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Monday, July 29, 2019

Weekly Weigh In: Week 6, July 29, 2019

I have decided to do a new feature that will run at least through the summer, but possibly longer.  It will go live every Monday, and it will be a weigh in that will share how I'm doing health-wise.  This will not replace My Quarterly Report, but I do think it will give me more accountability with my health.

Here is my sixth weigh in:

1. The Selfie: The selfie is me as of today, July 29, 2019.  

2. Weight: This last week has been humidity city, so my weight went up a pound (it actually went up 4 pounds, so I am glad it went down to just a 1 pound gain overall).  I cannot express to you enough how frustrating water retention is.  It makes it very difficult to lose weight, especially when you aren't taking anything for it.  That said, I am pretty sure I will not meet the goal I have set for myself for this quarter, but I'm not going to give up!  Also, I have found an herbal water pill from Puritan's Pride that I decided to try to see if it helps.  I talked with my pharmacist about it, and he said he didn't see any interaction warnings for any of the ingredients in the water pill with my thyroid medication, so I ordered the pills today and they should be here by the weekend.  We shall see if they help, and hopefully I won't have any issues with it.  Wish me luck!

3. Health News: I was able to walk an average of over 8,000 steps a day last week due to how busy it was towards the weekend.  I think that's why my weight gain was only a pound vs. 4 overall, if I'm honest.  This week will be insanely busy, so we'll see how many steps I average.  Maybe it will be over 9,000 per day.  We shall see!  Other than getting a decent amount of exercise, I've been doing pretty good health-wise.  The weather has been muggy and stormy off and on, so that tends to lead to at least a little bit of migraine issues and water retention for me.  Thankfully, the migraines haven't been an issue for the most part, but (like I mentioned above) the water retention has been horrible.  This week is to be cooler overall, but still some storms here and there.  Hopefully, my head will cooperate and the weather will be better than predicted storm-wise. :)

4. Diet News:  I'm still working on the portion control, and finding that I am doing a bit better.  Carbs are still my nemesis, so I'm still working on that.  I am trying to get more in the habit of conscious eating vs. eating "just because".  That can be harder than you think some days!  It is easy to turn to food when boredom or pain (emotional or otherwise) hits vs. finding something else to do.  I want to have the right relationship with food.  I don't want it to be my comfort - that's God's Word and prayer's job.  I want to basically eat because it is needed, but also be able to enjoy it with friends/family and not panic over calories because I know that I'm not being excessive in my food portions.  Does that make sense?  I want a nice balance, and I think I'll eventually get there.  :)  Anyway, this week's goal is to be eating aware, and try not to eat out of boredom or pain (emotional or otherwise).

5. Other News: Oh, man!  This week is going to be INSANE!  VBS is a blast, but extremely busy/tiring.  On top of that, there are piano lessons, family things planned, daily housework, side jobs planned, etc.  Phew!  I'm tired just thinking about it!  Did I mention the mountain of laundry I have waiting for me today when I get done with this post?  Yah...It feels like the stereotypical Monday, y'all! LOL :)  Anyway, this too shall pass, and (in the end) it's going to be a good tired that I feel at the end of each day, so it's all good! :)

How are you doing?  Do you have anything you want to weigh in with?  Any health progress or goals you want to share?  If so, please leave a comment below (with a link to your post, if you have one and wish to leave it), and I'll respond ASAP.

Have a great week!

Saturday, July 27, 2019

Family Favorites - July 2019: Top 8 Free Frozen Strawberry Lemonade (Soy, Wheat, Nut, Fish, Egg and Milk-Free, Can Be Diabetic Friendly)


I decided to keep posting a family favorite recipe from the blog (with any adaptions that we use regularly, if applicable) on the fourth Friday or Saturday of every month this year.  This recipe will be one that we make quite often and that we all enjoy greatly.  This post is the seventh Family Favorites recipe of 2019.

If you have a recipe on your blog that you consider a family favorite that you'd like to share, please comment below with a link to the recipe, and I'll make sure to pop on over and visit your site to check it out (and leave a comment), and hopefully some of my other readers will, too.

