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Yep, I’m a cranky bitch on this detox.
A friend said I’d feel vaguely flu-ish and she is right! I do feel lots
better on the inside, and slept better after just three days. Of course,
there's that slight headache today.
Lunch is chicken, broccoli, mushrooms and cucumber slices, and water.
Lotsa green tea.
Doing this more for the medical at this point- most of April I've been
having insane heartburn, gall bladder attacks, taking Zantac and Tums all the
time. Of course, I also eat a lot of junk, now that I'm making myself really
look at it. I spoke w a nutritionist friend over the weekend and I decided to
cut out a few things this week to see how I feel. plus, overweight ppl are more
susceptible to gall bladder issues.
And it’s like ok, i can not eat dairy for a week (coconut milk is
great), or no cheesesteaks for 2 months, or no diet coke. I'm trying to make
small tweaks. that said, im still having bread here and there or a cookie.
This weekend i really took stock in what made me feel bad.
cheesesteaks, pizza, red sauce, cheese, beer, (wine is ok, just half a glass).
Really making me say wow this food isn't good that I'm eating!
Coffee, not so much a problem, but cutting it out this week, i drink
really weak coffee w no dairy so i don’t think that’s the culprit. Almond milk
hurt my stomach so i tried another. Fried foods I’m avoiding for the most part
too. sucks tho- i was at movie tavern last night..and i was like, um what can i
eat?!
Diet coke is the devil even tho steve and i love it, so we are going to
try to cut it out a bit. Instead doing lemon water and then a smoothie in the
am, then a shot of ACV in water before lunch.
International
cuisine can seem intimidating to anyone who’s not a top chef.
But in reality,
it’s not difficult to add a pinch of foreign flavor to your kitchen, says
Blakely Trettenero, a chef, world traveler and host of Cooking for Bimbos (www.cookingforbimbos.com) and Hungry for Travels (www.hungryfortravels.com).
Trettenero, who
makes difficult dishes easy on her cooking website with the tongue-in-check
name, has visited more than 30 countries and made many food discoveries along
the way. “While in Italy,
I realized pasta in the United States is second rate,” says Trettenero, who has
been featured on several TV shows. “That dried stuff we buy in a box doesn’t
cut it. If you've ever had homemade pasta, you know what I mean.”
Thai
Style Quinoa Salad Salad ingredients •3 cups water •1 1/2 cups quinoa •1/4 red cabbage head, sliced thin •1/2 cucumber, diced •3 scallions, sliced •1 carrot, shredded •1 red bell pepper, diced •1 cup thawed edamame Vinaigrette ingredients •Juice from 3 limes •3 cloves garlic, minced •1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger •3 tablespoons soy sauce •1 teaspoon honey •1/3 cup vegetable oil Toppings
(optional) •Chopped fresh cilantro •Chopped unsalted peanuts •Grilled Chicken Instructions 1. Cook quinoa
according to package directions. Put cooked quinoa in large mixing bowl. Add
sliced cabbage, diced cucumber, shredded carrot, sliced scallion, edamame, and
diced red bell pepper 2. In small bowl,
mix the lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, honey, and
vegetable oil 3. Add the
vinaigrette to the quinoa and mix everything until combined and coated in the
vinaigrette 4. Serve in a
bowl and add optional toppings. Enjoy!
Blakely Trettenero,
host of the Cooking for Bimbos (www.cookingforbimbos.com) and Hungry for Travels (www.hungryfortravels.com) websites, is a graduate
of the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Orlando, Fla. She also is a
world traveler, having visited more than 30 countries, and is becoming a
frequent guest on TV.
For adults who crave candy and
ice cream almost as much as their children, the bad news on sugar continues to
pour in.
Earlier this year, research into
sugar’s deleterious effects showed a connection to cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
More recently, the American Dental Association reminded parents just how bad
sugar is for their children’s teeth.
"We think we’re so advanced
in 2016, yet when it comes to health and a nutritious diet, many of us have a
long way to go,” says nutritionist and juicing pioneer Cherie Calbom, who is
known as “The Juice Lady.”
The good news for parents is they
can ferret out the sugar-laden products that may be hidden in their and their
children’s diets, and dedicate themselves to a healthy, sugar-free lifestyle,
says Calbom, author of “The Juice Lady’s Sugar Knockout.” Take her SugarAddiction Quiz.
Calbom’s solution: a
10-step detox plan that parents can work on with their children to eliminate
sugar in both their diets.
1. Avoid all sugar. If you can do
it for 30 days, you can change your lifestyle. During this time, avoid even
healthy sweeteners like honey, and substitutes, which overwhelm the taste buds.
