Archive for the ‘Nutrition’ Category
January 2012: 31 Day Healthy Recipe Challenge
Posted by: Shannon Buck on: December 31, 2011
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Welcome to the New Year! I can think of no better way to start a new year than with a challenge lasting the entire first month of the year. For 2012, challenge is going to be a 31 Day Healthy Recipe challenge. NOTES: Each day prepare and consume at least one healthy recipe. More is [...]
Food Cravings
Posted by: Shannon Buck on: August 12, 2011
Do you have food cravings? What are they? I have food cravings sometimes. Depending on different factors, I may crave chocolate, chips (which I rarely eat) or pasta. I try to ignore these cravings, but sometimes I lose. DoctorOz.com is featuring an article by Julie Daniluk, RNC called Crush Your Cravings with 5 Appetite-Suppressing Foods. [...]
The Extras In My Cupboard
Posted by: Shannon Buck on: August 5, 2011
It may seem difficult to purchase organic products all at once. For me, this is due to cost. Others may be worried about taste. I am working to build up my cupboard with non-perishable foods that are organic, but I am not completely there. Even when a product on this list is not organic, they [...]
Yucky Chemicals, In My Food?
Posted by: Shannon Buck on: August 3, 2011
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The more I learn about my food, the more discouraged I become with the people who produce the foods that I enjoy. Artificial colors. Artificial flavorings. Pesticides. It is like people are trying to kill me slowly. I wonder if others ever feel this way. I want purely organic foods. That is all I want. [...]
Cinnamon, Yay!
Posted by: Shannon Buck on: July 25, 2011
I love cinnamon. I love the flavor and the scent. It is my favorite spice. According to doctors Oz and Roizen, in YOU on a Diet, this spice aids in controlling weight. This spice does a few things for your body that are beneficial to the body: Reduces bad cholesterol. Reduces the level of blood [...]
Eat Nuts Daily
Posted by: Shannon Buck on: July 22, 2011
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Doctors Oz and Roizen, in YOU on a Diet, tell us to eat a handful of nuts every day. They say that this will help us to stay full. I do not eat nuts. Yuck! The closest I can get to nuts is in the form of creamy peanut butter or Nutella. To benefit from [...]
Why is it so Hard to Find Small Beverage Cups, instead of Mugs?
Posted by: Shannon Buck on: July 21, 2011
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I was at my sisters one day, helping her to clean out the garage. We had purchased sandwiches and (the dreaded) soda for lunch, and were pouring our drinks when she asked how come they don’t sell small cups any more. All she had was large plastic cups. Really, I hadn’t noticed the lack of [...]
Begin with Small Nutritional Steps
Posted by: Shannon Buck on: June 7, 2011
It is difficult to know where to begin with nutrition. I do not suggest a total overhaul right off. It is better to start with small steps, adding new options as you go along. Here are some great suggestions to get you started. Pickles are freebies. Eat them when you want. They make great snacks, and [...]
Nutrition is Important, but can You Afford It?
Posted by: Shannon Buck on: June 1, 2011
Nutrition is an important aspect of fitness. It is important to eat healthy foods. However, they are expensive. A completely organic, natural diet is desirable, but I cannot afford to eat that way all the time. I do not know many people who can. So, what do I do? I compromise. I eat organic when I [...]
Me and This Journal
Good day all! My name is Shannon Buck. I hail from a small town in Maine, where I am blessed to have the opportunity to work from home as a freelance writer. I am mom to Skye and Zowie, my wonderfully supportive daughters.
I am not happy with my appearance. I want to get back into at least a large.
When I first started losing weight, I weighed in at 279 pounds and wore a size 3x. I am now at a size 2x and, while I have accomplished much, I have gone backwards somewhat. Not too badly, as I am still wearing a size 2x, along with with some 1x.
This blog is an effort to help keep me on track with my fitness goals. My main goal is not necessarily weight-loss, but overall fitness, nutrition and health. I want to not only look better, but feel better as well.
Join me while I continue with my journey.
Warmest Wishes and Brightest Blessings,
Shannon L. Buck
