds great to me. Here's hoping that you meet all of your goals this year.Judy https://www.blogger.com/profile/10019813216009291474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-66042923979867143982012-01-03T06:53:51.293-06:002012-01-03T06:53:51.293-06:00I eat a lot of veggies that I steam - you don'...I eat a lot of veggies that I steam - you don't lose the nutrition with steamed veggies and you can make them as crunchy or soft as you want.suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13432352442859238887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-43341658442784823762012-01-02T21:34:38.174-06:002012-01-02T21:34:38.174-06:00I had the same problem - trying to find a salad dr...I had the same problem - trying to find a salad dressing that I liked that wasn't so darned high in fat. A friend introduced me to Kraft Light Asian Toasted Sesame reduced fat dressing. I love it!Me and My Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16470153447120413738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-40567590272348207582012-01-02T17:04:26.674-06:002012-01-02T17:04:26.674-06:00May I suggest Penzey's Spices (mail order) sal...May I suggest Penzey's Spices (mail order) salad dressing mixes? We tried them a year ago and I can't touch the store bought dressings now. I use MUCH LESS dressing and it has a lighter mouth feel. <br /><br />The best part is all ingredients are REAL. We love the italian and the country french flavors.<br /><br />It's easy to change the flavors by using different oils and vinegars.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-1709025645010193122012-01-02T08:36:03.880-06:002012-01-02T08:36:03.880-06:00Thanks for the hints and incentive. As I sit in m...Thanks for the hints and incentive. As I sit in my comfy chair each morning with coffee, I tell myself or write down what I need/should be doing... some days thats as far as it goes. I've eliminated soda - now I crave water. Its a start!<br />Best in this new year!<br />suesuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14777921040406711880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-267525034309486312012-01-02T08:30:29.434-06:002012-01-02T08:30:29.434-06:00I absolutely agree , that bathing suit and the wat...I absolutely agree , that bathing suit and the water........And when you step out of the pool....;it's so damned cold!!!!!<br />I have pre-diabetic so i cannot eat a lot of sugar, after two years I have to say it's not that bad.baukjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04699277788480772380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-71389728120181956992012-01-02T03:22:30.739-06:002012-01-02T03:22:30.739-06:00I hope I can find that popcorn around here it look...I hope I can find that popcorn around here it looks great . I will buy a box of the pretzel/crackers that will fill my need for crunch somedays!<br />Yes a year of eating healthier is on the top of my list<br />Happy New Year!<br />Kathieantique quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15379983489980682690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-14529158803757679632012-01-01T21:41:59.124-06:002012-01-01T21:41:59.124-06:00Kathy,
I agree, that darn bathing suit, and the wa...Kathy,<br />I agree, that darn bathing suit, and the water is always cold.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-6331214831656590712012-01-01T20:19:25.243-06:002012-01-01T20:19:25.243-06:00I have been trying to serve more veggies too, for ...I have been trying to serve more veggies too, for my own sake and for DH's. I have tried several recipes for collard greens and have found a pretty good one. My DIL made a salad with some apple in it last night and I really liked it! It's the first time I've had that, but a very good idea. Good luck on your quest and happy new year!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11912222251238739813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-65587943187714242272012-01-01T20:14:15.317-06:002012-01-01T20:14:15.317-06:00Looks like we are thinking very much the same with...Looks like we are thinking very much the same with our food intake. I have been leaning towards less sugar and unprocessed foods now for a few years and 11 months ago now changed my diet entirely. No sugar at all, I think it is the worst thing ever. Lots of good oils like coconut and EVOO. Never heating OO as it turns into a bad fat etc etc. Up to 6 pieces of fruit, raw nuts, lots of vegies etc etc. I have lost about 30 pounds in that time with little to no exercise as I am housebound with a bad back after surgery and a fall. I think we are all turning back to more natural food and a less stressed lifestyle. Thanks for your post. Happy New Year from Australia.EllenaElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677681744165865584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-9838252846598278622012-01-01T20:02:38.792-06:002012-01-01T20:02:38.792-06:00Jules - Swimming wouldn't be so bad if I didn&...Jules - Swimming wouldn't be so bad if I didn't have to put on a darned bathing suit!<br /><br />Yes, I love grilled vegetables and make myself grilled vegetable sandwiches all the time. But then I top them with cheese, LOL.<br /><br />I will have to try the carrots in peanut butter!<br /><br />I switched from Diet Coke to LaCroix flavored seltzer water last year because my son used to yell at me for drinking so much of it and now I only have a diet drink on occasion or when I'm eating out. Little steps is good. I don't even miss it now.Kathleen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14793289458143493332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-24302985847670965302012-01-01T19:32:03.687-06:002012-01-01T19:32:03.687-06:00Hi,
Happy New Year!
Have you try sauted or grille...Hi,<br />Happy New Year!<br /><br />Have you try sauted or grilled vegetables; I find it is easier on the digestive system than the raw ones and taste better than the boiled vegies.<br /><br />And for exercises, for starter, I go up and down the stairs, a couple of times a day, with legs streaching each time.<br /><br />Take care of yourself the best you can.<br />cyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-72956575218872903172012-01-01T19:30:36.893-06:002012-01-01T19:30:36.893-06:00Grated carrot in a PB sandwich is good, too..sound...Grated carrot in a PB sandwich is good, too..sounds gross, I know but I swear it's tasty. I'm trying to give up my soda habit..baby steps, right? So I've switched to diet and I'll wean my way off. Good luck to us both!!Quiltn Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15998147337090315526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-21855798545033515022012-01-01T18:41:06.011-06:002012-01-01T18:41:06.011-06:00Kathy,
Swimming is so good for you!!!! It takes pr...Kathy,<br />Swimming is so good for you!!!! It takes pressure off of your hips, knees, ankles, and feet. It is a great cardio workout and builds endurance. Even if you don't "swim", using a kick board up and down the length of the pool will work wonders. Pool aerobics is fun and social too. <br />Ok...ok... I will shut up. I guess I am a wise@$&.<br />LOL,<br />Your PT friend<br />JuliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com