2. Cut caffeine intake. There are
multiple benefits to cutting back on your caffeine, including the temptation to
use sugary creamers and accompanying sweets along with actually causing sugar
cravings.
3. Skip foods that turn to sugar
easily. This includes wheat and other grains, alcohol and starchy foods like
white potatoes.
4. Enjoy healthy smoothies.
Healthy smoothies that include dark leafy greens like kale or chard make you
feel good in the long term and can help eliminate the urge for sugary snacks
and excessive caffeine.
5. Power up with protein. Eggs,
nuts, fish and other meats balance blood sugar and insulin.
6. Eat your veggies. Non-starchy
vegetables provide your body with much-needed vitamins that also will cut your
urge for unhealthy, sugary snacks.
7. Drink eight glasses of water a
day. Sufficient pure water keeps you hydrated, reduces headaches and
constipation, and flushes out toxins.
8. Supplement your diet. GTF
chromium, L-Glutamine, B vitamins, Zinc, Magnesium and Vitamin C assist your
body in various ways to overcome sugar cravings.
9. Sleep well; sleep enough. Lack
of sleep messes with your hormonal balance and contribute to feelings of
hunger.
10. Fight sugar cravings with
fat. Healthy fats like avocados and fish make you feel full and satisfied.
“Beware of sugar in places you
might not have expected, like tomato sauces, salad dressing and marinades,”
Calbom says. “Make a habit of studying labels.”
Cherie Calbom holds a Master of
Science degree in whole foods nutrition from Bastyr University. Known as “The
Juice Lady” (www.juiceladycherie.com) for her work with juicing and health, she
is author of 31 books, with millions of copies sold worldwide.
No stranger to
healthy diet trends, Cherie joined George Foreman as nutritional spokesperson
in the Knockout the Fat phenomena that forever changed grilling in America.
Kick sugar to the curb but keep excellent fresh, healthy flavors. The avocado adds richness and good fats. Avocado Mousse •1
Florida avocado or 2 California avocados •1/4
cup coconut syrup, or to taste •1
teaspoon vanilla extract •2
tablespoons lemon juice •1/2-inch
piece lemon peel •Approximately
1/4 cup almond milk, as needed •Fresh
strawberries or raspberries for garnish •Finely
grated coconut
Cut avocado
or avocados in half lengthwise.
Remove pit and scoop out flesh.
Place flesh in
a blender along with coconut syrup, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon peel.
Blend
until smooth and creamy, adding as much milk as needed to make it blendable.
Taste and add more sweetener if necessary.
Put the mousse in chilled sherbet
glasses.
Top with strawberries or raspberries and sprinkle with a little grated
coconut.
Chill until ready to serve. Serves 4–6.
Cherie Calbom
is a leading authority on healthy diets, juicing, and weight loss. Known as a
celebrity nutritionist, Juice Lady, and TV chef. she is a graduate of Bastyr
University with a Master of Science degree in whole foods nutrition, Cherie is
author of 31 books including Sugar Knockout, The Anti-Inflammation Diet, and
The Juice Lady’s Big Book of Juices and Green Smoothies. No stranger to healthy
diet trends, Cherie joined George Foreman as nutritionist and spokesperson in
the Knockout the Fat Grilling phenomena.
Refinery29 has been running this series where they cover
costs and what a salary can get you in various areas, and what various women with various salaries in various cities spend their money on-and they add up the
expenses at the end. I’m going to try it too, see how long I can stick with it
and be truthful about how many cookies I eat. It’s all out there for y’all now!
I’ve also been feeling like my skin could look more hydrated
and nourished, so in hopes of eating more nutrient-rich food, I hope my skin
looks better!
I also came in under budget last month with my fabulous LearnVest software to keep track of my
spending, so I wish to continue in that vein. Where there is $0 spent, that
means I already had that food or item in the house. It was spent on at one
time, but not for the duration of this exercise.
April 6
Wednesday: Got our Door to Door Organics last night and have a ton of great
food for the coming week. This was around $165, and also included a lot of
frozen items – salmon, organic burritos, mushroom mix- for coming meals in the
next month.
5:45am: Getting ready: Lemon, Turmeric, Honey and ACV in
warm water to start the day while I feed the cat, water the doggie, and smooch
the hubs.
7:15am: Breakfast: Coffee for the 76 expressway nightmare –
was able to scoot ahead of the traffic and arrive at 7am. Oatmeal at Work w
fresh Blueberries, Walnuts, Honey and Cinnamon, and strawberry tea. $0
10:45am: Duel Shots Protein bar that was sent to me for a
story, and a strawberry from home. Yum!
