A Royal Wedding

I confess. I will be up at dawn to watch Prince William and Kate get married. I remember getting up at dawn to watch Diana and Charles get married. It will be exciting and a lot of fun. Somewhere deep down inside I have some English blood. I love the whole story because it reminds us all that there is such a thing as true love and happily ever after. I know some of you are wondering whether Kate will end up miserable like Diana. I do not think so- William seems do different from his father.  I think they will have a wonderful life together.

So what does a diet savvy royal watcher eat while glued to the tellie watching the nuptials on the tube? Well, might I suggest English Muffins :) with sausages (browned to a juicy perfection just like they are described in English novels, A coddled or soft poached egg or Kate's favorite "eggy toast".  What the hey- add some low calorie jam for a jolly good show of it. How about some TEA to wash it all down? After all - watching the Posh Set is very hard work.  I can't help but wonder what Jane Austin would make of it.

Whatever your venue, menu or space - take a minute to close your eyes and dream the impossible dream. Dream about having your greatest wish come true. Dream about being a prince or princess for a day. Most importantly, enjoy a few minutes of positive TV. There is a lot to cry about in this world. Tomorrow we can all be Brits for the day - Hurrah!

Get some sleep and set your alarm,
Have a Veggie Good Day
FitandSlim4ever

Happy Easter

Happy Easter,

I love Easter. It is one of the best days of the entire year. Easter is a time of renewal, redemption and change. It is a time to make a fresh start. To resurrect your spirit and strive for better things. I am going to make the most of this Easter-new start. I am going to keep pushing forward with my lifestyle changes. I will show up for all of my training sessions with my 5k team, I will give thanks for the life that God has given me - MOST IMPORTANTLY - I will strive to stay focused, centered and grounded.

What is your Easter promise? Use this time to reflect on the mission and purpose of your life. Today the sermon was "Easter is here..." Make the most of it.

Have a Veggie Great Day,
FitandSlim4ever

HAIR

Last fall a big chunk of my hair fell out.  It was pretty bad. You could see my scalp so I decided to cut my hair . (I now have a short version of a pixie) It was a great move on my part. Eight months later... the bald spot is gone. Here is my recipe for restoring hair:

1) Everyday I cut the top off of a vitamin E capsule and applied it to my scalp.
2) I increased my intake of vitamin D by taking 2 capsules every morning
3) I cut my hair to give it a break and reduce the need for heat appliances like flat irons and curling irons
4) I got a new hair stylist (sometimes you have to try something different).
5) I started my fitness program

Today my hair looks a lot healthier and I feel much better about my crowning glory.  Be sure that you are getting enough nutrients and vitamins. Healthy nails, hair and skin must be nourished by a healthy diet and lots of water.

Have a wonderful Veggie Great Day,
FitandSlim4ever

Blood Oranges - Seeing Red and Walking Tall

I tried a blood orange today. IT WAS GREAT. It was kind of tart but also a little sweet. I like the look of the orange. VERY RED AND JUICY. I highly recommend this wonderful spring treat.

Guess What? I signed up for my first 5K walkathon. More importantly, I volunteered to co-coordinate with one of my WW classmates. Our team will start training next week for the May 22 5k. I have already started my personal training schedule. It is staggered so that you gradually build up strength and endurance. Stay tuned for more about the walkathon. I think it is going to be a lot of fun.

One of my friends told me this morning to "stop and say thank you for all of my blessings." He was right. We all need to pause and pray for peace, love and blessings for our world, our friends and ourselves. We also need to say thank you for our health, well being, family, friends and everything we have.

I am thankful for this blog and a second chance to do better for myself. My prayers go out for my friend GW and her family. Stay centered - we love you.

Have a great Veggie Good Day,
FitandSlim4ever

Pilates Please

Wow! It is good to be back on my blog. I have been very bad about keeping up with my posts. I intend to do better.

I am at a point in my fitness journey when boredom is starting to set in. My cure - SWITCH IT UP AND MIX AND MATCH. Sound crazy? Well, that is my new plan. I have decided to try some new things...Pilates, Yoga and Meditation. This morning I am going to do 1 hour of Pilates for beginners. I started Yoga three weeks ago. It is very very hard...or I am very very stiff. LOL.  I will let  you know how the Pilates thing works out.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle takes discipline and hard work. I am determined not to go back. NEVER. It is hard. In order to stay on course I have to constantly talk to myself and invent new ways to keep myself on track. This weekend I had to go to Baton Rouge for a luncheon. I used my WW tools to prepare for the day. First, I reviewed the restaurant menu online, Second, I packed a snack, Third, I ate breakfast, Fourth, I limited myself to 1/2 of the salad, no bread, 1/4 of the entree and a few bites of dessert. This method works because it keeps you from feeling deprived. I skipped the wine and sipped on ice water. Crisis averted. I survived. It also helped that the food was average. I focused on the fellowship.

I hope you are finding ways to switch it up. Keep things interesting so that we can stay on plan.

Have a Veggie Great Day,
FitandSlim4ever.