{"id":3875,"date":"2012-07-13T07:28:51","date_gmt":"2012-07-13T11:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/ourladyofweightloss\/?p=3875"},"modified":"2012-07-13T07:29:43","modified_gmt":"2012-07-13T11:29:43","slug":"dysfunctional-chef-power-up-and-fuel-me-up-happy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/2012\/07\/dysfunctional-chef-power-up-and-fuel-me-up-happy.html","title":{"rendered":"Dysfunctional Chef: Power Up and Fuel Me Up Happy"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Greetings !\u00a0 I wanted to remind y’all just how important breakfast is and not<\/em> just because research shows that those who eat breakfast lose more weight than those who do not.<\/p>\n

More importantly, those who skip breakfast often find themselves draggin’ their irritable, tired and ample tushes around town.<\/p>\n

After eight to twelve hours of NOT eating (fasting thus the name break-fast. duh?)<\/em>, your body is ready to and needs to refuel its glucose levels (a.k.a. blood sugar)<\/em>.\u00a0 Glucose is the main energy source for your brain, and it helps fuel your muscles that move you through your day.<\/p>\n

Sounds to me like a healthy breakfast is your first step toward creating a happy day!\u00a0 True? or … true?<\/p>\n

Chew on that why don’t you, and while you are at it, I’m thinking that I’m going to add a affirmation to today’s righteous recipe for you to chant!\u00a0 Are you ready?\u00a0 Yes, you are!<\/p>\n

Power Up, Fuel Me Happy Oatmeal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Affirmation to be repeated while cooking, eating and clearing off the table.
\n“I am fueled with happiness.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong>
\n1\/2 cup Quaker oats, Scottish oats, or steel-cut oats
\n4 oz milk (soy milk, or maybe almond milk*)
\ncinnamon to taste
\ndash of salt
\n1\/4 cup blueberries\/strawberries
\n1\/8 cup raisins, craisins or dates (go ahead and sprinkle any darn fruit you like)
\n1\/4\u00a0 cup Greek yogurt (low fat\/full fat)**
\na couple of chopped almonds (just a couple) ***<\/p>\n

Instructions:<\/strong>
\nCook up oatmeal per instructions on the box.
\nThen, either gently fold in fruits or place on top, followed by the yogurt.\u00a0 Sprinkle nuts on top.
\nLooks like a parfait, doesn’t it?\u00a0 WOW!!!\u00a0 You just created a masterpiece.<\/p>\n

Optional:\u00a0 Grab your camera.\u00a0 Snap a photo!!!
\nAnd then … after you’re done patting yourself on the back, smilin’, all happy with yourself, eat up … power up, fuel up and be happy!<\/p>\n

*\u00a0 One of my star clients who is doing a fabulous job staying on the healthy and bountiful path shared with me that she just loves almond milk and that it’s a better choice than milk.\u00a0\u00a0 Is it healthy or hype?\u00a0 Here’s a link to the full skinny on the topic.\u00a0 Healthy\/Hype Almond Milk<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 (Thanks G.P.!\u00a0 I learn so much from y’all.)<\/em><\/p>\n

**\u00a0 How many calories are you saving when you opt for low-fat vs. full fat yogurt and is it worth it for a mere 1\/4 cup?\u00a0 Here’s a link that discusses the difference between the two.\u00a0 What works for one person, may not work for another.\u00a0 Knowledge is powerful when putting together your healthy living plan.\u00a0 Get smart about yogurt<\/a>.<\/p>\n

*** My oh my, almonds are healthy<\/a>, and you might want to know why! \u00a0 And just how many almonds constitute a portion size<\/a>?\u00a0 You may be quizzed on this later!!! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Get Smart, Get Healthy!<\/p>\n

Spread the word \u2026 not the icing!<\/em><\/p>\n

Janice<\/em>
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

Life & Wellness Coach
\nSelf-Help \/ Weight Loss Artist
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