This month's Family Favorite recipe is Top 8 Free Frozen Strawberry Lemonade.  This is essentially my Frozen Strawberry Lemonade recipe with a few tips and tricks added in to help you out.  What we love about this recipe is that it is simple, free of the top 8 allergens (if all your ingredients are), and extremely tasty!  It hits the spot on a hot day, and literally takes minutes to make.  If you are a fan of strawberries and lemonade, you'll want to try this recipe!

Top 8 Free Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

frozen strawberries, whole or sliced (no sugar added)
(Yes, they MUST be frozen)
(We just freeze some of our local strawberries once we've picked them to use for this purpose.  If those aren't available, we just get the frozen strawberries that are just strawberries, no added ingredients.  Those work best for this recipe.)

allergy-friendly lemonade
(here's a good, easy recipe if you need it: Sweet and Simple Homemade Lemonade)
(We always use the Sweet and Simple Homemade Lemonade for this recipe, but you could use any lemonade that fits your allergen needs.)

sugar (optional)
(If we do need to add sugar, we add cane sugar.)
  1. Place desired amount (about a cup per person generally) frozen (yes, they MUST be frozen) strawberries into a blender.
       
  2. Add enough lemonade to cover the fruit and blend until desired consistency. (Note: You may have to pulse the mix at first until it is slightly blended, then continue full boar.  I use "Ice Crush"/"Pulse" mode normally, but you can play around with the buttons and see which works best for you. :)  Also, feel free to add more lemonade if the mixture is too thick or more strawberries if it is too thin.)
      
  3. If your strawberries are extra tart, you may need to add a little sugar if you find the mix too sour and re-blend. (Note: Start with a Tablespoon, blend, re-taste and add a teaspoon or so more at a time until you reach desired sweetness.)
And that's it!  Easy peasy lemon squeezy! :)  Just pour into a glass or glasses and enjoy!


Variations (Please keep your individual allergen needs in mind when using variations):
  • Diabetic Friendly:  You can substitute a sugar-free lemonade and sugar substitute as needed for the lemonade and sugar in this recipe.
      
  • Alternate Sugars:  You can use a lemonade made with honey, maple syrup or some other natural sweetener, too, if you like instead of the lemonade listed and use honey, maple syrup or some other natural sweetener as needed for the sugar, as well.
      
  • Other Fruits:  You can use any frozen fruit or berry that you like in place of the strawberries, such as raspberries, cherries, blueberries, mango, pineapple, etc.  You can use any mix of fruits and/or berries that you like, too.  If you want to use a fruit like watermelon that doesn't freeze well, just freeze the lemonade into ice cubes instead.  You will have to use the lemonade ice cubes, fruit and some liquid lemonade (and sugar, if needed) if using this option.
      
  • Other Liquid: If you want, you can always use another liquid.  You can use any juice or combination that you like (see my Fruit Smoothie recipe).  You can also blend a juice like orange, limeade or pineapple with the lemonade, if desired.

I hope you will give this recipe a try soon and that it becomes a family favorite for you, too!


Monday, July 22, 2019

Weekly Weigh In: Week 5, July 22, 2019

I have decided to do a new feature that will run at least through the summer, but possibly longer.  It will go live every Monday, and it will be a weigh in that will share how I'm doing health-wise.  This will not replace My Quarterly Report, but I do think it will give me more accountability with my health.

Here is my fifth weigh in:

1. The Selfie: The selfie is me as of today, July 22, 2019.  

2. Weight: I am happy to report that I have lost another pound!  I am pretty sure I will not meet the goal I have set for myself for this quarter, but I'm going to give it my best shot!  I have discovered, too, that high heat and humidity causes me to really pack on the pounds (I gained 5 lbs. overnight during our recent heat wave!).  That is very frustrating, but I'm determined to keep working at finding a water-retention solution that works for me.  Drinking a bit more water helps some, and so does green tea, but I need to do something else.  Several years ago, I used to take Alfalfa supplements for water retention, so I may try that again.  We shall see! 

