Red lipstick and cowboy boots

Just a side note to all my diet talk....Fernando Botero

2010-03-24T09:06:00.000-07:00

Fernando Botero is one of my favorite artists. If you have not seen his work you should go to one of the many sites that showcase his paintings. He is really great!

Fiber and low carbs...

2010-03-24T08:49:00.000-07:00

It's hard to get enough fiber when you eat low carbs. It's so important though. Without fiber it's hard to stay regular. Not only do you feel bad when you don't poop every day, but it makes you bloated and fat. I know I should be getting more fiber just from the foods I eat, but it does not always happen. I go through "kicks" of eating fibery foods then stop and get strict with my low carb eating. Thats what I am doing now so I am on fiber pills. They work, but I should really solve the problem by eating better.

I am trying to find a low carb high fiber food.... I will let you know. Until then if you have this problem take fiber pills, they do help.

Recipe: Love Hash Browns? Hate Carbs? Try This!

2010-03-17T13:02:00.000-07:00

Low Carb, Low Fat, Low Calorie! Cauliflower Hash Browns!

I love hash browns but would never eat them because of the high carbs from the potatoes so I came up with this recipe. It is so good!

1 cauliflower head

2 eggs

1/4 stick of butter ( I use a butter substitute, "I can't believe it's not butter" spray

3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

1/4 red onion, finely chopped

1/4 bell pepper finely chopped

1/4 cup of milk

garlic, crushed peppers, salt and pepper to taste

Boil cauliflower until tender then let cool

When cooled mash in a large mixing bowl with all other ingredients

( mash like you would mashed potatoes)

Heat a frying pan with a light coat of olive oil

Add mixture to pan and fry until golden brown

Great substitute for hash browns, even my husband liked them.

Dry hair? Try this great recipe for a hair mask.

2010-03-16T08:45:00.000-07:00

I bleach my hair, blow dry and straighten with a flat iron. It is hair suicide. I tried this the other night and it did help. I am going to do this once a week.

1/4 avocado

1 large tablespoon of real mayonnaise

1 teaspoon of olive oil

( I have shoulder length hair, for longer hair double up on recipe. )

Mix in a bowl

Apply to dry hair

Cover hair in plastic bag or anything you can sleep in, cover your pillow with a towel.

Leave overnight then wash hair thoroughly and condition in the am.

Hair will dry hard, but after a good washing it's soft!

Happy Birthday.....

2010-03-10T20:32:00.000-08:00

My 46th birthday has come and gone. It was great. I never hit my weight goal of 135 lbs., but I did get to 142 lbs. I had a major knee injury about 2 months ago and have stopped all exercise, so the fact that I got as far as I did in my weight loss was good. I am slowly starting back to exercising with short walks. Knee injuries are so hard to get through. They are very slow healing. My advice when exercising is to be very careful, one slip or fall puts you out of commission for a really long time.

I hate to point out the obvious, but your diet and exercise plan sucks!!!!

2010-03-04T15:14:00.000-08:00

Yeah, I am on my Starbucks rant again, I must. I do love it, and I am there at least 3-4 times per week. I usually go very early in the morning. That's when the "exercisers" come in after there work out. What kills me is the really over weight women who come in with their exercise clothes, their hair up in a pony tail, the work out jacket tied around their hips and their carpi pants with little lacy socks, talking in line about how great it feels to exercise in the morning and how great it is to start the day feeling invigorated and healthy! Now, I notice these things, they have all of their make-up on and clearly have not broken a sweat. Then, they have the nerve to order a Venti Frappuccino with extra whip and a double iced cinnamon roll. The total calorie count is 1,200!!!!!! Just for breakfast, that is your total calorie count for a whole day. Do you know how hard you would have to work out to burn those calories. It's impossible!!!! Then you'll hear the same person saying "I don't know why I can't lose weight, all I had for breakfast was a cup of coffee and a roll.

Diet? Not today. I want hot wings with extra ranch, please.

