28 August 2009
By Amber
In Green Smoothie Challenge, Hints
Sp I’ve noticed someting lately. I no longer need naps at work! I have quite a bit more energy. So does Ryan but I’m not sure he has really paid attention to it.
But I’m amazed at the amount of greens we go through. I’m sad I don’t get to go to the farmers market, I have to go to the market today and that is going to be a lot more expensive. Grr. Between smooties and salads and just generaly adding lettuce and other veggies to our everyday things like sandwiches we go through it fast. Sara (the lady I’m doing this challange with.) suggests going to Costco or Sams and buying in bulk and pre-washed to save some time (washing) and money (bulk.) This will also be helpful this winter when there is no more farmers market 
27 August 2009
By Amber
In Thoughts on Thursdays
“Choose your ‘tude”
This is my personal summery of something I read when the Hubby an I were going through pre-marital counseling. The book was “Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts: Seven Questions to Ask Before and After You Marry ” By Les and Leslie Parrott
One of the chapters talked about how you react is your choice. Your spouse may say or do something very hurtful (intentionally or not) but how you react is your choice. This is something I know for a fact we can all work on. Maybe your Husband said something that truly just came out wrong, if I jump all over him we are going to have a full blown argument instead of a simple miss-understanding. Think about how you react to things your spouse says how many times your attitude or reaction has made the situation worse. See how much choosing your ‘tude can help? Try it, its an everyday every moment thing that no one will ever be perfect at.
27 August 2009
By Amber
In Life
Here are some things I’ve learned about myself lately
~I’m much happier if I eat healthy not only in attitude but I have a happier body as well.
~I crave time with those I love, and that’s OK. I used to (still do but working on it) think that made me needy but its just how God made me.
~I need to get something accomplished at home before I can truly relax.
~I don’t like mustard greens in a green smoothie, but I do like them in everthing else.
~I love the farmers market.
~I hate clutter.
25 August 2009
By Amber
In Faith
I mean really back up your faith. Ry and I had a great talk this weekend about ‘outreach’ in the Church and the purpose of the Church. Now don’t take this wrong we both believe in outreach, it is a very important thing in this world, however in this conversation it was simply the gateway to the conversation about the purpose of a Church. So when you pick a Church what do you expect? Why do you expect it? Is it because that is what you grew up with or because that is what the Bible says Church is supposed to be? I was challenged by this. Why do we pick the Church we go? Do we take the time to make sure our Churches beliefs and philosophies follow the Bible?
I was also challenged by something else, I know my Biblical knowledge is solid, My parents made sure of that, but I don’t know where the verses are in the Bible to back them up. ( How many times does this have to challange me?) I have no idea about the history around many of the decisions I make everyday (I do know my Bible stories though.) But what about the history, not everything in the Bible is a life application point, some of it just is life, and what those people went through. What about that?
Lucky for me, I have a husband who knows a lot of this stuff and is willing to help me. I know I can back up my faith verbally but he is going to help me back it up biblicaly. I’m excited, we will see how this goes.
25 August 2009
By Amber
In Food, Green Smoothie Challenge
So this weekend was a little hectic to say the least, I didn’t spend a lot of time just hanging around the house. In fact I was in such a hurry to leave the house Saturday morning I left my smoothie on the table, oops. Then on Sunday night I forgot to make a smoothie so the next morning when we were in such a hurry to get going I missed another one. Overall we ate pretty healthy this weekend but there was one time we both ate McDonalds ( I know, I know) and another time when I was out running errands and I had migraine so I sopped by another McDonalds. Those two bad choices plus skipping 2 smoothies made a huge difference, I can tell. I’m not sick or anything but I’m more moody and lethargic. I really didn’t want to get up this morning, that hasn’t been a problem all week…
So yeah there you have it, they really do help, and the longer you do it the more benefits you will see.
So back to the grindstone today, salads, and healthier food choices.
I also wanted to remind you that healthier choices doesn’t always mean low fat (some fats are good for you, ya know.) Some full fat foods are easier for your body to process, if you remain active, than their low fat counter part. For example real sour cream vs low fat sour cream. The chemicals and other ‘foods’ that they use to make it low fat are harder for your body to digest. Just a thought for you all.
Amber
