We recently attended The Equine Affaire in central ohio as a family. I try to go every year, and on numerous days, if I can.
While perusing the booths, I wanted to make sure that I stopped in to Equipedic, and finally got a chance to meet with Richard. I needed to thank him for the results his Equipedic pads have yielded for my horses and countless others.
Last year at Equine Affaire, a very close friend of mine discovered these pads, and filled me in on thier unique science. I was instantly intrigued, and tried her newly purchased western pad on my quarter horse, Ginger. Within the first 20 minutes, we noticed a remarkable difference in the way she moved, lifted her back, and tracked quite bit more under herself than she had before. SOLD!
So I gave Richard a call, and made a decision that not would not only benefit my horses, but many others in the past year, I became a local dealer.
While Gingers improvement is what sold me on the pads, my 20 year old thoroughbred, Skitz, is who truly impressed all of us.
Skitz was unfortunately retired at the age of 9, after a back injury that we were unable to rectify. There is a veterbrae in her lower lumbar that the chiropractor can adjust, but it won't hold. After trying everything that I could afford, I had to retire her, and just pleasure ride once in a while, as I would never sell her. Along came the reason that I would switch from Eventing to AQHA. My dad had quarter horses.
So, after ordering my first couple of saddle pads, I decided to try them on skitz. To say that I was happy with the results, is a serious understatement. In the first ride, I was able to sit her canter for the first time in 11 years!
Now, a year later, I can ride whenever I want, exercise her for as long as we decide, and not worry about her getting sore. Quite the opposite, she has built her topline to a respectable level in the past year, gotten stronger, and fitter than she has been years. Last summer, we even competed at a local show over fences. I cried when we placed 2nd, and will cherish this picture forever.
A lot of thanks goes out to Richard and Equipedic, as well as Vetri-Science, and the Glyco-Flex 2 Eq pellets that keep her joints feeling well.
I love my horses, and do what I can to keep them feeling well!
The Healthy Equestrian
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Sunday, April 21, 2013
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Dental Health Month
Did you know that February is Pet Dental Health Month? Many Veterinary clinics extend this focus through January and February each year. As much as I appreciate this short term focus on the number 1 health concern afflicting our pets, it is really a yearlong need.
All of us can see the beautiful smile our pets give us, and while those front teeth may look nice, the root of the problem is much deeper, and more apparent if you lift the lip and look at their premolars. It has been recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association, that 80% of pets under the age of 4 have periodontal disease, and 100% of pets over the age of 4!
Brushing is best!
Okay Okay, now we’re talking home care, does that mean I have to brush my dog’s teeth?! While brushing is the best option, it’s not always the most practical. Some pets love to have their teeth brushed, it feels good, and they will sit patiently while you do this. Many others are distracted easily, and you may find it to be a challenging task, SQUIRREL!
If you’re not able to brush your dog’s teeth, take a look at some of the other options for home care. There are water additives that you can mix into your pets bowl. Products like Aquadent and Breathalyser are available in these formats. Make sure you are changing the water frequently though, and be sure that your pet is happily drinking as much water as he/she was before. We don’t want to be worried about dehydration because we added something new. One other word of caution, some water additives contain an ingredient called Xylitol. This artificial sweetener encourages them to drink, but can be risky for some pets. Check with your veterinarian before you use anything with xylitol in it.
Food Additives
Another home care option is a food additive. These are one of my favorites for the pets who have daily feedings in measured amounts. Plaque off comes in a small container with a scoop, Perio-Support is available in two sizes, a smaller container with shaker top, and larger, more cost effective container with a scoop. All of these are top dressed on the food. In other words, store these in your food container, scoop out your pet’s meal, shake on the powder, done! A food additive is typically very palatable, and a lot of dogs will wait for you to add it after using it for a few meals. I also like that companies such as Vetri-science (Perio-support), offer a 100% guarantee on their product. If your pet won’t eat it, or you don’t think its working, you can take it back to your veterinarian. A word of caution, this guarantee does not apply if you don’t purchase from your veterinarian.