2010-03-02T14:20:00.000-08:00

Nachos, chicken wings, french fries dipped in ranch dressing, pizza. Why do these foods haunt me? Why do I spend so much time thinking about them? What is the obsession? I want to be thin by summer, not a heffer. I want my thighs to have space in between them, not rubbing together and making clapping sounds with every step. I want to lose my love handles, have thin thighs and I never want cankles! You can only get these horrible physical attributes with improper eating, yet I dream of eating these foods like they are my drug of choice.
Sometimes I think, "what's so wrong with a little pot belly? I am 46 years old, who cares?"
I do. I can't get up in the morning and face the day if I feel that I am over weight. Weight is what you make of it. My thin might not be yours and yours maybe far from mine.
To combat my eating binges I often go through my closet and get rid of all of my fat clothes. My closet now consists of size 5 thru 8. I am actually ok with these sizes. Everyone fluctuates and at 5-9' I am good where I am.
SO.......... WHERE ARE MY F****** NACHOS?

My advice for losing weight ASAP: SHUT YOUR F****** MOUTH!

2010-03-01T07:34:00.000-08:00

I am the low carb believer. I have gone from 180 lbs. to 142 lbs. on this "diet". (It is not really a diet to me, it is the way I eat ) But, recently I have injured my knee and have not been able to exercise. I have also plateaued on my current low carb plan. While I am still low carbing I have added some more fiber rich, GOOD CARB foods such as oatmeal and whole grain bread and a little more fruit. This helps to keep you pooping! The lack of movement in your life makes it hard to go to the bathroom. You must exercise! But if you can't, you can't.
Anyway, back to the point and what I have learned from this experience is that you can eat some carbs and you don't have to run your ass off to lose weight if, and this is the important part, YOU KEEP YOUR F*****G MOUTH SHUT!!! Stop eating so much, stop eating because your bored, your angry, your happy. JUST STOP! YOU DON'T NEED THAT MUCH FOOD! Eating 3 small meals and 1 snack should do it. And be sure to eat the right choices such as low carb, high fiber foods. Stop stuffing it in. Don't clean your plate. JUST ZIP IT!

How to be a Skinny Bitch: The milk story.

2010-02-24T06:55:00.000-08:00

Anyone who has read my blogs before knows I am fan of Atkins, but that does not mean that I don't know the other side of the story. I found this info about dairy and cows milk interesting. It is straight out of the "SKINNY BITCH" book. Which I think everyone should read.

"Got Mucus? Dairy products produce mucus, and often, the body will develop a cold or allergies to fight the dairy invasion.

Mother nature is no fool. All species, including ours, have just what we need to get by. She did not intend for grownups to suck their mothers tits. We don't need our mothers milk as adults, just like grown cows don't need their mothers milk anymore. We are the only species on the planet that drinks milk as adults. We are the only species that drinks the milk of another species. We could be putting gorilla milk on our cereal or having zebra milk and cookies. Why cows milk? Using the animal that produces the largest quantity of milk but is more easily housed than an elephant means more money for farmers. It has nothing to do with health or nutrition. Again, it all comes back to money. The dairy industry is a multi billion dollar industry based on brilliant marketing and the addictive taste of milk, butter and cheese. It has convinced most doctors, consumers and government agencies that we need cows milk. We have been told our whole lives " You need milk to grow. Without milk, your bones will break. If you don't drink milk you will get osteoporosis. You need the calcium. Bullshit."

Lose the refined sugars and lose the weight.....

2010-02-22T14:04:00.000-08:00

Get the sugar out of your diet and you will lose weight!
Refined sugar has no nutritional value. It is a simple carbohydrate that has been linked to hypoglycemia, yeast overgrowth, weakened immune system, hyperactivity, ADD, enlarged liver and kidneys, mental and emotional disorders, dental problems and a FAT ASS!
There are many sugar substitutes in the markets that will help you get through those "sugar cravings". The less sugary sweets you eat, the less you will crave them. I have found that a cold pear will get rid of my sweet tooth. I know a pear or any other fruit won't take the place of a double chocolate brownie, but you will wear that brownie on your ass and you won't wear the pear. You decide, you choose, but you will need to lose the sugar if you want to lose your pot belly, thunder thighs and bubbly, chunky ass.
And that's the BOTTOM line.

