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Friday, March 13, 2015
Announcing a More Mobile Friendly Design and New Visual Recipe Index Categories for Kalyns Kitchen!
A new mobile-friendly design for Kalyn's Kitchen and now you can sort recipe thumbnails by diet type and category!
A Brand New Design for Kalyn's Kitchen!
If you're reading this post then the new-and-improved site design for Kalyn's Kitchen has launched! And about 40-45% of you usually access the site on your phone, so the new design has been carefully planned to make it easier to use Kalyn's Kitchen on mobile devices of all types, while hopefully still displaying well on tablets and desktop computers.
If you're reading this post then the new-and-improved site design for Kalyn's Kitchen has launched! And about 40-45% of you usually access the site on your phone, so the new design has been carefully planned to make it easier to use Kalyn's Kitchen on mobile devices of all types, while hopefully still displaying well on tablets and desktop computers.
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Thursday, March 12, 2015
Kalyns Kitchen Gets a Makeover with a New Easier Way to Find Recipes for Every Kind of Diet
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| Kalyn's Kitchen has changed a bit through the years, and repeat after me, "Change is Good!" |
For a few months now I've been working with my brother Rand (the design guy) and the fabulous Jennette (web designer and coder extraordinaire) to create a new look for Kalyn's Kitchen. (Thanks guys!) Rand and Jennette are two of the smartest and most talented people I know, and I'm excited to reveal the new design and explain how the new features can help you find the kind of recipes you're looking for on the site.
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Monday, March 9, 2015
Getting SMART about New Years Resolutions
The New Year is just 7 days old and already resolutions are being broken. So what can you do to help keep your resolutions on track? Don’t make a resolution, make a SMART goal. SMART is an acronym that stands for specific, measurable, achievable, realistic/relevant and time-bound. Some of the most popular New Year’s resolutions are “getting fit” or “losing weight”, but these resolutions are nothing more than great ideas if you don’t have a plan in place to help you achieve your goals.
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Before we even get to the goal setting, grab a pen and some paper and write it down. Writing down your goals will accomplish a few of things. First, it will make your goal more real. Better yet, write down your goal and hang it somewhere so you see it every day to reinforce your motivation to change. Second, writing down your goal and the steps you’re going to take to get there will make it a less overwhelming and less frustrating process. Finally, have a plan laid out and accomplishing one thing at a time will help you stay focused, keep you on track and make you more successful.
Be specific
The most common mistake people make is using broad statements as goals. Phrases like “I want to lose weight” or “I want to get healthier” don’t tell us anything about what you are going to do lose weight or get healthy. You are more likely to achieve your goal if they are well-defined and focused.
Make it measurable
Setting a goal with no measurable outcome is like a football game with no one keeping score. You don’t know what the outcome of the game is because there was no way to measure it. The same is true for goal setting; if you don’t have a measurable outcome you are less likely to be successful. So play the numbers game. Attaching numbers to you goal gives you a concrete way to track your progress.
Is it Attainable?
Far too often people set goals beyond their reach by asking and expecting too much of themselves. No goal is attainable without a schedule or the steps in place that you are planning to take. So how are you going to achieve you goal? Maybe you are going to walk during lunch twice a week or maybe instead of your typical afternoon snack of a large peppermint mocha with extra whip you’re going to swap it out for apple slices with 1 tablespoon of peanut and a glass of water. Whatever steps you are going to take write them down as part of your schedule. You are more likely to go for that walk if you have carved time out of your day to do.
Is it Realistic?
Some examples of unrealistic goals include losing 10 pounds in a week and becoming a vegan overnight. If you set goals like this you are setting yourself up to fail. This can also be a good time to look at your short-term and long-term goals. If your long-term goal is to become a vegan than start by examining why you want to make that lifestyle change and educating yourself on what the vegan diet entails. Being honest with yourself if important too. If you know that you will never give up cheese perhaps veganism isn’t for you.
Time-Bound
This goes back to the numbers game. Give yourself a time-frame for achieving not only your overall goal but each step along the way. It is important to be specific and realistic about the time it is going to take you to achieve your goals.
