Fab 5 Friday! Major Agers! (part 1 of 2)

Once again- I can't believe how FAST the week went by... Here is my promised fab 5 Friday post!

Beware of these 5 aging dangers that are lingering in YOUR home! Some of them might surprise you! I know they surprised ME

!1) Cleaning products that contain Bleach... It can actually get into your body through your skin and lungs. Solution? Clean with White vinegar & baking soda. Works just as well and won't irritate skin or increase symptoms of asthma.

2) Mosquito Repellent: Instead, enjoy Citronella Candles... & Clean up the junk that may be attracting the pests. And always avoid leaving large pools of stale water in your yard.

3) Soap. Soap? Really? Soaps that contain fragrances & chemicals can be very hard on your skin- stripping away your skins natural moisturizers. Always purchase PH balanced soap

4) BBQ Sauce- It might as well be on the dessert menu. Loaded with High Fructose Sugar, your body turns it right to FAT! And watch out for other items that contain this sugar in disguise.

5) Canned Frosting.... Mmmm... Frosting... Food manufactures add Trans fats to many foods to prolong the shelf life but Trans fats + Trans fats = heart death. Always, always, always buy items that don't contain Trans Fats.

Fab 5 Friday! Food Edition!

Can you tell that not only do I LOVE food... But I love LISTS TOO!

I've traveled the globe in search of the worlds healthiest people. No, I haven't really traveled the world but I've picked a few surprising food items that may help you live longer!

1) Goat's Milk. NO, I'm not kidding and it's not even April 1st. It is REALLY GOOD for you. Don't trust me? Google it! I guess I gotta buy a goat... and then milk it... ughhh...

2) Whole Wheat Tortilla & Beans. Undelay' Undelay'!

3) Goya. Goya? What the H is Goya? Looks like a cucumber- Tastes like crud. This is found in many Japanese diets. Highest levels of anti-oxidant everrrrr! Fry it up in a veggie stir fry!

4) Dandelion Herbal Tea. Helps prevent dementia & also is an anti-diuretic. Helps lower blood pressure too! Mama had a baby & her head popped off!

5) Walnuts soaked in Water. I have never heard of this but I promise I am going to try this because I HEART walnuts!

So it's that simple (I guess!) Buy yourself a goat & soak those nuts! You'll live to a ripe old age of 100! Oh, And laugh a little too! Have a Fab Friday & Wonderful weekend!

T.G.I.F.!!!

Holy Friday Batman!

I can't believe it's Friday ALREADY!!! And as promised- Here are my Fantastic Friday 5 health tips in 5 minutes or less! I really like these ones! Hope you have a fabulous Friday & a wonderful weekend!

1)Total body 2 minute workout: need something different or new at the gym? Jump on a machine- any machine and push it as hard as you can (without hurting yourself) for 2 minutes! Push! Push! Push! After 2 minutes hop on the next machine! Rotate between upper & lower body. It's a great way to get a total body workout & you will even get your Heart Rate up! And there is no way you can get bored with this workout!

2) Tubby Time! Take a nice hot bath or Shower before bed. The hot water will actually raise your body's core temperature which will cause your body to release melatonin- melatonin, that sweet sweet hormone that tells your brain it's time to go nightly night! Sleep is an extremely important key to a healthy lifestyle!

3) Of Cores You Can! Training and strengthening your core is so important to keeping your whole body healthy! Keeping your back & abs strong will help alleviate backache too! And it helps increase the calorie burn

4) Time OUT! Every so often put yourself in a time out throughout the day! Even if it's only for 1-2 minuets. Get up from your desk and stretch! Stand up tall and then touch your toes. It gets your blood flowing. If you're home with your kids, take a little break when you know the kids are safe and take some deep breaths, roll out your neck and feel yourself calm down. Do this as much as necessary. Less stress will help decrease that stubborn Belly fat!

5) Laugh your A$$ off! Ha ha ha! Laughter really is the best medicine. We all know someone who is funny ask hell! Give them a call or look up goofy clips on YOU TUBE. It's amazing how much a little chuckle every now and then will improve your health!

So get your exercise, sleep & take a little time for yourself to laugh! It can add years to your life! Have a wonderful Weekend!

