tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832161701850114026.post2700647968225672390..comments2023-09-30T09:34:32.353-07:00Comments on Be Happy. Be Healthy. Be Active. Be Amazing: Out with the old and in with the new!chrystad72http://www.blogger.com/profile/06362995085776502206noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832161701850114026.post-64884319536322374722010-01-11T21:32:17.734-08:002010-01-11T21:32:17.734-08:00Hi there! Thought I'd leave my two cents- Loo...Hi there! Thought I'd leave my two cents- Looks like you need more ice, and when you add ice, you need more gums- often I find that it's a mix of the two gums not just one. They are synergistic. Go easier with the XG but a little more generous with the GG. IF you have a blender or smoothie maker with a tamper you can truly get ice cream. If you have no way to smoosh down the ice, then you'll just have to be happy with a thick smoothie or perhaps a loose soft-serve. Never tried it in the food processor. Hope this helps :-)Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02522338001811463037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832161701850114026.post-33935933790956211812010-01-07T16:24:31.293-08:002010-01-07T16:24:31.293-08:00Your tree looks so pretty Chrysta! I am currently ...Your tree looks so pretty Chrysta! I am currently baking a sweet potato to try with almond butter! And get this, I forgot to tell you after our sweet potato/yams discussion the other day... I found both at the fruit store by your work! They were right next to each other... made me think of you. :)holly brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388570061568989084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832161701850114026.post-44387343183136094122010-01-05T16:27:22.057-08:002010-01-05T16:27:22.057-08:00Great post girl. I like it...having been very very...Great post girl. I like it...having been very very down lately, and overwhelmed. I love to write and my blog but then I wonder if it's even worth it...who am I doing it for really? Not alot of readers and maybe it's just not worth the time...sorry to be so depressing...have a great day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832161701850114026.post-17866506380693230102010-01-05T15:36:34.541-08:002010-01-05T15:36:34.541-08:00:) What a lovely post! Sounds like it was a great ...:) What a lovely post! Sounds like it was a great abs class! You really seem to be enjoying yourself- it is inspiring. I am going to enjoy my fresh days as well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832161701850114026.post-86724808764175461182010-01-05T12:00:12.954-08:002010-01-05T12:00:12.954-08:00I've never heard of protein ice cream - thanks...I've never heard of protein ice cream - thanks for the great info!Simply Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16492661388892873640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832161701850114026.post-40775205038793881732010-01-05T09:16:13.717-08:002010-01-05T09:16:13.717-08:00Squash with almond butter? I'll have to try th...Squash with almond butter? I'll have to try that!<br /><br />Glad you had a good vacation, and I hope your first week back is going well!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14084369174599500331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832161701850114026.post-10224087824450879822010-01-05T06:44:55.904-08:002010-01-05T06:44:55.904-08:00those bottomless pit days are so strange, aren'...those bottomless pit days are so strange, aren't they? glad you enjoyed your vacation :)Brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05862611432897296079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832161701850114026.post-72223775643600707172010-01-05T06:09:54.231-08:002010-01-05T06:09:54.231-08:00Such a great blog . Your story...your pictures...y...Such a great blog . Your story...your pictures...you just are really...nice :)<br />Have a nice day, and thanks for reading and commenting on my blog - I really appreciate it - I have you on my reader, and eventually if I get around to it I will try to add u to my blogroll.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832161701850114026.post-59520270934197323502010-01-05T00:53:49.705-08:002010-01-05T00:53:49.705-08:00Oooh squash with almond butter. That's a wond...Oooh squash with almond butter. That's a wonderful idea! I'll have to try, for sure.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17204776831565649927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832161701850114026.post-41365799554002062402010-01-04T21:05:16.420-08:002010-01-04T21:05:16.420-08:00haha f-AB-ulous, you goof! i was confused for a se...haha f-AB-ulous, you goof! i was confused for a second---BPD = borderline personality disorder? lol, that's what happens when you're a psych major i guessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832161701850114026.post-71692760056726564182010-01-04T20:20:57.279-08:002010-01-04T20:20:57.279-08:00Aww, I always get sad when it's time to take d...Aww, I always get sad when it's time to take down decorations, too. I do like your out with the old, in with the new mantra, though. <br /><br />It's so cold here that I can't even think about eating ice cream! I hope we have a warm up soon, so I can enjoy some. :-)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02758932883732204080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832161701850114026.post-28332400653195073992010-01-04T18:25:07.971-08:002010-01-04T18:25:07.971-08:00Oh I know, it's so sad to see the tree come do...Oh I know, it's so sad to see the tree come down. :( I have successfully avoided that sad feeling this year, though--I never had a tree in the first place! I had the advantage of traveling to my sister's for xmas. I did take down all my xmas cards, though. There was a nice display rockin in my apt. for a while there...Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07606065146736618203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832161701850114026.post-52964272955756734452010-01-04T18:11:24.340-08:002010-01-04T18:11:24.340-08:00I love protein ice cream! My recipe yields a soft ...I love protein ice cream! My recipe yields a soft serve consistency and is pretty easy.<br /><br />About 1 to 1.5 cups of frozen fruit. I usually use strawberries.<br />1 scoop BSN chocolate protein powder<br />Unsweetened almond milk (chocolate or vanilla) about 1/2 cup, just enough to get it moving in the blender.