Big Purses

Ladies, a new excuse to get a big purse! What's your new reason? Well big purses are fabulous to stuff your lunches into! I really don't like having to get something when I am out and about, because there are so many unhealthy options at fast food places. Although Subway is an exception to that! Anyways, in the summer where I work, I don't usually have time to go and pick anything up at Subway, so I bring lunches along. And what a great place to stuff your lunches into than a super cute purse! Having a big purse enables me to put my Vitamin Water Zero, my sandwich (salad or whatever I bring that day) and an afternoon snack (such as hard-boiled egg whites (2), orange, and 1 Tablespoon Almonds).

See what a great use a big purse can be! So next time you are out shopping and see a big purse, remind yourself that it will be beneficial for your health! (That is, if you use it to pack lunches of course!)
Much Love,
Miss Bethany

Great Website

Just found a great website recently! This helps you track all your exercises and food.  It is www.myfitnesspal.com
You can track pretty much ANY food you eat and if you cannot pull it up, you are able to manually put the calories in my hand.
It takes seconds to set up and is easy to navigate and learn from! I am loving it :)

More tips and such to come later,
Much Love,
Miss Bethany

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MOM AND DAD!

My wonderful parent's 20th Anniversary is today! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MOM AND DAD! Thanks for everything you have given to us and all the sacrifices you have made for your children! We love you!!

Hugs,
Bethany



ps. Sorry for lack of posting this week. We are in a play and have been rehearsing like crazy! More to come on the weekend and next week!
Love Much,
Miss Bethany

5K!

This morning I awoke at five thirty am in order to accomplish one of the things I have had on my goals sheet for a while. I ran a 5k! Now, the distance isn't that bad, but after those intense hills and of course, running fast, it gets a little tiring! But I finished- pretty well actually! I got FIRST place in my division! I was so excited, it was an amazing feeling!
My time was:
23:09

It felt really amazing to be among the top people to cross the finish line. After I was done, I was able to cheer the rest of my siblings and my mom to the end.

It has been a day that I won't ever forget and the red trophy sitting on my dresser will be a reminder of just how far I have come in such a short time. You see, I hated running when I was younger. But after I began running because I knew it was good for me, I really began to enjoy it. Now, I LOVE it! It is the best exercise for me to clear my head and focus on Christ. It also it such a great workout and a fabulous way to challenge yourself!

I loved this 5k and cannot wait for the next one!

Love,
Miss Bethany

ps. Here are just a few pictures from the race, more to come tomorrow.

Early Morning

Like my "Team Tebow" shirt?



Arrival

On the way there...

My brother :)

40 Calorie Frappes!

Craving a Frappe from Starbucks? This is a great fix for that! I prefer mine tasting a lot more like coffee than chocolate or whatever flavoring you like. So if you want to add more flavor to yours, just add whatever flavoring you wish. Just remember that will add to the sugar and calories :)

Here is my recipe:

2 Cups Shaved Ice
1- 1/2 Cups of Brewed Cold Coffee
1 Tsp of Latte Mix (I used French Vanilla)
2 Tsp French Vanilla Creamer
1/2 Tsp Cocoa Powder
1 Tsp Mini Chocolate Chip Morsals (optional)
* Also Could add Fat- Free Whipped Cream to top...(we didn't have any at the time.)

Put everything in blender and give it a whirl. Add in extra coffee or ice depending on what consistency you want!

Split into two cups and enjoy!

Abby and I made this yesterday while going over AWANA paperwork, and liked it a lot. Just remember if you want it sweeter, you are free to add whatever you like:

Such as:
1 Tsp Chocolate Syrup
1 more Tsp of French Vanilla Creamer or Latte Mix
1/2 Tsp more of Cocoa Powder

Or whatever you dream up!

Have fun and make them your own.

And before I foret, here is the nutritional facts:

Calories: 40 (Roughly) if Split in two
Fat: 1 Grams

Love Much,
Miss Bethany <3

Summer Slaw

I LOVE coleslaw, but the calories can add up if made traditionally. Instead, try this great swap!