I'm totally BUGGIN'!

You guys- I have for months and months wanted to get a body bugg! But I just can't help but wonder how effective/accurate they are! And I'm also pretty sure that as soon as I DO buy one they will come out with a new & improved version- that's the way my life goes! (hello- iphone!)

What should I do? Should I get the bug! Should I bug off? . . . . Who has one? Who loves or hates them? Help me people- I can't make up my mind!

-Buggin!

Fab 5 Friday!!!

Watch for my new FAB FIVE FRIDAY posts! I've been doing my research on Easy ways to improve your health & well being in 5 minutes or less. I'm giving them to you in 5 fantastic increments every Friday! Make these 5 small changes this weekend & you'll be feeling better by Monday!

Add these 5 fab food items to your shoppingg cart TODAY!

(And yes! I always wear my high heels & mini skirts to the grocery store!)

1) Wild Salmon- A great source of Omega 3 to keep your heart happy!

2) Almonds- I prefer raw almonds but you can choose dry roasted. They are the superstar of the nut family! (as am I!) he he he...

3) Tomatoes & Onions- I put 2 on this one because together with a little light Italian dressing you can mix up a disease fighting salad! Tomatoes are one of the best little antioxidants on the earth and even helps fight fat. Onions are proven to help fight colds, coughs and other respiratory conditions! mmm...

4) Avocado! The "good" fat! Spread a little on your turkey wrap or whip up a little guac for your veggies!

5) Chocolate. Yes- I said Chocolate. Dark Chocolate to be exact. And do you really need a reason why?

Here's to a happy, healthy (and delicious) Weekend!

Are we failing because of our Goals?

This morning while I was working out I had a thought come to my mind... Why do people (I) set goals? A goal seems so final. This promoted me to look up the word "goal" in the dictionary. And here is what I found...

GOAL: the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end.

End? End... So, I asked myself. What happens once I reach my goal? I pictured in my mind a runner. A runner running in a marathon who's ultimate goal is to win the race. What does he do when he reaches the end?... He stops! I then began to ask myself- is this WHY so many people FAIL at weight loss? Not because they don't necessarily reach their goals but instead because once they reach their goal they stop? Do they stop trying? Did they "win" their race?. . .

I instead like the idea of making LIFESTYLE CHANGES and starting a challenge. By definition, Challenge means: a call or summons to engage in any contest, as of skill, strength, etc. By challenging ourselves we are talking our healthy lifestyles changes to the next level. To temporarily push yourself to a new ability. Challenge yourself to change the way you are living forever. And You will never fail again.

Don't set goals. Make Changes. A Goal has an end. A Change is forever!

dub nutrition helps you make the changes you need to live a healthy lifestyle. And don't just live long- live WELL!

My 3 Ingredients for Weight Loss & Maintenance!

I was 15 years old when I started "working out." In the gym of my uncles doctor's office I would spend hours and hours on end, sometimes into the late hours of the night, on the stair climber, health rider (are these even still around) or on the stationary bike. For my 16th birthday I asked my parents for an "exerslide" (are THESE still around?) and for Christmas that same year I asked for an ab-crunch-infomercial thingy. I don't even remember what it was called but it looked like a weapon of mass destruction. I also got a thigh master that same year, it was a banner Christmas for me! Don't get the wrong impression- this was ALL MY IDEA! My parents were not the type of people to buy me something THEY thought I needed. I wanted every "get thin fast" craze item on the market from the time I was a teen! I STILL get sucked into the late night infomercial and find myself reaching for the phone! But I refrain (it's been 5 years since I was suckered into buying... & since you asked- it was "SLIM IN 6!") because weight loss & maintenance ALL boils down to 3 "easy" things... (and I say "easy" because after 15 years it's finally comes natural for me!)