2:35: Realized I left my ‘cookie ambassador’ Goodie Girl
cookies in the car. Damn.. Made another cup of strawberry tea and the last strawberry. $0
3:30- in the car. I ate a cooky.
4:45pm: Home and trying not to graze because my best friend
asked me to dinner at Joe’s. Can we say crab pots!? We usually go out for
seafood or sushi every week. I ate a pretzel rod and some garlic rye chips.
Bought the new Marcia Clark book for a steal on my Kindle. Spent $1.99
6:45pm: Time for crabs! I eschewed the apps and got water
with lemon and a glass of wine. All you can eat crabs! We had a blast altho in
talking, when I mentioned my right side/ back pain, my best friend mentioned it
could be a gall bladder attack of sorts. I’ve had a couple issues before and
this is the second time this week I’ve felt uncomfortable. I enjoyed my crabs
but used very little butter and vowed to eat better this week. Mindful Eating
is what I’m aiming for. Spent $49.82
Thursday: 5:30am: dang it time to wake up. Coffee en route. $0
7:15am: Breakfast is a small bagel and cream cheese from my
work stash with coconut water. $0
10:20am: Feel a little punk again, drinking water with a
bite of raspberry fig bar from home. More water. This impending rain storm is
hurting my head. Bland and non-spicy foods and no cheese or garlic chips is
what I need to do! And more fruit! $0
NOTE: Haven’t really realized that I feel yucky recently, so
it’s obv food related! And I def eat way too much food. Or do i?? What do you
think, readers? Is this a typical day?
1:30pm: Lunch. Minute Rice Wild Rice & Brown Rice Cups
(from Office stash) with yesterday’s half chicken patty, a sliver of leftover
Stromboli and water. Taking time to mindfully chew. $0
3:00pm: Snack: Strawberries from home. $0
5:30pm: Home. Don’t graze! Vacuuming and having a large mug
hot water w lemon juice and honey and ACV. $0.
7:00pm: Dinner: Out with the husband and friends. I made
these plans like the first week of March. Well my horoscope DID say I’d be a
social star...! Love catching up w these special people! Went to Buffalo Wild
Wings, which I’ve never been too, and with me trying to eat mindfully, I
bypassed the wings and booze and got a seltzer with lemon and we got fried
cheese curds and fried corn bites for the table. (let it be noted I did not
order an app. But I partook in them!) Yum cheese. No bad cheese! Ok, just a
few.
I got a pulled pork sandwich which came with coleslaw on the
sandwich, fries and a huge bun. I ate the pork and a bit of coleslaw for crunch
and it was really good! Plus, ok, a bunch of fries, but no bun. Steve had the
chicken taco wrap, and saved one for his lunch today. Spent $40 (for both of us
for dinner)
8:83pm: We are planning a tiki party for my dad’s birthday
tomorrow night, so we quick zoomed to Goodwill and bought the most delightfully
loud shirts, plus we each got a fun summer tank top (mine from Eddie Bauer! And
his from Polo!) plus a Danskin workout shirt for me, and I got brand new never used still in the
packaging hair clips bc I keep one in every bag. Spent $19.81.
9:15pm: We then zoomed to Dairy Queen for a small dessert
because I had a $10 gift card. We both got medium blizzards, and each ate half
to save for tomorrow. Two treats in one! Plus…the bill was $9.95! boom! Spent
$0.
Friday 5:35am. Cat actually let me sleep. Up and at them. FriYAY! Coffee enroute. 7:30am: Breakfast: Oatmeal from work stash at work w coconut milk, blueberries,
walnuts, cinnamon, bee pollen, and flaxseeds.
6:30: Dinner. Tiki Party! Dad’s Birthday Party! Mom had
asked me to contribute soup and salad for this family dinner of 9 people, so I
got lettuce from Target (99 cents) and Steve grabbed croutons and salad dressing
($6). We also had wine, shrimp scampi, lobsters, linguine with white clam
sauce, shrimp cocktail, coleslaw, and cake that everyone contributed too. My
mother truly outdid herself with this meal. Soup at Legal seafood for the
family cost $103.51, but we got to go home with a quart of soup and leftovers!
It was a glorious night with family! Happy Birthday Dadu! Spent: $110.48
Saturday 9:00am. Oh blessed weekend! Headed out to get my bread from the farmers market
(I won a charity auction in January so I get a loaf of bread every weekend for
‘free’ for the next year and I always freeze half). Today I got jalapeño
cheddar, plus a ham & cheese croissant for me later on and a sticky bun for
Steve. Spent $7.75 (no charge for bread, saved $6.50)
9:30am. Waxing appt at Glow. My eyebrows need to be ‘on
fleek’ tonight because I’m doing a few You Tube videos at this cool museum
overnight. I’m supporting my local community business! Saved 15% because I
booked with the new beauty artist. Spent $12.75.
