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Health Monitor Magazine

May 15, 2012 By jillknapp 8 Comments

Click on the 2nd photo to see larger so you can read the article.  I am very blessed to have been featured on the Guide to Diabetes put out by Health Monitor.   Thank you everyone who reads my blog.  I appreciate all of the support you have given to me through the years.  Please help me pay it forward by sharing this on your Facebook page or send it to anyone you know who needs a boost of “YES YOU CAN!! Because truly anyone that has the desire can change their life if they truly want to.  Photos done by Chad Case a wonderful photographer.

 

Filed Under: Emotional Eating, Exercise, Fit Tips, Gallery, Motivation, Nutrition, Type 2 Diabetes, Weight Loss Transformation

YOU can win at weight loss!!

May 9, 2012 By jillknapp

I had some requests via e-mail wanting me to share how I lost the 100 pounds.  So I wanted to post this at the top so it’s easy to find.  Remember You can Win at weight loss! :-)


weight loss – Plan

When selecting a low fat diet plan, make sure you are getting a balanced and complete diet Full of everything you will need to fuel your body.
You will need to set realistic goals so you will get where you want to be.
You can start by following some guidelines I listed below.

Guidelines for a nutritional, low fat diet.

1. You must commit to consuming 6 small meals a day. I consider a snack for the smaller meals

2. To succeed, you are going to have to plan ahead. Pack your foods the night before. You will need to always have low-fat foods around.

3. Don’t get too caught up on the specifics of your diet. Keep it simple. Start by simply just counting calories.

4. Eat your food slower. This will help you enjoy your food

5. Eat on a smaller plate.

6. Avoid foods that are high in sugars such as pastries, candy bars, pies and candy. Give these up and you will feel great after a few weeks.

7. Use a variety of vegetables and fruits in your nutrition plan. Start by trying to eat 5 total vegetable servings and 2 to 3 servings of fruit every single day. Dark veggies are best.

Here is my plan!! Give it a try!

Each morning before you eat anything have an 8oz class of water.

Breakfast~ Meal 1
Raspberry, Flax-seed protein shake. As seen on Dr OZ ~ You want your morning to have a fiber punch to keep you full and regular.

Ingredients serve 4
15 to 20 frozen or fresh raspberries
1 banana
2 scoop of vanilla or strawberry protein powder.
1/2 cup orange juice.
1 small handful of fresh spinach. The nice thing about the spinach is that you can’t taste it and your kids would never even know that it is in the shake.
8 baby carrots.
1/4 cup dry oatmeal
1 to 2 teaspoon of flax-seed oil

Add a tiny bit of ice and blend away. You can play around with your shakes. Have fun with them and make them your own. We also add yogurt and apples sometimes. It’s a great way to start the morning.

For Breakfast or Meal 1 you can also have Oatmeal and 1 egg

stevia drops

AM Snack ~ Meal 2
1/2 apple and 8 almonds

PM Snack ~ Meal 3
a few handfuls of carrots and a piece of string cheese or a meal replacement protein shake or a protein bar

Lunch~ Meal 4
1/2 turkey sandwich loaded with lettuce and tomatoes. whole wheat bread no white!!
veggies

PM Snack~ Meal 5
1 protein bar

Dinner~ Meal 6
3 ounces chicken breast or Salmon
1 cup wheat pasta with red pasta sauce.
steamed veggies of your choice or bowl of fresh raw veggies

A teaspoon of peanut butter 2 times a day totally helps me keep away from sweets. It takes the edge off. Give it a try if you are really craving sugar. :-)

Also flavor water with Stevia. YUM and I drink more water this way… :-) Click here for the link to the one I love. Stevita Co. Inc., CHERRY Flavored Stevia Powdered Drink Mix, 2.8oz jar

If you will be at the office or gone for the whole day you need to pre-plan your meals ahead of time. You will want to take everything will you so you have no room to fail. Doing this for YOU is important.
Be good to yourself!! You deserve it!!

If you want to see my journey in the Yahoo Clip Video click here…

Also if you are new to my site: Come to my facebook page.  It is updated with tips to keep you motivated! Click here

Filed Under: Fit Tips, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Type 2 Diabetes, Weight Loss, Weight Loss Transformation

WebMD Diabetes TV!