There are a lot of chews and treats on the market that claim to support dental health, I’m sure that some do, but be careful in this area. When it comes to rawhide type chews, you need to monitor your pet carefully, ask any technician, we have removed quite a few rawhide pieces from the throats of our patients. Also, your pet needs to chew on this for an extended amount of time if they are to receive the full benefit.
Lean treats tartar control for cats, is another favorite. These tasty, crunchy treats can be found a blue bag, and are only 1.5 calories per treat. Cats go crazy for this treat, and it’s a great option for them.
Dental Sticks are another options for our furry family members. Again, monitor your pet when they are chewing on any of these, you want to make sure they don’t chew off a big piece and either choke, or have it lodge in the intestines. Greenies and Nutrident are available in pet stores, however, there is another great option coming this year through our veterinary clinics. Perio-Plus Stix, and feline bites are a combination of a chew stick, and the wonderful ingredients in perio-support powder to help neutralize those particles that cause bad breath. The ingredients found in these sticks will also help to support the gum tissue, and as we already know, most pets have gingivitis of some classification. Again, the perio stix and feline bites are 100% gauranteed if purchased through your local veterinarian. Who doesn't love a risk free option?!
Synthetic Chews I caution against. Some of these, like the Kong toys are great for chewing and massaging the gums, but there are others on the market that may actually cause your pet to break a tooth. As with all of these options, check with your veterinarian; ask them what they recommend for your pet.
Dental procedures
The last part of my discussion here, does my pet need a dental cleaning and what is involved? Again, check with your veterinary clinic and ask them a few questions. Each clinic does their procedures a little different. So you want to know exactly what is included. If you call around to get prices, you may find out later that a procedure at one cost at clinic A, only included a cleaning, while the cost at Clinic B included the cleaning, radiographs, pain management, and a home care item to go home.
Dental Cleanings are essential to the health of your pet. If left unattended, periodontal disease will affect the health of your pets heart, kidneys, liver, etc... Think about it this way, if we go twice a year for dental cleanings, how often should our pets be seen? They are aging 7 times faster than we are, that would be 14 dental visits a year!! Instead, take them in twice a year for their wellness exams, have the teeth checked then. If you do just one wellness exam, go again 6 months down the road and have a technician take a look at your pet’s mouth. They can let you know how things look in there, create an estimate for a cleaning if needed, and consult with the veterinarian if they notice a problem.
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Monday, February 4, 2013
Riding Lessons
I was so excited this evening to go to my first riding lesson with an old coach. Wayne was my coach in college, when I rode on the intercollegiate team for Columbus State. It has been 12 years since I had a lesson from him, and sorta forgot how honest, and tough he can be.
Let's just say, I showed up for my lesson, after driving through a snow storm mind you, happy and ready to go. Just awaiting my assignment, as there were many horses in the barn, all of them different from 12 years ago. Wayne walks in, and tells me that I am to ride Irish, a big grey quarter horse, who looks like a lot of fun.
I have been riding whenever possible, on my sweet Ginger, so I'm feeling pretty confident when he tells me that this horse can be tough. I may not have been riding in my english saddle as often as I should be, but none the less, feeling like I am pretty riding fit. :)
Ha, I was proven WRONG! LOL, Irish has to be ridden completely opposite of how I ride Ms. Ginger. When riding my sweet mare, it is on a long rein, maybe light contact, and she is very in tune to my body movements.
Irish on the other hand, wants contact, short rein, keep my arms a little further up his neck, and close the angle of my body in relation to his neck. Oh yea, and lean more forward when asking him to trot if I want any kind of forward movement.
This fealt so wrong, but I'm here to learn, and in my quest to learn as many disciplines as I possibly can, I sought out lessons from one of the best in our area. The Hunter Jumper world is so new and strange to me, and evidently I have a lot to learn.
So at the beginning of our lesson, Irish was slow, and agitated, and charged a few fences with me. By the end of our lesson, I was riding him the way he needed, and we had quiet, forward movement, and much better jumps.
