Classygirl Musings

Episode 3: Listen Up!

Episode 3: What the...Meat and Stripping!  is now available for your listening pleasure.  Click here to listen now.

Here are a few shots of this week's show subjects!

Victor and Julie celebrating 15 years of wedded bliss!

Robert and I at Taboo Bistro (with Dave).

Us again...this time with Mark.

Feeling sexy...with my crossed legs!  Woohoo!

Adore!  Yep!  I sure do!

Listen to the podcast here!

Enjoy,
Tiare.

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Fun with Love - Quick and Classy Layout Idea

Here is this week's Quick and Classy Layout Idea - Layouts you can create in 30-45 minutes (or less)!

Use a Classy Sketch to jumpstart your page!

Use coordinated supplies, such as these included in the May 2008 Plush Pak!  For this layout, I turned the sketch 90 degrees to the right.

Let the sketch also inspire a layout idea, using the scraps from your page!

If you use this sketch, I'd love to see your creation!  Send me an email!

Enjoy,
Tiare.

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Healthy Scrapper Weekly Tip - Let Them Eat Meat!

Can I Get Some Meat with My Veggies?

I love meat and it's not something I've been willing to give up on my journey. 

For all you meat lovers out there, there is good news!  You should be able to have your meat and eat it too!

Let's be clear, when I speak of meat, I'm talking beef and poultry.  However, these tips can also apply to pork, lamb and other meats.  Here are a few tips to help you enjoy meat, without the added fat, calories or points!

• Keep portion size to about 3-4 oz.
• When buying ground beef look for sirloin or top round (especially packages labeled as 93% lean or more.
• After browning ground beef, drain to lose the fat!
• Lean cuts of red meat include the loin, round or leg portions.  Choose lean cuts as often as possible.
• Trim all fat and remove the skin from poultry before or after cooking.
• Choose grilled, baked, broiled or roasted over fried meats.
• For less saturated fat choose white meat over dark.   Also choose poultry over beef/pork.
• Whenever possible, skip processed meats such as bacon, hot dogs, and cold cuts, which are often high in sodium, undesirable ingredients and linked to certain health risks.

Looking for a great alternative to meat?  Try dry beans!  They are filling, nutritious, high in fiber and a great low fat alternative!

Tiare.

This newsletter/blog provides weight loss/health information and is intended for informational purposes only to encourage users in their personal weight loss/health efforts. I am simply sharing my personal experiences and what I have learned. I am not a nutritionist or doctor and do not diagnose or treat illness. Please be advised to seek the advice of a physician before beginning any weight loss/health program.

Episode 2: What the....Grains and Punch?

Podcast: Episode 2 What the...Grains and Punch? Is now available for your listening pleasure!  Give it a listen...I'm giving away a prize and you've got to listen to win!   Click here to listen!

Some subjects from this week's show!

The Couch

Kids Climbing

Sweet Sour Sassy

Ethnic Scrapbooking

Enjoy the show!

Tiare.

Healthy Scrapper Weekly Tip

Join me every Monday for a new Healthy Scrapper Weekly Tip.  I want to share what I've learned and encourage and support your healthy lifestyle/weight loss goals!

Got Grains?  Whole Grains That Is!

Whether just keeping healthy or embarking on a weight loss journey whole grains should be a regular part of your everyday meal plan. Opting for whole grains over refined will provide you with lower fat, nutrient dense and vitamin rich choices!

We're not just talking bread!  Think pasta, rice and even cereals! When shopping look for whole wheat breads, bagels, tortillas and crackers!  Try substituting regular pasta with whole wheat pasta and white rice with whole grain rice, not only is it filling and nutritious for those of you on Weight Watchers the same size serving will cost you less points!  Woohoo!

Be careful and be sure to read the labels!  You want to find products that list any of the following first: whole wheat, whole oats, whole rye, brown rice, bulgur, oatmeal, cracked wheat or graham flour.  Enriched wheat flour is not whole wheat flour.

Here are a few products that I enjoy!!