March 14, 2012 By jillknapp

Did you know that Web MD has a diabetes TV channel?? Devoted to giving hope to those living with diabetes. Check it out. Lot’s of great videos and information on how to eat and what to expect. I am so happy to be apart of this amazing project!!  Click here to watch Diabetes TV!

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Featured in Yahoo “Second Act”

February 4, 2012 By jillknapp

I got a few e-mails saying the yahoo clip I did back in November was mentioned in a health magazine in the UK and they listed my site.   So now people are asking how they can see the clip.  It’s actually on the side bar of my site but I thought for easy viewing I would post it at the top of my site.  :-)

Click here “Get Up and Get Moving” to head over to my Facebook Page. We can get fit all together!! :-)

I am so blessed to be apart of this amazing “Second Act Project” I am completely humbled by this experience. I love helping others. I really know god’s hand in my life as door after door keep opening. :-)

Filed Under: Fit Tips, Gallery, Motivation, Type 2 Diabetes

Robyn Webb’s Asian Turkey Pasta ~ A Must Try!!

January 11, 2012 By jillknapp

Warm peanut-flavored turkey tops chewy soba noodles in this tasty dish.
Serves 6; Serving size: 1 cup

Prep time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
1/4 cup reduced fat peanut butter
2/3 cup low fat, low sodium beef broth
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
3 Tbsp lite soy sauce
1 Tbsp dry sherry
1 Tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
2 Tbsp water
3 cups diced cooked turkey (preferably white meat)
1/2 cup carrots, thinly sliced
1/4 cup diced red pepper
1/4 cup sliced scallions
5 large romaine lettuce leaves
3 cups cooked soba noodles
1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Preparation

  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the peanut butter and the broth.
  2. Stir until smooth.
  3. Add the red peppers, soy sauce, and sherry.
  4. Bring to a boil.
  5. Lower the heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
  6. Combine the cornstarch or arrowroot powder with the water. Add to the sauce. Cook until thickened.
  7. Add the cooked turkey, carrots, pepper, and scallions to the sauce. Toss to coat well.
  8. Place the romaine lettuce leaves on a platter. Place the warm soba noodles on top of the lettuce. Pile the turkey salad in the center of the noodles.
  9. Sprinkle on the sesame seeds and serve.

Nutritional Information

Exchanges/Choices
s Starch
3 Very Lean Meat
1/2 Fat

Total Calories: 287
Calories from Fat: 64
Total Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 49 mg
Sugars: 4 g
Sodium: 474 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 27 g
Dietary Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 29 g

By: Robyn Webb

Diabetic Meals in 30 Minutes–Or Less!, 2nd Edition

Filed Under: Recipes, Type 2 Diabetes

Jill’s Fit Tip Tuesday!!

January 10, 2012 By jillknapp

Are you at risk?? Click here to find out!

Filed Under: Type 2 Diabetes

World Diabetes Day Is November 14th.

November 14, 2011 By jillknapp

World Diabetes Day Is November 14th.

There are many risk factors for type 2 diabetes. They include:
* Obesity and overweight
* Lack of exercise
* Previously identified glucose intolerance
* Unhealthy diet
* Increased age
* High blood pressure and high cholesterol
* A family history of diabetes
* A history of gestational diabetes
* Ethnicity – higher rates of diabetes have been reported in Asians, Hispanics, Indigenous peoples (USA, Canada, Australia) and African Americans.

If you think you are at risk of type 2 diabetes, get tested!

It’s your life, It’s your future and you are worth it!!

Filed Under: Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes Awareness Month!

November 1, 2011 By jillknapp

When I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes I was devastated. If you don’t take diabetes by the horns and beat it, diabetes will sure beat you. I was not about to let that happen so I deiced right then and there that I was starting my new life today. Little by little changing one bad habit at a time I did it. I lost 100 pounds total and now have my diabetes under control through eating right and exercising. No my weight loss did not happen overnight. I had to learn patients.

So what do you do if you are new to the diagnoses of type 2 diabetes? Here are some tips to start on your way to a healthier you.