3. Health News: I was able to walk an average of over 7,000 steps a day last week, and I'm thrilled about that considering we had some scorchers to end the week.  This week is supposed to be a lot milder, so I'm hoping to keep up the step count trend, and hope to do even more walking.  Honestly, I find a good, long walk extremely relaxing, and I even enjoying doing them multiple times a day if I can.  I wish I thought that about all forms of exercise. :)  I know that sooner or later I'm going to have to think about some toning exercises, so I'll have to make friends with those.  Believe it or not, there was a time when I did a variety of exercises daily.  I didn't see weight loss benefit at all from that sort of exercise, but I will admit that it did help with toning.  We'll see what I end up doing, but I probably won't add anything just yet to the walking.  I'll keep you posted!

4. Diet News:  So, I didn't do extremely awesome with eating more protein overall, BUT I did do well with portion control more often than not.  That's a wonderful thing in my book!  I'm still going to work on portion control, making less processed choices and aiming at more protein and natural foods vs. carbs and junk.  Wish me luck!

5. Other News: This week is going to be less busy in a lot of ways (we are still going to be helping my dad as he continues to recover, but it will definitely be less busy overall), but next week is going to be a whirlwind.  I'm going to do my best to enjoy this lull. :)  I am also trying to get a routine in place when it comes to housework, chores, shopping, etc.  We have some projects that we need to get done, and that just won't happen without more of a plan.  Don't get me wrong - I am a planner and we keep things pretty organized already, but there are some things that just need some fine tuning.  Also, we are at that stage in our lives where the more organized we are and the more we have planned out, the better! :)  Wish me luck, and prayers appreciated!  Thanks!

How are you doing?  Do you have anything you want to weigh in with?  Any health progress or goals you want to share?  If so, please leave a comment below (with a link to your post, if you have one and wish to leave it), and I'll respond ASAP.

Have a great week!

Friday, July 19, 2019

Recent Reflections - July 2019: Happy Birthday, Hubby!



This is the seventh Recent Reflections post of 2019.  Recent Reflections goes live the third Friday or Saturday of each month.  Each Recent Reflections post covers something that I'm reflecting on.  If you'd like to share a post with a similar theme, feel free to leave a comment with a link to your post, and I'll hop on over and leave a comment (and maybe some other readers will, too).

This month, I will be reflecting on my husband.



My hubby's birthday was on Thursday.  It's hard to believe another year has gone by.  We've reached that point in our lives that we've known each other longer than we haven't, and we've been married nearly longer than we were single.  It doesn't seem possible!  Time truly flies...very fast...at ultra-sonic speeds...in a blink of an eye!

Hubby, Happy Birthday and I love you!  I'm so glad the Lord brought us together.  Who would have thought that two Michigan kids would have to go to college in Tennessee to find each other?  Go figure. :)  I'm grateful every day for you, even if I don't say it.  You work hard, you love fiercely, you're loyal beyond words, and you definitely make my life interesting! :D  Like every couple, we have our ups and downs, but I'd rather have life with you than without you even on the worst days.  I can't even imagine a day without you in it, and I hope I never have to.  I hope you have many more birthdays on this earth with us, and I hope those years can be counted as wonderful!

Readers, thanks for bearing with me as I gushed a bit about my spouse.  If you have a significant other, please take time to tell them you love them and do something special for them, especially on their birthday or your anniversary.  We aren't guaranteed tomorrow, so make today count!

I truly hope this post has been a blessing to your heart, or at the least made you stop and think a little.  What has God done in your life lately to bless you?  What are you reflecting on?

Have a wonderful weekend!




Monday, July 15, 2019

Weekly Weigh In: Week 4, July 15, 2019

I have decided to do a new feature that will run at least through the summer, but possibly longer.  It will go live every Monday, and it will be a weigh in that will share how I'm doing health-wise.  This will not replace My Quarterly Report, but I do think it will give me more accountability with my health.

Here is my fourth weigh in:

1. The Selfie: The selfie is me as of today, July 15, 2019.  

2. Weight: Not only did I lose the weight that I'd gained, but an additional pound to boot!  I am so glad to have lost 2 lbs.!  I still have many more to go, but I'm thrilled!  I do not expect this to be the norm (I am aiming to lose about a pound a week), but I'll take the weight loss as it comes.