The funny part though is when Wayne asked me how I handle things when Ginger is too fast? I just had to smile, and tell him, that she is never too fast. I have certainly taken for granted how wonderfully predictable, quiet, and even tempered my red headed mare can be. Irish was the perfect horse for me to learn on tonight, he reminded me what it was like to ride a horse that can be quiet full of himself, bucks and all!
So that brings me to my next fitness and riding goal. My next lesson is on February 20th, and I need to try and ride at a rising trot, sans stirrups, for 15 minutes. First step will be to try 5 minutes on Thursday when I ride Ginger next.
As for tonight, I'm headed to a warm shower so I can relax these muscles. Goodnight!
The Healthy Equestrian
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Let's just say, I showed up for my lesson, after driving through a snow storm mind you, happy and ready to go. Just awaiting my assignment, as there were many horses in the barn, all of them different from 12 years ago. Wayne walks in, and tells me that I am to ride Irish, a big grey quarter horse, who looks like a lot of fun.
I have been riding whenever possible, on my sweet Ginger, so I'm feeling pretty confident when he tells me that this horse can be tough. I may not have been riding in my english saddle as often as I should be, but none the less, feeling like I am pretty riding fit. :)
Ha, I was proven WRONG! LOL, Irish has to be ridden completely opposite of how I ride Ms. Ginger. When riding my sweet mare, it is on a long rein, maybe light contact, and she is very in tune to my body movements.
Irish on the other hand, wants contact, short rein, keep my arms a little further up his neck, and close the angle of my body in relation to his neck. Oh yea, and lean more forward when asking him to trot if I want any kind of forward movement.
This fealt so wrong, but I'm here to learn, and in my quest to learn as many disciplines as I possibly can, I sought out lessons from one of the best in our area. The Hunter Jumper world is so new and strange to me, and evidently I have a lot to learn.
So at the beginning of our lesson, Irish was slow, and agitated, and charged a few fences with me. By the end of our lesson, I was riding him the way he needed, and we had quiet, forward movement, and much better jumps.
The funny part though is when Wayne asked me how I handle things when Ginger is too fast? I just had to smile, and tell him, that she is never too fast. I have certainly taken for granted how wonderfully predictable, quiet, and even tempered my red headed mare can be. Irish was the perfect horse for me to learn on tonight, he reminded me what it was like to ride a horse that can be quiet full of himself, bucks and all!
So that brings me to my next fitness and riding goal. My next lesson is on February 20th, and I need to try and ride at a rising trot, sans stirrups, for 15 minutes. First step will be to try 5 minutes on Thursday when I ride Ginger next.
As for tonight, I'm headed to a warm shower so I can relax these muscles. Goodnight!
The Healthy Equestrian
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Thursday, January 17, 2013
Fiber, So good for all of us!
High Fiber
We have all heard it from our doctors and veterinarians. It's good for you, don't worry about why!
The truth is, there are so many reasons why fiber is good for you. Just one of those happens to coincide with many of our news years resolutions. To get healthy, lean, and more confident in our own skin.
Did you know that just 1 gram of fiber will burn up 7 calories that you took in with your meals?? So 30 grams of fiber throughout the day will burn 210 calories! Thats awesome!
Of course it will make you more regular too, which helps the GI tract to get into better working order. Over 80% of your immune system lives in your gut, namely the beneficial bacteria, called probiotics. Guess what these little friends use as food? FIBER!
Of course there are certain types of fiber that more readily used by them, we will go into that during my prebiotic/probiotic post that I'm working on.
So here is the short list on why to eat more fiber;
1. Helps you to trim down that waistline
2. Keeps you regular, clears the waste
3. Helps prevent disease and illness
4. Feed the good bugs (Probiotics)
5. Reduce fluid retention and bloating
Now for a list of great, high fiber foods!
Visit this website, love the way they listed these awesome super foods!
http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/063008p28.shtml
From what I have read about the amount of fiber needed, a healthy individual needs to take in 25-35g of fiber per day. On average, most of us consume around 15g.