I like BIG BUTTS and I can not lie.....

2010-02-21T09:02:00.000-08:00

This is my problem, how can I increase my rear end with a nice tight, firm shape, without adding to my all over body weight? Well of course there is plastic surgery, but I don't think I am ready for that extreme, yet...
There are exercises that target that area, but they have not helped me at all. My butt is flat as can be and the more weight I lose the worse it gets. Some one has suggested to me butt pads! Can you imagine the embarrassment if they don't stay in place!
My body is terribly out of balance, huge boobs and no ASS. I must look like I am going to fall forward, at least I know that thanks to my implants I will bounce right back up.
My ass is my new obsession. I will solve this problem.

Get your summer look started now.......

2010-02-21T07:59:00.000-08:00

I know it's still cold outside and rainy, but I am getting ready for summer! Here are 10 ways to beat the gloom and start to bloom!

Take vitamin C! It will keep your immune system strong and keep you feeling good. It also helps your skin, teeth and bones to stay pretty and healthy.

Start using a self tanner on your face and body every morning. It keeps you looking all warm and sunny. Don't forget your sun screen as well!

Buy an orange lipstick, its the new "red"! It is all over the fashion mags right now and looks great!

Eat Oranges. They are good for your health, a good source of vitamin C, a low calorie snack and very inexpensive. Stock up!

Exercise now. Of course cardio is the best for all over fat loss, but start adding crunches to tighten your bikini belly and do arm exercises to tighten that SWING!

Add a few highlights to your hair around your face. It frames your face beautifully and looks like you have spent some time at the beach. I do mine at home, there are so many easy kits you can purchase at the store. Never go more than 2 shades lighter of your present color if you do it yourself. Any more should be done at a salon.

Quit with the blow dryer and straightening iron. Try some braids or loose buns. They are totally in fashion and will give your hair a break from the damaging heat.

Give yourself a mani pedi in warm summer colors. I love orange and the muted light pinks.

Buy new sandals. There are sooo many cute ones out right now.

Get a good bronzing face and cheek powder. This adds a great glow.

Now your ready for summer, If only these clouds would just GO AWAY !!!!!!!

5 birthdays to look like Madonna: Her diet tips.

2010-02-18T08:33:00.000-08:00

Okay, I've never been a huge fan of Madonnas music, but she has always looked great! She's 51 years old and is amazing. She's been on the cutting edge of fashion, music and entertainment since 1983.

This just proves my point that as women get older they can get better. She's hotter than any 20 year old I've seen.

I've read that when Madonna diets is quite strict. She cuts out alcohol, dairy and processed foods. No root vegetables like potato's and only one whole grain carbohydrate serving per day. Also, no oils or sauces and a lot of WATER.

What she does eat is lean meats, fish, salads, vegetables and some fruit. Sounds okay! And if you could end up with a body like that....... Of course we know that there is A LOT of exercise and training that goes with this. If I start now, I have 5 years to try to get close.

See, getting old is not so bad. I have something to look forward to for the next 5 birthdays!

I sound like your Mother, " TAKE YOUR VITAMINS!"

2010-02-15T11:50:00.000-08:00

I don't care if I sound like your Mama, she's right, take them. Here is a starter list:

Calcium:
Strengthens bones, great for your teeth, decreases bone loss, helps with insomnia.

Iron:
Aids growth, promotes resistance to disease, prevents anemia.

Potassium:
Aids in reducing blood pressure, increases clear thinking, helps body dispose of waste.

The B'S:
Aid in digestion, promotes healthy skin, a natural diuretic, increases energy, good for the nervous system.

Vitamin C:
Good for healing, blood pressure, prevents colds, protects against cancer, forms collagen, great for gums, bones and teeth!

Vitamin D:
Builds strong bones and teeth!

Vitamin E:
Keeps you looking young! Fights fatigue, prevents blood clots.

