Mission: Healthy Meals for Schoolchildren
December 19, 2010 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Diet, Health, Parenting
With childhood obesity becoming an epidemic in this country, a professor at Georgia State University has linked overweight children with federal school nutrition programs. Research published in the Summer 2010 edition of The Journal of Human Resources by Associate Professor Rusty Tchernis (“School Nutrition Programs and the Incidence of Childhood Obesity”) reveals that children who [...]
Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 10
November 29, 2010 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Blogs, Etcetera, Jill Prouty
Thanksgiving could have been a disaster, but I survived thanks to the ”rotisserie-style” cycle class at Ultimate Fitness on Thanksgiving morning. I started off my turkey day burning about 450 calories, how ’bout you? I’m finally closing in on 30 lbs! I’m dropping weight a little faster these days, thanks to my Weight Watchers cookbooks. Okay, so [...]
Vino y Tapas
November 7, 2010 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Blogs, Etcetera, Jill Prouty
Looking for a night out with your sweetie? Or maybe you’re planning a girls night out? Here’s something that’s close to home… Vino y Tapas: Discovering Tastes in Food and Wine will be held at Tyrone Depot on Saturday, November 13th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person. Sommelier Scott Ross has selected a dozen [...]
Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 9
November 5, 2010 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Blogs, Etcetera, Jill Prouty
It’s getting down to the wire. Only five more months until my 40th birthday. Crunch time. As you know, I’ve had my ups and downs through this process. Something I constantly have to do is keep finding new things (or people) to motivate me. Here’s a few I’d like to share… – A good friend [...]
Scrappin’ Retreats
October 27, 2010 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Blogs, Etcetera, Jill Prouty
Seven years ago a co-worker gave me a gift certificate to an “Intro to Scrapbooking” class. She thought, since I had a new baby, scrapbooking might be something I’d enjoy. She had no idea. My first page was of our first family vacation with our new son. We went to Ft. Morgan, AL, and rented a [...]
Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 8
October 16, 2010 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Blogs, Etcetera, Jill Prouty
Research shows that the average person needs three weeks to form a good habit. I’ve been working out with a personal trainer since April, so I’ve got the exercise part down. I even look forward to it. But the part about eating less is still a struggle. Notice I said eating LESS. I already eat [...]
Jill’s Fitness Faves
September 22, 2010 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Blogs, Etcetera, Jill Prouty
With Fayette Woman heading up a team at World Gym for their “I Lost it at the Gym” promotion (Yay, ladies!), I thought it might be a good time to share some of my favorite, tried and true, fitness products. Smart Water – I got turned on to Smart Water last year after a bout [...]
Fit, Fab and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 7
September 4, 2010 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Blogs, Etcetera, Jill Prouty
I fell off the wagon. When did the downward spiral start? I went on vacation and never fully recovered. I exercised while I was out of town, but I ate fried food and pie too – and lots of it. When I got back I recovered slightly, but then we had a table at the Slippery [...]
Priceless Comfort
August 19, 2010 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Blogs, Etcetera, Jill Prouty
Many of us desire a connection to our family’s past, especially as we age and say goodbye to another generation. It brings us comfort and a feeling of belonging. It gives us clues to our identity. For some of us, the draw begins early. I was always fascinated by my grandmother’s old photos. I loved snuggling up with her on [...]
Sweet Escape
August 4, 2010 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Blogs, Etcetera, Jill Prouty
I watched out the window as we made our final approach into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport late Saturday night. I struggled to see the familiar landmarks due to the thick haze blanketing the lights on the ground. The woman sitting next to me, anxious about making her connecting flight to Los Angeles, said she thought [...]
97 Days (and Ways) to Play
July 16, 2010 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Blogs, Etcetera, Jill Prouty
Last Saturday night, after the kids were in bed, I decided to head to McDonald’s for an ice cream. So what? It was a craving. Anyway, as I flipped on the light at the front door, I caught a glimpse of something black and ropelike lying just beyond my potted plants. It was a snake. I caught my breath, [...]
Fit, Fab, and (Not Quite) 40 – Pt. 6
July 11, 2010 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Blogs, Etcetera, Jill Prouty
I’m now entering month 4 of getting fit (I was already fab to begin with!), and things are a changin’… James, my personal trainer, has stepped up our workouts. As if increasing the weight and reps wasn’t enough, now he has me jump on a bike and cycle in between sets. That’s right, he pushes that bike [...]