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LIALI Newsletter |
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June 2007 |
Volume 1, Issue 1 |
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Encouragement
Corner ~ The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph! Marvin Phillips
LIALI Monthly Contest
Congrats to the winner for June - Teresa (scentsofgourmet). Be sure to contact me to claim your
gift.
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Exercise/Fitness Tip
Stay Hydrated
Be sure to stay hydrated when working out. It's very important to drink water before, during and
after any type of exercise. I usually drink at least 3 cups of water an hour or so before exercising, another
cup or so right before I workout and several more cups during and after my workouts.
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Notes from Angie:
Welcome to the first "Losing It and Loving It" (LIALI) newsletter. I hope you will find the info in this newsletter to be of interest to you. If you would like to see anything special in any of our upcoming issues, please email me, as I would love your feedback. Is there someone you know who could benefit from this newsletter? Please feel free to pass this newsletter on in its entirety. Top 10 New Lifestyle Tips
1. Make a Commitment
If you want something bad enough, you're going to have to go after it. Are you ready to change your lifestyle? If so, make a promise to yourself and commit to the change, no excuses allowed.
2. Take Baby Steps
Every month or two, choose a few changes you will make and follow through. Don't overwhelm yourself with too many changes at once. Slow and steady wins the race.
3. Start a Journal
This will be your lifestyle bible. Block off one section of your journal to keep track of
your weight and measurements. This can also be used to log your workouts. Add recipes, healthy
food ideas and your favorite weight loss/fitness web sites too. Be sure to write down your WHY and
your goals in this journal. Save a page to write down "10 Things I Love About Me" and use this journal
to record any achievements you have made along the way.
4. Ask for Support
Tell all your friends and family your goals and ask them for support. Explain your WHY to them and tell them how much it would mean to you to have them be a part of your new lifestyle.
5. Stay Accountable to Others
Join online or local weight loss/fitness groups or find a friend to workout with. Accountability gives you an extra push to keep going as others are going to depend on you.
6. Take Your Picture
Every few months or more you should take pictures of yourself. These will help show your progress and you will be totally amazed at your transformation.
7. Make Wise Food Choices
Eating healthier foods and controlling your portion sizes will make a big difference. Stop and think about the food choice you're about to make and decide if it will hinder you or help you meet your goal.
8. Treat Yourself
It's very important to reward yourself for meeting your goals. If you don't meet the specific goals you set for yourself, you still deserve a reward for your efforts. Go get a manicure, pedicure, massage, new outfit or set up an appointment with your stylist for a new 'do. Don't reward yourself with food! These simple pleasures will make you feel like a million bucks. Pick up your complimentary copy of the Hot Mama Makeover guide today for more great tips on how you can treat yourself.
9. Daily Reminders
On a daily basis, you should go over the goals you have set for yourself and look at the reason why you committed to this new lifestyle. These should also be written in your journal (see tip #3).
10. Don't Quit
It's very important that you never throw in the towel. You are going to have ups and downs in this journey to a better lifestyle and that's ok as long as you never give up.
Angie Newton is losing weight and loving it! Find
out how a thirty something mom is finally getting in shape by visiting: www.losingitandlovingit.com.
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In The Kitchen
Build Your Own Pizza
A variety of our favorite toppings.
· Chopped Black
Olives
· Turkey Pepperoni · Turkey Bacon · Chopped Green Onion · Canadian Bacon · Fresh Sliced Mushrooms · Shredded Cheeses · Contadina Pizza Sauce (15 oz.) We have tried many variations to the Amazing Whole Wheat pizza crust to see what works best for us depending on what mood we're in. My husband prefers a thin crust pizza so try cutting the crust ingredients in half. You won't have to worry about dividing the ball later, but you do have to work a little harder to get a big enough crust. You can also try pre-cooking your crust for 5 to 10 minutes at 500º. We use a pizza stone for our pizzas. If you like a thick edge on your crust, try rolling your crust out past the edges of your stone. Wet the edge (just a little) and roll the edges back onto the stone. This helps keep the sauce on your pizza too. You can try adding some seasoning to your dough also. Basil, minced garlic or rosemary will add some great flavor to your crust.
For a change of pace, you can try some theme variations with different toppings. We love our seafood
medley pizza. Grilled shrimp and imitation crabmeat with vegetables is a favorite in our house.
We've heard you can even do this recipe by using only whole wheat flour, but we haven't
tried that one yet. If you do, let us know how it came
out.
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