Why eat Whole grains?

When grains are processed or refined they become less nutritious,losing 25% of their original protein content and 17 other essential nutrients. Although manufacturers "enrich" the flour with some vitamins and minerals, a naturally whole grain is still a healthier choice. Compared to refined grains such as white brea, white rice, white flour, whole grains have more protein, fiber, vitamins(B and E) and minerals(magnesium and iron), as well as anitoxidants not found in other foods.
Common types of hole grains are:
-Wild Rice
-Brown rice
-Whole wheat
-oatmeal
-Barley
-Whole rye
-Bulgar
-pop corn
Try and substitute some processed grain products. Need some ideas? Add some flax seed or whole wheat flour into your pancakes. I do it whenever i make them for my kids.I you are making sop add some barely or brown rice.We switched to whole wheat pasta too, my kids didn't even notice.
Read Labels-make sure the 1st ingredient is whole wheat flour when buying bread or crackers

Even if you make one small change that would be wonderful. I want to encorage you to change one thing in your house to who;e wheat. One step at a time. Good luck mommies!
Tami Tyson
The Tyson Method

Why do Bootcamp4moms workouts have to keep changing?

-- By Nicole Nichols with a twist from Tami Tyson, Fitness Trainers People love routine. There’s comfort in doing the same things and knowing exactly what to expect—no surprises, no fear, no thinking required. And sometimes, routine can be a very good thing.   But when it comes to your workout, doing the same moves day in and day out isn’t doing much to help (or motivate) you. A lot of times we stick with a program because of that comfort zone.  Maybe you don’t understand the importance of variety when it comes to exercise. Whatever your reason, it’s time to break out of that workout rut!   From this point on, consider the idea that your muscles are smart. When they do new things—whether dancing, martial arts, or strength training—they’re a little shaky at first. But they learn quickly, mastering these new moves, so much in fact, that they become MORE efficient at doing them. So, they don’t have to work as hard (or burn as many calories, or respond with positive gains) to keep up with the program.   For this reason, and the fact that you should always be challenging your body in order to keep improving your fitness level, you should deliberately alter your fitness routine “regularly”. This way, your muscles remain challenged—and you get fitter, stronger, and healthier over time. This is exactly what we do during Bootcamp4moms workouts. I know each of you has their favorite workout, but the reason i keep changing it up on you is so that you will continue to see results. And i must say, i am so impressed with the bod's on you mommies.I have had numerous new mommies tell me they can't believe how skinny everyone is. I say "it's because The Tyson Method works. "The proof is in the Mommies! Keep it up Bootcamp4moms MOMMIES

The Meaning of Being a Mother

This is definitely my favorite mommy write up, i hope you enjoy it as much as i did.

Happy Mothers day all you beautiful mommies!

Remember being a mom is the most important job you will ever do

Love Tami

“We're sitting at lunch when my daughter casually mentions that she and her husband are thinking of `starting a family'. `We're taking a survey,' she says, half joking. `Do you think I should have a baby?' `It will change your life,' I say carefully, keeping my tone neutral. `I know,' she says, `No more sleeping in on weekends, no more spontaneous vacations.'
“I look at her carefully manicured nails and stylish suit and think that no matter how sophisticated she is, becoming a mother will reduce her to the primitive level of a bear protecting her cub --- that an urgent call of `Mom!' will cause her to drop a soufflé or her best crystal without a moment's hesitation.
“I feel that I should warn her that no matter how many years she has invested in her career, she will be professionally derailed by motherhood. She might arrange for childcare, but one day she'll be going to an important business meeting and she'll think of her baby's sweet smell. And she'll have to use every ounce of her discipline to keep from running home, just to make sure her baby is all right.
“Looking at my attractive daughter, I want to assure her that eventually she will shed the pounds of pregnancy, but she will never feel the same about herself. That her life, now so important, will be of less value to her once she has a child. That she would give it up in a moment to save her offspring, but she'll also begin to hope for more years – not to accomplish her own dreams, but to watch her child accomplish hers. I want her to know that a cesarean scar or shiny stretch marks will become badges of honor.
“My daughter's relationship with her husband will change, but not in the way she thinks. I wish she could understand how much more you can love a man who is careful to powder the baby and who never hesitates to play with his child. I think she should know that she'll fall in love with him again, but for reasons she now would find very unromantic.
“I wish my daughter could sense the bond she will feel with women throughout history who have tried to stop war, prejudice and drunk driving. And I hope she will understand why I can think rationally about most issues, but become temporarily insane when I discuss the threat of nuclear war to my children's future.
“I want to describe to my daughter the exhilaration of seeing your child learn to ride a bike. I want to capture for her the belly laugh of a baby who is touching the soft fur of a dog or cat for the first time. I want her to taste the joy that is so real, it actually hurts.
“My daughter's quizzical look makes me realize that tears have formed in my eyes. I finally say, `You'll never regret it.' Then I reach across the table, squeeze my daughter's hand and offer a silent prayer for her, and for me, and for all of the mere mortal women who stumble their way into this most wonderful of callings – this blessed gift from God – that of being a mother.

