Physical Health

Here are a few items that I am using to help improve my physical health. I will also try to share some recipes as I find them. I have Celiac Disease, if you don't know me, so have to be strictly Gluten free. I know it can be hard to find tasty GF dishes and brands!

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Clever Fox

I am currently using a Clever Fox planner that was gifted to me by the company as a part of my mental health journey but I have this one on my list to try out. The Wellness Planner, along with the Fitness Journal, the Food Journal, the Recipie Journal - so many different options that Clever Fox has on their website to help us in our quest to get a better understanding of our physical health. Use the link below - Or go to Cleverfox.com and use Becky10 at checkout - to get 10% off your order and so they know I sent you 😉

26 oz Yeti

I keep this full of water and sip on it all day. I honestly go through 4 or 5 or 6 of these a day (to be fair, they have ice in them as well) but when it's just always with you and always cold, it's so easy to drink more water! I also have this in more than 1 color - Yeti is a local brand here in Austin - though there are also Rtic and Codi versions around this house as well...don't tell the locals!

Flip Top With Straw for Yeti

This is the closest that I could find to the, apparently named "Yonder Lid With Straw" that I have (did I mention that Yeti is local to Austin, TX?) It's basically the same thing except my handle doesn't move, I may actually like this more. If you get this version, let me know what you think! I love the straw, it's what helps me drink so much water all day long! This should fit on most standard sized Yeti tumblers.

Fancy Scale with 9 Stats

I just bought this scale and, so far, I'm liking it. I don't love that it says I weigh more than my last scale did but, honestly, it's probably more accurate. It connects to an app and gives you a read out of your BMI, your water weight, all kinds of stuff. GE is a trusted brand and the reviews are 4.5 stars after over 1700 so I'm intrigued! If I do get it, I'll come update this message (or remove the link if I don't like it)

GE Scale

Not everyone wants all of the fancy read outs and whatnot that the previous scale offers. This scale has a 500 Lb (226.8 kg) weight limit and will give you your weight and BMI without needing to recharge or anything like that. Again, this is not the scale that I own but it's GE and I trust this brand. 4.7 stars after over 1500 reviews seems like a pretty good product.

Under Armor Charged Pursuit 3

After 2 years of wearing my Pumas my feet were telling me it was time to move on. I went in search of new Pumas and fully intended to purchase them but, after trying these on, ended up with Under Armor instead. I still do love my Pumas but I'm excited to see how these treat me. I know there is a difference between running shoes and trainers but these just felt like I was walking on a cloud and, maybe it was because my feet (well, foot) had been hurting for weeks but I had to have this shoe. So far, I'm loving them!

Puma Riaze Prowl Running Shoe

This is the shoe that I started my health journey with. When I first joined the gym I went to the store and tried on basically every shoe there was to figure out what I wanted. This was my first real attempt at a real exercise routine (at least the first time I felt like it would stick) and I had no idea what all of the different shoe types were. I still don't! Until very recently this was my ONLY pair of shoes. I've only replaced them because, after 2 years, my feet were telling me that it was past time. I can highly recommend these for mild cardio and resistance training - even when you're 300 pounds - because that is where I was when I started., and they still held up very well for 2 years.

Planet Fitness

This is the gym that I've joined because it's the one that resinated with me but, honestly, everyone is different. There are so many options out there, different types of gyms, different ways to exercise, as long as you are getting up and moving your body there isn't a wrong way (well, okay, I'm not a doctor, there probably is a wrong way and that's how people hurt themselves so be careful but, you know what I mean!) I have a referral link from PF - this will get you your first month for $1 with no commitment if you'd like to check it out.

Nice Feel Water Flosser

In case you TLDR'd my Meet Becky page, I feel oral health is super overlooked (all the fingers pointing right at this girl!) One of the things I'm doing to improve mine is using this water flosser - in conjunction with regular brushing and flossing - to clean my gums. I really love this one and it's super affordable!

Gluten Free Lasagna
I have made this lasagna a couple of times, both before and after my Celiac diagnosis. It's absolutely delicious but I've obviously had to make a couple of adjustments to make it Gluten free. You can see me make it here: https://youtu.be/4DAHFaO52kE
The link to the original recipe is here (note, this is not GF): https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/23600/worlds-best-lasagna/

1 Lb Sweet Italian Sausage
3/4 Lb Lean Ground Beef
1/2 Cup Minced Onion
2 Cloves Garlic, Crushed
2 (6.5 oz) Can Tomato Paste
1/2 Cup Water
2 Tbs White Sugar
4 Tsp Chopped Parsley, Divided
1 1/2 tsp Salt, Divided (or to taste)
1 Tsp Italian Seasoning
1/2 Tsp Fennel Seeds
1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
12 Lasagna Noodles
1 Egg
3/4 Pound Mozzarella Cheese
3/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Cook sausage, ground beef, onion and garlic in a Dutch oven over medium heat until well browed. Stir in tomato paste and water. Season with sugar, 2 tbs parsley, basil, 1 tsp salt, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds and pepper. Simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Note on my version - I don't use the crushed tomatoes so I only simmer for about 15 minutes - the reason it needs to cook for so long in the original recipe is to tenderize the tomatoes so if you aren't using them it won't need to cook as long.)
If you are not using pre-cooked noodles: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles for 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, remaining 2 tbs parsley and 1/2 tsp salt.
To assemble: Spread 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over the meat sauce. Spread 1/2 of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles then top with 1/3 of the mozzarella and parmesans cheese. Repeat layers and top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. (Tip - Spray the underside of the foil with cooking spry to prevent it sticking to the cheese before covering)
Remove foil and bake for another 25 minutes until golden brown.
Allow to cool for about 15 minutes before serving.