Blog — Geelo

30Dec 2022 by admin

Sticking to Your Weight Loss Goals While Eating Out or at Parties

Eating out or attending parties can be a fun and social experience, but it can be challenging for those trying to stick to their weight loss goals. It's easy to get caught up in the excitement or eat more than you had planned. However, it is possible to enjoy these occasions without completely derailing your weight loss efforts. Here are some tips for sticking to your weight loss goals when eating out or at a party. 8 Tips for Sticking to Your Weight Loss Goals Plan Ahead If you know you will be eating out or attending a party, try to plan ahead and make healthier choices earlier in the day. For example, you could choose a lighter breakfast or lunch to leave some room for indulgences later on. Choose…

17Apr 2022 by admin

Brown-Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These Chewy, brown-butter chocolate chip cookies have a caramel-like undertone. Perfect to be enjoyed with a glass of milk, or with a scoop of ice cream a la mode style. Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Baking SheetsParchment PaperSaucepanDry Measuring CupsMeasuring SpoonsWhiskMedium Sized Mixing BowlsLarge Sized Mixing BowlSmall Sized Mixing BowlRubber Spatula or large mixing spoon1/4 ounce ScoopCooling Rack 2 Cups All Purpose Flour1/2 tsp salt3/4 tsp baking soda16 Tbsp (2 sticks) Unsalted butter1 1/4 Cup Dark Brown Sugar1/3 Cup Granulated Sugar1 Large Egg2 Large Egg Yolks1 tbsp Vanilla extract1 1/4 Cups Milk Chocolate Chips Adjust the oven racks to middle position.Preheat oven to 350 Degrees Fahrenheit.In the small sized measuring bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, baking soda and salt.Add the butter to the saucepan, and put the pan…

26Mar 2022 by admin

Flaky Scones with Grand Marnier-Citrus Glaze

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This flaky and slightly sweet baked good is perfect as a breakfast bread, or even as a mid-day snack. Scones Scones with Grand Marnier-Citrus Glaze 1 1/2 lb Bread Flour1 1/2 lb Cake Flour6 oz Sugar0.5 oz Salt3 oz Baking Powder1 lb 3oz Butter7 oz Eggs1lb 5oz Milk1 Cup Powdered Sugar3-4 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice1 tbsp Grand Marnier1 tbsp Lemon Zest Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, and grease baking sheet (or line with parchment paper)Measure out all ingredientsSift the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder into a large mixing bowlUsing a knife, slice the cold butter into 1/2 inch cubesScatter the cubed butter across the dry ingredients. Using a fork, pastry blender or your hands, *cut * the butter into dry ingredients. Continue until the mixture looks like cornmeal.Combine the…

05Dec 2020 by admin

A Mother’s Take on #HACKATHOME

Maternal Health, Uncategorized

“This article first appeared on HigherDOSE.com” By Lauren Berlingeri Having twins 8 months ago has been the most magical and yet hardest thing I've ever done. I have so much respect and admiration for all mothers out there and feel that becoming a mother has made me understand just how incredible we all are. Below is the #HackAtHome ritual I've been doing over the last two months during quarantine. I hope if there is one thing we all do this Mother's Day it is to pat ourselves, and our mothers, on the back for doing such a great job. 1. Find a passion (in addition to our children) There is nothing that could have prepared me for the responsibility that having children has brought to my life. It's almost impossible to not be thinking or worrying…

02Jun 2019 by Kanisha Neal

How to Eat Healthy: Identify Your Food Environment

Life: Sometimes It's a Party. Sometimes It's a Pothole, Nutrition

In our last post, we discussed step one on how to eat healthy – identify your relationship with food. We are back with step two - identify your food environment. When it comes to life choices, we are absolutely in the driver seat of the car of our lives. However, we don’t get to control the weather, the condition of the road, or even the availability of qualified mechanics who can keep our cars running. This is to say, we make choices, but outside factors can impact our choices or even limit our options. The following points will help identify some ways to maneuver around roadblocks that could be in the way on your healthy eating journey. So, let’s get to it! Proximity to stores and restaurants You can only…

26May 2019 by Kanisha Neal

How To: Eat Healthy

Nutrition

With so many options, how do I know how to eat healthy? We want this community to be a safe place for you to ask all the questions that you have. So, we will be posting common questions and sharing the answers - just in case others were wondering the same thing. Today’s question: how to eat healthy. There's so much to cover with just this one question. In other words, this one is going to have to be a series. Step 1: Identify your relationship with food The food choices that we make depends on the type of relationship that we have with food. That’s right! You totally have a relationship with food - whether you've thought about it or not. Consider this, are you two in a situation-ship?…

17May 2019 by Kanisha Neal

What Your Customers/Patients Want You to Know

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Understanding People and Behavior Change “You don’t have [all] the answers, Sway!!” Kanye West was right, but the thing is - none of us have all the answers. Answers come by listening to those around us. Listening builds trust and rapport. Believe it or not, those two things are valuable when it comes to impacting some type of change – whether that change is getting someone to change behavior or buy a product or service. To improve relationships, here are 3 things that your customers/patients want you to know: Customers/patients want you to know they aren't lazy Many of us have seen the commercial that tells people to “…get up off the couch and enroll in school!” Providers use this model too often. When a provider or business communicates, “You…

11May 2019 by Kanisha Neal

Self-Care: What It’s Not

Life: Sometimes It's a Party. Sometimes It's a Pothole

Bubble baths, massages, sipping wine, and playing vinyl - Are these a few of your favorite things? Or, maybe this is what we are told self-care is. Overall health, and how to achieve it, will always be a topic of conversation. But these days, there are more conversations on the importance of self-care. If you’ve been on an airplane, you’ve heard the instruction to put on your own oxygen mask before helping someone else. But what does this mean in the real world? How can we practice self-care? Before we can explore ways to personalize and prioritize self-care, let’s have an honest conversation of what it’s not. It’s not: A meaningless indulgence Each person needs something different to reduce their stress. For example, some people take walks to reduce stress.…

07May 2019 by admin

Teaching older children about breastfeeding

Breastfeeding, Infant Health

Breastfeeding in front of older children Child learning about breastfeeding Breastfeeding parents need support from so many people - partners, parents, doctors, employers and society in general. Supportive adults didn't become that way over night, they learned empathy and understanding as children. So, one of the best ways to create a world full of adults that are supportive and respectful, is to teach older children about breastfeeding at an early age. Teach your older children about breastfeeding by explaining that: Your body makes food for the baby: Your body has actually been preparing for this from the time you had your first menstrual cycle. Breast milk helps to protect the baby from getting sick: Your body creates and passes anti-bodies that supports the baby's immune system. Breast milk is one…

05Mar 2019 by Kanisha Neal

“Nobody Told Me There’d Be Days Like This”

Breastfeeding

"It's best!" "It's natural." "Everything will fall into place." "You will create a deep bond." All things people say about breastfeeding. What the classes don't often say is, "It will be challenging," "You may get frustrated," "You may feel alone and want to quit." When does this anticipatory guidance surface? When are you prepared for the hard times? In the same way that society informs you of, "What to Expect When You Are Expecting," we should be informed about the potential potholes that appear on the breastfeeding journey - not just why it's a worthy journey of pursuing. Breastfeeding is truly all of the beautiful things that people describe it as, but it can also be hard, mentally taxing, inconvenient (especially when you are having a selfish moment and just…