CRAZY FOR JUICE

Juicing was once popular and I think it is time to bring it back.   Forget about the high priced juice bars, for the cost of a juicing machine you can create your own customized juice recipes that fit your needs.

This is one I would like to share, I have one everyday and it provides energy,vitality and regularity as well as providing essential vitamins,minerals,fiber,amino acids,calcium and so much more.   You can get exact nutritional facts from http://www.nutritiondata.com/ for more info to customize a recipe that's right for you.

This is what you will need:

2 kale leaves stemmed

1 carrot

1/2 cucumber

1 orange

1 apple

2 sprigs of cilantro

1 celery rib

1 tomatoe

1 small chunk of ginger

Be sure to clean,peel and cut all veggies prior to juicing.   Follow manufacturers instructions on how to use your machine.   I like to alternate softer fruits and veggies with firm ones to help push the softer ones through.

Once prepped make your juice.   Yes it's that simple.

Enjoy!

Jacqui Allen

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VIRTUAL WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE

I know this seems a little bit odd but, really who likes to go to weekly meetings and all that stuff?   I am offering you an opportunity to get help, support and a safe place to vent, confess or just get a little encouragement.   Announcing the VIRTUAL WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE!   Here are the rules:

1:   Commit.   This is very important!   Declare your commitment by posting a comment that you are in.

2:   Email me a before photo and your current weight and measurements ( be sure and measure chest, hips, waist and both thighs.  Start on the first day and  do this at the same time of day each week so your stats are consistent.) also, your weightloss goal.   If you do not send these you will not qualify.   Do not worry, I will not share with anyone, this is just between us and we will remain on a first name basis throughout the challenge.   Email to jacquiallen@ymail.com

3:   Subscribe via email to our blog so you don't miss out on important info to help you achieve your goal and to get healthy recipes to help you on the way.

4:   Email your weekly stats ( weights and measurements, remember to this at the same time of day each week) jacquiallen@ymail.com

5:   Share and support daily via comments, so that you can help each other through the challenge.

6:    Pick a program:   You can make up your own or choose a heatlthy diet and exercise program that works for you, Jenny craig http://www.jennycraig.com/ , weight watchers http://www.weightwatchers.com/  or herbalife http://www.reshape4good.com/ to name a few.

7:   Ask for help, if you are struggling and need help or support don't hesitate to ask.   I am here for you anytime.   Just shoot me an email or post a comment.   Email me at Jacquiallen@ymail.com

8:   Accept help.

9:   The winner will be determined by percentage of body weight lost (this is fair for both men and women) and a after picture must be emailed to qualify, along with your final weight and measurements

10:   The challenge will last for 2 months starting on April 1st. 2010 and ending May 31st. 2010 winner will be announced on June 1st. 2010, so be sure you email your final weights and measurements as well as send your after picture by midnight (est) on May 31st. 2010 to be eligible for prize. 

The prize for the winner is a $25 gift certificate for amazon.com All decisions of winner are final and made by me.

Hope to see you all happier and healthier!

Jacqui Allen

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ONCE YOU HAVE GRILLED, YOU'LL NEVER GO BACK!

GRILLED PIZZA

I am serious!   Once you taste a grilled pizza, you'll never want baked again!

Look at that picture, grilled veggies, hummus, feta cheese and the crust is grilled too.   Can't you just taste it?

You know you wanna, just give up it's innevitable.   Go to http://www.foodtv.com/ and you'll find recipes.   I am giving away MY recipe to the 50th subsciber, so click the link and subscribe to my blog now!

Enjoy!

Jacqui Allen

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HOW I FOUND MY LOVE OF COOKING!

When I was a young girl I used to watch in amazement as my great grandmother cooked on her wood burning stove. Everything that went in that oven or on the stove, came out a culinary masterpiece that simply blew me away. She knew exactly the right amount of wood and what size the pieces needed to be for the correct temperature (and she even chopped the wood herself). I wanted to be just like her, She even let me help sometimes and that was awesome. I was hooked.

As I got older I started cooking every chance I got, I even started making up my own recipes ( which didn't always turn out so well) Cooking just became a part of my life. I cooked for friends and their dates on special occasions like birthdays and proms. I even taught some of my friends to cook.

When I got older, guess where I started working? Yep, in a restaurant. I even went to culinary school.

I love food and everything about it: cooking, experimenting and teaching others about it. let's face it, we have to have food to fuel our body's so why not enjoy it? So have fun with it the sky's the limit, even if it doesn't always turn out at least you tried and it's not about the destination, it's about the journey!

enjoy!

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