10:30am. To the Acme for cat food. Oh, Stouffers lasagnas
are on sale 50% off (got two little ones) and some rice. Home for the
afternoon. Lunch was some bread and soup and then I took a nap because it’s
lazy Saturday and later I’m staying up all night with the dinosaurs! Spent $18.20.
5:15pm: On our way! Jill and I are off to the Academy of
Natural Sciences to sleep under the T rex and have an awesome time with our
fellow adults. Since I’m writing a story on the overnight for my blog, Jill and
I were comped and only had to pay for parking. Coffee, drinks, 2 alcoholic
beverages each, snacks, and dinner- fajitas and churros- was part of our dinner
in between tours. Then, off to sleep around 3:30am! Spent $20.
Sunday
7:00am. Oh it’s so early! However, sleeping in the Grand Hall was awesome, and
we slept up on the mezzanine and had a fantastic view of Logan Circle to see
all the patrons headed to the starting point for an early morning half marathon
out the window. We packed up and had coffee, mimosas and oatmeal for breakfast,
then checked out the butterfly exhibit. $0.
10:00: Now over to Reading Terminal Market! My favorite
place! Perfect at this hour, it’s not crazy crowded yet. Walked around and got
some yummies for an early lunch, then some groceries (nutty pumpkin bread,
loose leaf jasmine tea, honeydew melon, OJ, trail mix, zucchini, and mint). And
coffee. Did I mention coffee? Spent $25.00.
12:30pm: Back home and it’s time for an epic nap. I wave off
my fellow explorer and head inside.
5:30pm: Dinner: Seafood leftovers for Stephen and I:
linguine & clam sauce and clam chowder (thanks mom!). $0.
Awesome butterfly exhibit at ANS.
Monday 6:00am: Breakfast: Coffee and Ham & Cheese Croissant from the other day. Apple.
$0. 10:30am: Water and Wegman’s Raspberry Fig Bar. $0. 1:00pm: Lunch: Avocado on small onion bagel, banana, water. I’m mindfully
chewing and reading about organized people. $0.
1:30pm: Lunch. Oh man. I am not winning today. As I’m
writing this I just finished a small serving of corn chips with corn, onions,
cheese, tomatoes, salsa, ands 2 teaspoons of ground beef. It’s Taco Tuesday,
and I’m reading about detoxing to clear your skin, and I’m eating chips.
Drinking lemon water tho!!! Urg. Spent $4.12. (No spending tomorrow!!)
3:00pm. Slice of pumpkin bread from the market. $0.
7:00pm. Pizza. I am eating pizza, I asked my awesome husband
to get us pizza and then we watched the OJ show. A nice night in, bed early.
Goodnight. Spent $20.
Wednesday 5:30am. Yes, yes, I’m up. ugh still feeling full from last night. Coffee.
7:30am: Breakfast: Oatmeal w cinnamon, blueberries, bee
pollen, coconut milk, flaxseed, and walnuts. Also toasted a small bagel, but
tossed the cream cheese, and the bagel isn’t too appetizing right now- Toss.
Water $0.
10:30am. In studio with Marilyn Russell of Ben FM, talking up events and saw CaseyBoy from the WMMR Preston & Steve Morning Show on the way out, so we had fun chatting. I love
going in there, I missed (one of) my calling- I love radio!
12:30pm. Lunch: STARVING! Headed downstairs w a co-worker to
the cafe. I need protein! Got a chicken breast, zucchini, a bit of risotto
(this was not a winner, glad I only got two teaspoons), 3 raviolis- these were
good, and a teaspoon of seafood salad, with water. Spent $4.37.
1:30pm. Still hungry. Noosa Yoghurt. Work Webinar. Writing.
Too full now. Should have waited a bit longer. Water. $0. My husband texted he was going to get our 1st Anniversary Wedding
Cake from The Master’s Baker in West Chester…and it looks stupendous! And I asked him to prep and start a mushroom
beef stew in the crockpot, so I am excited for that tonight for dinner!
6:30pm. Dinner. Fantastic- amazing beef & veggie stew and the cake - strawberry parfait- was glorious. Bedtimes soon after! So what do you think? Is this normal spending? Too much on food? A good balance? Why don't you try this exercise? I'll be doing it once a month!
