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You don’t have to be black, it just means you support us, you stand by us and your for us.

1. Fist: Make a fist around the epi-pen, don’t place your thumb/fingers over either end

2. Flick the blue cap off

3. Fire. Press down into the outer thigh (the big muscle in there), hold for 10 seconds before removing (the orange cap will cover the needle). Bare skin is best but the epi-pen will go through clothing. Avoid pockets and seams. 

- Ring an ambulance even if everything seems to be fine!

Example chart of how to schedule your 5 small meals! healthy snacks does NOT equal junk food. Sample snackin’ includes: 

fruit

granola/protein bar

almonds or any mix of nuts

guacamole

old fashioned peanut butter w/celery

greek yogurt

kale chips

It took me years to find good value and good quality products for skin. Here are my finds!

1. Morning Cleanser: 9 to 5 Cleansing Milk (£4.95 from Lush) Smooth over your face then remove using a warm flannel or cotton pads to cleans and clear. Use first thing in the morning. 

2. Face Mask: Clear Skin Pore Penetrating Clay Mask (from Avon, no longer available) Apply a thin layer to face, allow to dry for 5 minutes, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Use 2-3 times a week.

3. Daily Scrub: Neutrogena Visibly Clear pink grapefruit daily scrub (£3 from Boots) Massage onto wet face, rinse thoroughly. Use in the evening after removing make-up.

4. Moisturiser: Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser (£2.52 from Superdrug) Smooth gently onto your face and neck using upward and outward movements. Use in the evening after washing.

5. Spot Treatment: Witch Blemish Stick (£2.89 from Boots) Dab on as required when blemishes first appear. Use after washing and before moisturising.

You don’t need to buy these specific brands, but these are the best in my experience!

New Year’s Resolution: Healthy Eating Recipe

Every New Year, people make the resolution to eat healthier. The problem with this resolution is that is sounds easier to keep than it actually is. With this healthy and yummy recipe, it’ll start to become much less challenging.

Ingredients: 

1/2 serving of whole wheat spaghetti 

1 cup of broccoli or other vegetables

pesto (can be substituted for olive oil and spices)

Preparation:

1. Take out all of the ingredients.

2. Put a small pan of water on to boil.

3. Add spaghetti and vegetables.

4. Let simmer until spaghetti is cooked.

5. Drain water and plate.

6. Stir in pesto or a drizzle of olive oil and basil, salt, pepper and garlic powder.

7. Enjoy with a hot cup of tea!

The key to keeping a resolution is to stay motivated. I believe in all of you!

♥

-Triana

HONESTLY: REBLOG THIS IF YOU HAVE EVER SELF HARMED IN ANY WAY, SKIPPED A MEAL ON PURPOSE, BEEN DEPRESSED, FELT ALONE IN A CROWDED ROOM, HATED YOUR BODY, HATED YOURSELF, FELT LIKE YOUR NOT GOOD ENOUGH OR BEEN TOLD YOU WERENT, CRIED YOURSELF TO SLEEP, FELT SUICIDAL OR BEEN SUICIDAL

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Parsnips 

If you don’t have enough time to make a crazy Thanksgiving dish, roast up some vegetables! We had a roommate dinner a couple weeks ago and this is what I made. It was the first time all 5 of us did something together/were in the same place at the same time since I joined in July. Other dishes included eggplant casserole, potato casserole, asparagus, and pumpkin pie from FRESH pumpkin. This was also the first time 3 of my roommates had parsnips!  Introducing people to healthy new foods brings me such great joy…hence my blog.

NEED:

1 lb brussels sprouts

2-3 parsnips 

2 tablespoons olive oil 

dried herbs or spices (I used 1/2 tablespoon rosemary, 1/2 tablespoon oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper) 

DO: 

Preheat heat oven to 400 degrees F

Wash vegetables and remove any dirty or yellow leaves on brussels sprouts. 

Chop parnsips into 2-3 inch pieces. 

Put all vegetables into a bowl and add olive oil and spices and toss until everything is coated evenly. 

Roast for 30-35 minutes. The brussels sprouts should be golden brown on the outside. (note: this photo is BEFORE cooking so sprouts are green). 

Quick facts:

1/2 of brussels sprouts is only 30 calories. 

Brussels sprouts, like broccoli and cabbage, have natural anti-cancer properties (phytochemical!) 

Brussels sprouts are high in fiber, vitamin C and protein (compared to most vegetables). 

Parsnips are high in fiber, vitamin B/folic acid. 

Parsnips have 55 calories per 1/2 cup. 

http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/food-nutrition/natural-foods/natural-weight-loss-food-parsnips-ga.htm

http://home.howstuffworks.com/brussels-sprouts3.htm

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Geraldine

P.S. Ben and I are going to get Vietnamese food and see Catching fire tonight! Tomorrow we’re having a Thanksgiving feast with his friends, and Saturday, my family’s having a dinner!