I liked the next part as well, from Web MD, explaining the differences between soluble and insoluble fibers.
Most fiber is classified as soluble (meaning that it partially dissolves in water) or insoluble (meaning that it resists digestion and does not dissolve in water).
Soluble fiber is found in beans, peas, lentils, oatmeal, oat bran, nuts, seeds, psyllium, apples, pears, strawberries, and blueberries. Soluble fiber is associated with lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol, regulating blood sugar, and a lower risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Insoluble fiber is found in whole grains, barley, couscous, brown rice, bulgur, wheat bran, nuts, seeds, carrots, cucumbers, zucchini, celery, green beans, dark leafy vegetables, raisins, nuts, grapes, and tomatoes. Grandma called it roughage, and one of the benefits of insoluble fiber is that it helps keep you regular, prevents constipation, and reduces the risk of diverticular disease.
Total fiber intake of both kinds, studies show, can lower risk of coronary disease, metabolic syndrome, and obesity.
Foods high in fiber can also make you feel full longer and curb overeating. High-fiber foods are filling; they require more chewing and stay longer in your stomach, absorbing water, and helping you feel full.
Fiber is also associated with lowering risk of certain cancers such as colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal cancers. Fiber works in concert with other nutrients in a healthy diet to provide the best cancer protection.
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We have all heard it from our doctors and veterinarians. It's good for you, don't worry about why!
The truth is, there are so many reasons why fiber is good for you. Just one of those happens to coincide with many of our news years resolutions. To get healthy, lean, and more confident in our own skin.
Did you know that just 1 gram of fiber will burn up 7 calories that you took in with your meals?? So 30 grams of fiber throughout the day will burn 210 calories! Thats awesome!
Of course it will make you more regular too, which helps the GI tract to get into better working order. Over 80% of your immune system lives in your gut, namely the beneficial bacteria, called probiotics. Guess what these little friends use as food? FIBER!
Of course there are certain types of fiber that more readily used by them, we will go into that during my prebiotic/probiotic post that I'm working on.
So here is the short list on why to eat more fiber;
1. Helps you to trim down that waistline
2. Keeps you regular, clears the waste
3. Helps prevent disease and illness
4. Feed the good bugs (Probiotics)
5. Reduce fluid retention and bloating
Now for a list of great, high fiber foods!
Visit this website, love the way they listed these awesome super foods!
http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/063008p28.shtml
From what I have read about the amount of fiber needed, a healthy individual needs to take in 25-35g of fiber per day. On average, most of us consume around 15g.
I liked the next part as well, from Web MD, explaining the differences between soluble and insoluble fibers.
Soluble and Insoluble Fiber
Fiber is present in all plant foods in varying amounts.Most fiber is classified as soluble (meaning that it partially dissolves in water) or insoluble (meaning that it resists digestion and does not dissolve in water).
Soluble fiber is found in beans, peas, lentils, oatmeal, oat bran, nuts, seeds, psyllium, apples, pears, strawberries, and blueberries. Soluble fiber is associated with lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol, regulating blood sugar, and a lower risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Insoluble fiber is found in whole grains, barley, couscous, brown rice, bulgur, wheat bran, nuts, seeds, carrots, cucumbers, zucchini, celery, green beans, dark leafy vegetables, raisins, nuts, grapes, and tomatoes. Grandma called it roughage, and one of the benefits of insoluble fiber is that it helps keep you regular, prevents constipation, and reduces the risk of diverticular disease.
Total fiber intake of both kinds, studies show, can lower risk of coronary disease, metabolic syndrome, and obesity.
Foods high in fiber can also make you feel full longer and curb overeating. High-fiber foods are filling; they require more chewing and stay longer in your stomach, absorbing water, and helping you feel full.
Fiber is also associated with lowering risk of certain cancers such as colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal cancers. Fiber works in concert with other nutrients in a healthy diet to provide the best cancer protection.
Thank you again for visiting my page!