Introducing “DASH Diet Detox,” a 14-day quick-start plan to
lower blood pressure and lose weight the healthy way, by Kate Barrington
This
helpful handbook offers all the tools you need for
a healthy weight loss plan, including easy-to-use 14-day meal plans, delicious
recipes for every meal, ready-to-go shopping lists, superfood suggestions for
natural detoxing, tricks for breaking unhealthy habits, and advice on transitioning
from detox to diet.
With this
book, you’ll enjoy Vanilla Almond French Toast for breakfast, a Spinach
Mozzarella Panini for lunch, Whole Wheat Lemon Artichoke Pasta for dinner and
Flourless Chocolate Cake for dessert.
In just
two weeks, you’ll shed pounds, lower blood pressure and detox your body!
I am loving this book, a quick little handy not heavy guide
that takes up little space in the kitchen yet makes huge improvements on your
daily life and feeling well-being. Less food from a box and more natural foods
is helping! I enjoyed these recipes herein, and I look forward to more from
Kate.
Kate Barrington specializes in
health and fitness. After spending a number of years working as a professional
cook and baker, Kate sought to combine her cooking experience with her love for
writing and became an expert at crafting recipes. She lives and writes in
Pittsburgh, PA.
Top 10 Reasons to Go to the Adult Overnight at the Academy
of Natural Sciences of Drexel University in Philadelphia
You get drinks, food and more food.
You can tour the achieve reading room, where you can view
Thomas Jefferson’s original fossil collection. I loved this!
You can see original watercolors by Audubon, and each day, a page of his book is turned to display a new work of art, a new bird or other fabulous wildlife.
The ichthyology tour shows some awesome fish, fossils, specimens, plus a catfish
caught by Ernest Hemingway.
Much of the museum storage and specimen jars are stored in
compacted storage, entire huge rows of shelves on a series of moving storage to
better storage items in a compact space. More specimens equals more awesome!
See some wild animals! The academy is home to several
awesome animals- one of which who led us on a Monster Hunt as was revealed at
the end of the night! (Hint- it's picture her eon this page!) Plus snakes, turtles, legless lizards and more!
One of the museum highlights is Dr. Ruth Patrick, who was
105 years old and spent her life studying science. She came to Philly in 1937,
and had to beg to work as an unpaid assistant. In 1945 she was finally put on
the payroll and her work in Biological Diversity and water studies is
unparalleled.
You get a bedtime story read by Hollie and Phyllis the Dodo
Bird- this comedic duo is hysterical. Not tired? We watched Night of the Living
Dead at midnight and wandered around with coffee as others settled down to
sleep. Hope no tarantulas from the exhibition got loose… Just kidding- they didn’t- they were safely in their burrows, but go see these-
they are fascinating, and a little scary.
For less than $400 in the city, you get dinner, drinks, entertainment, a movies, snacks, an awesome place to sleep and breakfast with mimosas plus all next day admission included! Parking is nominal at the Cherry st lot overnight. It’s a brilliant concept.
So who’s with me for the next one!? Special thanks to the overnight staff of Academy of Natural Sciences- you are fabulous! Thank you to Jill Diffendal for the photographs!
Trettenero,
who makes difficult dishes easy on her cooking website with the tongue-in-check
name, has visited more than 30 countries and made many food discoveries along
the way.
“While in Italy, I realized pasta in
the United States is second rate,” says Trettenero, who has been featured on
several TV shows. “That dried stuff we buy in a box doesn’t cut it. If you've
ever had homemade pasta, you know what I mean.”
Once, after
a night of dancing in Greece, Trettenero and others worked up an appetite and
at 6 a.m. landed at a restaurant that never closes on Mykonos Harbor.
“We ordered
this amazing chicken soup with fresh lemon juice squeezed on it,” she says. “It
was unreal.”
Mediterranean
Orzo Soup
Ingredients •Olive oil •3 cloves garlic, sliced or minced •2 scallions, sliced thin •6 cups chicken stock •3/4 cup orzo pasta, uncooked •1 can garbanzo beans, drained •Zest of 1 lemon •2 cups cooked chicken, shredded •1 bag (6 oz.) baby spinach •Juice of a lemon •Salt •Pepper •Parmesan Instructions
In heavy-bottomed
pan, heat olive oil on medium high.
Add garlic and scallions. Cook for 1
minute.
Add chicken stock to pot and turn on high. Let it come to boil.
Add
uncooked orzo, garbanzo beans, and zest of lemon.
Stir and let cook on high for
10 minutes.
Add cooked chicken, spinach, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Give
another quick stir and serve.