Portion Control

By Frances Largeman, R.D.

 

 

American waistlines are growing due to inactivity and increased food consumption at home and at restaurants. Part of the problem is "portion distortion" — we don't know what a standard serving size is.

According to a study published in the February 2003 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, portion sizes of many popular restaurant and packaged foods have grown substantially over the past 20 years. Some restaurant and fast-food portions exceed standard USDA sizes by as much as eight times. (Remember that muffin you ate this morning that was the size of your head?)

So what's wrong with more food — it's a better value for the consumer, right? It could be, if we knew what a portion size was and took the rest home in a doggie bag. Unfortunately, studies show that we eat more when more food is offered to us.

Here are some tips for recognizing "normal" serving sizes and avoiding the draw of larger portions. Keep this in mind: Most Americans eat too much protein and refined carbohydrates while not getting enough vegetables or fruit. So, if you're going to "super-size" anything, make sure it's a salad, but keep the dressing on the side.

• A serving of meat, poultry or fish is 3 ounces — about the size of a deck of cards or the palm of your hand.
  
• A serving of beans is 1/2 cup and makes a great substitute for 1 ounce of meat. Two tablespoons of peanut butter — about the size of a golf ball — counts as a serving and is equivalent to an ounce of meat.
  
• One serving (1 1/2 ounces) of cheese is about the size of three dominoes. A serving of milk or yogurt is 1 cup (or one small container of yogurt).
  
• One serving of leafy-green veggies like spinach, kale or collard greens is 1 cup, about the size of a baseball. Half a cup (half a baseball) counts as a serving for cooked veggies like green beans, carrots and Brussels sprouts. That equals about eight green beans, 10 carrot slices or three Brussels sprouts, so it's quite easy to get more than one serving at a time. A small (6-ounce) glass of tomato or other vegetable juice counts as a vegetable serving, too.
  
• A 1/2-cup of chopped fruit equals one serving and looks like half a baseball. Whole fruits only need to be about the size of a tennis ball, and a small (6-ounce) glass of juice counts as a serving, too.
  
• Carbohydrates often pack on serious calories in one shot. The USDA serving size for a bagel is only about the size of a hockey puck, or 1 ounce. Most bakery and supermarket bagels are the equivalent of about three to four servings. A slice of bread equals a serving. One-half cup of cooked cereal, pasta or rice equals one serving, and is about the size of a cupcake wrapper or a scoop of ice cream. The same goes for an ounce of dried cereal. So, you can see how quickly the six to 11 servings of grains that the Food Guide Pyramid recommends can add up.
  
• One final tip — be sure to read the Nutrition Facts Label. Many snacks are sold in what looks like a single-serving bag or container, but they actually provide two servings or more.

working out

Today i pushed my palisades mommies just that little bit extra.
They did amazing. There were a lot more breaks, but i think that is good. It means they were pushing themselves as hard as they could right?
The kids were all perfect and played so nicely.
Thanks to Val for letting us use her yard. She is such a generous women with a kind heart.
I felt like the workout went so fast today, I had so much fun and I love seeing changes in the mommies bodies. Especially on the mommies who have been coming 2 times a week, it's amazing how little it actually takes. Consistency is the key.
Tami Tyson
TheTysonMethod.com

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