Pat's Tranquil Place

I lost 20 points in 2016.  Although I have gained it all back, at least it took 2 years for this to happen, I am on a mission to loose and keep it of forever. To me, this is called dieting for life.  I am doing this mainly because i know it is healthier for me and besides, the less I weigh the better I feel.  For starters, I am eating more veggies, fruits, and replacing one meal with a protein smoothie I create myself.  So far 3 pounds lighter and feeling pretty good.   In my research to be healthier, I have come across some recipes I would l like to share.  Here is one that is from the Mayo Clinic Diet and just in time for a cozy rainy night.  Gingery Chicken Noodle Soup: Ingredients 3 ounces dried soba noodles 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large yellow onion 1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped 1 clove garlic 4 cups chicken stock 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce. 1 pound skinles...

July, 29, 2018 Hi  all!  Thought I would share some information about what to eat for healthy living.   I relocated to Dallas and finding a Whole Foods around the corner is non existent.  But I did and it is worth the time and travel.  For those days when I do not have time to go, I shop at my local store but only buy organic fruits and vegetables and organic meats like chicken and wild sea foods, never farm raised . Here is a link to an article I found helpful about what not to eat!    http://dailyhealthremedies.com/10-everyday-cancer-causing-foods/8/ Also, a short video to help us along:  6 Superfoods for Cancer Prevention:  Dr. Robert Scott Bell  https://youtu.be/GGCFE5ZJhvY   Now, get your taste buds ready-here's where to start to lower risk-Happy Eating! https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/cancer-fighting-foods Patricia Briscoe

Good Morning, It has been a while.  A lot has transpired. I retired from the United States Postal Service.  I survived another bout of cancer-double mastectomy and healthy as a horse.  I work out 6 days a week about 1-2 hours a day.  Working with Preschoolers during the day so now I am on vacation, more time on my hands to be creative.  Singing and guitar lessons are on my agenda in addition to learning how to use my Mac computer.  I am on a mission to eat better and come up with a routine for double mastectomy survivors.  I find that there is not too much out there about this topic since our bodies are all so different and heal in its own individual way. From personal experience, I am finding that the old exercise routines of yesteryear have to be tweaked for my new body form.    So, I am slowly establishing a simple routine that hopefully all can benefit from.  Stay tuned.  The quest has begun. 😀😀 Patricia

Hi everyone!   Anyone  out there having or have had  a double mastectomy lately?   Let me know how you are dealing with it.   I am interested because we all have our own ways of dealing with life's curve balls.   On the upside..,,,...today was a beautiful day.     Sunny and a whole lotta wind.   Stay tuned!

Today was kind of hard....At times the fact that these are coming out is really scary even though I know it will save my life.  Tomorrow I will see how I feel.   Sometimes a good nights sleep is all a girl needs.