1.  Avoid Denial- Getting this diagnoses can stop you in your tracks. Don’t let the fear of the diagnoses put you into depression. It can! Fight it and be proactive. Jump right in and listen to your Doctor. Test your blood sugars and really start to understand what they mean.
2.  Get Educated- Visit the American Diabetes Associations web site and start learning all you can about type 2 diabetes. Also would have your Dr. recommend you to a diabetes educator. They can give you valuable information.
3.  Make Changes- Start exercising!! Really start moving! It is one of the best things you can start to incorporate into your lifestyle.

Take this to heart! Take it one day at a time and you will change. Be patient with yourself.

Click here to take the Diabetes Risk Test~

 

 

Filed Under: Type 2 Diabetes

Featured On WebMD ~ My Life With Type 2 Diabetes

October 22, 2011 By jillknapp

I am so blessed to be featured on WebMD.   My Clip is called How Did This Happen?

:-)   Click to watch!

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Kraft Diabetes CookBook

September 17, 2011 By jillknapp

Click here to see original article in the cook book!! We are on page 10! :-) I was bummed that they messed up on Mason’s name calling him Nathan in the article and I can’t seem to understand how this happened since there was a fact checker who spell out all names but I feel blessed that my family got to be apart of this fun adventure.

Filed Under: Gallery, Type 2 Diabetes

Are you at risk for Type 2 Diabetes? ~ Find out!!

September 17, 2011 By jillknapp

Click here to see if you are at risk for Type 2 diabetes:

Filed Under: Type 2 Diabetes

Discover the difference between Type 1 and Type 2

September 7, 2011 By jillknapp

Comparing Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Infographic by Lloyds Pharmacy

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September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

September 1, 2011 By jillknapp

In the past four decades, obesity rates in the United States have soared among all age groups. This rise in obesity rates has affected our youth in alarming fashion. Childhood obesity has increased more than fourfold among those ages 6 to 11. Over 23 million children and teenagers in the United States ages 2 to 19 are obese or overweight, a statistic that health and medical experts consider to be an epidemic. And this epidemic puts nearly one third of America’s children at a early risk for Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and even stroke – conditions usually associated with adulthood.

It’s time to dedicate time to educating our kids and youth to learn to eat better and to get at least 6 minutes of exercise daily. I love speaking to our kids and youth. They will change they just need the tools to do so.

Make a goal to talk to your own kids about eating healthy. Set a good example in your home so that you can raise healthy kids. Visit here to get more ideas: Empower Me

Filed Under: Exercise, Type 2 Diabetes

New Facebook Page

July 30, 2011 By jillknapp


I just got my Facebook Page Done!! Please head over there and like to to keep my “Get Up and Get Moving” Movement moving along!  Thank you as always for your support.  Click here to go to my FB page:

Filed Under: Fit Tips, Motivation, Type 2 Diabetes

Jill’s Fit Tip Tuesday!! The Difference!

July 19, 2011 By jillknapp

What is the difference between Type I & Type II Diabetes?

Provided By:achieveclinical.com
Filed Under: Type 2 Diabetes

Eating 6 small meals a day is how I lost 100 pounds!

April 22, 2011 By jillknapp


weight loss – Plan

When selecting a low fat diet plan, make sure you are getting a balanced and complete diet Full of everything you will need to fuel your body.
You will need to set realistic goals so you will get where you want to be.
You can start by following some guidelines I listed below.

Guidelines for a nutritional, low fat diet.

1. You must commit to consuming 6 small meals a day. I consider a snack for the smaller meals

2. To succeed, you are going to have to plan ahead. Pack your foods the night before. You will need to always have low-fat foods around.

3. Don’t get too caught up on the specifics of your diet. Keep it simple. Start by simply just counting calories.

4. Eat your food slower. This will help you enjoy your food

5. Eat on a smaller plate.

6. Avoid foods that are high in sugars such as pastries, candy bars, pies and candy. Give these up and you will feel great after a few weeks.

7. Use a variety of vegetables and fruits in your nutrition plan. Start by trying to eat 5 total vegetable servings and 2 to 3 servings of fruit every single day. Dark veggies are best.

Here is my plan!! Give it a try!

Each morning before you eat anything have an 8oz class of water.