Once in a bowl you can top it with shaved
Parmesan, pepper, and an extra squeeze of lemon.
About Blakely Trettenero
Blakely Trettenero,
host of the Cooking for Bimbos (www.cookingforbimbos.com) and Hungry for Travels (www.hungryfortravels.com) websites, is a graduate
of the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Orlando, Fla. She also is a
world traveler, having visited more than 30 countries, and is becoming a
frequent guest on TV.
Community Day at b.good in Mt Laurel brings chance to win Free Food for
Life, music, giveaways & charity
b.good, a healthier fast casual restaurant, with three locations in the
Philadelphia region, will hold a Community Day celebration at its new Mt Laurel
location on Sunday, April 10. Festivities include music, sampling, special menu
pricing, money being donated to a local charity and the chance to win free food
for life. The festivities will take place from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the newest
b.good location in Centerton Square, 26 Centerton Road, in Mt. Laurel, New
Jersey.
b.good is known for its unconventional promotions and the fanatical
devotion it engenders from fans, who are called "family" members.
With every new restaurant opening, b.good launches a Cousin Oliver Contest.
This contest is named "Cousin Oliver" for the Brady Bunch character
who was taken in by the Brady family. Just like Oliver, b.good in in Mt.
Laurel is looking for someone to take them in and love them like family in
their new neighborhood.
To win free food
for life, tell b.good how you'll welcome it to Mt. Laurel. The winner becomes
b.good's "Cousin" and gets free food for life. Be original. Tell your
story with words, video, photo art or whatever moves you. Entries can be submitted from March 21 through April 4 at 5 p.m. Voting for
finalists begins on April 5 and the winner will be announced at Community Day
on April 10.
Also on April 10, b.good will offer complete meals for $7, half of
which will be donated to Sunday Suppers, a local non-profit organization that
strives to strengthen the health and well-being of families through the
transformative power of family meals. The complete meal includes a sandwich or salad,
fries and drink (or kale and grain bowl and drink) for $7. Other highlights of
Community Day include music, food samples, local vendors and a prize wheel.
b.good specializes in house-ground burgers, kale, and grain bowls,
home-made veggie burgers, seasonal salads, fresh fruit/vegetable smoothies, and
hand-cut fries-from local farms and producers. The Mt. Laurel b.good also
serves as a catering hub for South Jersey, preparing food for office lunches,
birthday parties, pharmaceutical representatives, bar/bat mitzvah parties and
other occasions.
"I believe the community has welcomed b.good so whole-heartedly
because we offer a fast, but healthier, alternative for people with a busy
lifestyle who care about what they eat," said Deb Lutz, local owner.
"Plus most of our ingredients are locally-sourced, we offer many
gluten-free and vegan options and our restaurants are peanut-free. This is a
chance for us to give back to the community - part of our mission at all of our
restaurants."
The Mt. Laurel location, which seats 66, is the third in the
Philadelphia area. The first opened mid-2014 in the Promenade in Marlton, New
Jersey and the second in Wynnewood Square Shopping Center in Wynnewood, PA. A
total of five locations are expected to open in the Philadelphia region within
the next two years.
b.good was started by two boyhood buddies, Jon Olinto and Anthony Ackil
in Boston in 2003 and quickly became popular in New England. Lutz saw the
appeal of the concept and bought the exclusive rights to franchise b.good in
the Philadelphia area.The Marlton b.good opened by Lutz was its 16th location,
Wynnewood its 24th location and Mt. Laurel its 34th.
Deb Lutz, left a 20+ year career in corporate America to bring b.good
restaurants to the Philadelphia area, her hometown. She has always had a strong
focus on food and eating habits in her own family and is committed to serving
food that's healthy, fresh and fast. Lutz, her husband, Rob, and their two
daughters, Isabel and Natalie, reside in Bryn Mawr.
The restaurant is located in Centerton Square, near Wegman's, Costco
and Target. Products come from local farmers/producers, including Spina &
Sons in Salem, NJ, Marolda Farm in Vineland, NJ, Trickling Springs Creamery in
Chambersburg, PA, Roseda Farm in Monkton, MD, Wild Flour Bakery in Philadelphia
and 1732 Meats in Lansdowne, PA.
The b.good app, available for iPhone and Android, allows guests to skip
the line by ordering and paying online, receive gifts of real food and redeem
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b.good Mt. Laurel is open Monday - Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and
Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 26 Centerton Square, Mt Laurel, NJ.
