Alternative Reflections: Bariatric Support Group

07/09/2023

RECIPE - https://buff.ly/2WmKlNF
You don't need to wait for the county fair to enjoy a delicious Funnel Cake! This easy-to-make recipe can be enjoyed in just a few minutes!

03/22/2023

Honey Bun Cake!
1 yellow cake mix
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup oil
1 Tablespoon cinnamon
4 Tablespoons milk
4 eggs
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
8 oz sour cream
Mix cake mix, oil, eggs, and sour cream by hand, about 50 strokes.
Put half the batter in 9 x 13 pan.
Combine brown sugar and cinnamon and spread over entire cake. Spread the rest of the batter on top of this.
Use a knife to make swirls in the cake.
Bake at 325 degrees for about 40 minutes.
Blend powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract and spread on warm cake.

03/26/2022

This hit hard!

09/11/2019

Have the best house on the block this Halloween and deck out your Halloween porch with this fun spider themed idea. Simple and easy to execute!

03/18/2013

03/18/2013

03/12/2013

for the last minute notice but I will not be able to attend the Support Group due to test being performed on my heart and hooked up to a monitor. See you all in two weeks

03/11/2013

Money is tight, but can you say the same about your glutes? Learn how to tighten your assets with a moderate investment of time--and no gym membership fees!

03/11/2013

Build Yourself a Better Butt
6 Booty-Sculpting Moves to Add

Here are some of my favorite b***y-firming exercises for a shoestring budget. Remember that form and technique are critical for optimal results and for minimizing the risk of injury. Maintain slow, controlled movements instead of using momentum, and focus on the quality of each repetition over the quantity of reps. Unless otherwise specified, do 2-3 sets of 8 to 12 repetitions for each exercise, three times a week (resting at least one day between workouts).

1. Step-Ups: Stairs are found everywhere—work, college campuses, homes—and they're like free exercise equipment. To target your glutes while going up stairs, remember to push down with your heel while straightening your leg.

2. Lunges: For added effectiveness, lift your front toes off the floor, which shifts your weight onto the heel, thereby increasing the work of the glutes. This quick fix prevents pressing down on your toes, which targets the quads.

3. Squats: You can’t beat this classic butt-strengthening exercise. Try single-leg squats to increase challenge or hold onto dumbbells for added resistance.

4. Bridges: Challenge yourself by performing the bridge with one foot as you get stronger, or add a stability ball for variety.

5. Quadruped leg lifts: On your hands and knees, tuck your belly button to your spine to stabilize your torso and spine. Lift one leg up, keeping the knee bent at 90 degrees, until the upper leg is parallel to the ground. For greater effectiveness, straighten the leg. This creates more resistance and prevents the hamstrings from taking over the work from the butt muscles. For examples of these quadruped exercises, check out Coach Nicole's Butt-Blasting Workout Video.

6. Stair climbing: Like the strengthening step-ups above, climbing stairs as a means of cardio also targets the butt. In fact, any incline (such as a hill or an inclined treadmill) works the glutes more than walking or running on a flat road. Since cardio is important for helping reduce body fat, get more out of your b***y-shaping plan by adding some inclines or stairs to your cardio plan.

Committing to this glute-firming program places you on a to improved health with little financial investment. If having a great rear end isn’t motivating enough to add the exercises above to your repertoire, consider the fact that having a strong rear also implies a strong back. Butts and backs go together, and this is good news for overall health and functional strength. Consistency is key—for as sure as the sun rises, the stock market will rebound, housing prices will rise, and unemployment will plummet—and when they do, you will be sporting one bodacious b***y!

03/07/2013

03/07/2013

Support group meeting 3/12/13 at HCMC private dining room @ 5pm.