A new sketching challenge: One week 1. Liz Steel. I am very excited to announce a 5- day challenge that Marc Taro Holmes and I have put together for next month. I hope you will join us. Here is the official description? Or people in action? Every aspiring artist has heard the advice, . ![]() A short- term tangible goal. It has to be something that’s achievable – but also a bit of a stretch. We need to commit to giving a little extra effort! Plus – we need to give ourselves permission to clear our busy schedules and make time for art. Taking inspiration from the National Novel Writing Month (Na. No. Wri. Mo), this year urban sketchers Marc Taro Holmes (Montreal, CA) and Liz Steel (Sydney, AUS) invite the world to join in with ONE WEEK 1. PEOPLE 2. 01. 7. The simple goal is: Draw 1. Being voted into Resource Magazine's Hot 100 was indeed an honour last week. I'm still buzzing with excitement! Thanks again to all who voted and also once more to. Blood Glucose Testing Accurate Ovulation Calendar Fertility Chart Pregnancy Week By Week Calendar Printable Accurate Ovulation Calendar Fertility Chart Having Problems Getting Pregnant 8. You can do it any way you want. Pencil sketches, or pen and ink, maybe watercolor sketches. Whatever it is that you’d like to practice most. We’re committing to draw about 2. We’ll be posting our work every day for the week of March 6- 1. If you want to join in, use the hashtag #One. Week. 10. 0People. We just want everyone to see what it feels like to follow through on that advice . It’s a big commitment. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() But it’s possible to do without completely disrupting your life. Or at least – you can choose how disruptive you want it to be! The goal is PRACTICE. So maybe it’s only 2. Or maybe a few of them are 5 to 1. Some suggestions: Use the hashtag #One. Week. 10. 0People. ![]() Plan to swap out any . Tivo your shows, skip the gym or video gaming night – just for one week. Be prepared! Work up a list of crowded places to draw people – visit a park, the public library, go shopping, or to a sporting event. Maybe search out public performances; somewhere you have people on stage. It’s easier to stare at a performer. Go drawing in groups. If it looks like you’re a club or a class, people give you the benefit of the doubt. If you don’t want to do it live- on- location, cue up a youtube playlist, sign up for Flickr, or download the i. OS app SKTCHY. Give yourself permission to succeed. Don’t overthink the results – just draw! I promise you’ll see results at the end of the week. No matter how fast you sketch, over a whole week, at least ONE will be amazing. When Marc did this in 2. He would skip his train and sketch people waiting on the platform. Or go to the movies and get a few drawings of the people in line, and keep sketching at dinner after. Whatever it takes to draw 1. When I attempted it (thanks to Marc’s prompt) I timed it with a week with lots of appointments. The longer I had to wait the more people I sketched. ![]() I also sat in cafes and didn’t draw my coffee/tea – so radical for me I know! And the amazing thing was. This year I think it will be harder but I am up for the challenge! ![]() So are you going to join us?
FUN App To Track Carbs On A Chart (My. Fitness. Pal Hack)If you don’t actively track calories, protein, fat, and carbs then you may not be experiencing the success you’d like to see eating low carb. I’ve been eating low carb for more than 3 years and used to just “eyeball it”. Except in the beginning when I tracked on paper until I figured out my “safety zones”. I decided to set up My. Fitness. Pal. com, specifically with the Keto Configuration (see below), as I’m working hard on switching my carb/protien/fat percentages. I lost 6. 4 pounds the first week I dramatically increased my healthy fats! My goals are: Net Carbs 5%, Protein 2. Fat 7. 0% (I don’t track calories). If you’re looking for good Atkins apps, or an app to track carbs on a chart easily, this is the IDEAL setup! Create an account at: http: //www. Next you’ll want to set up your “macros”: Go to: Home - > Goals - > Change Goals. I have mine set up as 7. Fat, 2. 