This is just a starter list. I have some problems with my gums, so I concentrate on those that promote healthy teeth and gums and I take a multi vitamin everyday to cover the other essentials. You should at least, if nothing else, take a multi vitamin. If you have any other problems, there are vitamins to aid in many illnesses and diseases. It's a healthy and natural way to stay young, beautiful and healthy!

Diet tip: Cancel your membership to the clean plate club.

2010-02-11T08:52:00.000-08:00

Her are some tips from Bethenny Frankels book "Naturally Thin". I think this is a great book and she has many diet tips that make a lot of sense. Here are a few.....

Pay attention.
Never eat until you are ready to pay attention to what you are doing. Don't eat while standing up, working, driving or watching TV. Sit down, experience your food, and savor it so your body registers the food.

Downsize Now.
Forget supersizing. Downsizing is your new way of life. Eat from smaller plates, bowls, and glasses, and cultivate a new sense of portions.

Cancel your membership to the clean plate club.
Quit finishing everything on your plate. The fact that it is there doesn't mean you have to finish it. Share your food, save it , or leave it!

Funny dieting quotes....

2010-02-08T09:49:00.000-08:00

The Cardiologists Diet:

"If it tastes good, spit it out!"

"Dieting is wishful shrinking"

" Never eat anything heavier than you can lift"

"Thanksgiving is not a good day for my pants"

"I've been on a diet for two weeks and all I've lost is 14 days"

Happy Valentines Day!

2010-02-08T09:31:00.000-08:00

Like Cesear Salad? Try This Deviled Egg Recipe.

2010-02-07T08:05:00.000-08:00

This recipe is sooo good. I made It last night for a party and it was a total hit. The original recipe came from Rachel Ray. I played with it a little and came up with this.

10 large Eggs

3 Anchovy Fillets, Chopped Finely

2 Tablespoons Of Capers

1 Clove Of Garlic, Finely Chopped

Juice of 1/2 Lemon

1 Tablespoon Of Light Mayonnaise

1 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce

4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Crushed Red Peppers (To Taste)

Salt And Pepper

Top With A Sprinkling Of Paprika And Parmesan Cheese

Boil Eggs, Cool, Peel, Split In Half

Put Yolks In Large Bowl, Add All Ingredients And Mix Well

Place Egg White Shells On Serving Platter. Fill Eggs, Chill For 30 Minutes And Serve!

These are so good. And oh yeah, LOW CARB!

Red Wine Is Good For You, Drink Up! (My pants are not on fire, so it must be true)

2010-02-05T13:42:00.000-08:00

The benefits of red wine are almost endless. Here is a sampling of my findings:

1. Heart Healthy

2. Full of Antioxidants

3. Stress Reliever

4. Cancer Protection

5. Sleep Aide, Relaxation Aide

6. Social Aide (That is not a scientific fact, I have found it to be true in my own studies)

7. Heart Protection

8. Cancer Protection

9. Reduces Blood Clots

10. Reduces Initiation And Progression of Arteries Hardening.

Also low in calories (4oz. 85 cals) and 2 carbs. Do you need another reason to open a bottle?

A smile tip: You will never look good with your front tooth on the bottom of your Martini glass. I don't care who you are.

2010-02-05T07:25:00.000-08:00

We are all getting older and if you want to keep your teeth you are going to have to put a little effort into it. Here are some quick tips to keep healthy teeth and gums:

1. Brush and floss twice a day. I know you say you do, but you don't.
2. Have 2 toothbrushes, one to use and the other to dry out. Alternate them.
3. Spend 3 minutes brushing including the bristle hitting 1/2 of the gum line and the other 1/2 on the tooth. Yes, 3 minutes. I know your busy, but you can find the time.
4. Alternate daily rinse routines. One day Listerine, another day a mix of 3% hydrogen peroxide and water (equal parts of each, do not swallow) another day a heavy dose of salt in warm water.
5. Drink Green Tea.
6. Take your vitamins! Especially C and Calcium.
7. Eat a least 1 raw vegetable per day.
8. See your Dentist every 6 months.

