Healthy Living by Geri

10/30/2024

Thrive for life nutrition course in the making 💕

10/28/2024

Well, I agree. Today’s economy is bad, especially when we go through the market to feed our family. I also believe we can be smarter in the choices that we make pull away from process foods and spend less. Yesterday I went shopping and as like many of you completely completely still in shock about some of the prices that I see but I spent $100 and $60 healthy produce aisle and it was all organic or mostly organic. Items such as fruit and vegetables and avocados and potatoes and onions and garlic. A package of chicken thighs and a turkey breast. Dinner was the chicken thighs with asparagus and fresh made pasta. The cost was under seven dollars and for David and it’s two meals for our family for it could be one meal. Here’s the breakdown.

1. H-E-B fresh chicken thighs, $4.19 package of four
2. Asparagus, which I used half of what I purchased during my last grocery shopping $2.75
3. One lemon $0.80
4. Seasonings -salt, pepper, garlic, parsley
5. Fresh pasta- flour and 2 eggs $0.25 per egg if you’re buying the cheapest eggs at H-E-B. Otherwise it’s upwards of $.50.

Now have I not made this food it would’ve significantly cost higher example making fresh pasta for less than a dollar versus buying fresh pasta. 10 minutes to make it let it rest while the food is cooking and you roll it out. Cut it. Cook it in three minutes . Seems simple just takes a little bit of planning. You could even make a quick dessert or biscuits.

Or we can continue to buy prepared foods and spend much more money than we should. For goodness sakes a bag of chips is 6 to 7 dollars now.

So this is something I’ve been thinking about launching classes on this very subject as part of our nonprofit Thrive For Life under our life essential skills.

I’m starting to build the content so please comment here if you have interest.


10/13/2024

I took a c-yoga class at Body and Shine Wellness yesterday 9amand wow was that a workout. 75 minutes and I was able to get into a wall handstand. Not bad for my first time.

10/06/2024

Kimchi in the making, great item for maintaining gut health. 

07/28/2024

Microgreens are about ready to eat. Started the process last Monday today. I’ll be able to eat the purple greens which is rainbow purple sprouting radish. The other one will be a couple more days and it is spicy salad mix.

04/28/2024

04/28/2024

Breakfast burrito, high protein, low-carb, and super delicious. 36g protein, 23g fat, 12 net carbs, 422 cal

09/04/2023

Today’s green drink. Love making these simple quick and easy to store in the refrigerator for a few days. I use my vitamix blender and today’s blend is water, spinach, cucumber, celery, red grapes, apple and lemon. 

08/31/2023

Live intentionally! take the time for you even if just five minutes each and every day 💕

08/31/2023

Do you eat micro greens? If so, have you ever tried to grow them? I love them, I can never find them in my grocery store, so decided to grow them myself. This is the first start of several varieties.

08/27/2023

If we are what we eat and we don’t want biotechnology in our food then how do we ensure what we buy is clearly non-GMO? Thinking about this today and the organic label seems to ensure that we’re not consuming genetically modified product. Correct? At least that’s my understanding as I research. I know what I grow is non-GMO because of the seeds that I buy and the dirt and fertilizer I use. Trying to eat as clean as possible. 

08/26/2023

What’s your house called? Mine is to get back on track with walking and fitness and strength I just finished a double walk. Feeling accomplish this week. 

08/26/2023

Most delicious lunch. Organic butter, lettuce, fresh nectarine, walnuts, feta cheese, Kirkland canned chicken white meat, and peach basalmic vinegar. 509 cal 18 carbs

08/25/2023

Taking charge, week three of a total revamp of my fitness strategy. Drinking he tones lost 5 pounds and 6+ inches. Great focus energy restore, and on my way. It’s a priority. What are you doing to prioritize your health? 

08/07/2023

Nailed food and workout today. Chicken made with home grown tomatillos. 8pm and over 7600 steps in. 😀 feeling accomplished.

08/06/2023

So its time... time to take charge again of my health - mind, body and soul. How about you? If so, join me on my 8-week challenge. I started the 10 day challenge last month and my mind is so much clear and energy improved. Friday I started intermittent fasting program. Today I started reviewing the training guide. So motivated to see my results and I would LOVE Partners.

Link: geridivita.shopketo.com

07/13/2023

The best way to stay healthy is to know what’s in your food. I make kombucha for pennies on the dollar as well as use a blender to juice, greens and vegetables to make a delicious refreshing beverage. Does anyone follow these practices and if so what do you make? Let’s share some recipes.

01/29/2023

Working out is one of the best things you can do for body, mind and soul. It’s not something I’m consistent and really trying to get better. How about you?

finishing my workout with IFIT trainers in Jamaica. Ross champion series, seven mile beach. I’m not a runner but did interval training in Jamaica. .