3. Health News: I was able to walk an average of over 6,000 steps a day again last week.  I am not sure the weather will cooperate with that goal, but I'll do my best!  I know that part of my weight loss success over the last week had to do with staying busy (I tend to eat when I'm bored, and I'm trying to break that habit), so I'm going to keep that in mind.  I always feel better when I'm active more than sedentary, so that is what I'm going to really focus on this next week - keeping busy and really striving to not give in to laziness and procrastination.  That is not always easy, but I do believe it is necessary!

4. Diet News:  Well, I did try to eat more protein, and I did overall, but I did still eat more carbs than I probably should.  That being said, I did find myself making better choices overall in regards to less processed food.  For now, and my goal for next week, is to choose less processed overall and aim at choosing protein or all natural (think veggies and fruits vs. chips as a snack) whenever possible.  We'll see how I do.  Old habits die hard, and changing the way you eat without resorting to fade diets that only last so long and result in weight gain the day you get away from them is doubly hard.  I am striving for life-long changes, not quick fixes, so I know this will be a long process, but some great change once it all clicks into place. :)

5. Other News: I greatly appreciate all of you who have been praying for me and mine.  My dad's knee surgery went really well, and he is recovering wonderfully.  He is starting to get bored already (he is normally a very active man), so please pray that he doesn't do too much too soon and undo what the surgeon has done.  Thank you!  He still will need a total knee replacement in future, but he has definitely bought himself some time in that department by having this surgery, and we are grateful for it.  Also, my husband is doing much better and so am I.  I am tired from helping out at my folks all last week along with taking care of my own home and all the other things we had going on, but it's a good tired, if that makes sense.  We still have a very busy few weeks left before there's a noticeable lull in all the action, but that's probably a good thing.  It's better to be busy than bored for sure!

How are you doing?  Do you have anything you want to weigh in with?  Any health progress or goals you want to share?  If so, please leave a comment below (with a link to your post, if you have one and wish to leave it), and I'll respond ASAP.

Have a great week!

Saturday, July 13, 2019

Gluten-Free Strawberry Crisp (Nut, Wheat, Egg and Fish-Free, Can Be Soy and Milk-Free)


It's summertime, and that means strawberries up here in Northern Michigan!  There is nothing better than fresh strawberries, especially Michigan berries (sorry, California, but it's true).  If you are like me and looking for a way to use those beautiful berries before they go bad (assuming you haven't eaten all the ones you've purchased/picked in a timely manner or  assuming (like me) that you bought/picked way too many to eat fresh, turn into jam, etc.), this crisp is a great way to do it!

This crisp is a great alternative to strawberry shortcake.  It is wonderful plain or with ice cream or whipped cream.  It is also great hot or cold.  It's like eating an oatmeal cookie with strawberry jam, I mean, come on!  That's good eats right there!  Did I mention that this recipe is nut, wheat, egg and fish-free, and can be soy-free (if you use all soy-free ingredients), and milk-free (see variations)?  It is!  Allergy-friendly and delicious!  What more could you want?

Note: The gluten-free flour and baking mix I recommend do not technically contain soy, but the one contains xanthan gum and the other contains guar gum (see "Soy-Free" under variations for more details) which can cause issues for people with soy sensitivities or allergies, and that is why I will not claim that this recipe is soy-free.

Gluten-Free Strawberry Crisp
Cups of fresh strawberries, quartered or halved (depending on size) 
(and that's 4 Cups after quartering or halving)

1/4 to 1/2 Cup white sugar
(I always use cane sugar.)

1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
   
Topping:
1/2 Cup gluten-free flour blend or baking mix 
(I recommend Pamela's Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour or King Arthur Flour's Gluten-Free Baking Mix)
   
1/2 Cup gluten-free quick cooking or old fashioned oats
  
6 Tablespoons packed brown sugar
  
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1/2 Cup salted, full-fat butter
  
1. Preheat oven to 350oF.
   
2. In a large bowl, gently toss together the strawberries, white sugar and lemon juice (if using); set aside.  (Note: The amount of sugar is based on how sweet you want the filling, and that lemon juice is added for a bit of brightness and balance of flavor - it is not essential, but recommended.)
   
3. In a separate large bowl, combine gluten-free flour, gluten-free oats, brown sugar,  and cinnamon (if using).
    
4. Cut butter into flour mixture until crumbly.
   
5. Pour fruit mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 pan, and then sprinkle the gluten-free flour mixture over the top of the fruit.
  
