Archive for January, 2009
The way you eat is connected to the way you feel. And the way you feel shows in the way you look. The way you look influences the way people respond to you. The way people respond affects how you think of yourself. How you think of yourself is reflected in your behaviors. Eat well. You may just change the whole scope of your life.
1 cup cooked Rice & Rye (cooked in water or veggie broth) – see this post for cooking rye Heat a large skillet pan and add olive oil. Add leeks and saute over medium heat until soft. But don’t let them brown! Season with a bit of sea salt or Bragg’s to taste. [Side note about greens: Easiest way to deal with them if you haven't before is to wash the leaves carefully, then remove any thick stems (evident on greens like collards and some kales, more subtle on chards). Don't shake or dry off too much water as you want that to help steam them in cooking. Stack the leaves and chop them.] Add the chopped greens, stir to coat a bit with oil/leeks, cover and reduce heat to medium (you want a light simmer). Check the pot after about 5 minutes and give a stir – greens should have wilted and started to soften. If you’re only using chards, this will happen quickly – collards and kale may take a bit longer. Cover and simmer another 5 minutes. Uncover, add veggie broth and cooked rice & rye. Stir to mix and cover and return to a simmer. Let simmer another 5 minutes or until grain is heated through and the dish has reached your desired consistency. Season with salt (or Bragg’s) and pepper to taste.
Members can chat with Marilu today, Tuesday, January 6, at 1 pm eastern/10 am pacific. Find the chat room in the Community section after you log in to the members area. Become a member, and you can chat with Marilu, too!
Self-respect is the root of discipline: The sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself. ~Abraham Joshua Heschel, The Insecurity of Freedom: Essays on Human Existence, 1967
We really, really appreciate your patience. We’re almost done with all the registrations, and we’ll be opening the message boards this evening. You can keep checking to see if they’re open. (Check your email for more information.) We’ve delayed the start of class until TUESDAY! Look for your Day 1 email on Tuesday, January 6. Members can chat with Marilu tomorrow at 1 pm eastern/10 am pacific in our new chat room.
It’s time to get up and dance! Or, if that seems entirely too frivolous, grab a dust cloth and dust until the song is over. Just make sure your sound is on, click on the green arrow – and stand up!
Hey everyone! We wanted to let you know that we are working madly to get every member into the registration system. It’s just taking longer than we expected – and we’re truly sorry for the inconvenience. There will be a notice on the blog AS SOON AS we open the message boards. Your emails have been received, but not processed, because we’re focused on registration. Please know that we are doing everything we can to make this happen quickly. Thank you for your patience.
Day 1 of our January 2009 online class, that is. Get ready to Redefine…Realign…Redesign…It’s 2009! All members are automatically enrolled in the class. That means when you log in ^^up there^^ in the purple, you’ll see Class under the word Community. Click on the Current Class – easy peasy. ***UPDATE*** If you’re not a member, sign up here. Make a difference in your year by getting off to a healthy start. This class will help you figure out what you want from the year, make a plan, and get started on becoming your very B.E.S.T.!
The Total Health Makeover® uses ingredients that may be new to you. Here’s some information about rye berries and a recipe so you can try them! First of all, note that we’re NOT talking about caraway seeds (seeds found in rye bread), or about rye flour, or about rolled rye (like rolled oats)! Rye berries are sometimes called whole grain rye – they are the grain itself, and they look a bit like dark brown rice. You can usually find rye berries in the bulk grains section of your local health food store, or sometimes in the bulk refrigerated section. Rye berries may add flavor, texture and nutrition to salads, casseroles, pilafs and even cookies. Rye has a reputation for building muscle and promoting energy and endurance, probably because of its extensive nutritional profile. Rye contains eleven B vitamins, vitamin E, protein and iron as well as various minerals and trace elements. Some people believe that rye helps heal circulatory diseases, strengthens the digestive system, and can strengthen the body’s ability to heal from just about any disease. And as Marilu says herself in the Blue Book “someone told me that rye literally sucks the fat out of you and I still believe them.” Cooking Rye Berries You can also use half rye berries and half brown rice to get one of Marilu’s favorite staples – Rice & Rye. Use it anywhere you would use rice – with sauteed or stirfried veggies, in a bowl of broth-based soup, mixed with beans, as part of a taco filling, as a side dish, even on salad. More ideas for rye berries are coming up!
A Message from Coach Mary Beth: Dear Members, Happy 2009 from everyone here at Marilu.com !!! I’m thrilled about the fresh start that comes with the New Year and from what I’ve heard from a lot of you I can tell that you’re ready to make some changes in the days ahead. There were a number of requests for a class that allows you to choose your level. Marilu is always listening and that’s exactly what she’s going to provide for us this month. Our first class on our beautiful new site will allow you to determine where you will begin your health journey this year. We are offering two levels but make no mistake – BOTH tiers will challenge you to be your B.E.S.T. Level 1 will ask for a commitment to daily posting and goal setting. This is for people who want to be held accountable to that strong finish. Post on the first day, every day after and still be going strong on Day 21. If you find that your life circumstances right now, or your mindset, won’t allow you to make that commitment we still want you to come along. Post in the second level if you want to move at your own pace. There’s no wrong way to do this and Level 2 is not a “slacker class” in any way. You will still be held accountable, encouraged to set goals and keep them, and to challenge yourself to make progress on a daily basis. You can place yourself in the second level and still set the bar as high as you’d like !! We’ll be providing a menu plan with recipes, exercise guidelines, and of course our fabulous coaches who are there to guide and encourage you every step of the way !! Get ready to Redefine, Realign and Redesign – it’s 2009 !!! Not a member? Sign up here to join the class. Class begins tomorrow, Monday, January 5! |
