Be a healthy bride on your wedding day

Planning and preparing for the perfect wedding can tax even the toughest bride-to-be, but it's important not to lose sight of physical and emotional well-being, experts say.

Instead of thinking about our health, “we're often fixated on either a number on a scale or how we're going to look in a dress,” said Ashley Koff, a registered dietitian from The CW reality show “Shedding for the Wedding.”

Koff recommends keeping the body well-fueled — eating roughly every three hours — instead of depriving yourself and becoming tired and cranky.

Cutting some calories is OK, but leave in some carbohydrates, some protein, some healthy fat and plenty of vegetables, Koff said in a telephone interview from Los Angeles. She'll appear this summer in Lifetime's “Love Handles,” a reality weight-loss show for couples.

Every eating occasion need not be a full meal, Koff said. In between, the bride-to-be might have a healthy smoothie or a bowl of puréed tomato soup or a small latte with a handful of nuts, she said.

Think about “what's available and how do I make the best quality choice and what does my body need?”

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Happy, Happy Day

Wow, some people are so high and mighty in the computer world, they can't help you at all, in spite of their extensive knowledge of the computer. They have all kinds of run-arounds, they want to know if a 32 or 64 bit, what kind of hardware, I don't even know what they are talking about.

"People with one track minds often have derailed trains of thought."

I finally found a good one on Google, where a lady ask the same question about her computer not recognizing her SD card. His answer was simple  about what happen when you withdraw the card from the slot when not properly prepared.

He suggested just rebooting the computer. Which what I did and there were the photos I was missing.

I decided to make a completely new blog on it just to celebrate. There seems to be plenty of gurus but they just really just don't know how to teach.

I got to the Palladium with plenty of time and I could see that that other side was having a function too.  I gave the CD from Dance Vision for Beverly. Then walked around and got a few pictures of the dancing.

 
Nicely spread out and comfortable, but strange, all women.

That is 100%. Not like HBDA or in West Oahu, where they are
getting more men, which is much more like it.

I went next door and saw some of my friends there. SJ was very cooperative and I was able to get a nice picture and even a quote from Snow Jade and it is in the other blog.

Dale, SJ, Kim and David,

The quote from SJ was short and sweet.

"Come join us, a very friendly Square and Round dance.

C/U at the Ala Wai Palladium."

Then I went back to the Line Dancers and got the next photo.

Glady's Tronbak, Joanne Yanagimoto, Bev Braun, Joyce Gushiken,

Susan Valmoja and Marilyn Mills

 

I got ready to leave and get the 42 bus going to town. It was a nice day except for losing the photos, but I am OK now.

Easter Cake

Here is a cutie patootie Easter cake that was ordered from me. I love baking in exchange for free babysitting! It's such a win-win situation!!

Stuffed Chiles, Anyone??

This week in Latin Cuisine, we were still in Mexico. Don't worry. It was the last week there. We move on to South America next week. I have thoroughly enjoyed our time (and our food!!) from this country, though.

This week I prepared the Stuffed Chile Rellenos, or Chiles in Nogada Walnut Sauce. As I researched, I discovered the difference between the two names is basically that Stuffed Chile Rellenos usually just use cheese and possibly onions where the recipe I prepared today called for onions, fruit (apples, dried peaches, and raisins), nuts, and ground pork but no cheese. I, again, have not been a fan of chiles in the past. I've always been put off by the worry that they would be too spicy for me. I think this comes from an incident when I was very young at a Walmart. My sisters were supposed to keep me entertained at the "food court" of this particular Walmart, and they got some Nachos with Jalepenos. They fed me one. My mouth about fell off my face and I cried inconsolably, from what I can remember. I think this is where my aversion to chiles in the past has come from.

I knew going into this quarter, however, that there would be no getting around eating chiles. I would have to face this "fear" head on. This was one reason I asked right off the bat this morning to prepare the Stuffed Chiles. After roasting the chiles, I wrapped them in plastic wrap and let them sit for a bit to loosen the skin. Then I peeled them, cut off the tops, and stuffed them. After sticking toothpicks in them to keep the lids back on, I dipped them in flour, then an egg white tempura batter, and then into the fryer they went. Once they were a light brown, out they came and they were sprinkled with salt.