6. Bake for 40 to 60 minutes or until fruit is bubbly and the topping is golden brown. (Note: Because the strawberries tend to release a lot of water, you will want to cook this until the topping is pretty golden brown.  The first time I made this, I thought it was done at 40 minutes (as seen in the pictures above), but I realized after I'd taken the pictures that it was still pretty liquid-y, so I decided to put it back into the oven and cook it for about 10 to 20 minutes longer until the filling looked like bubbling gel vs. bubbling liquid and the topping was very golden brown.  It was wonderful set after that and delicious!)

Serve hot or cold, plain or topped with ice cream or whipped cream as your diet allows.

Makes 12 to 24 servings, depending on size. 

Variations (Please keep your individual dietary needs in mind when using substitutions!):

  • Milk-Free: Use lard, coconut oil, or a dairy-free butter for the butter.  You may need to add 1/8 teaspoon of salt (1/4 teaspoon if doubling the topping amount) to the topping, however, if you use an unsalted fat.  
      
  • Soy-Free: Neither Pamela's Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour or King Arthur Flour's Gluten-Free Baking Mix claim to contain soy, but Pamela's contains guar gum and King Arthur Flour's contains xanthan gum, which can cause issues with people who have soy sensitivities and allergies, and hence the reason I won't claim this recipe is soy-free already.  You can use regular flour (if you can have it) or a soy-free, gluten-free flour of your choice. 
      
  • More Topping: If you want more topping, you can double the amount of topping.
       
  • Different Flavors: I can use almost any fruit combination you desire, even frozen fruit (though the cooking time may need to be increased if you use frozen fruit).  You could use a combination of strawberries and another fruit or even sub apples (all one type or a mix of a few types, peeled or not based on preference), blueberries, rhubarb, raspberries, cherries, peaches, pears - anything you wish as long as it doesn't exceed 4 Cups of fruit, and you can use any combo that appeals to you.  I would not, however, recommend using canned fruit or bananas as the consistency would be greatly changed, and the result would be more mush than you'd want.
     
  • Sugar Substitutions:  You could use any sugar substitute that is approved for baking for the sugar.  Make sure that you sub it according to the recommendations for that sweetener.  Not all sugar substitutes are subbed with a 1:1 ratio.  I would not recommend using honey, molasses or other liquid sugar, however, as that would greatly change the consistency, and the result would be more mush than you'd want.
     
  • Topping Variations:  If you can have tree nuts, you can always add up to 1/8 Cup pecans, almonds, walnuts, etc. to the topping.  You can even sub nuts for the oats, though I would not exceed 1/8 Cup of nuts regardless (unless you are doubling the topping amount, then you could use 1/4 Cup).  You can also increase the cinnamon amount to up to 1/2 teaspoon (1 teaspoon if doubling the topping amount) if you want more cinnamon flavor.

Looks yummy, right?

It is!


Enjoy your weekend!


Monday, July 8, 2019

Weekly Weigh In: Week 3, July 8, 2019

I have decided to do a new feature that will run at least through the summer, but possibly longer.  It will go live every Monday, and it will be a weigh in that will share how I'm doing health-wise.  This will not replace My Quarterly Report, but I do think it will give me more accountability with my health.

Here is my third weigh in:

1. The Selfie: The selfie is me as of today, July 8, 2019.  

2. Weight: I am a bit bummed to report that I gained back the pound that I lost, but I am glad it was just that and not more.  Too many carbs this last week (along with not feeling well that kept me down more than I wanted to be) played into this, I'm sure.  I am not going to give up, though.  I'll keep trying on improving my lifestyle choices, and eventually I will be where I want to be. :)

3. Health News: I was able to walk an average of over 6,000 steps a day last week.  I hope to do the same this week.  It's going to be insanely busy, so we'll see if I can accomplish this.  I am also fighting a lot of congestion (with 99-range temp off an on, which is high for me as I'm normally 96 to low 97-range), so that's making all I have this week to do feel a little more daunting.  I'm sure I'll get through it, just I'd like to get through it with a smile. :)  Prayers and thoughts appreciated, please and thank you!