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Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Trot Rails, just a dressage exercise??
Trot and Walk Rails
How many of you use these in your exercise sessions with your horses?? I was first introduced to the idea of "rail work", not following the rail, but riding over them, shortly after I watched my first horse trial.
I immediately fell in love with the sport of eventing, but I had a green, OTTB, at home who was out of shape. As for me, I was just an information hungry teenager, who didn't like most other sports, and needed something "horsey" to keep my own butt in shape.
As I learned then, and continue to share with everyone, walk and trot rails are not just for jump preparation. Rather, the more important benefit, muscle building, and flexibility.
All horses, no matter the discipline, can and will benefit from working with rails on the ground, or even slightly raised, but please don't start there. Instead of just shuffling along at a pleasure pace, or trotting without watching where their feet land, your horse takes on more responsibility, and has to actually work his/her muscles to LIFT, themselves and you, over the rails.
If you have a horse with a poor topline, this may be one part of the resolution. Make sure to set your distances correct though. About 1 large step, or 1 meter apart between the rails. You may need to adjust the distance to fit your horses stride a bit.
Start with just one rail, then add the second. You don't need to add a third until your horse is a little fitter, lifting over the rails, and rarely hitting them.
Even with my western pleasure horses, I work over these rails at an extended jog, or nice forward long trot. Rising in my stirrups to give my horse clearance, and the most benefit possible. I also like all of my horses, irregardless of their job, to graduate to a minimum of a cross rail, low cross rail of course. If they should ever do anything higher, it will be to their choosing. My horses must be confident, willing, and ready physically to do anything more than a small cross rail.
Look for other exercises online that you can do with two or more rails, and use your imagination to help your horse build muscle and elasticity throughout their entire body.
My favorites are fans with 2-3 rails, set at 1 meter on the inside (walk, trot length), and 3 meters at the furthest end (canter stride). I also love boxes, you can trot corners, trot and lope through, trot into the box and stop, and turn a circle like in the trail classes.
Have fun, and happy riding!
The Healthy Equestrian
How many of you use these in your exercise sessions with your horses?? I was first introduced to the idea of "rail work", not following the rail, but riding over them, shortly after I watched my first horse trial.
I immediately fell in love with the sport of eventing, but I had a green, OTTB, at home who was out of shape. As for me, I was just an information hungry teenager, who didn't like most other sports, and needed something "horsey" to keep my own butt in shape.
As I learned then, and continue to share with everyone, walk and trot rails are not just for jump preparation. Rather, the more important benefit, muscle building, and flexibility.
All horses, no matter the discipline, can and will benefit from working with rails on the ground, or even slightly raised, but please don't start there. Instead of just shuffling along at a pleasure pace, or trotting without watching where their feet land, your horse takes on more responsibility, and has to actually work his/her muscles to LIFT, themselves and you, over the rails.
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| Ginger and Bert walking over the fan. |
Start with just one rail, then add the second. You don't need to add a third until your horse is a little fitter, lifting over the rails, and rarely hitting them.
Even with my western pleasure horses, I work over these rails at an extended jog, or nice forward long trot. Rising in my stirrups to give my horse clearance, and the most benefit possible. I also like all of my horses, irregardless of their job, to graduate to a minimum of a cross rail, low cross rail of course. If they should ever do anything higher, it will be to their choosing. My horses must be confident, willing, and ready physically to do anything more than a small cross rail.
Look for other exercises online that you can do with two or more rails, and use your imagination to help your horse build muscle and elasticity throughout their entire body.
My favorites are fans with 2-3 rails, set at 1 meter on the inside (walk, trot length), and 3 meters at the furthest end (canter stride). I also love boxes, you can trot corners, trot and lope through, trot into the box and stop, and turn a circle like in the trail classes.
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| Ginger and I working trail at AQHA Region 4, 2011 |
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Sunday, January 6, 2013
Breakfast Ideas
As promised, here are three of my favorite breakfast options. All of them are healthy and fast. My 3 year old son loves helping me in the kitchen, so they have to be easy too! First, my little ones favorite.....
