Do You Believe?
One of the things that I've folded into the ol' LifeStyle Diet is the idea of nurturing a healthy mind (as well as the healthy body). I've come to find that it's nearly impossible to separate the two.
Taking that a step further, I've come to realize that to nurture a healthy mind, it's important to understand yourself and how your world around you effects you and your personal relationships.
So my question may seem a little hokey - Do You Believe in Astrology?
No, no, this is not some infomercial for fortune tellers or chart readers, I'm really just curious. Do you? Because I do. And not on a very complex level (my dreams of understanding my chart are clouded by the fact that I don't know the exact time I was born. Recording this information wasn't a priority in Spain during the time I emerged into the world). So I just stick with what I know, which is my sun sign, Scorpio.
Yes, Scorpio - kindly soften your expression, please. I know, I know, you've been burned by a Scorpio before. But, please be kind, I'm one of the "nice ones" (during the few occasions that I am able to control myself). There must be a band of nasty Scorpios out there wreaking total havoc on friends and lovers and siblings a like, because every time I mention it - I almost always get a negative reaction. The kind of reaction where you feel bad and want to quickly correct the situation with a quick "just kidding! I'm a Capricorn". The kind of "bad" where you can see on on their face, a glazed over look as they stumble through memory lane, superficially reliving the most painful + exhilarating memories of Scorpios who've done them wrong and oh so good.
The sad thing is, I really am a "true Scorpio", I read through the description, and shamefully nod my head in agreement. For the positive and the negative features alike. But it helps us, doesn't it? It helps us to understand who we are, and to know the characteristics that might govern the way we behave and interact with others.
So again, do you believe? What does your sign say about you and is it consistent with what you notice in yourself? Is there another sign that you relate to more then the one you naturally fall into? Is there a different chart or Zodiac or lunar calendar that you prefer or do you think it's all a bunch of self-fulfilling cosmic mumbo jumbo?
pine-nuts (1 handful)
soy sauce
Brown the turkey meat. Add soy sauce while cooking. Drain. add the chopped bamboo, water chestnuts and mushrooms. Toast the pine nuts and add these to the mixture.Serve with lettuce cups, or on top of lettuce as a salad topper.
The recipe makes plenty for 4 dinners. It also freezes well if you want to make extra.
Ok...YUM to both of these. I need to try them both. A virtual high five to both of these lovely ladies for helping out with the LifeStyle Diet. Need more recipes?
::Two Eating Tips::
Kat + Amber stay as close as they can to those fresh veggies (natural + in season). Kat had the brilliant idea of pre-cutting + preparing little bags of veggies. So when she's hungry - she's all set with a quick little healthy snack to grab right out of the fridge.
Reflection. Anna + Ali suggested reflecting on what you eat by writing down what goes down the hatch. This tip is especially helpful to me, because I have that bad habit of grabbing random things and snacking (I work from home - so it's easy for me to meander down the hall to the kitchen). As Ali put it, writing down what you eat will "shame" you into eating well. Nicely put I must say.
::Two Exercise Tips::
Teresa swears by Bikram yoga and assured me that it's not as intimidating as it looks. Am I the only one that finds highly flexible people sopping wet in their own hard earned sweat a bit intimidating?
Beth recommends being honest + reasonable with yourself in terms of exercise times. Don't force yourself to work out during times you hate. This is the quickest way to de-motivate yourself from getting to the gym.
::Two Resources::
Skylar shared these two resources; You on a Diet and Fat Secret.
Thanks to all of you who took a moment to lend a hand, a trick, a recipe. Every single one is appreciated, keep them coming! There are many other great ones that I didn't mention here, so do take a second to read them, if you're in need of a little inspiration for your own LifeStyle Diet.
P.S. The photos where taken at lunch today. Some were taken with the black + white setting, most were not. It's just that kind of place and I couldn't resist a mini photo-shoot. I'm sure the other patrons thought I was nuts. Because I am. Click on fourth one down for a little chuckle.