The Holiday Party Dilemma

Article from Julie Luther of Julie Luther's PurEnergy Health and Wellness.  Check out her link to her site on the sidebar!!!!  Thank you so much Julie for this information!!!!!!!!!!

 

The holiday season is upon us.  This can mean a barrage of parties and gatherings that spell disaster for your waistline.  In fact the research shows that the average American adds a whopping five pounds to their waistline in the five short weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s.  How can you have all the fun you want and still weigh no more on January 1 than you do today?  Arm yourself with some knowledge of the number of calories in some of your favorite holiday foods and drinks and find a way to work off the extra calories!

 

The fact of the matter is 3500 calories = one pound (gained or lost).  So when you consume an extra 500 calories daily, you gain 1 pound of ugly fat per week.  And believe me it is certainly easy to consume 500 calories at a party.  Here are some examples of typical party foods and drinks and their accompanying calories.

• The Neighborhood Party

The hosts are serving all sorts of fattening foods and plenty of wine. Yummy!  So you opt for a glass of wine and head for the cheese and cracker tray... 

            One 5 oz. glass of wine = 100 calories 

            4 crackers = 70 calories

            1 oz cheese = 120

Total = 290 calories

Now, be realistic.  You are at the party for a couple of hours.  Do you stop with just one (5 oz.) glass of wine and 4 crackers?  Ok, so let’s double the amount.  That adds up to 580 calories.  Being realistic still, do you think you will stop with 10 oz. of wine and 8 crackers??  Anyway you get the picture.

• The Office Party

Your office is hosting a “bring your own dessert” party.  While your co-workers are loading their plates with a little of everything, you choose a slab of coconut cake and a cup of coffee. 

            Coconut Cake = 398 calories

            Coffee with creamer = (1 tablespoon) 40 calories

            Sugar = (1 tablespoon) 15 calories

            Total = 453 calories

So as you see it is super easy to eat the calories.

To work them off however takes time and effort. For example for a 150 man to exercise off 500 calories requires that he either…

• Jog for 1 hour and 20 minutes at 6 mph
• Bike for 50 minutes at 12 mph
• Walk for 90 minutes at 4.5 mph

 

So if you plan on partying…wake early to exercise the calories off FIRST, to earn the luxury of partying later in the day!

Guest Post!!!!!!!

I am so excited to have Julie Luther as a Guest Blogger.  I am "friends" with her on Facebook and she post some of the most encouraging statements.  I sent her a message and asked if she would share some ideas about how to avoid some Holiday Eating Mistakes.  She sent me a wonderful article that will for sure make you stop and think before you put that truffle or cake in your mouth!!!!!  Here is a little bit of information about Julie.  If you are in the Greensboro/Triad area, please look her up.  You can find her on Facebook to. Here is a link 

 

About Julie Luther

 

Julie Luther is the founder and President of Julie Luther’s PurEnergy Health and Wellness Services, Inc.  She has worked with individuals and business organizations for over 30 years promoting overall wellness.

 

Through her knowledge and personality, she brings a unique opportunity for individuals to improve their health, attitude, and life.

 

Julie’s qualifications to provide wellness services are unrivaled.  In 1985, she was one of the first people in the nation to receive the prestigious American College of Sports Medicine Fitness Instructor Certification.  In 1996, Julie received the Award of Excellence from the Governor’s Council for Physical Fitness and Health for her contributions to health and fitness in North Carolina. 

 

In 2006 Julie was a featured speaker along with Richard Simmons at The Spa at Pinehurst’s “Energizing Weekend”.

In December 2008 Julie was awarded Most Fit Health Club Professional in America.

Most recently Julie was recognized as one of the Top Ten Personal Trainers in America of 2011.

Qualifications:

• American College of Sports Medicine Health & Fitness Instructor
• Award of Excellence – Governor’s Council on Fitness and Health (1996)
• Columnist – “Getting Fit” News & Record, Greensboro, NC
• Columnist – Today’s Health of California
• Creator & Host – “PurEnergy” – GET-TV Fitness Show
• Member of AFAA (Aerobics & Fitness Association of America)
• Master Member of IDEA, Association of Fitness Professionals
• American Heart Association Certified CPR Instructor
• December 2008 Most Fit Health Club Professional in America
• 2011 Top Ten Personal Trainers in America

 

Check in tomorrow for her article!!!!!!  Thank you again Julie!!!!  You can find her website on the sidebar and look for her on Facebook!!!!!!

Game On,
Pam

Thanksgiving

Well, how did you do over Thanksgiving Holidays?  I know I ate WAY to much but I am back in the game. I did do Bob Harper Yoga Warrior on Thanksgiving BEFORE we ate and I did the Abs work out with Hubby one time and then I did the Yoga Warrior again last night so it wasn't to terrible.  Could be a lot better to.