Protein Vi-Waffles
If you love waffles, and have a waffle maker in your kitchen, this recipe is an ideal replacement for you. The traditional Belgian Waffle is around 500 calories! Check out this nutritional content, it is an incredible savings, and incredibly tasty!!
Ingredients: Nutritional Content:
1/2 cup Quick oats, uncooked Calories 260
2 Egg Whites Protein 27g
2 Scoops Vi-Shape Shake Mix Total Carbs 34g
2 Scoops Water Fiber 9g
1/2-1tsp. Cinnamon Sugars 2g
Total Fat 4g
Mix all together and pour into your waffle maker.
Enjoy with real maple syrup. (calories/sugar not included)
Buffalo Chicken Eggs
Love buffalo chicken wings??
Want them for breakfast without all the added fat and calories??
Here you go!
In a microwaveable bowl or over-sized coffee cup.
Mix all of the following ingredients, except the cheese.
Ingredients:
2 Egg Whites
1-2 Tablespoons Unsweetened Almond Milk
1/2 can (1serv.) of chicken breast
Franks Red Hot to taste, I typically use about 1 1/2 tablespoons.
1/4 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese
Mix with a fork and microwave for 2-2 1/2 minutes, covered.
Drain any excess liquid into sink (from almond milk and chicken)
Add Cheese to the top, back in the microwave for 30seconds and enjoy!
For more ideas like this one, check out Hungry Girl. I love her cookbook, 300 under 300.
Nutritional Content:
Calories 162.5
Protein 27.2g
Total Fat 7.6g
and 36% of your daily recommended calcium!
Last, but certainly not least.....
Mocha Vi-Shake
Love this one when I need something super quick, and I don't have time to wait on the coffee pot.
Ingredients:
8oz. Unsweetened Almond Milk
2 scoops Vi-Shape Shake Mix
1 Tablespoon Instant Coffee Granules
4-5 Ice Cubes
Put all ingredients into your blender, turn on for 15seconds, pour into travel mug, enjoy on the road.
Nutritional Content:
Calories 130
Protein 14g
Total Carbs 11g
Dietary Fiber 8g
Sugars 1g
and 75% of recommended calcium, 40% of your Vitamin A,
and 30% of your Vitamin C!!
No excuses with recipes like this one, I'm on the road, traveling through 3 states each month. I can stop at any coffee shop for a cup of soy milk. Take my Shake mix with me, and a couple flavor packets or pudding mix. My small, travel sized, ninja blender goes with me everytime I leave the house. Don't have an outlet adapter in your car, go to any health food store, and purchase a protein shaker cup. With the ball inside, you can add your ingredients, shake, and go!
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Protein Vi-Waffles
If you love waffles, and have a waffle maker in your kitchen, this recipe is an ideal replacement for you. The traditional Belgian Waffle is around 500 calories! Check out this nutritional content, it is an incredible savings, and incredibly tasty!!
Ingredients: Nutritional Content:
1/2 cup Quick oats, uncooked Calories 260
2 Egg Whites Protein 27g
2 Scoops Vi-Shape Shake Mix Total Carbs 34g
2 Scoops Water Fiber 9g
1/2-1tsp. Cinnamon Sugars 2g
Total Fat 4g
Mix all together and pour into your waffle maker.
Enjoy with real maple syrup. (calories/sugar not included)
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| Protein Vi-Waffles |
Buffalo Chicken Eggs
Love buffalo chicken wings??
Want them for breakfast without all the added fat and calories??
Here you go!
In a microwaveable bowl or over-sized coffee cup.
Mix all of the following ingredients, except the cheese.
Ingredients:
2 Egg Whites
1-2 Tablespoons Unsweetened Almond Milk
1/2 can (1serv.) of chicken breast
Franks Red Hot to taste, I typically use about 1 1/2 tablespoons.
1/4 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese
Mix with a fork and microwave for 2-2 1/2 minutes, covered.