4. Diet News:  Though I did meet my goal of avoiding the coffee creamer (yay!), I didn't avoid the carbs like I'd hoped (boo!).  My goal this week is to eat more protein-based overall.  I think this will help with the weight issue.  We shall see!  After I make this more habit, my goal is to eat less and less processed (on the whole), but this will take time.  Wish me luck!

5. Other News: So, this week we have our tent meetings at church nightly, Monday - Thursday, my Dad is having knee surgery on Wednesday, my boys and hubby are doing their lawn-care job on Friday, and on Saturday and Sunday there is normal, busy weekend stuff that includes church visitation and church services.  I am not sure how involved I will be with helping my Dad out, but I have made myself available as needed.  Please pray that his surgery goes well, and that there will not be any complications.  I get my Factor V Leiden from him, and he's had blood clots before, so we naturally will be praying that doesn't become an issue.  His surgery is supposed to be outpatient (arthroscopic to repair a meniscus tear, clean up some other issues and repair anything else they can that way to hopefully buy some years before he will need a full knee replacement), so the surgery should be relatively minor with easier and quicker recovery.   Anyway, we appreciate your prayers that all goes well, that he has a smooth recovery, and that he (and the rest of us) stays/get healthy (I don't believe any of us has anything contagious - horrible allergies are most likely - but my hubby is on an antibiotic and steroids for his asthma/congestion since he's had it for a month).  Thanks!

How are you doing?  Do you have anything you want to weigh in with?  Any health progress or goals you want to share?  If so, please leave a comment below (with a link to your post, if you have one and wish to leave it), and I'll respond ASAP.

Have a great week!

Monday, July 1, 2019

Weekly Weigh In: Week 2, July 1, 2019

I have decided to do a new feature that will run at least through the summer, but possibly longer.  It will go live every Monday, and it will be a weigh in that will share how I'm doing health-wise.  This will not replace My Quarterly Report, but I do think it will give me more accountability with my health.

Here is my second weigh in:


1. The Selfie: The selfie is me as of today, July 1, 2019.  

2. Weight: I am pleased to report that I lost a pound over the last week!  I am still up from what I was since my last Quarterly Report, but I will focus on this weight loss and just move ahead from here.  Hopefully, next week I will have another pound loss (or more) to report as well. :)  

3. Health News: I am fighting some allergies or a head cold, but otherwise feel I am doing well.  I am trying to walk at least 6,000 steps a day (at least on average).  I was able to average over 6,000 steps a day last week, so I am hoping to do the same this week (if the weather and health cooperate).  We'll see how I do!  It's supposed to be a crazy busy week, so we shall see.

4. Diet News:  Overall, I think I am doing pretty good, though my changes are slow.  I am finding making a series of individual choices normally works out better for me than sweeping changes.  For example, if I have to decide between drinking some decaf black or with creamer, the better choice is black, so I go with black more often than not.  If I want to treat myself to some creamer, I try to pick one that has better quality ingredients and less junk.  I do the same with meal choices, including eating out.  I do splurge on occasion, but I am finding that never works out well for me.  I am having to be more and more cautious, and it can get a bit depressing, honestly.  I would love to just go out and eat whatever sometimes, but that simply is not reality anymore.  I am just grateful that there are so many good choices (that taste good!) available now.  I am also grateful that I do feel bad when I eat junk because I know it is not good for me, so having a near immediate consequence (that isn't life threatening) helps keep me honest.  This week my main goal is going to be avoiding using that coffee creamer I mentioned above.  I like it, but I don't need it.  Wish me luck!

5. Other News: Like I mentioned above, this week is going to be insanely busy.  My middle kid is fighting a virus and/or allergies (and he may have shared it with me) and my hubby sounds like allergies (and/or virus) have gotten the better of him (he insists he's fine, but he sounds awful, so he may have been the one to share the ickies with me).  Please pray that we all feel better soon and that my youngest and oldest stay healthy.  July, as a whole, is our busiest month for activities, and we need to be healthy!  Thanks so much!

How are you doing?  Do you have anything you want to weigh in with?  Any health progress or goals you want to share?  If so, please leave a comment below (with a link to your post, if you have one and wish to leave it), and I'll respond ASAP.

Have a great week!