Many people are not familiar with who Explosive Ordnance Disposal
(EOD) technicians are or what they do in our military. Yet the more people
learn about them, the more they become interested in learning more about the
work they do, getting involved in supporting them, and rallying behind this
important and worthy cause. Many others are surprised to learn that there is an
EOD Memorial Wall, honoring fallen EOD technicians, available for the public to
visit.
“The EOD Memorial Wall is a beautiful structure that features the
names of over 300 fallen EOD warriors and it’s open to the public,” explains
Nicole Motsek, executive director of the EOD Warrior Foundation. “We encourage
people to visit the EOD memorial, and learn all they can about EOD technicians
and the lifesaving work they do.”
Here are 5 reasons to visit the EOD Memorial Wall:
To learn. The memorial is a great
place for people to learn about the EOD warriors who have lost their lives
in the line of duty.
To teach. It’s a great place to take kids,
so they can learn about the sacrifices the men and women in our military
make, and see the wall in person.
Honor fallen. Visiting the wall and seeing
the names of all the EOD warriors who have died in the line of duty is a
great way to honor them and pay tribute.
See donations
at work. The wall
was built and is maintained by donations that people and businesses in the
community make. Seeing it in person gives people a chance to see their
donations put to good use.
To heal. Those who know an EOD warrior
who has died, often finds comfort and healing by a visit to the EOD
Memorial.
“Seeing the memorial wall is a meaningful experience for many
people, especially those who knows a warrior named on the Wall,” added Motsek.
“We are honored to be a part of caring for this important and beautiful
memorial. The Wall is there for the community, EOD technicians, their
families, and all who want to pay tribute. We remember!”
The EOD Memorial Wall is located at the Eglin Air Force Base in
the Florida panhandle. The Memorial Wall was built in 1969 and contains the
names of fallen EOD warriors. The wall is on a military base that is secure,
but it is open to the public. Weekday times are 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with
holiday and weekend hours being noon until 4:00 p.m. If you are planning
a trip to the area and would like to visit outside of normal hours, please
contact them and they will do everything possible to accommodate a visit to the
Wall. For those who cannot visit the memorial in person, there is a
virtual wall with names, bios and photos of the fallen EOD warriors on the EOD
Warrior Foundation website.
The EOD Warrior Foundation will be hosting a memorial weekend,
filled with activities. The EOD Memorial Weekend is May 6-7, 2016, and features
events including a golf tournament, memorial ceremony, and an annual ball where
LtCol Oliver North USMC (Ret.) will be the Keynote Speaker. For more
information on the EOD Memorial Weekend activities, visit the site at: http://www.eodwarriorfoundation.org/eodweekend.
The EOD Warrior Foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps
military EOD personnel and their families. There are around 7,000 EOD
(Explosive Ordnance Disposal) technicians in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and
Air Force, performing the most dangerous job in the military, as they disarm
explosive devices on the battlefields and at home. Many EOD personnel come home
with debilitating injuries, including lost limbs, blindness, paralysis,
traumatic brain injuries (TBI), burns, and the invisible wounds of war, such as
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
To learn more about the EOD Warrior Foundation, or see their
fundraising events calendar, visit their site at:www.eodwarriorfoundation.org.
About EOD Warrior Foundation
The EOD Warrior Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose
mission is to improve the quality of life for the EOD family by providing
emergency financial relief, scholarship opportunities, physical, social, and
emotional support. The EOD Warrior Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that honors fallen EOD warriors and provides assistance to wounded EOD warriors and the families of wounded and fallen EOD personnel. Specific programs include emergency financial support,
education, hope and wellness retreats and events, and care of the EOD Memorial
located at Eglin AFB, Fla. for wounded EOD warriors and their families, and
families of Fallen EOD warriors, including both active duty and veteran EOD
warriors. To learn more about the EOD Warrior Foundation, or see their
fundraising events calendar, visit their site at: www.eodwarriorfoundation.org.
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Paul Ledebur knows something about empirical evidence. He
uses it—collects it, observes it, and creates it—every day in his job as an
environmental scientist. He knows that evidence is the most reliable way to
prove a point or draw a conclusion.
So when the evidence showed Paul that he was not being
challenged and fulfilled in his work as a scientist, he knew it was time for a
change. Over the years, Paul had done some teaching and coaching on a part-time
basis, and he discovered that it gave him a real charge, a zest for life, and a
warm feeling knowing that he was helping others realize their true potential.
So, he reasoned, this is what he wanted to do with his life
and his career. A friend introduced him to Life Coaching and Leadership Training,
and he hasn’t looked back since obtaining his certification. Now, Paul wants to
spend his time helping others reach their
dreams—the same way he’s reaching for his own.
