Fifth and final principle (I'll expand on the other principles, so don't think I'm done with my blog)
ACCOUNTABILITY - When God created the Earth he was accountable to Heavenly Father. We are also accountable for the way we treat ourselves and our neighbors.
- Be accountable for the choices you make every day. Ask yourself, "If I make this choice will it increase my life or drag it down." Stop making excuses as to why you're the size or in the health that you are in because of someone else.
- Remember that "With God all things are possible". If you want to live a healthier life style, but sometimes it's hard, just remember that someone has already been there, done that. Don't be afraid to ask for help both from Heavenly Father and from a friend. Find a friend who will help support you in your new healthy life style choices and limit the amount of time you spend with friends who tend not to live that way. Study's have shown that if your friends are fat, you will be or are also. Be friends with people who can motivate you and help you live a healthy, long, fulfilling, life.

For today's exercise you will complete everything you have practiced on my previous postings so start with 100 jumping jacks, then balance for 60 seconds on each leg, do 50 lunges, and then walk like a soldier 50 times. And when you have finished doing it, give yourself a great big pat on the back! You are awesome!

Today's Recipes (a request)
GRANOLA BARS
4 C rolled oats
1 1/4 C packed brown sugar
1 cup wheat germ (or 1/2 C cornmeal and 1/2 C rice krispies)
1/2 C whole wheat flour
1 1/2 C white flour
1 tsp cinnamon
3/4 C Raisins, Craisins, dried cherries, or chocolate chips
1 1/2 tsp Salt
3/4 C honey+ 1/4 C water
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 C Applesauce
1/2 C Vegetable oil
1 T Vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a large cookie sheet. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, flour, raisins or chocolate chips, and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour the honey, egg, oil, applesauce, and vanilla. Mix well using your hands. Pat the mixture evenly into the pan. (I get my hands a little wet so it doesn't stick to my hands). Bake 30-35 minutes or until the bars are golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes, then cut into bars while still warm, let cool on rack. Makes about 18-20 granola bars.

Homemade "Fool Proof" Whole wheat Bread (You will need a mixer that holds at least 14 cups of flour. I use a Bosch) Recipe is from Bosch. Makes 4 loaves
5 1/2 C hot tap water
1/3 C oil
1/3 C honey or sugar
2 T salt
2 1/2 T dough enhancer
2 heaping T gluten flour
2 T Saf Yeast
11-14 cups fresh ground whole wheat flour

Put water in Bosch bowl and add all ingredients in order. Add several cups of flour and jog Bosch to get it all wet. Slowly add the flour until just the right amount has been added. (The dough will pull mostly away from the bowl, but still be sticky). Knead for 10 minutes. Grease bread pans and mold loaves to fit the pans. Set loaves in a slightly warmed oven (I turn my oven light on before I start making the bread and it works great for a slightly warmed oven). When doubled in size turn oven on to 350 F. Do NOT preheat oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Variations- I add different grains in my bread in 1/2 C increments up to 2-3 C of different grains. ie, wheat germ, cornmeal, oatmeal, rye flour, sunflower seeds, etc.

If loaf doesn't hold together when sliced for sandwiches, add more gluten and/or flour to the dough.