DIET: I start with diet because ultimately I think it's the MOST important ingredient (pun intended) to a recipe of weight loss/maintenance success. And when I say "diet" I don't mean: "Eat Cabbage soup for 7 days and lose 10 lbs!"diet (yes, shut up- I've done the cabbage soup diet) I mean "diet" by definition as: food and drink considered in terms of its qualities, composition, and its effects on health. Everything little thing that goes in your mouth. Whether it's fruits & veggies or caramel malts with extra whipped cream- this is your "diet"... You don't go "on or off" a diet- you change your diet. You IMPROVE (hopefully) your diet and you MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR DIET! I love food and I have a personal goal to see just how much food I can eat in a day and STILL stay within my calorie allotment. And I'm not going to lie, I'm good!!! I know which veggies have the least amount of calories- which fruits are higher in calories & sugars and which foods I have to avoid all together. I try and make it through the day staying under 1500 calories but OVER 100+ grams of protein and under 100 carbs. That's a lot of math- but it gets easier and easier as you go... I am also really big into supplementing. Supplementing by definition means: something added to complete a thing, supply a deficiency, or reinforce or extend a whole. Everyone should be supplementing. We can all benefit by filling in the gaps.

2nd- (and my most favorite) WEIGHT TRAINING: And when I say weight training I don't' mean doing bicep curls once a week with 3 lb weights! I mean serious, train like a man, leg pressing 200+ lbs, face turning purple WEIGHT TRAINING! Ok, so I don't really train like a man, but I can hold my own in a weight room! God blessed me with a strong body (I'm by no means claiming perfection here) but if there is one thing I will say it's that I am strong. I am much stronger when it comes to say shoulder presses than I am when it comes to cross country running or sprinting. Chicks of the world- I say to you "Don't be afraid of the weight rooms!"..... Do me one favor- next time you're at the gym, take a goooooood look around and tell me one thing: Where do you find all the people with the HOT BODIES???... In the weight room! And what type of people do you see cycling along at a snails pace? The chubby butts who think "slow & steady wins the race!" Now, that's not to say that cardio isn't important (see cardio rave below) I'm just saying it may not be as important as people are claiming! You gotta PUMP IT, GIRL!

But with that said, it's time to give CARDIO it's props! So when *I* say cardio I mean getting your heart rate up! And this is where I give you MY cardio advice: Do something (anything) that you LOVE that gets your heart rate UP and KEEPs it up for an extended period of time. If you HATE ridding a stationary bike in a dark smelly gym then by all means- DON'T DO THAT! If instead, you enjoy an afternoon of tennis with a girlfriend even though you BOTH SUCK? Then PLAY TENNIS, KEEP MOVING and LAUGH YOUR A$$ OFF!!! If you are less than coordinated and were born with 2 left feet, then don't buy a "25 Step Class Punch Card"- Rather, Strap your 2 year old on your back and go for a hike! (trust me- that will be a great cardio workout!) Do what you LOVE and you'll LOVE WHAT YOU'RE DOING! I always say "The best kind of exercise is unintentional!" I'm going to give you a perfect example. Yesterday I was in the toy room with the girls- I was laying on the bed and we started throwing the balls around- we then started throwing them up at the window seal and got "2 points" if they stayed up there. We did this for well over an hour! (yes, we are easily amused!) And this morning I woke up with sore abs! It took me like 10 minuets to even figure out why they were sore but it was from that silly game with my daughter! Accidental exercise ROCKS! ; )

So there you have it- my 3 ingredients for success! No, I'm not a Hollywood star trainer or a certified dietitian. I'm just a mom with some kids, a job, a needy husband, a dog that doesn't get enough attention (note to self: take the dog for a walk) and someone who's attends the school of hard knocks Diet & Exercise program!

Protein Power Pancakes! Mmmmm!!!

A few years ago my personal trainer gave me this recipe. I have tweaked it a bit & enjoyed it many many times through out the years! Here it is!
4 egg whites
1/4 Cup Fat Free Cottage Cheese
1/2 Cup Oatmeal
*1 TBLS Sugar free Hazelnut Coffee mate (liquid)
*a few dashes of cinnamon
*a few drops of Stevia sweetener
*a dash of nutmeg
*a couple drops of almond extract
*a few small slices of banana (maybe 1/4 a banana)

*= optional
Mix all the ingredients in blender well (I use my magic bullet). Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minuets, this will cause it to thicken up! Poor onto a HOT skillet, just as you would regular pancakes. Cook side 1 until they begin to bubble & then flip! Cook 2nds side. Spray with "I can't believe it's not butter!" and poor 1/4 cup sugar free syrup (I like Mrs. Buttersworth s/f) and ENJOY!!! Makes about 8-9 medium sized pancakes! The pancakes will not be as "fluffy" as regular pancakes but they sure are tasty and they will stick with you for HOURS! Very satisfying! About 300-350 calories, & almost 30 grams of protein! Woot-Woot!!!

