World Sauntering Day - Today is World Sauntering Day! In the News - They walk among us! Juicing for Life - Laura and I are following a modified juice fast: We have one meal a day of solid food—fresh vegetables and lean chicken breast, fish, etc. The balance of the daily meals are juice meals. We are Juicing for Life! Enjoy - Relax and enjoy these images and videos!
World Sauntering Day is celebrated on the 19th day of June every year. The purpose is to remind us to take it easy, smell the roses, to slow down, and enjoy life—instead of rushing through it.
World Sauntering Day began in 1979 at the Grand Hotel (Mackinac Island) in Michigan. The Grand Hotel has the world's longest porch at 660 feet in length. The holiday was created by W.T. Rabe in response to the growing popularity of jogging. The idea behind the day was to encourage people to slow down and appreciate the world around them.
Sauntering is a verb describing a style of walking; it is not a sashay, prance, trot, or lollygag. It is simply to walk slowly—preferably with a joyful disposition. Sauntering has been spoken of most notably by many of the naturalist writers in history including Henry David Thoreau and John Burroughs.
As you may recall, we were inspired by a movie, Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead that documented the juice-fasting program of Joe Cross. We visited his Web site, Reboot with Joe and became determined to follow his lead. The results have been incredible. We have experienced renewed energy, increased awareness and mental acumen, weight loss, and increased good health.
Thursday, June 19, 2014
World Sauntering Day, In the News, Juicing for Life, and Enjoy
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
International Sushi Day, In the News, Juicing for Life, and Enjoy
International Sushi Day - Today is International Sushi Day! In the News - They walk among us! Juicing for Life - Laura and I are following a modified juice fast: We have one meal a day of solid food—fresh vegetables and lean chicken breast, fish, etc. The balance of the daily meals are juice meals. We are Juicing for Life! Enjoy - Relax and enjoy these images and videos!
Sushi really has nothing to do with raw fish. It refers to the vinegar-seasoned rice used in making what we refer to as sushi.
There are a great many types of sushi. Nigiri is made from forming a handful of rice into a mound, and placing a piece of seafood over the top. Maki rolls are made from wrapping sushi rice and various fillings inside a seaweed wrapper.
Maki rolls have many variations in Western society. For example, the "California Roll" is made with avocado, imitation crab, and cucumber. There is also the inside-out California Roll that has the rice on the outside. The "Philadelphia Roll" has smoked salmon, cream cheese, and cucumber. the "Texas Roll" has tuna, avocado, cucumber, and is rolled in crushed French fried onions.
Sashimi is simply slices of raw fish—often salmon or tuna.
And that little mound of green paste next to your sushi? That is wasabi. It is good!
As you may recall, we were inspired by a movie, Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead that documented the juice-fasting program of Joe Cross. We visited his Web site, Reboot with Joe and became determined to follow his lead. The results have been incredible. We have experienced renewed energy, increased awareness and mental acumen, weight loss, and
increased good health.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Eat Your Vegetables Day, In the News, Juicing for Life, and Enjoy
Eat Your Vegetables Day - Today is Eat Your Vegetables Day! In the News - They walk among us! Juicing for Life - Laura and I have ended our full juice fast. For two weeks, we took in only juices that Laura produced from fresh vegetables and fruits. Now, we are continuing our juicing program as a modified juice fast: We shall eat one solid food meal daily (fresh, steamed vegetables and fish, chicken breast, etc.) and continue juicing for two meals each day continue this regimen forever—Juicing for Life! Enjoy - Relax and enjoy these images and videos!
Strategically created in the middle of National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month, this day is the perfect opportunity to re-introduce a healthy portion of vegetables into your diet. Eat Your Vegetables Day was created to promote a more healthful diet—for life!
Parents should let their children help with dinner, preparing the salad and vegetables. Be certain to tell your children a little about the importance of vegetables for a long and healthy life.
We enjoyed lunch at Cocodine in Chico yesterday, following a doctor visit. My doctor told me I am doing well and recommended that I lose no more weight.
Crispy Basil Calamari
Drunken Noodles
As you may recall, we were inspired by a movie, Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead that documented the juice-fasting program of Joe Cross. We visited his Web site, Reboot with Joe and became determined to follow his lead. The results have been incredible. We have experienced renewed energy, increased awareness and mental acumen, weight loss, and
increased good health.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Red Rose Day, In the News, Juicing for LIfe, Backgammon, and Enjoy
Red Rose Day - Today is Red Rose Day! In the News - They walk among us! Juicing for Life - Laura and I are now on day TWELVE of our 30-day juice fast—Juicing for Life! Enjoy - Relax and enjoy these images and videos!
Red Rose Day is a time to enjoy and appreciate America's favorite flower—the red rose. A red rose signifies love. A June setting for Red Rose Day is very appropriate, as this is by far the most popular month for weddings.
In addition to being the most popular cut flower, roses are also the most popular flower in flower beds and around foundation of houses and outbuildings. They are easy to grow and produce a bounty of sweet-scented flowers from June until the first frost.
Did you know? Each rose color sends a different meaning to the recipient. Make sure you send the right message.
Rose colors and their meanings:
As you may recall, we were inspired by a movie, Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead that documented the juice-fasting program of Joe Cross. We visited his Web site, Reboot with Joe and became determined to follow his lead. The results have been incredible. We have experienced renewed energy, increased awareness and mental acumen, weight loss, and increased good health.
When I began this program Sunday, June 1, I weighed 229.8 pounds. This morning, I weighed 221.1 pounds—a loss of 8.7 pounds since we began this program!
I have enjoyed playing backgammon since I was four years old. Throughout the years, I have honed my skills to such a degree that I have encountered great resistance from even the most skillful of players to engage me in competition. Laura has never exhibited a desire to play the game—although I have urged her to do so often.
Last month, Laura surprised me greatly by announcing that she wished to learn the game and have me tutor her and teach her the classic moves. I eagerly set about tutoring her. After several weeks of playing, Laura has become a formidable player! I discourage all from meeting her in backgammon battle. Her skill, and the regularity with which she rolls doubles, make her a daunting player!
