21 Day Fix Chicken Pineapple Skewers

Setting up the Classroom

Getting ready to start setting up my room, and hope to keep this Disney Reading Area again. If any of the kids visit Disney, they get to put their picture on that wall. Do any of you teacher peeps set up mini-theme reading areas? Would love to hear your ideas- I was thinking of adding a Minion one this year- I already also have a Dr. Seuss area.

Be an ADVOCATE for your HEALTH!

Being an advocate for your own health is so important these days. I had a back injury about 4 years ago, that has flared up on and off over the course of time. I have gone to several doctors that do not really have an explanation for me (it is arthritis, your SI joint, etc.). Well, as it turns out, thanks to going to an amazing doctor at PSU Orthopedics- after about 8 x-rays (not 1 or 2), I have a bulging/possibly herniated disc (which would explain the sharp pain going down my left leg into my foot). I am now on Prednizone and muscle relaxers. I will also be going to a great PT who is certified in the McKenzie Method for treatment of back pain (thanks to my doctor and a couple of great friends for this great recommendation). I was able to pop in to get the "Mckenzie Superroll" and the Treat Your Own Back Book so I could get started right away. 

I am NOT going to let this back injury get in the way of my healthy lifestyle.

 I will still be eating healthy 80% of the time and I will still exercise every day- just with some modifications (including the addition of the back stretches). Luckily I will have support from my Lab, Buddy every step of the way smile emoticon

Summer Corn Salsa

Ingredients:

¼ cup of apple cider vinegar

¼ cup of sugar -a bit of a cheat on the 21 Day Fix J

1 bag of thawed sweet corn

½ cup of olive oil

1 red sweet pepper diced

1 cup diced sweet onion

1 cup diced clery

1 can of black beans (drained and rinsed)

You can add 2 jalapeno peppers seeded and diced (for some spice)

Sea salt to taste

Directions:

In a microwavable bowl, combine vinegar and sugar. Heat for 1 minute until sugar is dissolved.

Add remaining ingredients, stir and move to the refrigerator to cool for 1-2 hours.

* I like to use this as a topping on grilled chicken- delicious!!

Why I Love Being a Beachbody Coach

I am looking for people with drive, dedication, and determination to join my team of amazing Beachbody Coaches which means you would also be a member of the number 1 team in the country. We will provide you with the resources and necessary training you need to be successful. In just 6 months, I have a coach rank of 3,963 (that is out of over 300,000 coaches). Yes, I have drive, dedication, and determination, but as a teacher, I have a passion for helping others succeed. Please click the link below if you would like to hear about why I love being a Beachbody Coach!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS8E40N5yVo

This is my paycheck for next week (pretty excited):

Relationship Between and Diet and Inflammation

Help for my Interstitial Cystytis (IC)-

As I have mentioned  in the past...the Shakeology has been a true life changer for me. I have never has more energy than I have now, plus my IC flare-ups are almost gone. My body is finally getting the nutrients it needs, and I don't need to eat foods that bother my bladder to get the appropriate vitamins. I can get what I need from my morning shake ( it is just 1 daily meal replacement). Getting the right nutrients can reduce inflammation in the body which happens with IC (in the bladder obviously). My urologist has said that the inflammation in my bladder has gone down significantly, and I only need 1 rescue treatment per month to be symptom free.

Here is a  great article about the relationship between diet and inflammation.

http://www.docsopinion.com/2013/08/20/top-10-things-you-should-know-about-diet-and-inflammation/

The Value of Shakeology