“I have found something that I am more passionate about with
the Life Coaching and Leadership Training,” says Paul. “I get to use my natural skills and the ones
that have evolved throughout the years.
This work enables me to interact more closely and connect with people on
a much more personal level. This is what
I like to do and I am good at it.”
Of course, everyone wants to be happier at work and in life.
But people often cite numerous excuses and simply say, “I can’t.” When asked
what holds people back from doing what they really want to do in life, Paul is
clear and concise:
“Fear!! Hands down
fear is the number one thing that keeps people from doing things that they want
to do. People fear the unknown. They fear failure. They fear that others will
look at them as something different than what they themselves are comfortable with.
These self-limiting beliefs can be the end of a person’s journey toward their
goal and achieving their dreams in life. Lots of things are difficult until it
is learned and no one knows what they don’t know. It is impossible to move into
something new without some of it being totally unknown to you and that causes
the fear.
Overcoming fear is a matter of being comfortable with being
uncomfortable. If you do this, fear can be a great motivator. Embrace your fear
and turn it into positive energy. Make that fear your driving force to keep
going and master whatever it is that you are doing. This in turn gives us more
confidence the next time we face a challenge where there is fear. We already
know that we conquered it before…and we can do it again.”
Paul says that anyone can realize their goals of fulfillment
and happiness—and he uses himself as exhibit A. What’s the key? Visualization
of success, for a start:
“Picturing yourself in that place of success is key. Most
people have seen athletes prepare for a game. One thing they are doing is
visualizing themselves on the field being successful. This is especially true
of gymnasts. Watch any gymnast before their routine. They mentally go through
the whole thing envisioning the successful completion of the routine. This
proves that positive visualization works. If you think that what a gymnast does
during their routine isn’t anything short of amazing then you really need to
think about it and/or try it yourself.”
He goes on: “If you have a dream of how you want to be
living, be it a certain lifestyle or person you want to be, then visualize
it. Then ask, what are the things that
make that lifestyle or kind of person desirable. Then DO THOSE THINGS. Why wait!
Just start doing it and pretty soon other things will start to fall into
place. Because as you are doing those
things, you have transformed yourself into that person you want to be.”
Of course, visualization is important. But it’s not the only
key to being successful in reaching your dreams. Even though everyone is
different, there are a few best practices anyone can follow to help them reach
their most cherished desires and dreams:
“You have to dig down deep and get to know yourself to
really find what works for you. However, once you have found what works for
you, write it out in a plan. The easiest thing a person can do is to look down
at a piece of paper and read their mission statement. This quickly brings them
back to thinking about what is important in their life. The path to get there
is a multi-lane road with many forks. Dig deep and figure out what is going to
work for you,” says Paul.
“Whatever you do, do NOT ask others what path you should
take,” he cautions. “What would they know about what path works best for you?
Fact is they don’t, only you know. Truthfully, the more people you ask the more
you will find that most people don’t have a path for themselves. You CAN ask
them ABOUT their path and how they are managing things. You can store this
information as it may be useful as a point of reference. They may even have
something useful that you could incorporate but make sure you customize your
path to fit you.”
Paul advises asking yourself a series of questions to “dig
down deep,” as he puts it.
Examples include:
What can be done today that is focused on reaching my goal?
What purpose will that
serve toward my ultimate goal?
What am I willing to
sacrifice to accomplish this?
What time today will I
begin this?
Paul’s techniques not only work for his students and those
he’s coaching, they’ve clearly worked wonders for Paul himself—the evidence is
there.
“This new path has given me purpose and provides me with
excitement in my day. I am SO HAPPY
every day because I am doing something that I truly love and have passion for.
It feels amazing to start working with someone who is stuck, confused,
depressed, whatever and get them focused and moving on a path to success. Being
a part of their awakening is priceless and their gratitude toward me absolutely
fills me with honor and joy.”
I invite you to follow me on Linkedin and Twitter for my
weekly inspirational/informational messages.
You can sign up for one of Paul’s Master Mind Groups, or
hire him for Personal/Corporate Life Coaching sessions, Leadership Training,
Lunch and Learn or Full Day Event Training sessions by contacting him at PaulLedebur@JohnMaxwellGroup.com
Master Mind groups are ongoing and start every couple of
weeks. You will find that these sessions add great value to your life.
Please visit his personal website that features his
biography and other services that he can provide:
www.JohnMaxwellGroup.com/PaulLedebur
Paul’s message is one of hope: that you too can—with just a
little introspection and self-realization, plus a little visualization and
belief—reach heights in your life and career that you may never have dreamt
were even possible. Paul's motto is "Be Yourself, Be Great, Be Happy!"
