RHU (Registered Health Underwriter) Designation

I am currently working on the RHU designation  (which is #12 on my list).

RHU stands for Registered Health Underwriter and basically means that after completing the RHU program, I would be a specialist in Living Benefits (disability insurance, critical illness insurance, health/dental insurance, long term care).  

The program consists of 2 courses - and I completed the first course a couple of weeks ago - check out my course completion certificate: Certificate of Completion I am currently working on the 2nd course - which I will have done by June 3rd. I will then be able to scratch #12 off my list!!

By completing the above courses I've already read 3 books - which also means that I'm working on #13 at the same time!

April Meal

April's meal was fabulous and easy!  Homemade battered chicken and broccoli walnut salad.

The chicken recipe came from my friend Dan's blog - Dan's Quest for Fitness . Rather than me retyping it here - check out his blog. He has detailed a step-by-step process with photos for each step. I was amazed at how easy this recip was.

The brocolli salad came from the Paleo book - by Dr Loren Cordain - such an easy recipe that i don't follow the exact measurements anymore. 

This is what I do - "freestyle" -

2 carrots chopped
1 stalk of brocolli chopped
1 white onion chopped (love onions!)
1/4 cup of walnuts chopped
walnut oil

Mix all together in frying pan and sautee until cooked.

With an easy dinner  - comes an easy desert! Fruit salad! Use whatever fruit you enjoy!

Cloud 9

For those of you who don't know me, I am someone who is on the computer quite often. I am often  emailing/texting/pinning from my blackberry. I also tend to slouch a little more than I'd like to.

For this reason, at times, my neck, my right arm and shoulders tend to tense up. 

I normally get an ion cleanse  (I'll explain further in another post what this is) from Ted Casselman, who is a holistic health practitioner and owner of True Nature Health, http://www.truenaturehealth.com/ . I asked him if he could give me a deep tissue massage focusing on those three target areas that I was having problems with.  I was astounded at how much better my neck and arms were feeling.

Getting at least 10 massages per year is #58 on my list. Ted's massage would be my 3rd massage so far.  I'm definitely going to make massages a normal routine - perhaps even on a monthly basis. After only a 30 minute massage by Ted, I was on cloud 9 for the rest of the day! :) Thanks Ted !! Next time - 60 minutes!

For more information on True Nature Holistic Health Services:

Hello Valpolicella - Welcome Tradition!

One of my good friends won a bottle of Valpolicella at an event, so we decided to drink it together on Friday, April 2nd. We always have a good time when we are together, but this particular Friday was special. So special, that I thought it would be perfect to start a tradition!

Starting a yearly tradition is #52 on my list! I have decided (and my friend is in agreement) every year on Good Friday we will get together at her place and drink some Valpolicella!

Below was the Valpolicella we drank:

Not blaming Valpolicella, but Good Friday, has now become Fuzzy Friday! Just sayin'.... ! :)

Crossfit WOD's

I was noticing that the first 6 items on my 101 list are directly related to being "cross fit". That being said - I will continue to update my blog with my crossfit workouts. This will allow me to keep track of my personal records and monitor any improvements or challenges that I may be experiencing (most likely due to nutrition)

I typically try to go to crossfit at least 4x per week. My last workout was on Wednesday. This was the WOD (workout of the day):

• 5-5-5-3-3-3 Deadlift

Cashout (an optional workout after regular workout)

3 rounds for time:

5 burbees
10 hollow rocks
15 box jumps

I have been 100% Paleo and experienced a personal record for Deadlift at 115lbs. My time for the cashout was 5:10. Even though I used the medium box - the cashout killed me!

For anyone who is unfamiliar with crossfit, check out the video below:

Another Meal (for February) - Taco Salad

After this meal - I am officially caught up for April!!!

One of my favorite meals is Taco Salad - normally I'd have them with Tostitoes - but since I am trying to follow the Paleo way of eating - I omitted the tostitoes & the sourcream. I did however add a bit of cheddar cheese (cheese is by far my vice). This meal is so quick and easy.

For dessert I made a frozen berry mixture

Again, this berry mixture is extremely easy! This also satisfies my sweet tooth.


Taco Salad Recipe:

• 1 pound of ground beef/venison - cooked on frying pan. Once cooked add homemade taco seasoning
• 2 green onions chopped
• 1 tomatoe diced
• 1/4 cup of chedder cheese grated
• bowl of lettuce

Frozen Berry Mixture:

• 1 cup of mixed berries
• a couple of drops of vanilla extract OR have a dropper of stevia
• sliced almonds

*Blend the berries and vanilla until mixed. Put in freezer for 30 minutes. Remove and garnish with sliced almonds

The LIFE Revolution - Book 1 Completed!

#13 on my list is to read 30 books. I'm bit behind on my reading. I am currently trying to complete the first course to get my Registered Health Underwriter (RHU) designation - which consists of 3 books. I have been procastinating, and everytime I pick up a book for pleasure, I feel guilty because I know I should be studying! I have finished the first module and have 3 more modules. The course needs to be completed by April 27th..... time is going by so fast! I will post once I complete these 3 books.

Last night I decided to kind of cheat and read an e-book that was under 100 pages! The book was called The LIFE Revolution. It was a basic introduction to why one would want to do an intermittent fast (IF) This book came at a perfect time, because I had just completed an fast with one of my co-crossfitters Dan Allaire (http://www.dansquestforfitness.wordpress.com/).

For anyone who wants a quick read and wants more information on IF - feel free to go to the website and sign up for the free ebook. (http://www.theiflife.com/)

1 book completely read - 29 more to go! :)