It may not seem important right now, but the first time you are out and all dressed looking totally great and suddenly your front tooth falls out and lands in the bottom your Martini glass your going to remember what I just said.

Still low carbing to reach my goal by March 9th!

2010-02-04T13:40:00.000-08:00

I have not checked in with my weight lately. I started January 1 at 149.8 lbs. with a goal to be at 135 lbs. by my 46th birthday March 9th. I was training for a 5k and really working hard to tone and be fit by my B-Day. Then about 12 days ago, I slipped and fell, twisting my knee and tearing ligaments. While I am up and walking now, I've had a little set back. I will still be at the 5k, but probably walking. Anyway, I did weigh myself today, ( I had been scared of the scale since I 've been on a couch for nearly 2 weeks) but, I am at 144 lbs. So I have nearly a month to lose 9 lbs. That's a little more than I am comfortable with, I think 2 lbs. per week is more realistic. But, I am close, even with a 2 week set back. So I will do my best to give myself the birthday gift I had set out for, that nasty little insignificant number on a scale, 135!

Jamie Lee Curtis, a true natural beauty.

2010-02-04T11:18:00.000-08:00

Jamie Lee Curtis. She is so wonderful. I love her honesty and the way she likes the truth to be told instead masking appearances as so many Hollywood women do. She has short hair and doesn't mind the gray. She's natural. She has been photographed without make up or air brushing. She says she's "odd looking". She says her thighs are not perfect, she has fat on her back, her tummy is flabby. I don't know about you, but I think she is perfect! What a beautiful body and face, so natural. She is 6 years older than I, born in 1958, and I hope to follow in her footsteps.

I really want to cut my hair short and stop dying it, but I don't have the courage to do it!

I have also read that she keeps her wardrobe to a minimum. At the beginning of each year she buys, I think it was 3, black cocktail dresses, a pair of blue jeans, a few white shirts and shoes. Everything is black and white so everything goes together. We really don't need 30 pairs of shoes, 10 pairs of jeans, 15 dresses etc. Minimizing is the way to go. I admire and aspire to be like her.I hope get to where she is at some point in my life.

Great Low Carb Green Bean Recipe

2010-02-02T14:54:00.000-08:00

I have been trying to eat more vegetables instead of just salad all of the time. I started making Green Beans with Bacon and onions.....Delish...

1 can of Green Beans

1/2 Onion, chopped

3 strips of Bacon

Chopped Almonds

Fry or microwave Bacon til done then dab with paper towel to remove excess fat, cut into small pieces

Put in pan and add onions, fry together until onions are medium soft

Add Green Beans, cook on low heat for 5 minutes to warm the Green Beans and combine the flavors.

Top with Almonds...so good......

To Poop or not to Poop?

2010-02-01T09:53:00.000-08:00

Now that is a stupid question! But, did you realize that you are suppose to Poop every day! I have even read that you should Poop after every meal. Impossible. I am happy if I Poop every 3 days. So I did some investigation into this Pooping game and found out what I already know on how to go more often.....for example:

1. Drink more water, 8 glasses per day.

2. Eat more fiber like whole grain cereals and bread, brown rice, vegetables and fruit.

3. Exercise.

4. Eat more beans. Be careful with this one, start slowly.

5. Try natural cleansing teas and my recipe for a cleansing soup. (On this blog page)

6. Do not take laxatives, you are only masking the problem. Finding the root of the problem and then fixing it will be better in the long term.

I understand that if you Poop regularly you will have better health, a clearer mind, better skin and weight loss. OKAY, I believe it! But, I don't think it's going to happen.

Pink up in the air, so beautiful.......

2010-02-01T07:53:00.000-08:00

Wow! I thought this performance at the Grammy Awards was amazing. Her outfit and her ballet up in the air was great! She looked amazing and sounded amazing. She is so fit, toned, beautiful and talented! If you missed the performance you really need to see it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGeWN3vR_MU Sorry, they took it off line temporarily.