SuP3R September SLIMDOWN! ***CHALLENGE***

Ughhh... OK, I'm not going to lie. I have been less than good on my diet lately. It all started about 3 weeks ago- Our very good friends came to town & to sum it up we ate out at all 4 (yes all 4!) of my favorite restaurants in 3 days!... And then left for Hawaii the next day. I did "OK" in Hawaii- We ate in the condo for Breakfast & Lunch and I tried to eat good but comeon' people vacation in Hawaii! I was not going to eat rabbit food all week~...

So here I am 3 weeks later. The diet got worse before it got better. I ultimately feel off the wagon, rolled down the hill & ended up face down in a pile of chocolate chip cookies. Ughhhh... For me, sugar is like cocaine- once I start, there's no stopping me. . . . not that I've ever DONE cocaine- I'm just sayin'...

And now you're asking yourself- 'Comeon' how much damage could be done in 3 weeks?'... A lot. I am totally "fluffy" again. Not to the point that my clothes aren't fitting or really that other people might notice, but I CAN TELL! My muscles aren't as "cut" as they were a month ago & my not-so-loved love-handles are back with a vengeance These are my genes. I have accepted them and must move one... But don't worry- I HAVE A PLAN!!!

GOALS FOR SUPER SEPTEMBER SLIM DOWN!
Eating Clean
Sticking between 1200-1500 calories a day (it's good to mix it up day-to-day)
No "whites"allowed... yes, I'm very prejudice when it comes to the color of my food! This means no sugar, flour, baked goods, breads, pastas, potatoes, etc! Kiss it, whites!
Protein, Protein, Protein!
Fruits & Veggies- (helllloooo! local fruit stand closes up shop soon!)Back to early morning workouts- up at 6! and yes, that's BEFORE THE SUN!
No eating after 8pm (OK, realistically 9- can you say a job & 3 over scheduled kids?!?!)
And gotta keep up on my dub nutrition products! Increasing the energy & suppressing the appetite with the BURNER & easing the muscle soreness with MUSCLE makes it SO MUCH EASIER!

Today was great. The only bad part was that I didn't eat a good lunch which left me a little on the low end of the calorie counter so I ate a bowl of Special K Protein Plus tonight at 9. But other than that I give myself an A for today!

So that's my SUPER SEPTEMBER SLIM DOWN PLAN! 29 days to go!

Just in time for "jean season!" right?!?!? What are you doin' to get ready for the skinny jeans?

PUBLIC LAUNCH!!!

PUBLIC LAUNCH Tomorrow September 1st!!! Woot-Whoot! Rumor has it there will be BIG NEWS coming from corporate! Something about celebrity endorsers & additional opportunities..... :0

Keep following my blog & I'll keep you updated! http://hcgdietblog.blogspot.com/ or http://dubnutrition.blogspot.com/

I know you wanna be apart of this incredible opportunity... JUST DUB IT!!!

dubin' it across the country!

Just a quick dub update...

Sorry for the delay in updates! I recently traveled to Hawaii with my husband, brother & 2 kids (age 9 & 5) and had a WONDERFUL TRIP! FYI- dub is even more awesome in Hawaii!!!

I'm usually the "lay on the beach & soak up the sun" type but not anymore. I started out each day with either a 60 minute run along the beachwalk & on the beach (killer quad & ab workout by the way!) or a great workout in the fully equipped Westin Gym... But it didn't stop there. We played tennis, snorkeled, boogie boarded (& laughed until it hurt) and we even hiked to a blow hole & waterfalls! No laying around reading books on this trip! dub kept us going... and going... and going!!!

Get your dub today and make the most of every day! Especially vacation days! See the world through new (MORE ENERGETIC) eyes!!!

