There you go! It’s too late now. This is like yelling, “Tag! You’re it!” or poking pink flamingos in your yard. (Actually, it’s much better than that – don’t ever do that to me!)
In fact, I’m gonna get you twice.
First, I know the whole world is full of folks saying, “you’ve just gotta hear this/see this/try this”, but I’m challenging you to do this one thing right away. I listen to the Trim Healthy Podcast every week. I know you’re thinking, “Yeah, but Barb, you’re a health nut food nerd.” I am telling you, people, the most recent podcast by Serene Allison and Pearl Barrett, founders and authors of Trim Healthy Mama is not only a gem – it is vital!
It runs a little longer than usual as a 2-in1, but they felt it was important, during this outbreak of the corona virus, that you are fully armed to equip your body for battling viruses and other illness.
Trim Healthy Podcast #165: Fear, Sugar and Your Immune System is full of rock-solid science presented in simple layman’s terms that will enable you to turn your family’s health around and head it in the right direction. They’ll give you a great list of simple foods that are real healers and a short list of things to avoid if you want your immune system to have a fighting chance. Grab a piece of paper and make a grocery list while you’re listening that will put your family on the right track!
So…GOTCHA! You’re Ambushed! I challenge you to listen to this podcast here or on iTunes, iHeart Radio app or however you like to listen to music and podcasts. iHeart Radio is my preferred method. With the app on my phone, I can wear my headphones while I pull weeds, clean house, do laundry – whatever. Get listening! And don’t let me get word that you didn’t do it because I’m tryin’ to help you, people! And it’s FREE!
My second challenge –
We’ve all been social distancing for a while here and I love how our community is coming together without coming together. Creative ways of making fun range from the Great Bear Hunt to Sidewalk Art Spotting. There is hardly a street in our town without several bears waving at families who have watched them pop up on social media and then piled into their cars to drive around and hunt them down. (No animals were harmed in this social distancing stress relieving activity.) Now, families are getting out the chalk and posting their sidewalk art on social media, creating a new search activity for those who’ve been cooped up and are ready to get out for an interesting drive.
My challenge is for anyone in grades K-12. It’s the –
“Cabin Fever Cook-off”! Have your parents been telling you, “Enough with the junk food!”? It’s time to share on social media the great food ideas that have sprouted from this period of confinement. What have you been binging on these few weeks? If you’ve got a great idea for a healthy meal or snack to share, send me a photo and the recipe. Post them on my Food Freedom – THM Certified Lifestyle Coaching Facebook page here. I’ll give them an honest review as to their “healthiness” and we’ll all enjoy your great ideas for eating well while you’re all cooped up! Get in the kitchen and create! The challenge is on for anyone grades K-12. Surely it hasn’t all been pizza rolls and hot pockets – has it? Remember – post your photo and the recipe. Someone else might want to take your idea and make themselves some yummy grub! It can be as simple or elaborate as you choose. Someone might need a great idea for something as simple as what to do with an apple!
Remember, everyone, a second FREE video conference via Skype will be held at 7:00-8:00 PM (CST) on Tuesday, March 31 and you are welcome to join. This week we will be talking about “What a Week of Eating Trim & Healthy Looks Like”. Email me if you’d like to be included and I’ll reply with a link that will take you straight into the conference! That’s barb@midweststoryteller.com
Share with friends right now and let’s see how many are ready to get Trim & Healthy!
It’s a great way to come out of social distancing a better person.
What type of eating challenges has the recent health crisis have you been experiencing? Leave a comment and let’s talk about it.
