Back on the Road to Better Health!

What? Where? When?

If you've fallen by the wayside on your goals to attaining a healthy weight, lets look at it in a new light.

This week, all I want you to do is journal everything and anything you eat and drink!  When you've been battling the bulge and riding that dang roller coaster for a while, as I did, it helps to know where you are starting from.  What is your personal starting line.

BEGIN:   Keep a food/beverage Journal for 5-7 days.  Now is the time to get out of the pits and back on the track!

DON'T CHANGE WHAT YOU ARE DOING!  (at this point)  

Just log what you eat or drink, how much you eat or drink, and WHEN you eat or drink.

Don't forget the nibble of a donut, or eating the last few bites off your child's plate.

JUST DO IT!  

I don't care what you eat or drink, we just need to be aware of your current eating habits so we know which track to get on.

Doesn't do much good to drive an Indy car on a Dirt track, now does it?

Thank you, ABC for our St. Pete Adventure last year!

If you've got the Drive, we've got the Vehicle!

The Healthy Grease Monkey is a project by Tess Brennan dedicated to writing useful blog posts for consumers who are smart about Nutrition & what they put in & surround their body with, passionate about protecting our environment, and are committed to supporing local entrepreneurs. Those who are about healthy weight loss & dynamic living. If you would like to find out what it is like to live a healthy life, we invite you to explore our product line or find out more about our services. Grease Monkey Marketing promotes sound nutrition, ways to improve your success and a little bit of humor.

If you have topic ideas, feel free to request a story, after all, this site is just for you. You can find out more about our products by visiting our online storeand/or subscribe to an email newsletter by visiting our Smart Grease Monkey website and entering your email in the subscription area on the right pane of the web page or by adding us to your reader by subscribing to this blog.

I don't need no stinkin' water!

Yes! You need water (and more) to keep
the HUMAN engine running.

Our HUMAN engines need more than just high octane fuel to keep up optimum performance.  It needs water and re-hydration to keep the engine cooled and running efficiently.  As I am training for yet, another 60 mile walk as well as my first 5K (as a runner) it is important to keep fluid levels at an optimum.  During heavy exercise it is SO important to maintain, not only your water levels but also the body chemistry needed for optimum performance.

• Your body needs a way to minimize fluid loss during activity, or even daily doings when it is hot or extremely dry. (Winters up in the North would be an example of an extremely dry time. -You know who you are) :-)
• Your body needs a way to maintain steady blood-glucose levels to sustain energy output and to increase stamina.
• Your body needs increased endurance for better athletic performance.

I have found, use, and recommend a clinically proven way to hydrate better than water during heavy training. This product has MORE electrolytes and provides MORE energy than the leading hydration drink purchased from your local grocer to improve my athletic performance. (My hubby even asks for it when he is out working in the yard or on one of the vehicles.)  

In fact, this product is very similar to the drink our astronauts consume while in space and when returning from long stints in orbit to re-hydrate and maintain consciousness upon re-entry to our atmosphere. :-)

Contact us for more information!  Maybe even a sample.

I stand, walk, run, and parent behind my word, so does my vendor.

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The Healthy Grease Monkey is a project by Tess Brennan dedicated to writing useful blog posts for consumers who are smart about Nutrition & what they put in & surround their body with, passionate about protecting our environment, and are committed to supporing local entrepreneurs. Those who are about healthy weight loss & dynamic living. If you would like to find out what it is like to live a healthy life, we invite you to explore our product line or find out more about our services. Grease Monkey Marketing promotes sound nutrition, ways to improve your success and a little bit of humor.

If you have topic ideas, feel free to request a story, after all, this site is just for you. You can find out more about our products by visiting our online storeand/or subscribe to an email newsletter by visiting our Smart Grease Monkey website and entering your email in the subscription area on the right pane of the web page or by adding us to your reader by subscribing to this blog.

I'm a MEAT EATER!

Protein!  

"I'm a meat eater, I get my protein from the meat I eat."

I used to think I was "good" in the protein department.  I eat chicken, steak, pork chops and ham, I get plenty of protein.  My metabolism seemed to be slowing down and I kept fluctuating in my weight and clothing sizes.