Have you figured out what the surprise is?  I am so excited about it I could BUST!!!!!  I can't wait to tell you.  I have wanted something like this for a very long time and the opportunity never came up but it has and I just want to tell you so bad I can't stand it!!!!  Are you excited???  You better be!!!!  You better get ready!!!!!!!  It's soooooo coool!!!!!!

I'll put a few of your thoughts to rest......

No- Jillian will not be on here
No- Jillian will not be publishing my Transformation Plan
No- I'm not going to the Biggest Loser Resort
No- I'm not going to be a guest on The Biggest Loser
No- I am not writing full time (at least not yet)
No- Nothing to do with Bob Harper either......

Give up....????????

Well, you will have to wait a few more days.........SQUEAL!!!!!!!

Game On,
Pam

SOMETHING!!!!!

SOMETHING NEW IS COMING!!!!!!! 

 CANT WAIT TO SHARE!!!!!!!! 

 STAY TUNED!!!!!!!!

Fruit Cobbler!!!!!!

I actually found this on Pinterest.  It then took me to a blog of a lady who posted a blog about her weigh loss journey!!!!!  JUST AWESOME!!!!!  Her blog is called Living a Changed Life.  How cool is that!!!!!!  This is not what it looks like when it comes out of the oven.  This is what is left over of the one that I made because I need the dish for Thanksgiving this week.  It was so very simple. 
I am going to post the recipe but you can go HERE for the beautiful pictures that she took with hers on the directions.  For sure a new one that I will keep in my book for those times that you need something and don't have a lot of time. 

BERRY COBBLER

2 12 ounce bags of frozen mixed berries(DO NOT THAW)
1 box of yellow cake mix (no pudding)
1 can of Spite Zero

Spray 13x9 pan with non-stick spray. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spread out frozen berries on the bottom of the pan.  Sprinkle with cake mix and then pour Sprite Zero over the cake mix.  Please see her pictures.  DO NOT STIR!!!!!!!!  Place in oven for 45-50 minutes. 

IT IS HEAVENLY!!!!!!!  Thank you for sharing!!!!!

ENJOY
Pam

Excited!!

Well, my sweet sister-in-law, Ashley, has received the "Transformation" Plan and is so excited to get started.  I can't wait!!!!  I love to be a cheerleader!!!!

I got an e-mail from Tara and she has lost another 8 pounds!!!!!!  ROCK ON!!!!!!!

I have another great friend that posted yesterday, Darla, that has lost 40 pounds!!!!!!  WHOOT!!!!!

Leslie, that ran the Rock N Roll Half Marathon in Savannah Ga. KILLED HER RACE!!!!  It was awesome receiving text messages as she ran.  What an exciting time!!!!!

I am going to be getting with Darla and getting her story.  She has agreed to share here.  I'm so excited about getting to share. 

My running is going great!!!!!  Loving the App, Map My Run.  I use it mostly on my laptop and not my iPad or phone.  It just works better.  I have also discovered Yoga.  I'm not one that has gone to yoga before in the gym or in other places.  There seemed to be something in me that was leery of it because of the "New Age" ties and was just weary of it.  I had ordered a set of videos from Bob Harper from The Biggest Loser and not really realizing there was a Yoga video in the group. I got them in the mail.  The video is wonderful!  It's not New Age at all.  It has made the biggest difference in my running, my mood, and my flexibility.  It is awesome!!!!!!

The holiday season is coming......Do you have a plan? Are you making anything "healthy" for your Thanksgiving dinner?  How are you going to manage "healthy living and eating"?  Please share!!!!!

Chicken and Pasta---SUPER EASY!!!!!

This is one of my favorites because I LOVE PASTA!!!!!  It's an easy go to for a quick dinner that everyone will like. 

Chicken and Pasta

1 pound of boneless/skinless, cut into bite sized pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, minced or pressed
1 tsp basil, dried
1/2 tsp oregano
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 large can of diced tomatoes or a jar of home canned tomatoes
1 pound of any kind of pasta (prefer Whole Wheat)

Place chicken, garlic and olive oil in saute pan.  Saute chicken until it's cooked.  Add basil, oregano, salt and pepper and tomatoes.  Turn down to medium low so that water can evaporate from the tomatoes and sauce will thicken.  Cook pasta as directed.  When pasta is completed, drain and toss in pan with tomatoes and chicken.  Mix well.  Serve immediately with Parmesan cheese if you like. 


Serve with crusty bread and a salad and it's a wonderful dinner on the table!!!!!!!!  ENJOY!!!!!