Comments for FWAACA Neighbors http://fwaaca.com/blog1 Topics to engage thought, to promote wellness, to invoke change... Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:18:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 Comment on Welcome! by Rhonda Bruckman http://fwaaca.com/blog1/2007/02/17/hello-world/#comment-27 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 03:41:41 +0000 http://fwaaca.com/blog1/2007/02/17/hello-world/#comment-27 I just saw EJF and Tracy Smith on the news notes program on Local news--and wanted to admit I was unaware of this organization---though I Have been a Parkview Home Health and Hospice nurse for 3 1/2 years. I would like to have more information to use for referrals! Thanks for your services! I just saw EJF and Tracy Smith on the news notes program on Local news–and wanted to admit I was unaware of this organization—though I Have been a Parkview Home Health and Hospice nurse for 3 1/2 years. I would like to have more information to use for referrals!

Thanks for your services!

]]> Comment on What do you prefer for physical activity? by Pat http://fwaaca.com/blog1/2007/02/20/what-do-you-prefer-for-physical-activity/#comment-17 Thu, 08 Mar 2007 02:05:10 +0000 http://fwaaca.com/blog1/2007/02/20/what-do-you-prefer-for-physical-activity/#comment-17 I've know about the group for a while, but I just could not figure out how to get there. I picked up the book "The Secret" and it suggested adding meditation to your life, so I made it a priority to go. I would even be open to leading a meditation group during the week, if some other would be interested. I think adding stillness to our lives is of great benefit. I’ve know about the group for a while, but I just could not figure out how to get there. I picked up the book “The Secret” and it suggested adding meditation to your life, so I made it a priority to go. I would even be open to leading a meditation group during the week, if some other would be interested. I think adding stillness to our lives is of great benefit.

]]> Comment on The Water Article - Scroll Mouse over top of page under ‘HOME’ of message board… by Administrator http://fwaaca.com/blog1/2007/02/18/the-water-article-scroll-mouse-over-top-of-page-under-home-of-message-board/#comment-16 Tue, 06 Mar 2007 01:46:28 +0000 http://fwaaca.com/blog1/2007/02/18/the-water-article-scroll-mouse-over-top-of-page-under-home-of-message-board/#comment-16 Judy, I am really going to try hard to use this recipe. I just have to remember to get some ginger root when I go to the grocery. I actually LOVE the taste of ginger, and like to just eat it in shaved pieces...yummy! Thanks for the tip - is there anything else that you can share with us? Judy, I am really going to try hard to use this recipe. I just have to remember to get some ginger root when I go to the grocery. I actually LOVE the taste of ginger, and like to just eat it in shaved pieces…yummy! Thanks for the tip - is there anything else that you can share with us?

]]> Comment on What do you prefer for physical activity? by Administrator http://fwaaca.com/blog1/2007/02/20/what-do-you-prefer-for-physical-activity/#comment-15 Tue, 06 Mar 2007 01:44:22 +0000 http://fwaaca.com/blog1/2007/02/20/what-do-you-prefer-for-physical-activity/#comment-15 How did you find the meditation group? Is Sunday the only time that it meets? I would imagine that for some of those that don't regularly attend church services that this could be an option for channeling in the 'quietness' and 'stillness' of our spiritual selves. I would also like to see how many others are involved in some form of meditation. How did you find the meditation group? Is Sunday the only time that it meets? I would imagine that for some of those that don’t regularly attend church services that this could be an option for channeling in the ‘quietness’ and ’stillness’ of our spiritual selves. I would also like to see how many others are involved in some form of meditation.

]]> Comment on What do you prefer for physical activity? by Pat http://fwaaca.com/blog1/2007/02/20/what-do-you-prefer-for-physical-activity/#comment-14 Mon, 05 Mar 2007 20:55:04 +0000 http://fwaaca.com/blog1/2007/02/20/what-do-you-prefer-for-physical-activity/#comment-14 Speaking of meditation. I just joined a meditation group on Sunday mornings and am loving it. I think we have to add some form of quietness to our lives, as well as exercise. I look forward to seeing if others have added meditation to their lives. Speaking of meditation. I just joined a meditation group on Sunday mornings and am loving it. I think we have to add some form of quietness to our lives, as well as exercise. I look forward to seeing if others have added meditation to their lives.

]]> Comment on Lunch Strategies (sparkpeople.com) by Administrator http://fwaaca.com/blog1/2007/02/18/nutrition/#comment-12 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 17:26:09 +0000 http://fwaaca.com/blog1/2007/02/18/nutrition/#comment-12 There are several suggestions in the article that I agree with and have adopted as well. However, when I absolutely HAVE to eat on the run and am on a tight budget (which tends to be often), I find a Wendy's where I can eat relatively healthy by ordering a small chili, a salad, or a baked potato from the $0.99 menu. No, its not something you can eat while driving, but what harm is there in sitting in the parking lot (or get this, going inside!!!) for a few moments to enjoy your meal? Can't we take a few minutes out of our lives to SLOW DOWN!!?? Also, one restaurant that I have found (tsk, tsk) that won't give you 1/2 of your meal portion in the beginning when requested is Biaggi's. I have been there on several different occasions and asked for my meal to be halved, and they won't do it! They say that they will package up the remaining when I am ready! Mind you, everything on their menu is saucy, buttery, or rich in something that isn't probably the healthiest - but aren't we being taught to control PORTION SIZES along with this nutrition adjustment thing? So, on that note I most definitely agree with you Shane, that carrying healthy snacks with you at all times will allow for a better outcome in your daily nutrition. -ejf There are several suggestions in the article that I agree with and have adopted as well. However, when I absolutely HAVE to eat on the run and am on a tight budget (which tends to be often), I find a Wendy’s where I can eat relatively healthy by ordering a small chili, a salad, or a baked potato from the $0.99 menu. No, its not something you can eat while driving, but what harm is there in sitting in the parking lot (or get this, going inside!!!) for a few moments to enjoy your meal? Can’t we take a few minutes out of our lives to SLOW DOWN!!??