The Walnut Sauce that is served with them is simply walnuts, milk, cream, bread, and queso fresco (a deliciously salty, crumbly cheese) all pureed together. Holy. Moly. This was an absolutely tasty sauce that I'm sure I will incorporate into other dishes. The saltiness of the outside of the chiles, the slightly spicy flavor of the chile, and the tartness of the fruit inside the chile was rounded out perfectly by the mellow, creamy flavor of the Walnut Sauce. I ate a chile and a half.

I have adored the food so far this quarter. Let's see what week 4 holds!

Building Self Confidence

1.Full trust; belief in the powers, trustworthiness, or reliability of a person or thing: We have every confidence in their ability to succeed.

2.Belief in oneself and one's powers or abilities; self-confidence; self-reliance; assurance: His lack of confidence defeated him.

3.Certitude; assurance: He described the situation with such confidence that the audience believed him completely.

How often do you second guess yourself or lack confidence. Do you easily put full trust in someone else; your mother, husband, teacher or doctor but find it difficult to trust yourself? I love the third definition from above "assurance" what a wonderfully strong characteristic, do you desire it? If you think that you lack confidence, and you probably do because most people do, then I offer a couple suggestions that will direct your attention to building a foundation of confidence in yourself.

Perhaps you are unsure if you lack confidence, if so ask yourself a couple of question to determine your confidence level and the areas where you are submissive and lack trust in yourself.

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End World Hunger: World Food Programme Launches Website

When you were a kid, did you ever sit down for a family meal that ended with a half-full plate and your mom saying, "Finish your broccoli, there's starving kids in Africa?" Maybe you rebelliously answered, "Why don't you send them my broccoli then?"
Believe it or not, now you can.

With the new website WeFeedback.org, launched by the United Nations World Food Programme, you can donate the price of your dinner to school programs around the world.

In 1961, the World Food Programme began providing food to communities during and after emergencies. Fifty years later, they aim to reach more than 90 million people with food assistance in more than 70 countries -- this year alone.

WeFeedBack allows people to estimate the cost of their nightly dinner -- whether it's broccoli, sushi, or spaghetti and meatballs -- and donate the equivalent to school programs around the world for children in need. Putting a 50-cent serving of "broccoli" into the website's calculator, WeFeedBack lets you know that two children can eat for that price. That's bang for your buck.

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So, What's Doin'?

From the Latin News, New York City:

Where to Learn; If you would like to try Latin dance yourself, there are plenty of places to watch and learn! Many dance studios all across the country have a social dance section of courses that often include the salsa, merengue and other Latin dance forms.

If dance classes are not within your budget, then fortunately there is another option. Since Latin dance has become so popular within certain night club circuits, chances are you already live in an areas that host Latin dance nights.

If so, check with your local club to see if lessons are offered. Many offer a one hour crash course before the Latin dance night, and from this one-time experience you can learn a lot. You can also learn from simply observing others on the dance floor and jumping in with a great, enthusiastic attitude and a partner willing to do the same.

Latin Dance as a Workout and that is Social Dancing.

"Mambo Tropical" By Los Chicos

Routine flyer from Salsa:
Hello Members,

We are going to have another ladies styling class by Maya on April 30th. As you know, Maya is an excellent dancer and she also peformed in a mainland dance team. We will definately learn new techniques from her. This time she will teach the shine pattern and spin techniques. I hope many of you will attend the class.

Latin Night will be on May 8th, Sunday. There will be a nice big floor to dance with easy and free parking. I will see you at the dance floor.
International Salsa Organization

"Moliendo Cafe" By Azucar Moreno"

Salsa Workshop by Maya Ladies Styling

Date: April 30th 2011 Saturday
Times: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Ala Wai golf course Palladium

Fee Member: $10.00
Non Member: $15.00
Member Fee till Dec 2011: $ 5.00

Information; Emi 222-9648

Pub's Note: The Window Of Opportunity for our blogs is five to fifteen days. Does anyone know what that means? It will take a while. Thanks

Making good contact with the Square and Round Dancers through SJ. She just sent me a poster and asked to have it posted. Sounds OK by me. She also sent me news of going to Ward Centerstage on Tuesdays for line dancing with Parents Without Partners.

I have to put that Tuesday on my agenda to take care of. It has been too long. I used to live just a couple of blocks away. Maybe fit it with Dance Honolulu at Washington Intermediate and also Belly Dancing at the Al Franz Studio. Got to find a way to fit it all in one trip.

SJ is getting to be a good Information Contributor. Why not? She sees things that no one else in the world sees. That is her viewpoint and very valuable to us.