's Independence Day 2012 motd

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DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

Wednesday, 04 July 2012

America, America...God shed his grace on

thee-e-e-e! And crown thy good with

br-r-r-r-o-therhood...

Oh, good morning, my fellow

Americans! (Ever

notice how lots of politicians love to address us that

way? LOL.) But to all of you out there, let me wish

you a Happy

4th of July!

Do you or your husband have those ribs or

chicken on the grill yet?

So, do you or your husband have those ribs or chicken

on the grill yet? Did you whip up a big-old bowl of

mustard-potato salad? Got a huge watermelon chilling

in the fridge? And what's that? Your cousin,

, is bringing the trusty ice-cream maker

that's been in her family for years? Oh, boy...homemade

ice cream! Who

can resist it?

Sounds like you're planning a big family affair on

this 4th of July. It's like a little family reunion,

huh? Everybody's coming over and you've even got

red-white- & -blue banners and balloons decorating

the back yard. Sounds

like fun!

So tell me, have you thought about your food plans

today? I mean, let's be serious, between barbecued

chicken, potato salad, hot-buttered corn-on-the-cob,

strawberry-shortcake and 's fabulously good

homemade ice cream, you could run out of windows to

close very

quickly on

your FoodMover! How're you going to handle the many

food temptations today will bring your way and stay on

program?

Today is not just about we Americans

celebrating our independence.

Well, I'd say this morning is the perfect time to plan your

day. Along with all of those fattening goodies

I mentioned, did you add a fresh, colorful

mixed-greens salad to the day's feast? You

should! In

fact, nobody has to know, the salad will be the

centerpiece of your own eating plans. Oh sure,

you can have just a little of the other treats. I

don't want you feeling punished. (Just be sure to

count them on your FoodMover.) But I want you

to remember, today is not just about we Americans

celebrating our independence. I want you to think of

today as a continuation of your own Declaration

of Independence...from the temptations of food!

Every year, the same big holidays return beginning

with New Year's Day, then Valentine's Day, birthdays,

Easter...(you get the picture). And of course, we

always find a way to toss lots of food into our mix of

holidays or celebrations of any kind for that

matter.

Hey, you'll get no argument from me about how much we

love to eat in this country. But after today is

over and you go to bed then wake up in the morning,

tell me, how're you going to feel on...the 5th of

July? Well, if you throw caution to the wind

and eat like there's no tomorrow, then trust me,

you're not gonna wake

up tomorrow feeling so

good about yourself. Don't let

that happen.

Don't eat anything fried that's served up

today.

Start this afternoon's meal with that healthy salad

you bring to the party. (Use your favorite

vinaigrette dressing. No one will know it's low-fat

and they'll still love it!) Don't eat anything fried that's served up

today. Instead of pie and homemade ice cream, have a

big piece of that watermelon. (It'll be cold, tasty

and refreshing without adding a whole lotta

calories to your meal.) We're having a heat wave

coast-to-coast so, instead of soda, lemonade or

alcohol, stick with lots of ice-cold

water. (It'll keep you hydrated and help you

feel full.) And after your nice healthy meal, ask

some of the other family members to join you on a nice

walk when it cools down later this evening.

The 4th of July is no reason to get careless

and go off your healthy food program.

My fellow Americans, the 4th of

July, or any

holiday for

that matter, is no reason to get careless and go off

your healthy food program. I want you to have fun

with your friends and family members today. But I

also want you starting off tomorrow feeling good

about how well you did by declaring

your independence from

all of those 4th of July food temptations.

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY,

everybody!

Love,