So what exactly does a SMART goal look like? Let’s take a look at a resolution vs. a SMART goal.
SMART goal: I am going to lose 25 pounds with a goal of losing 1-2 pounds per week for the next 6 months by walking for 40 minutes at lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdasy and eating fruits and vegetables for my afternoon and evening snacks.
See the difference? You could probably even go a step further and specify what types of fruits and vegetables you plan to eat as a snack. A few words of advice:
Don’t get upset by setbacks – change is a process and you are only human. The best thing you can do is try to figure out why you slipped up what you can do to stop it from happening again. Be POSTIVE, even in the face of setbacks.
Be flexible – if you are finding that a part of your plan isn’t working that ok! This is a process of trial and error. Making tweaks to your plan is important because it makes it a more doable plan for you.
Get someone else involved – Many people find that it is hard to make big changes alone. It is totally ok if you need help. The important part is that you ask for it. Find a running buddy to help motivate you to reach your fitness goals or enlist the help of a professional, like a registered dietitian to achieve your nutrition goals. Getting help and creating a support system is a great way to help you be more successful.
References
Eisenstadt, Lisa. (2011). 6 ways to actually keep your new year’s resolution. Forbes Magazine. Available from http://www.forbes.com/sites/dailymuse/2011/12/30/6-ways-to-actually-keep-your-new-years-resolution/2/
Geithner, C., Albert, J., & Vincent, J. (2007). Personal balance: Its importance and how to achieve it. ACSMS Health and Fitness Journal, 11(1), 7-14.
Guest blogger: Chelsea Rambo, USD Dietetic Intern
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Is Weight Loss Your New Years Resolution
How many times have you made your New Years resolution to be about losing weight? Once, twice, maybe three times? How about five, possibly 10? Okay, we get the picture.And how many times has it worked?
I’m guessing if you’re making it yet again for 2015, then chances are it’s not been too successful in the past. Even if the weight has come off initially, you’ve dipped back into old habits, either due to boredom, complacency or fatigue, meaning you end the year in almost exactly the same shape as you started it, only to vow once again to lose weight next January.
That’s the big trouble with new years resolutions in general – they’re doomed to fail. And when it comes to weight loss, this is even more the case perhaps than with any other January goal.
Gyms are at their busiest in January, due to an influx of newbies. Seasoned gym goers know to avoid peak times in January, but if you’re not aware of this, the gym can feel more like being in a tin of sardines than having the luxury of a fitness club membership.
Not only that, but I’ll wager good money you still have plenty of Christmas food sitting around the house. Every time you go to the fridge, the tantalizing aroma of the Christmas cheese selection greets you. Bowls of sweets still adorn every coffee table, mantelpiece and spare gap on the work surfaces and that chocolate Santa eyes you evilly from his perch on the larder, just begging to be eaten.
Also, it’s highly likely you’ve been planning your resolution for weeks, if not months.
And during that time, all you’ve been doing is putting off starting.
Had you made an effort to lose weight, hit the gym and get on a diet plan back in October or November, you’d be going great guns by now. With a little discipline, Christmas would have been enjoyable, but not an all out binge fest, you’d have already made a start in the gym, and would be in much better shape than you are now.
All that being said, you can’t change the past, and a gluttonous December has happened, whether you planned it or not.
The key now is to make sure you stick with your weight loss resolution and achieve your new year goals for the first time ever.
First thing’s first – write down your goal. Not only should you write it down once, you should do in 10 times. Write it on post it notes, on small scraps of paper, and on massive sheets. Use different pens, colours and fonts – go crazy. The more times you write it down, the more likely you are to remember it and have it at the front of your mind all the time.
Done that? Good. Now take every piece of paper and go and put it somewhere you’ll see it at least once a day. The biggest piece can go on your bedroom door or on the inside of your wardrobe. Stick a smaller one on the sun visor in your car, and attach others to the fridge, microwave or your hallway mirror. Now there’s no chance you’ll forget your goals.
By Mike Samuels
Source: http://www.steadyhealth.com/articles/is-weight-loss-your-new-year-s-resolution-a3442.html
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