Summer Slaw:

Calories 40, Fat 0, Carbs 8, Fiber 2, Protein 1
Makes 8 Servings
Ingredients:

• 2/3 Cup Fat Free Mayo
• 2 tbsp Cider Vinegar
• tsp Ground Cinnamon
• 1 tsp of Dried Dill Weed
• tsp of Salt
• tsp of Pepper
• 1 Tbsp Dill Pickle Juice
• 4 Cups Dole Classic Cole Slaw Cabbage
• 1 Medium Apple sliced into thin strips
• 1 Medium/Small Onion Diced
• 1 Cup Shredded Carrots

Directions

• Mix Mayo, Vinegar, Dill Weed, Salt, Cinnamon ,Pepper, and pickle juice
• Stir in Onions, Apples, Onions, Carrots with sauce until completely blended
• Chill for an hour

This recipe was taken from Taralynn's Site www.undressedskeleton.tumblr.com

Really Good!!
Much Love,
Miss Bethany

Fun Lunches

Sweet Potato, Homemade Small Bran Bun and Vitamin Water Zero. Yum yum!

Lunch yesterday and today (minus the bran bun- no more of those!)

Much Love,

Miss Bethany

Sweet Potato Vs. White Potato

Yesterday there was nothing in the house for lunch, so I had to improvise. I went pursuing around the pantry and found, to my delight, that we had sweet potatoes!
Sweet potatoes are so sweet, creamy, and warm, that nothing needs to be added to them when they come out of the oven! Also, I found out they are low in the glycemic index- much lower than a regular potato. This caused me to wonder, 'How much better is a sweet potato for you then a white potato?'

After some digging this is what I found:
White Potato (Medium)
Calories: 128
Fat: 0.2 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Glycemic Index: 85 (high)
Potassium: 738.3 mG
Vitamin C: 13.25 mG
Vitamin B6: 0.43 mG


Sweet Potato:(medium)
Calories: 103
Fat:0.2 Grams
Fiber: 4 Grams
Glycemic Index: 54 (low)
Potassium:
Vitamin C:
Vitamin B6:

All in all, they are reasonably comparable. However, the sweet potato is more rich in nutrients and is lower on the glycemic index, which is better for you.  In case you did not know, the glycemic index indicates how quickly the food that you ate, increases your blood sugar levels. It is better to be on the lower side of things, which in this case, is the sweet potato.

So next time you are thinking about a potato, try a sweet potato, but if you don't like them- don't feel bad!
But, in my case, they are one of my favorite things to eat- just make sure when you eat them, you don't drown the potato in butter and sugar. :)

Love Much,
Miss Bethany

SLEEPOVER!

Happy Easter everyone! (A day late!) He is risen- He is risen indeed!!

So,this weekend, Friday to Saturday, my friends and I had a sleepover! It was bunches of fun! :) We had facial and spa time, a little photo shoot, and I dragged everyone outside to run! We had a great time!
I had to show some of the cute pictures we got!
Enjoy!

Running!

These two are so funny...they make me laugh so hard!

I have a thing for cucumbers...

The beautiful Savannah left and me, Bethany, right...

My beautiful sister Abby right and gorgeous Rosie left

Whimsical Right?

Besties...Savannah and I...

Best Friends forever! My sister is the one on the right, Brooklyn girl is the one on the left

Isn't she gorgeous?



Aren't they adorbale?



So cold!!

Tea!! We were so cold on the porch....had to have something to warm us up! This was Lipton Green Tea with one slice of Lemon- delicious!

Running Free

"I run in the path of Your commands- for You have set my heart free."
Psalm 119:32

Running with Abby

I am an avid runner. It is my favorite way to get in exercise and one way I draw closer to my God and my sisters. Abby and I ran tonight for a nice two mile run and wound up taking some crazy pictures!
We had so much fun running and then stopping to take some pics... I thought I would share them with you!

Love Much,
Miss Bethany <3

Stretch before...

Hey Abbs...your taking a picture?

My serious pose...

Last stretch until home...

We started, we jogged, we ran, we conquered.