One Minute Muffin - OMG, Ya' Gotta Try!!

[Maddysmom]

We went to the beach this past weekend, and I did fine sticking right to my FTS lifestyle.  My sweet mom brought along her homemade chocolate pound cake.  I didn't dare touch it  , but it did look great.  So......today, I made the OMM using the unblanched almond flour, vanilla flavoring, xylitol, & 3 tsps of Hershey's unsweetened cocoa.  It was GREAT!!!   I had my own litte "chocolate pound cake", and  I was happy as could be.   

[Rena]

We went to the beach this past weekend, and I did fine sticking right to my FTS lifestyle.  My sweet mom brought along her homemade chocolate pound cake.  I didn't dare touch it  , but it did look great.  So......today, I made the OMM using the unblanched almond flour, vanilla flavoring, xylitol, & 3 tsps of Hershey's unsweetened cocoa.  It was GREAT!!!   I had my own litte "chocolate pound cake", and  I was happy as could be.   

Awesome! I like making single servings like that because then I'm not tempted to have more.

[umpa]

Me too Rena!Maddysmom I love your new pic!

[Maddysmom]

Thanks Umpa!  Phil took this last week for me because I needed an updated picture to send to Jandy, the media person.  I sent the full length one.     ....but I did have on some trusty BLACK pants to hide all I could.  ha ha

[umpa]

Thank you Jan! You look content and very young

[Maddysmom]

Thanks so much Umpa.   Content....definitely! Young....not so much!    ha ha   

Now I can say that I "feel" younger!   As of this past Wednesday, I have been walking 2 miles a day 5 - 7 times a week.  It makes me feel GREAT!  I never thought I liked excercise, but I've really enjoyed these early morning walks.   

[mouseissue]

... Now I can say that I "feel" younger!   As of this past Wednesday, I have been walking 2 miles a day 5 - 7 times a week.  It makes me feel GREAT!  I never thought I liked excercise, but I've really enjoyed these early morning walks.   

Hi Jan!

My wife and I LOVE our early morning walks too!
In the cool of the morning when the air is it's freshest, walks are soooo exhilarating!

[Maddysmom]

I agree Tony! 

[umpa]

I have been doing Tai Chi and Yoga.I got dvds.I love it!Its very relaxing and  the Tai Chi really keeps your joints loose,very cool.
By the way i have been making my OMM breads in the microwave in my silicone bakeware it works great! I was aliitle concerned about some of the plastic tupperware the girls were using so I tried it.Its pretty too.I have all kinds of different shapes like hearts and bears.I did a blueberry french toast in my bear bakeware it was so cute! I will have doug post the pics.

[Maddysmom]

I've seen the silicone cookware, but never tried it.  I have read negative things about using plastic in the microwave.  I need to shop for silicone this week.

I also need some excercise dvds to be ready for the change in weather.  I actually got rained on 2 times at the track this week....though it felt GOOD.  However, when the temps drop, the rain won't be so nice.    Also, I have morning back pain from time to time.  I've heard that yoga & pilates can strengthen your core which helps with back pain.  I think it would be worth a try for me.

[jen1975]

Yoga is the best!  Low impact, but so effective!  And you just do what you are capable of.  I went a few times to a place and it was amazing how good I felt afterwards!  And it's great for mood too, helps even things out mentally.

[shawn116]

I use my WII fit when I can. It has yoga and such...  If any of yall have used it before you know what I mean when I say the trainers are annoying!!!   LOL  They keep me honest though....    I like that I can go at my own pace and if I'm having a bad day and can't move much I don't feel bad about missing    It's lots of fun for sure and even the games are quite a work out..... I especially like that I can whip the hubs in the bowling 

I have heard good things about the Tai Chi though.  Umpa what made you chose the one you have?  Did you order it online? 

[umpa]

Dougs 85 year old aunt Polly does Tai Chi everyday.I had always wanted to learn Tai Chi but didn't have time for classes because i work so much.I found a beginner video at amazon for $10 bucks and love it.i want to get the second one in the series next.Really helps with joint pain

[shawn116]

Thanks Umpa I'll check it out!   

[umpa]

Samuel Barnes is the instructor on mine.He is very easy to understand.