<br /><br />Blend until mixed up and soft but not too melty!<br /><br />The strawberry/chocolate is my go-to, tastes like a chocolate covered strawberry :)<br /><br />Oh and I totally hear ya on those bottomless pit days! Looks like you filled up with super healthy foods!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03926405704037392260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832161701850114026.post-68837315975398121152010-01-04T17:46:52.373-08:002010-01-04T17:46:52.373-08:00BPD -- love it! I'm having one of those today ...BPD -- love it! I'm having one of those today after a late workout last night! Hope you eased back into things easily today...I know how brutal it is!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832161701850114026.post-21653547382649849102010-01-04T16:13:41.722-08:002010-01-04T16:13:41.722-08:00good luck with getting back to "reality!"...good luck with getting back to "reality!" i'm very impressed you took down your tree....i'm holding onto mine for a little while longer....lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09645245177126161583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832161701850114026.post-71253189838621012792010-01-04T14:57:19.754-08:002010-01-04T14:57:19.754-08:00Squash and almond butter?! Oh my goodness that so...Squash and almond butter?! Oh my goodness that sounds totally delicious! And seeing the protein ice cream reminds me that I must try that also!Abby (Nibble, Nourish, Run)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12107924752796549454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832161701850114026.post-75406310366958548422010-01-04T13:27:17.059-08:002010-01-04T13:27:17.059-08:00I saw someone else mention this but I also use hal...I saw someone else mention this but I also use half a frozen banana instead of ice to thicken. Maybe also some chia seeds? I use them in smoothies or pudding to thicken but maybe not for ice cream.C.G. the Foodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749486465746346196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832161701850114026.post-6863331845687593902010-01-04T12:24:28.300-08:002010-01-04T12:24:28.300-08:00Hope you're having a good back to reality day!...Hope you're having a good back to reality day!!<br />Taking down Christmas decorations is always sad isnt it? I took mine down this weekend, and then had to do the same at work this morning. :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832161701850114026.post-9958596225958447032010-01-04T12:19:16.580-08:002010-01-04T12:19:16.580-08:00Hope work went well for ya today!! :) Its tought g...Hope work went well for ya today!! :) Its tought getting back into the swing of things BUT I love your attitude!<br />Enjoy our Monday, dear OH and we all have bottomless pit days.. have no fear..lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832161701850114026.post-64933023452848872492010-01-04T12:05:49.345-08:002010-01-04T12:05:49.345-08:00Bottomless Pit Day? He he interesting :-D I have t...Bottomless Pit Day? He he interesting :-D I have those moments too ! especially these in these holiday season!! You are right, we need to get back on track! I wish the weather here is warmer and less windy, so I can take a walk outside!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832161701850114026.post-49881663275351280322010-01-04T11:09:25.708-08:002010-01-04T11:09:25.708-08:00your positivity is INFECTIOUS! i was being all neg...your positivity is INFECTIOUS! i was being all negative today but i read youyr blog post and was like THINK POSITIVEEEEEEE!<br /><br />re: workouts:<br />rest days: i do take rest days, but not full out no activity. I'm more a proponent of active rest. so i'll (like today) walk on the treadmill ( i usually do this if when i get up i'm like UGH RUNNING) today i'm pretty sore, but most of the time, not really. someone told me that stretching after workouts prevents muscle soreness, as does foam rolling. warm baths help, or taking 2 advil before you go to sleep to prevent the inflammation. hope this helps! any other questions just email/comment!=DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832161701850114026.post-81342398454073234302010-01-04T10:12:23.775-08:002010-01-04T10:12:23.775-08:00always so sad to see the tree go down! i need to ...always so sad to see the tree go down! i need to find some xantham or guar gum... it's time to make better ice cream :)<br /><br />i'm also eyeing those vanilla goji balls!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13898098819208716948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832161701850114026.post-13926535643969602332010-01-04T09:01:12.415-08:002010-01-04T09:01:12.415-08:00love your attitude about starting each day fresh! ...love your attitude about starting each day fresh! that protein ice cream looks delicious--haven't tried making it yet, but definitely on my list!<br /><br />i'm trying to keep up my xmas tree as long as possible! haha hope you have a great Monday!<br /><br />Kristen @ www.simplysavor.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12420085245126192948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832161701850114026.post-27250220049020601202010-01-04T06:07:59.325-08:002010-01-04T06:07:59.325-08:00hahaha i always say BPD when I feel like that!!! I...hahaha i always say BPD when I feel like that!!! It usually happens after a night of drinking so it happened alot in college, basically anything I ate didnt fill me up, I just kept going LOL<br /><br />the protein icecream is awesome isnt it? I make a protein cake, simply take 1 scoop Protein powder and mix with a little bti of water to make a paste, and nuke the whole thing in the micro for about 45 secs ( I used BSN lean dessert protien) it cooks up great!<br /><br />Have a wodnerful day!Naomi(Onefitfoodie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03776420534440308810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5832161701850114026.post-42619721949887682582010-01-04T05:20:57.947-08:002010-01-04T05:20:57.947-08:00I love bottomless pit days! Oh heck, every day is...I love bottomless pit days! Oh heck, every day is a bottomless pit day around here. Food is just too good, ya know? ;)ChocolateCoveredVeganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535445175195773771noreply@blogger.com