So I broke out the swimsuit this week.  For living in the Midwest in February, that is not usual.  Wasn’t going to water aerobics or Hawaii.  Instead destination Bod Pod.  I was off to get my body composition analyzed.  I had met Aaron at an event and thought this would be a good way to gauge my wellness by looking at the components of myself, not just looking at size or weight.  Also a baseline for my behavior changes….since I have finally become a regular exerciser!  Which I am very proud of.

So I put my swimsuit under my work clothes and off I went – since it was 2 degrees outside!  Since this is measuring air displacement it is essential to have either just a swimsuit on or workout clothes that are snugger.  So he weighed me, took my height, calibrated the machine and  then into the Bod Pod I went.  I sat still in this machine and watched this video for three 50 second sessions.  Done!  Changed back into my real clothes right away and then went through my results. 

Going back in 12 weeks to see what I have improved – thanks Aaron!  So If you want to put on your swimsuit in February, in the the Midwest – check him out at dakotabody.com.

The only things that stand between a person and what they want in life are the will to try it, and the faith to believe it’s possible. -Rich Devos

This past week I came across a link looking at the Top 10 Best-Selling Grocery Items, which is always intriguing to me.  In one of my favorite books by Patrick Quillin, he referenced the top 10 from a few years ago.  

From then on I am hooked and very curious.  Aren’t you curious to see what the best-selling grocery store items are?   

Well, take a look and find out. 

After looking over the list, review your Top 10  foods on your grocery list.  Are there certain things that you get all the time that you need to get less often?  Buying more whole foods I hope – things that are not so processed?  If not, take this opportunity to change it.

Make your Top 10 – a disease-fighting Top 10!

http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/features_julieshealthclub/2009/10/the-top-10-bestselling-grocery-items.html

So as this new journey continues, I find myself succeeding.  Finally!  This dream of getting more information out to people who find themselves concerned over their future either as breast cancer patients or as people who want to prevent cancer, manage weight and work through nutrition concerns.  And this new blog journey will hopefully find its way to the people who need support and encouragement.  But also a way to look completely at their treatment so they are able to use the power of nutrition with traditional medicine to help in this battle. 

When starting this journey, I knew that breast cancer was my focus however I did not want to miss others who are looking for a nutrition resource.  Remembering that all the steps we take to move towards better nutrition improves our health whether we are looking at weight loss, cancer protection or other health protection. 

So use this to your advantage.  I am hopeful that you will learn more and identify ways in your life to improve your health and sense of wellness.  Also while realizing that I am a real person with real nutrition struggles just like everyone else. 

I look forward to great things with this new adventure of helping you customize your style of nutrition.