Saturday, August 7, 2010 by Dea.

Seriously, some days I really hate having a lawn.  I’m considering paving the whole yard.  Of course, then I’d have to do something else annoying as upkeep!

I try to remind myself that I burn 833 calories per hour pushing that lawn mower around.  I’m sure it goes higher or lower, depending on how long or wet the grass is.  It was long and wet, so I burned easily that 833 calories!

That means my day is off to a very good start.  So I’m looking on the bright side of it, and reminding myself that I enjoyed listening to my iPod, I burned all those calories, and I got fresh air.

But, yeah - I still would love to mulch the whole yard and use RoundUp in vast quantities!

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Wednesday, August 4, 2010 by Dea.

I had pulled out Tilapia to have for dinner the other day, and my usual method of cooking fish fillets is to bread and fry.  Since we’re striving for better foods, I threw this together - and it was wonderful!

1 orang, peeled and separated

2-3 tilapia fillets

Soy sauce

In a baking dish with a cover (I used a clay pot cooker), place orange wedge.  Set rinsed fish fillets on top of the oranges (this will prevent sticking).  Sprinkle with pepper to taste, and then shake on light soy sauce, approximately 1/4 cup.  Cover and place in a 375 degree oven for about 20 minutes, or until fish is done (this will depend on the thickness of the fish).

I served with leftover pasta salad, but my husband said it would be delicious over rice!

Quick, easy, tasty - and healthier than fried!  Less mess, too, actually!

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Monday, August 2, 2010 by Dea.

I was just reading a story on Yahoo about moms who were in better shape post-baby than before they ever got pregnant.  All of the women mentioned their children and staying fit for them as their major motivation.

It’s an interesting topic, really.  I’ve allowed my kids to learn unhealthy habits from me.  That makes me both sad and angry, and it’s all directed at myself.  I know that you can’t change your lifestyle JUST for someone else, but how did I not realize how much harm my junk eating and couch sitting ways was causing?

It’s a wake up call, that’s for sure.  I got vaccines for my kids to protect their health, I take them to doctors and dentists to keep them healthy.  But I’ve dropped the ball on the most important part of their health.

I have many motivations, and I think I’m going to make a list and hang it in my house.  This one, albeit a new one, will be at the top of the list.  Our health, as a family, has to be priority.

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