5% Protein and 5% Carbs. ![]() You can set your calories to whatever you please – I ignore calories anyway. Make sure you at least have carbs, fiber, fat and protein selected. These are what you need to track for a low carb or ketogenic diet. Download this addon for Firefox– or this addon for Chrome. After installing the plugin, click here to install it. It only takes a few minutes to set it all up, and then you’ll get a nice graphic pie chart like the one you see above! Note: the script only works online, not on your mobile app, but you can use the app to log foods on the go. Need A Visual? I found this to be very eye- opening. It inspired me to make a few healthy changes. My coffee is the main culprit so I’m going to wean myself down to black. I also never knew coffee had SO much potassium. Check out 30 Day Detox Diet Plan Challenge to Lose Weight instantly. Also check out the below Do's and Don'ts to maintain a healthy and natural weight loss. Without maintaining a balanced diet chart, you can never reduce your weight instantly. Its always suggested to use a diet chart, which can assist you daily. For more information about eating with Type 2 diabetes, click here. For more specific information or help, talk to your health care provider. The American Diabetes. Oh this is such good timing! Just small stuff to start with. Even if you put in all your measurements, you still want to eat only 2. MFP suggests. I ignore calories and other factors, and use it to track my exercise, water, net carbs, and fat/protein ratios. It’s great for accountability to all those things AND for tweaking to make sure you’re on track to burn fat and enjoy the health benefits of ketosis. Questions, personal experiences? Share by leaving a comment below! Are you tracking all of your foods?? Which app/tool are you using, and what percentages are YOU shooting for? Best,Lynn Terry,aka @Low. Carbohydrate- Counting Chart for People with Diabetes. Carbohydrates are your body’s main energy source. During digestion, sugar (simple carbohydrates) and starches (complex carbohydrates) break down into blood sugar (glucose). If you consume too much carbohydrate- rich food at one time, your blood sugar levels may rise too high, which can be problematic. Monitoring your carbohydrate intake is a key to blood sugar control, as outlined in a plan by your doctor or dietitian. Carbohydrates are found in lots of different foods. But the healthiest carbohydrate choices include whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, beans, and low- fat dairy products. The chart below shows a single serving of carbohydrate- containing foods, which equals 1. Grains. 1 Serving = 1. Bagel (white or whole wheat)1/2 of a small. Bread (white or whole wheat)1 slice (1 ounce)Bun (white or whole wheat)1/2 of a small. Crackers, round butter style. Dry cereal, unsweetened. English muffin. 1/2 of a small. Hot cereal (oatmeal, grits, etc.)1/2 cup cooked. Macaroni, noodles, pasta or spaghetti. Pancakes and waffles. Pizza crust, thin. Rice (white or brown)1/3 cup cooked. Beans & Legumes. Serving = 1. 5 g carbs. Baked beans. 1/3 cup cooked. Beans (navy, black, pinto, red, etc.)1/2 cup cooked. Lentils. 1/2 cup cooked. Starchy Vegetables. Serving = 1. 5 g carbs. Baked potato (regular or sweet)1/2 medium (4 inches long)Corn. French fries, regular cut. Peas. 1/2 cup cooked. Winter squash (acorn, butternut, etc.)1 cup cooked. Vegetable soup. 1 cup. Fruits. 1 Serving = 1. Apple. 1 small. Banana. Blackberries/Blueberries. Canned fruit (in light syrup or juice)1/2 cup. Cantaloupe. 1 cup cubed. Cherries. 12 to 1. Grapefruit. 1/2 large. Grapes. 17 small. Honeydew melon. 1 cup. Orange. 1 small. Peach. Pear. 1 small. Raspberries. Strawberries. 1 1/2 cup whole. Watermelon. 1 1/4 cup cubed. Fruit Juices. 1 Serving = 1. Apple juice. 1/2 cup. Cranberry juice. 1/3 cup. Grape juice. 1/3 cup. Grapefruit juice. Orange juice. 1/2 cup. Pineapple juice. 1/2 cup. Dairy Products. 1 Serving = 1. Milk (skim or 1% fat)1 cup. Yogurt (plain, light or sugar- free)1 cup. Sweets & Snacks. Serving = 1. 5 g carbs. Cookies. 2 small. Chips. 0. 7. 5 oz. Frozen yogurt, regular. Ice cream (light)1/2 cup. Popcorn (plain or air- popped)3 cups. Pretzels. 0. 7. 5 oz. Pudding (sugar- free)1/2 cup. For more information about eating with Type 2 diabetes, click here. For more specific information or help, talk to your health care provider. The American Diabetes Association's National Call Center also offers live advice from 8: 3. EST, Monday through Friday at 1- 8. DIABETES or 1- 8. This article has been reviewed and approved by Amy Poetker, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator.
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