My friend Knittymuggins posted a little thing onher blog called “Homemade Pay It Forward 2011″. It goes a little something like this: I promise to send something handmade to the first 5 people who leave a comment here. They in turn must post this and send something they make to the first 5 people to comment on their blog. The rules are that it must be handmade by you and it must be sent to your 5 recipients sometime in 2011. So, since I commented on her status and am now obligated to pay it forward to 5 others, I’m giving you the chance to receive something and gift some things in return! Who couldn’t use a little sunshine this upcoming year? Oh and just so you know…. if you play along with me, you are about 99.9% certain to receive something hand knit :) since I don’t have time for much else these days!
Looking forward to paying it forward to some of you wonderful readers! I hope you’ll join me in the fun!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Phatt Fiber Photos....Music Box
December 2010 I finally broke down and got a Phatt Fiber Box. Check out the pictures below....the contents are amazing and I am considering what to make with all the yarn samples...
Monday, January 3, 2011
Metabolic Types
Just a QUICK post. I wanted to share a few links where you can test yourself to see what metabolic type you are. It is really a good thing to know, as it helps you learn how to eat in a manner better suited to your body's specific needs.
Link One
Link Two
Link Three
Now remember, I am not on a diet really. I am choosing foods that better suit my metabolic type to ensure that I can reduce cravings while eating foods that suit my needs. I know that carbs are higher on my needs than protein but I also know that I need protein in the morning to make my workouts more successful.
Okay, packing it up to head out for the evening. I have more stuff to report on so tomorrow may be a big post. I still have to blog about the Phatt FIber box...
Link One
Link Two
Link Three
Now remember, I am not on a diet really. I am choosing foods that better suit my metabolic type to ensure that I can reduce cravings while eating foods that suit my needs. I know that carbs are higher on my needs than protein but I also know that I need protein in the morning to make my workouts more successful.
Okay, packing it up to head out for the evening. I have more stuff to report on so tomorrow may be a big post. I still have to blog about the Phatt FIber box...
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Simple things
Okay, so here at Chez Ruby Ringz we have been on an eating binge of sorts. SF has been off her diet since Thanksgiving and I have been bad on my eating plan too. Not to fret, as we have made it a goal for 2011 to eliminate as much processed foods as possible.
What does that translate to exactly? That means that we will be removing as many prepared foods as possible. We will be purchasing organic fruits and veggies, with as much as possible coming from the three closest local farmers' markets. We will be purchasing organic eggs and meats that have not been grain fed and pumped with growth hormones. We will also be mindful of our body types. SF is more of a protein metabolic person and I am a mixed type with my body needing more carbs than she does.
We have already moved from sugar to Stevia and have removed margarine and moved to organic butter. We are on the hunt for coconut oil to use in place of other cooking oils. Over the next moth, we will be eliminated all the snack foods in the pantry and replacing then with raw veggies and organic nut butters. The key is to remove as much hydrogenated oils and added sugars as possible. All of these changes come at a cost. The food is more expensive and we will need to spend a little more time in the kitchen preparing them but I think it will be worth it in the long run.
Over the next few weeks I'll be posting some of the meal plans that I have developed for my body type and also trying to post about our successes and failures. The gym will be a big friend for me, as I can shed more and tone faster by increasing my workouts. SF does not have that luxury with her work schedule, so it will be interesting to see if that plays a role in my success.
Today is the last day of random eating, so I plan on enjoying it and not having any regrets. Life is short, so enjoy and make the best of every day!
What does that translate to exactly? That means that we will be removing as many prepared foods as possible. We will be purchasing organic fruits and veggies, with as much as possible coming from the three closest local farmers' markets. We will be purchasing organic eggs and meats that have not been grain fed and pumped with growth hormones. We will also be mindful of our body types. SF is more of a protein metabolic person and I am a mixed type with my body needing more carbs than she does.
We have already moved from sugar to Stevia and have removed margarine and moved to organic butter. We are on the hunt for coconut oil to use in place of other cooking oils. Over the next moth, we will be eliminated all the snack foods in the pantry and replacing then with raw veggies and organic nut butters. The key is to remove as much hydrogenated oils and added sugars as possible. All of these changes come at a cost. The food is more expensive and we will need to spend a little more time in the kitchen preparing them but I think it will be worth it in the long run.
Over the next few weeks I'll be posting some of the meal plans that I have developed for my body type and also trying to post about our successes and failures. The gym will be a big friend for me, as I can shed more and tone faster by increasing my workouts. SF does not have that luxury with her work schedule, so it will be interesting to see if that plays a role in my success.
Today is the last day of random eating, so I plan on enjoying it and not having any regrets. Life is short, so enjoy and make the best of every day!
Friday Fill-Ins #205
Happy New Year to all! So...here we go!
1. I feel peaceful and content with my life.
2. Nothing is better on New Years Ever than a glass of good wine, Dick Clarks's Countdown and song.
3. It's important to learn from your mistakes and grow.
4. I'm looking forward to a fresh start in 2011 and how.
5. On New Year's Eve I love to snuggle up with SF and let the evening just unfold.
6. I can master anything if I just practice.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to college bowl games and basketball (Go Rockets), tomorrow my plans include spending the day with Kevin and Kathy, eating black-eyed peas and pork, watching college bowl games and knitting and Sunday, I want to start taking down the holiday decorations!
And here are the answers to last week's:
28. JOSNLYETW: jolly old st nicholas lean your ear this way
29. GKWLLOOTFOS: good king wencelas looked out on the feast of stephen
30. UOTRRPOJGOSC: up on the rooftop reindeer pause out jumps good old santa clause
31. JBJBJBR: jingle bell jingle bell jingle bell rock
32. IHABCWY: ill have a blue chrismas without you
33. WUNWTAGC: way up north where the air gets cold
34. JHTSBRTTTT: just hear those sleigh bells jingling ting ting tingling too
35. CTTMPRPPP: come the told me pa rum pa pa pum
36. AWHHOH: angels we have heard on high
37. HAHJC: have a holly jolly chrismas
38. AIAMNCFAB: away in the manger no crib for a bed
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