Placing a dub order!

I'm putting in an order for dub products tomorrow if anybody wants to try it!!!

My husband started about a week ago and feels fantastic! He has struggled with many health problems throughout his life (I'd feel you in but geez- I got stuff to do today!) and has throughout his life struggled from lack of energy. He has been working out regularly and trying (bless his heart) to eat healthy! He does NOT need to lose weight but does need to burn what little fat he does have (just some lovey dovey handles) and beef up his muscles and he'll be magically dub-licious! He is really excited about the non-jittery energy he has had the last few days! Maybe I'll have a hard time keeping up with him soon!

Today I got to try the DUB ENERGY SHOT! (not yet available to the public) and it was SUPER! Very comparable to the 5 hour energy shots that you see on the market! Only the dub shot doesn't BURN your throat on the way down the way the others do! I had my "shot" and then went for a run! I ran about 50 minuets and stopped at the subway for a turkey/ham on wheat! Yummmm! Yeah, you can call me Jared! I don't really know how many miles I ran because I wound through the back streets and through the golf coarse. It was a BEA-U-TIFUL day!

I was not hungry at ALL today until about 6! So I've been snacking on Pirate's Booty. Probably not the best choice for clean eating but better than the Cheetos that I thought about eating... I'm lying- I didn't even consider it! ; ) pwshhh....So Like I said- if anyone wants to try some dub goods lemme know! I'm placing a BIG order tomorrooowwwww!!!

Are YOU dub enough?

Ok, So that's kind of a lame post title, I know- but I felt like I needed to give a dub nutrition product update since it's been a few days. I think it's been about 2 weeks since I started the dub nutrition products & program and I'm happy to report that I am feeling fantastic! Many of you know that after years to being a "slave to the scale" I no longer weigh myself. I decided that I'm better than a number. So I can't say that I've lost a number of pounds but Instead, I keep tabs on the way my clothes are fitting & by measuring myself occasionally. And I have really seen an improvement in the way my clothes are fitting! I am wearing my size 7 jeans w/no problems! They are even getting baggy! Hall'a! The muffin top has been upgraded to like a cupcake top & everything seems to be fitting so much better! I even went swim suit shopping today for our Hawaii trip (t minus 2 weeks) and it didn't end in tears! Yea!

But more importantly then that- my workouts have been incredible! We have been doing P90X 6 days a week & I run on Saturdays. Tonight I ran 5 miles in record time. I told my husband to meet me in an hour down at the yogurt stop so we could get some yogurt for the kids and I got there 20 minuets sooner than I anticipated! I felt incredible on my run. I felt so fast & strong! I couldn't believe it! Especially because it was 7:30 pm & still very HOT outside! I really felt like I could run forever tonight!I am over all very happy with the dub nutrition products! The fat burner gives me so much energy during my workouts and the muscle seems to really help with the soreness that ALWAYS occurs afterwards and the YOUTH- well, I guess we'll see if I'm the hottest & sharpest Grandma on the block in 20 more years!Thanks dub nutrition for giving me the extra help that I've been needing!

If you would like to order your own dub nutrition products click here! dub nutrition I would be happy to be your sponsor: Amy Ohlson 1089

dub nutrition... I have found a flaw...

There is one thing that I don't like about dub nutrition. It's that I have turned into one of those really annoying people that want to talk about all the products to anyone who will listen. That obnoxious friend that stops you in the grocery store to tell you how fantastic I feel! I've started to annoy MYSELF! (not to mention my husband!)

Last night we had some friends over for dinner. After about an hour our friend Scott looked at me funny and says "What has gotten into you!?"... To which I reply- "what!?" He then tells me that he's never seen me in such a good mood or with so much energy! I had promised myself I wasn't going to bring up dub nutrition because I really didn't want my friends feeling like I was selling them something and I really didn't want my husband rolling his eyes at me. But after Scott brought it up my husband actually went on and on about how much happier I seem and how I'm running around all day like a (and I quote) "chicken with it's head cut off!"... I guess that a compliment? After our friends left (after 10pm) I had to clean up after 4 adults and 7 rambunctious kiddies. I was up until midnight, mopping floors, starting laundry, doing dishes etc... I felt great. I wasn't exhausted like I always am. In the past I would have gone to bed and left it for the morning. I laid down about 12:30 and feel asleep within 5 minutes... and slept like a lump on a log! zzzzzzzzzz....