Drain any excess liquid into sink (from almond milk and chicken)
Add Cheese to the top, back in the microwave for 30seconds and enjoy!
For more ideas like this one, check out Hungry Girl. I love her cookbook, 300 under 300.
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| Buffalo Chicken Wing Eggs |
Calories 162.5
Protein 27.2g
Total Fat 7.6g
and 36% of your daily recommended calcium!
Last, but certainly not least.....
Mocha Vi-Shake
Love this one when I need something super quick, and I don't have time to wait on the coffee pot.
Ingredients:
8oz. Unsweetened Almond Milk
2 scoops Vi-Shape Shake Mix
1 Tablespoon Instant Coffee Granules
4-5 Ice Cubes
Put all ingredients into your blender, turn on for 15seconds, pour into travel mug, enjoy on the road.
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| ViSalus Iced Mocha Ingredients |
Calories 130
Protein 14g
Total Carbs 11g
Dietary Fiber 8g
Sugars 1g
and 75% of recommended calcium, 40% of your Vitamin A,
and 30% of your Vitamin C!!
No excuses with recipes like this one, I'm on the road, traveling through 3 states each month. I can stop at any coffee shop for a cup of soy milk. Take my Shake mix with me, and a couple flavor packets or pudding mix. My small, travel sized, ninja blender goes with me everytime I leave the house. Don't have an outlet adapter in your car, go to any health food store, and purchase a protein shaker cup. With the ball inside, you can add your ingredients, shake, and go!
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Saturday, January 5, 2013
A New Health Challenge!!
I am so excited about everything I learned today. Attending a Challenge Rally was exactly what I needed to help encourage me to stay on track.
In October 2011, I was introduced to Visalus Sciences and the Body By Vi Challenge. This was the first program, with a meal replacement shake that I fealt was worthy of a try, besides, the samples I tried were AMAZING! So I was soon on my journey with the 90 day challenge.
Enclosed is my before/after picture, where I show that in my 90 day challenge, I lost 22 pounds and 4 dress sizes. I went on through 2012 to lose a total of 43 pounds. Having started at 203# and reaching my lowest weight in 2012 of 160#.
*note, I changed my body by vi site from VondaRVT to TheHealthyEquestrian.
So this year, I'm starting off on the right foot, and getting back on the challenge with a shape kit. I was never compeletely away from it, most mornings, I still make a shake for breakfast.
My favorite breakfast shake;
8oz. Unsweetened Almond Milk
4-5 frozen organic strawberries
2 scoops vi-shape shake mix
Ice
Blend and enjoy a yummy strawberry smoothie!
Love this quote, taken from the cover of "Success from Home" magazine.
"To fight obesity, make it social"
That's exactly what I am doing here, I'm going to post my journey all year, and would love to hear what all of you are doing. Not to worry, this blog is not just about my weight loss journey, I'm going to write many more posts on supplements and nutrients to help you and your pets in all avenues of life.
If your not familiar with these shakes, it is a powder mix that can be flavored however you like. There are over 300 recipes documented so far. Not just shakes, but waffles, pancakes, muffins, cookies and more!
This mix meets a lot of criteria that others can't touch....
Gluten Free Heart Healthy Lactose Free Diabetic Friendly Certified Kosher
2012 Visalus Stats
1.5 Million NEW people joined the challenge
15 Million pounds lost in 2012
Over 400,000 free challenge kits shipped!!
Over 47 Million in prizes, money, and free product given out!
To Date, Over 1 Million meals served to hungry children in the US!
New Changes for 2013
PROJECT 10
Every week, 10 people who have lost 10 pounds will be drawn for $1,000 prizes!
Thats $10,000/week!
Heres the best part
90 Day Results Money back gaurantee!
So what do you have lose?? Weight?? Join the challenge with me, it's one of the best things I ever did!
My Parents and I have lost a combined 160 pounds on this challenge during 2012.
Drink a shake for breakfast, a shake for lunch,
and then eat a normal, sensible dinner. EASY!
Light snacks inbetween meals are not only ok, they are encouraged.
