Acne, Zits, or Pimples?

How do you refer to acne?  When I was growing up, we always referred to acne as “pimples.”  If I remember correctly, when our daughter was in high school we also called them “zits.”  Well, whatever term is used, acne is aggravating and hard to clear up at times.  Some people like to use a natural acne treatment to help clear up their skin.  And good hygiene, a healthy diet, and enough sleep is always important!

Four Foods On Friday 41

#1. If you could travel anywhere to have a meal, where would you want to go and what would you want to eat.

I would want to go back to Hawaii and have fresh pineapple (pineapple just picked that day) and other fruits.
#2. When you go away do you make your own meals or eat out?

We always eat out.  That’s part of the fun of the vacation!

Now when I was growing up, my mother would always fix sandwiches to eat in the car.  A lot of times we would stay in a motel or cabin that had a kitchenette and she would cook.
#3. While traveling if you have to stop for a meal do you go in or do you go through the drive thru and eat in the car?

It depends on the situation.  If we’re in a hurry, we eat in the car.  If we need to get out and stretch our legs or use the restroom, we go inside.
#4. Share a recipe or food related trip for people making a long trip by car.

We always take snacks with us when we go on long trips, and the funny thing is that we’re usually getting into the snacks before we get out of town.  My husband teases us about that.  🙂

We have fixed “Trail Mix” countless times to take on trips throughout the years.  Here’s the simple recipe:

Trail Mix

1/3 part peanuts

1/3 part raisins

1/3 part M & M’s

You can make a small quantity or large quantity, depending on what you want.

Dieting and Healthy Habits

Healthy eating and enjoyable exercise are two things that are not only good for one’s health, but they also aid in weight loss.  Too many times people go on a fad diet and lose weight, only to gain it back later.  Healthy habits must be established and used for a lifetime.   Some people prefer to take the top diet pill to help with weight loss.  Anytime a diet pill is used, however, a person should consult their physician first.

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Helping Our Skin

Acne is such a pain.  I don’t know of very many people that haven’t had a problem with it at some point in their life.  I know I had a problem with it and remember having to go to the dermatologist when I was in high school.

There are some things we can do to help our skin, whether we have acne or not, such as eating:

  • a healthy, high-fiber diet
  • raw fruits and veggies
  • almonds and cashews which contain oxalic acid
  • whole grains
  • sunflower seeds
  • grapes, strawberries, and pineapple because they’re high in alpha-hydroxy acids

Drinking eight glasses of water per day is great, too.

A lot of people use topical solutions to help their skin.  Some people work on blackhead removal.  Whatever they use, they should research various products to find what works for them.

Four Foods On Friday #40

#1. Candy. Do you prefer sweet or sour candy?

Sweet
#2. Gum. Love it? Hate it? What kind is your favorite?

I got out of the habit of chewing gum.  I used to chew sugarless a lot, but then when I started reading (and hearing from my doctors) about how artificial sweeteners aren’t good for most people, I guess I lost my taste for it.
#3. What is your favorite candy?

Chocolate…especially dark chocolate!  Yummy!!
#4. Share a recipe for anything that you can include a piece of candy in.

Milky Way Homemade Ice Cream

Exercise Equipment

A lot of people have exercise equipment so they can exercise in the convenience of their own home. They don’t have to worry about the weather, if it’s too hot or too cold, nor do they have to worry about stray dogs that might come up and try to take a bite out of them.

Workout Warehouse has an offer of free shipping on exercise equipment for those who pay in full.  Offer ends soon.