I didn't know that "mood enhancement" would be a potential side effect from the dub nutrition line but hell- I'm not complaining! I had been SO MOODY after the birth of my baby daughter a year ago that I actually discussed anti-depressants with my doctor but I don't think for a second I'll need them now~!

But now I have to be that annoying person who corners you in a party and wants to tell you about her new find!... So I'm pre-apologizing to all my friends and family because like it or not, you're gonna get an earful!

I am now feeling bad though that I was such a b!tch before! :o

dub it' up~

day 3 of dub nutrition products!

WOW! Is the best way to describe it!... You guys! I can't believe this product line! I called my good friend Hollie this morning just to talk about how amazing my workout was! After an hour and a half of abs, bis & tris I felt like I could have ran home from the gym! Hollie and I are 2 of a handful of people who get to try dub nutrition products before it's available. I feel so fortunate! But it's really hard to convince people because the product speaks for itself! It almost reminds me of that euphoric feeling I had when I was on the HCG diet. My head is clear & I have a lot of energy- which I also experienced on HCG... I just can't express enough how great the dub nutrition products are! I'm excited to get the energy drinks too! I can't imagine how much I'll get done then! LOL!

The best part about this feeling is NOT feeling anxious or jittery. I have tried products before that made me so uncomfortable. Like I was having a heart attack or a panic attack! But not dub nutrition products! There are no uncomfortable highs or exhausting crashes! I feel SO MOTIVATED! That's the best way to describe how I feel on dub!

I have been spending some time researching all the ingredients in dub fat burner, muscle & youth in hopes of better understanding what I am putting in my body. I have found that the ingredients in dub nutrtion products are all natural and safe! Some of them are products I have been using for years and others are things I've never heard of. But it seems to be the combination of everything that gives you such a great results!

I couldn't be happier about my decision to try the dub nutrition line!~ (I'm trying to convince my husband to do it too! He's the eternal skeptic but I think he's going to give it a shot! He's probably sick of how great I feel & how crappy he feels!)

Do yourself a favor- and look into it!
www.dubnutrition.com

dub nutrition? Sure, I'll try it!!!

dub nutrition

WELCOME TO MY DUB NUTRITION BLOG! PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS!!! ENJOY!

The dub nutrition products will be available August 1st. There is a public launch TONIGHT in SLC!
Opportunity Meeting - Utah
Located: Larry H Miller Campus MFEC Building Auditorium Room #101 Address: 9750 S 300 W Sandy, Ut Time: 7-10pm

I am fortunate enough to be one of the first "users" of the dub nutrition products. I got my dub products last night! I used the "fat burner" & "muscle" this morning before my workout and I felt great! I wasn't shaky or jittery AT ALL! And as crazy as it sounds I felt like I was finally getting enough oxygen during my run! I didn't have to stop at all, I didn't get a side ache (like I always do!) and I ran to the gym in record time... I was convinced it was all in my head and was actually laughing towards the end of my run because I felt really good instead of felling like I was ready to be done! (I know, I know, it sounds CRAZY!)

So we will see how it all pans out... I have nothing but trust and confidence in Jeremy's(dub nutrition's founder) knowledge of fitness & nutrition. He's lost over 100 lbs and has competed (and won!) several body building competitions. He knows his stuff. He and his partners have completely customized these products & put a lot of hours & money into this passion. They were originally encouraged to "re-label" an existing product as it would have been much less expensive, but they wanted something different, original and effective!

They have also set up this company as an MLM which could mean if you are interested you could be part of the dub nutrition team too!

Feel free to email me amy@adcentiveswest.com if you have any questions or concerns!

Sign up now and your DUB NUTRITION PRODUCT WILL SHIP AUGUST 1ST! GET ONE OF THE FIRST BOXES OUT THE DOOR! HURRY HURRY HURRY!!!
I'M EXCITED!!! : D