Breakfast~  Meal 1
Raspberry, Flax-seed protein shake. As seen on Dr OZ ~ You want your morning to have a fiber punch to keep you full and regular.

Ingredients serve 4
15 to 20 frozen or fresh raspberries
1 banana
2 scoop of vanilla or strawberry protein powder.
1/2 cup orange juice.
1 small handful of fresh spinach. The nice thing about the spinach is that you can’t taste it and your kids would never even know that it is in the shake.
8 baby carrots.
1/4 cup dry oatmeal
1 to 2 teaspoon of flax-seed oil

Add a tiny bit of ice and blend away. You can play around with your shakes. Have fun with them and make them your own. We also add yogurt and apples sometimes. It’s a great way to start the morning.

For Breakfast or Meal 1 you can also have Oatmeal and 1 egg

stevia drops

AM Snack ~ Meal 2
1/2 apple and 8 almonds

PM Snack ~ Meal 3
a few handfuls of carrots and a piece of string cheese or a meal replacement protein shake or a protein bar

Lunch~ Meal 4
1/2 turkey sandwich loaded with lettuce and tomatoes. whole wheat bread no white!!
veggies

PM Snack~ Meal 5
1 protein bar

Dinner~ Meal 6
3 ounces chicken breast or Salmon
1 cup wheat pasta with red pasta sauce.
steamed veggies of your choice or bowl of fresh raw veggies

A teaspoon of peanut butter 2 times a day totally helps me keep away from sweets. It takes the edge off. Give it a try if you are really craving sugar. :-)

Also flavor water with Stevia.  YUM and I drink more water this way…  :-) Click here for the link to the one I love. Stevita Co. Inc., CHERRY Flavored Stevia Powdered Drink Mix, 2.8oz jar

If you will be at the office or gone for the whole day you need to pre-plan your meals ahead of time. You will want to take everything will you so you have no room to fail. Doing this for YOU is important.
Be good to yourself!! You deserve it!!

Filed Under: Motivation, Nutrition, Type 2 Diabetes, Weight Loss

“You have diabetes”

April 22, 2011 By jillknapp

 

Where Do I Begin?
Each year, 1.9 million people hear the words, “you have diabetes.”
Beingdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes is often met with many differentemotions. Fear, denial, and confusion are just a few. It’s also metwith many questions.
Haveyou or someone you love been recently diagnosed with type 2diabetes? If so, the American Diabetes Association is here to offerhelp, hope and support through the new, Living With Type 2 Diabetes program.
Being diagnosed with diabetes can be overwhelming and many people don’t know where to start. That’s why Living With Type 2 Diabetes,a year-long  program offers people with diabetes an opportunity tolearn more about diabetes and how to live well with diabetes for alifetime.
Thisfree program is available in English or Spanish and enrollees canchoose to enroll into the online or mailed program. Program enrolleesreceive regular informational packets on topics like food, physicalactivity and stress and a monthly e-newsletter providing seasonal tips,new recipes and stories from others living with diabetes. Enrollees arealso invited to meet peers through the Association’s online communityas well as through local American Diabetes Association activities.
Click Here and Enroll in the Living With Type 2 Diabetes program today and let the American Diabetes Association help you get started on your journey with diabetes.

originally posted at : diabetes.org

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Jill’s Fit Tip Tuesday!

March 29, 2011 By jillknapp

There really is only 2 ways to lose weight!! Let’sput it this way. To lose 1 lb of fat you have to create a caloriedeficit of 35,000 calories. If you minus 500 calories per day, you willlose approximately 1 lb of fat per week

  • You are going to have to take in fewer calories than you burn.
  • You are going to have to burn more calories than you take in.

Tips To help you succeed.

1. Log your food ~ Get a notebook: Keep track of your calories

2. Eat 6 ~ Eat 6 small meals a day to help speed up your metabolism.

3. You must keep meals simple ~ Make up your own plan. only you know what you like to eat. Make it healthy and stick to it.

4. Snack on Veggies ~ if you are hungry in between meals. Veggies are so good for you!!

5. Be consistent!! Stick with your plan until you reach your goal.

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Thursday’s Thought! Balance

March 24, 2011 By jillknapp Leave a Comment
 

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Help Stop Diabetes!!