• Nature's Own Double Fiber Wheat Bread.  With only 50 calories, .5g of fat and 5g of fiber, you can enjoy 2 slices for only 1 point!
• Uncle Ben's Fast & Natural Whole Grain Rice. 3pts per cooked cup.  Cooks in about 15 minutes!  Tastes great!
• Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Spaghetti. 3pts per serving.  Be sure to look for whole wheat macaroni, lasagne, bow tie and other pastas.
• Thomas' Hearty Grains 100% Whole Wheat English Muffins. 2pts per muffin.  Great idea for breakfast with some fruit on the side!
• Kashi Heart to Heart Honey Toasted Oat Cereal. 2pts per serving.
• Wasa Multigrain Crispbread (crackers). 1pt for 2.  Great topped with peanut butter, cheese, chicken or turkey.
• When baking try substituting white flour for whole wheat pastry flour!  You might be delightfully surprised! 

Don't stop at whole wheat, look for your favorites featuring other grains, as well.  Adding a bit of variety will keep you on point!  LOL!

I hope you find this information useful in attaining your goals and making healthier lifestyle choices.

 

Join me on my journey...be sure to come back each Monday for more ideas, tips and weekly motivation!  Be the first to receive our weekly tips, plus additional information by subscribing to our newsletter!  Have the Healthy Scrapper News delivered directly to your inbox by visiting Classy Coordinates Web Site and simply choose your news of choice!

I'd love to hear from you!  Share your whole grain favorites!  Tell us if these tips are helpful to you, or post your suggestions/questions for future Healthy Scrapper Newsletters.

Have a Happy, Healthy Week!

Tiare.

This newsletter provides weight loss/health information and is intended for informational purposes only to encourage users in their personal weight loss/health efforts. I am simply sharing my personal experiences and what I have learned.I am not a nutritionist or doctor and do not diagnose or treat illness. Please be advised to seek the advice of a physician before beginning any weight loss/health program.

Happy Scrappy Friday!

Isn't it amazing how you go from using your heat to using air conditioning!  Whew!  It's going to be 78 degrees today here in GA, which for me means I'll need to either turn on the air or at the very least turn on the ceiling fans. I just had the heat on a few days ago.  LOL!

I am so looking forward to the weather being consistently warm.  I'm just waiting to break out all my short skirts and dresses!  Woohoo! 

Anyway, I hope you all have something fun and wonderful planned!  I am planning to have a BIG SALE tomorrow!  My neighborhood is hosting a garage sale and I have purged my scrappin' supplies and most of my TOO BIG clothes!  Some lucky person is going to get some really great deals on scrappin' supplies and on some CUTE clothes.  I've got at least 7-10 boxes of scrappin' supplies and probably 50 or more pieces of clothing to sell.  Whatever doesn't sell, I will donate to a worthy charity.  Actually, I already have some stuff set aside for charity.

That's it..that's all I have planned, but I'm sure something else fun and wonderful will come up.  I'm sure dh and I will go out for dinner and probably hanging out with friends.

Oh...I cannot forget that I will be walking this weekend and doing some strength and core training..which I love..it feels so good!  Although it is the weekend your health still matters be sure to do something good for yourself and do not abandon your healthy lifestyle goals!

Have a Healthy, Happy Scrappy Weekend!

Tiare.

My New Healthy, Happy and Scrappin' Audio Show!

Click here to check out Episode 1 of Classygirl's Healthy, Happy and Scrappin'!

In this episode I share: An introduction to my new show, a special hello, health tip, layout tip for the week and a bit of humor!  Be sure to leave a comment after listening!

Woohoo!  I'm so excited!  This is something fun, I wanted to try to inspire others to create a healthy life and wonderful layouts!  I hope you like it!

Please be kind and leave a comment after listening.  Please spread the word! Tell your friends and perhaps even post a link on your blog!

Thanks and enjoy,
Tiare.

74.5 lbs Down and Counting!

Ok...I hope you all are not just sick of me...but I tell you...I'm amazed! When I saw this first photo and others from the same day while at Archivers...I just started crying and am getting quite emotional just typing this. I'm not sure if I cry for joy or shock! The first is from Sept. 06, the second is in the same outfit taken in March 08 and the last is from March 08, as well.

 

These are the first pictures that truly, clearly depict for me, just how far I've come. I get so extremely emotional. I am so grateful to everything, every person, every thought, every action, every Power that works within me and through me to get me here and keep me here.

Again, thank you so much to those who are taking this journey with me and allowing me to share!

Enjoy,
Tiare.