Also, one restaurant that I have found (tsk, tsk) that won’t give you 1/2 of your meal portion in the beginning when requested is Biaggi’s. I have been there on several different occasions and asked for my meal to be halved, and they won’t do it! They say that they will package up the remaining when I am ready! Mind you, everything on their menu is saucy, buttery, or rich in something that isn’t probably the healthiest - but aren’t we being taught to control PORTION SIZES along with this nutrition adjustment thing?

So, on that note I most definitely agree with you Shane, that carrying healthy snacks with you at all times will allow for a better outcome in your daily nutrition. -ejf

]]> Comment on What do you prefer for physical activity? by Administrator http://fwaaca.com/blog1/2007/02/20/what-do-you-prefer-for-physical-activity/#comment-11 Thu, 22 Feb 2007 01:10:09 +0000 http://fwaaca.com/blog1/2007/02/20/what-do-you-prefer-for-physical-activity/#comment-11 I agree with you Shane, the best time to workout makes sense to be in the morning for a number of reasons...particularly as a kick-start to your day. A few years back, I would get up and attend a water aerobics class at 6:00 a.m., get home in time to wake up my son, get him (and myself) ready for the day and off we went! I smelled chlorine all day in my nostrils, but other than that I had energy to literally burn! Unfortunately, I don't have that same plan today - although I'm hoping to re-incorporate some form of meditation and workout again in my mornings to perk up my day! I agree with you Shane, the best time to workout makes sense to be in the morning for a number of reasons…particularly as a kick-start to your day. A few years back, I would get up and attend a water aerobics class at 6:00 a.m., get home in time to wake up my son, get him (and myself) ready for the day and off we went! I smelled chlorine all day in my nostrils, but other than that I had energy to literally burn!

Unfortunately, I don’t have that same plan today - although I’m hoping to re-incorporate some form of meditation and workout again in my mornings to perk up my day!

]]> Comment on What do you prefer for physical activity? by Shane http://fwaaca.com/blog1/2007/02/20/what-do-you-prefer-for-physical-activity/#comment-10 Wed, 21 Feb 2007 05:46:36 +0000 http://fwaaca.com/blog1/2007/02/20/what-do-you-prefer-for-physical-activity/#comment-10 I eat a piece of fruit about 10-15 before I work out. Then 30 minutes on an ellyptical machine and 30 minutes of weight lifting. Then I'm out. The best time to work is (drumroll...) in the morning before you eat breakfast. www.blackdoctor.org I eat a piece of fruit about 10-15 before I work out. Then 30 minutes on an ellyptical machine and 30 minutes of weight lifting. Then I’m out. The best time to work is (drumroll…) in the morning before you eat breakfast.

www.blackdoctor.org

]]> Comment on Lunch Strategies (sparkpeople.com) by Shane http://fwaaca.com/blog1/2007/02/18/nutrition/#comment-9 Wed, 21 Feb 2007 05:26:22 +0000 http://fwaaca.com/blog1/2007/02/18/nutrition/#comment-9 Hello Evelyn, we spoke on Monday morning about JuicePlus. I think you made some valid points on your post. It is a struggle, even from the male point of view to eat the right thing regularly. In order to curve my cravings I started keeping health food literally on me, such as Nature Valley Nutri-grain bars, even the generic kind is good. Healthy eating has to become a lifestyle just as poor eating has become a lifestyle for so many. In order to develop that healthy lifestyle we must taste different foods. You can't start craving healthier foods if you don't taste it. You love your favorite food because you tasted it first. One more thing to add, stay away from TRANS FATS. It is a fat that no one should ever eat. Even the fast food places are looking for alternative cooking fats. Hello Evelyn, we spoke on Monday morning about JuicePlus. I think you made some valid points on your post. It is a struggle, even from the male point of view to eat the right thing regularly. In order to curve my cravings I started keeping health food literally on me, such as Nature Valley Nutri-grain bars, even the generic kind is good. Healthy eating has to become a lifestyle just as poor eating has become a lifestyle for so many. In order to develop that healthy lifestyle we must taste different foods. You can’t start craving healthier foods if you don’t taste it. You love your favorite food because you tasted it first. One more thing to add, stay away from TRANS FATS. It is a fat that no one should ever eat. Even the fast food places are looking for alternative cooking fats.

]]> Comment on What do you prefer for physical activity? by Administrator http://fwaaca.com/blog1/2007/02/20/what-do-you-prefer-for-physical-activity/#comment-8 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 16:23:43 +0000 http://fwaaca.com/blog1/2007/02/20/what-do-you-prefer-for-physical-activity/#comment-8 Hi Judy, Thanks for responding! Our Step-A-Fonics class here at LMC is currently open to the tenants (for space purposes). I know that Joyce has classes on Tuesday evenings at Zion Lutheran Church (Hanna & Creighton) from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. My understanding is the cost is a free-will donation, but don't quote me on that. I know the cost is very reasonable. -ejf Hi Judy,
Thanks for responding! Our Step-A-Fonics class here at LMC is currently open to the tenants (for space purposes). I know that Joyce has classes on Tuesday evenings at Zion Lutheran Church (Hanna & Creighton) from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. My understanding is the cost is a free-will donation, but don’t quote me on that. I know the cost is very reasonable. -ejf

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