Tag Archives: Exercise

How Books and Bookstores Have Changed My Life

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This book changed my life – I had tried so many diets even working with a Health Fitness place but this guide will bring home how the body works and what you need to do to get your weight under control and so much more. Take the time to read it (and its a quick read if all you want to do is get started on the lifestyle that will set you free).
I’m also thankful for Preferred One insurance and Fairview Health Service and Can Do New Thinking, Better Choices program – its helped me find the keys to long term solutions from food, to finances, to interpersonal relationships and finding peace within yourself.
I’m thankful that I found this book at Turn The Page Bookstore Cafe at the July 13th 2013 book signing with Nora Roberts I’ve lost 60 pounds since then and continue to lose until my muscle, bone and fat ratio is within norms. This is an achievable goal, this is my life and my journey and I control what food I eat, how much I move, and listening to what my body is telling me. See information about my journey to date and my continuing journal at my blogs:

https://melissablanchard62.wordpress.com/2014/05/23/weekly-photo-challenge-work-of-art/
http://lifeafter50m.blogspot.com/Your spirit and soul are ready to be heard – tune in and listen. Keep on believing in the possibilities of what YOU CAN DO:)

On this blog click on the Weight link on the left to read about the beginning of my journey.  I’m keeping my ongoing journey in Journal form on http://lifeafter50m.blogspot.com/

I have to share and celebrate how books change my life and bookstores with heart carry just the books you need.  So glad I traveled to Boonsboro last July, hope all that are able attend this year as well.  Find out more about the 2014 book signing and brunch with Nora on her blog at this link:  http://fallintothestory.com/eventssignings/

Comments are welcome.

Sincerely,

Melissa Blanchard

Remembering my Mom, Roma Sarah (Goodman Maternal Maiden name) Rofern – Blanchard

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Mom and Grandma Bert from around 1994 in Winona MN

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Remembering my Mom on my 52nd birthday. Follow the link to learn more.

Mom will always be in my heart for without her there would be no me.  God bless all the Mothers everywhere may you know how much of a difference you make.  Peace.

April 26th March For Babies Walk

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Follow the link below to see more pictures from my @MarchForBabies walk today at Como Park in St. Paul MN.  Great day for a walk.

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If you want to, you are still able to give at http://www.marchforbabies.org/personal_page.asp?pp=5171265&ct=4&w=6548952&u=mbwork2011

International and local gifts are welcome.

Help prevent premature births and save the tiny babies that leave Mom to soon.

Thanks to #LetsMove or LetsMove.org for getting me to move at least 30 minutes a day.  Little by little you gain so much strength in mind, body and spirit.  Keep on moving. everyone:).  Thanks to all who walked, organized or gave.  Together we make a difference.  Peace.

#LetsMove Update – Lost 4 more pounds

Here’s the link to my #LetsMove video for today:  http://youtu.be/AcZR-vZ0tBM

See my whole video blog  journey on You Tube #LetsMove for exercise daily since February 24th, 2014.  Keep moving everyone.

Exercise and eating right, and watching portion sizes works.  3 oz protein and not more than 11 oz total for each of my 3  daily meals works for me.

How to make the most out of your food choices?  See my book review link below for

“It Starts with Food: Discover the Whole30 and Change Your Life in Unexpected Ways,” by Melissa Hartwig and Dallas Hartwig

– that book works.

https://melissablanchard62.wordpress.com/?s=It+starts+with+food

Believe you can make a difference in your life and you will.

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#Lets Move – get out and move for 30 minutes everyday.

#Lets Move – get out and move for 30 minutes everyday.

Start Now
56:59 30 min walk 10 bike 10 warm up & down
1857 steps
100 cal
2.8 km
3 km/ hr
Bike stats cumulative for overall use
15.9 distance
1:07:49 TM
14.1 avg km/hr
19.8 max km/hr

Fruit Fact: Grapefruits Fight Free Radicals

Thanks for sharing, OrganicReady – good facts to know:)

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Free radicals causes cells in our bodies to breakdown, and foods that are high in vitamin C can significantly reduce and prevent oxidative stress on our cells. Thus grapefruits, carrots, oranges and tomatoes to name a few, are exceptionally high in vitamin C.

Oxidative stress is now thought to make a significant contribution to all inflammatory diseases (arthritis, vasculitis, glomerulonephritis, lupus erythematous, adult respiratory diseases syndrome), ischemic diseases (heart diseases, stroke, intestinal ischema), hemochromatosis, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, emphysema, organ transplantation, gastric ulcers, hypertension and preeclampsia, neurological disorder (Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, muscular dystrophy), alcoholism, smoking-related diseases, and many others. An excess of oxidative stress can lead to the oxidation of lipids and proteins, which is associated with changes in their structure and functions.

Oxidative stress also causes premature aging and wrinkles. If you don’t want to look old before your time, choose the right foods. The foods we choose…

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#LetsMove Me doing my 30 minutes

#LetsMove Me doing my 30 minutes

#LetsMove Me doing my 30 minutes: http://youtu.be/2GEwpVvclM4  via @YouTube http://www.marchforbabies.org/mbwork2011  #MarchforBabies @marchforBabies @LetsMove Do what you’re able and keep on moving:)

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#LetsMove My 30 minutes For today Keep on moving everyone:)

#LetsMove My 30 minutes For today Keep on moving everyone:)

Starting Now
57:50 Time walk 30 min bike 10 17 min warm up & down
1674 steps
90 cal
3 km
3 km/hr
Bike
8.58 km – 2 km
36:38 27:13 9:25 for tonight
14 km/hr average
19.8 max km/hr

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#LetsMove Keep on Moving Everyone 30 min everyday

#LetsMove Keep on Moving Everyone 30 min everyday

Starting Now
63;54 30 min walk, 16 min bike, 17:54 warm up & cool down
1681 steps
91 cal
3.1 km
2.9 km/hr
Bike
6.4 km distance 4.4 km distance today
TM 27:13 11:38 yesterday rounded today 16:00
14.2 km/hr
19.8 max km/hr

Videos for my 30 minute workouts daily

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#LetsMove – Sharing my Thoughts on my Walk

#LetsMove – Sharing my Thoughts on my Walk

On my walk today thought I’d share my #LetsMove friends with my #Hearties and #WhenCallsTheHeart friends.  Hope everyone reading this post gets out and moves before the 9/8 Central time showing of When Calls The Heart on Saturday on @HallmarkChannel Live tweeting with cast during the show all time zones:)  Have a great day and remember to move 30 minutes every day whatever you’re able to do.