Keep your metabolism up!
Are you buying breakfast and/or lunch out? How much do you spend each day? each meal?
Each Shake meal is only $1.65!!
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have, or if you want to host a challenge party, try samples and learn about the challenge with your friends. I will bring the product and the fruit to try, all you need to do is invite your friends and family members.
You can learn more and place orders at my Visalus webpage.
www.thehealthyequestrian.bodybyvi.com
click join the challenge, and welcome to the fastest growing health network in the world!
Need more incentive to get started......
The first three people to place thier orders on my webpage for a shape kit or higher, and share this post on facebook, will receive a free additional bag of mix ($49 value). Use this one to experiment with, like trying out the waffles!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Healthy-Equestrian/265599263565722
The Healthy Equestrian
HealthyEquestrian@gmail.com
In October 2011, I was introduced to Visalus Sciences and the Body By Vi Challenge. This was the first program, with a meal replacement shake that I fealt was worthy of a try, besides, the samples I tried were AMAZING! So I was soon on my journey with the 90 day challenge.
Enclosed is my before/after picture, where I show that in my 90 day challenge, I lost 22 pounds and 4 dress sizes. I went on through 2012 to lose a total of 43 pounds. Having started at 203# and reaching my lowest weight in 2012 of 160#.
*note, I changed my body by vi site from VondaRVT to TheHealthyEquestrian.
So this year, I'm starting off on the right foot, and getting back on the challenge with a shape kit. I was never compeletely away from it, most mornings, I still make a shake for breakfast.
My favorite breakfast shake;
8oz. Unsweetened Almond Milk
4-5 frozen organic strawberries
2 scoops vi-shape shake mix
Ice
Blend and enjoy a yummy strawberry smoothie!
Love this quote, taken from the cover of "Success from Home" magazine.
"To fight obesity, make it social"
That's exactly what I am doing here, I'm going to post my journey all year, and would love to hear what all of you are doing. Not to worry, this blog is not just about my weight loss journey, I'm going to write many more posts on supplements and nutrients to help you and your pets in all avenues of life.
If your not familiar with these shakes, it is a powder mix that can be flavored however you like. There are over 300 recipes documented so far. Not just shakes, but waffles, pancakes, muffins, cookies and more!
This mix meets a lot of criteria that others can't touch....
Gluten Free Heart Healthy Lactose Free Diabetic Friendly Certified Kosher
2012 Visalus Stats
1.5 Million NEW people joined the challenge
15 Million pounds lost in 2012
Over 400,000 free challenge kits shipped!!
Over 47 Million in prizes, money, and free product given out!
To Date, Over 1 Million meals served to hungry children in the US!
New Changes for 2013
PROJECT 10
Every week, 10 people who have lost 10 pounds will be drawn for $1,000 prizes!
Thats $10,000/week!
Heres the best part
90 Day Results Money back gaurantee!
So what do you have lose?? Weight?? Join the challenge with me, it's one of the best things I ever did!
My Parents and I have lost a combined 160 pounds on this challenge during 2012.
Drink a shake for breakfast, a shake for lunch,
and then eat a normal, sensible dinner. EASY!
Light snacks inbetween meals are not only ok, they are encouraged.
Keep your metabolism up!
Are you buying breakfast and/or lunch out? How much do you spend each day? each meal?
Each Shake meal is only $1.65!!
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have, or if you want to host a challenge party, try samples and learn about the challenge with your friends. I will bring the product and the fruit to try, all you need to do is invite your friends and family members.
You can learn more and place orders at my Visalus webpage.
www.thehealthyequestrian.bodybyvi.com
click join the challenge, and welcome to the fastest growing health network in the world!
Need more incentive to get started......
The first three people to place thier orders on my webpage for a shape kit or higher, and share this post on facebook, will receive a free additional bag of mix ($49 value). Use this one to experiment with, like trying out the waffles!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Healthy-Equestrian/265599263565722
The Healthy Equestrian
HealthyEquestrian@gmail.com
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