February 12, 2011 By jillknapp
Want to send some flowers to your valentine. If you order with this link they will donate $20.00 of your order to the American Diabetes Association.
http://www.trialpay.com/custom/dotd/mday/ada/?tid=9ahQFF9

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Jill’s Fit Tip Tuesday ~ What is diabetes?

February 8, 2011 By jillknapp

Diabetes is really on the increase. It is killing more people each year. Those it doesn’t kill can still become victim to any of a number of serious complications.

There are obvious symptoms and not so obvious symptoms. Many people out there just don’t even know they have diabetes. They are not aware of it because they are not feeling ill. The truth is that people don’t have the understanding of how serious diabetes is. Lack of knowledge really is a problem.

You really need to know what diabetes is, know how damaging it can be and take matters to act now, not later.

Type 2 diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions in the US, with the rest of the developed world following close behind. Type 2 diabetes was once known as
“adult-onset” diabetes, overweight teens in the US are being diagnosed in ever-increasing numbers. With kids as young as age 12.
Listen to the video below to learn more about what you need to know!!


Click Below to find out if you are at risk!!
“Diabetes Risk Test”

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Featured on the Diabetes Power Show!

February 3, 2011 By jillknapp

I had a wonderful time being on “Diabetes Power Show” The four amazing host of this show are Charlie Cherry, Chris Daniel and Chris and Theresa Moore. They do an incredible job of education on all kinds of diabetes topics. I would highly recommend listening to their show.

Click on image below to listen to the interview I did with this wonderful team.

Filed Under: Gallery, Type 2 Diabetes

Consumer Reports Health.

January 22, 2011 By jillknapp

I was so excited to get a call from consumer reports health. I had a phone interview and they shared with their readers how I lost 100 pounds. Click here to read. I am in the last paragraph. :-)

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Jill’s Fit Tip Tuesday ~ Prevent type 2 diabetes

January 11, 2011 By jillknapp

Taking the proper steps to prevent type 2 diabetes will aid you tremendously.

I remember the day I found out I had type 2 diabetes. Some to the same tips the Dr. gave me can actually prevent you from getting type 2.

1. Get educated!! Education is priceless and empowering.

2. Eat Whole Grain: Eating whole grain is so much better for you. Cut out as much white as you can, white sugar, white flour. I use Wheat flower in most all of my cooking and baking now and my kids don’t even know the difference.

3. Use the healthy fats! Being aware of the healthy fats and the not so healthy fats can really open your eyes. Use the olive oil is such a better choice and so is canola. Don’t use the fake guacamole. Buy a avocado and make your own by smashing up the avocado and adding salsa. Try to find a natural salsa with less sugar. A avocado has the good fats in it.

4. Portion control: Use a smaller plate to eat with. Losing just 10 pounds can make a difference. it’s all about portions. Keep a weight log and if you need to lose weight do it. If you don’t stay within a 5 pound range of the weight you are at.

5. Skip the soda!! Soda is 100% sugar and just like fruit punch and fruit juices they are all just loaded with sugar. Water, water and more water. Sometimes our bodies get headaches or feel hungry more often then we should. Reach for a glass of water before popping a pill or eating food. If the feeling goes away it really was water you needed.

A lifestyle change is ongoing and really something that takes discipline. In the long run you live a healthier happier life and can avoid the complications of type 2 diabetes.

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It’s Resolution Time!

January 6, 2011 By jillknapp

Exercise is a must!!  Join a gym or get a workout DVD. There are so many good ones your selection is endless. They don’t cost much so you really have no excuse. My son got my husband the wii game Just Dance 2 for Christmas. We played it all night at our friends new years eve party. Talk about fun. It was the best workout I ever had. :-) I also love taking classes from Nampa Fit Studio click here to check it out. You can pay as you go or sign up for 5,10, or as many classes as you would like. Great price and a wonderful studio.

Most important thing to remember is consistency is everything. Working out as often as possible will bring great results.

Most of all believe in yourself. You can do anything you set your mind to if you believe in yourself.

Meet me on Facebook for daily tips!!  Click here: “Get Up and Get Moving” on Facebook!!!

Have a safe and wonderful new year!!

 

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