I have since learned otherwise.  While it is true, I do get protein from those sources, it is not an easily digested and assimilated (absorbed) protein.  There is more waste produced when I eat these sources and less absorbed into my system than when I get my protein from a plant source. When I began using these plant based proteins, my energy sky rocketed and I began losing the weight, easily.

"33% of Women are not getting enough protein"

 ~David Heber MD Director of UCLA center for Human Nutrition

(estimates are that 25% of men are the same)

Protein is important in muscle production and retention. When you don't get enough protein, you aren't getting enough Leucine, an amino acid building block of muscle. When you don't get enough Leucine you get a buildup of subcuteanous fat, that fat particularly in the abdomen.

(Deficiency in Leucine, in part, = Thick Middles)

Protein is important in regulating blood sugar,
hunger pangs & the cravings!

In studies, 

Leucine caused a 16% DECREASE in calorie intake -

81% in between meal snack

50% energy increase in less than 48 hours!

In the clinical studies of the Shakes I use, participants maintained 100% muscle mass while reducing their weight and their clothing size - this means they were BURNING FAT!

Contact me, Tess, to get more information about this complete system and how it could work for you! It worked for me 5 years ago and is still working...
I bought a pair of size SMALL pants this week BECAUSE THEY FIT!

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The Healthy Grease Monkey is a project by Tess Brennan dedicated to writing useful blog posts for consumers who are smart about Nutrition & what they put in & surround their body with, passionate about protecting our environment, and are committed to supporing local entrepreneurs. Those who are about healthy weight loss & dynamic living. If you would like to find out what it is like to live a healthy life, we invite you to explore our product line or find out more about our services. Grease Monkey Marketing promotes sound nutrition, ways to improve your success and a little bit of humor.

If you have topic ideas, feel free to request a story, after all, this site is just for you. You can find out more about our products by visiting our online storeand/or subscribe to an email newsletter by visiting our Smart Grease Monkey website and entering your email in the subscription area on the right pane of the web page or by adding us to your reader by subscribing to this blog.

A Little Dirt on Fat!

Is cleaning your house making you fat?  

We know that stress can contribute to weight gain. Can cleaning your home cause that stress? If the products you use contain dangerous chemicals, it very well could be contributing.


Exposing our bodies to toxins in the home contributes to stress on the body. Stress causes metabolic and hormonal responses in the body that can cause the body to make more or hold onto FAT (adipose tissues).


This month we want to take a look at those household cleaners and alternatives that could help prevent some of those stresses on the body.  (Not only that it could save you a lot of money... in the cost of your cleaning supplies AND in trips to the doctor's office.)

Many environmental toxins in fat can contribute to obesity, diabetes and cancer as well as many other diseases common today.

What many people seem to be surprised by is that toxins are in fact stored in the body, in the fat. To eliminate the source of some of these toxins begins to make the body healthier, allowing it to function properly and combat the other day-to-day stresses.  Eliminating causes of stress, lowers the amount of cortisol released into the body, reducing the "fat building" mechanisms.

Look for our stories this month explaining these mechanisms and offering easy, inexpensive options.


If you've got the Drive, we've got the Vehicle.

The Healthy Grease Monkey is a project by Tess Brennan dedicated to writing useful blog posts for consumers who are smart about Nutrition & what they put in & surround their body with, passionate about protecting our environment, and are committed to supporing local entrepreneurs. Those who are about healthy weight loss & dynamic living. If you would like to find out what it is like to live a healthy life, we invite you to explore our product line or find out more about our services. Grease Monkey Marketing promotes sound nutrition, ways to improve your success and a little bit of humor.

If you have topic ideas, feel free to request a story, after all, this site is just for you. You can find out more about our products by visiting our online storeand/or subscribe to an email newsletter by visiting our Smart Grease Monkey website and entering your email in the subscription area on the right pane of the web page or by adding us to your reader by subscribing to this blog.

What I wear to work...or not.

Me, under the blazer during
engine rebuild.

When going to work, it is important to have your business face on and FEEL like you are going to work. When I'm not out under a vehicle or helping Tim rework something in the engine, I like to look the part. Proper framework for my attire assists me in looking and feeling the part.

Recently, I realized it was time to rework the wardrobe.  Having lost 55 pounds and toned, (Per Phil at Rotary, "you literally, walked your a$$ off")  I needed to look for a good framework for my business attire.  Since Silk Boxers won't cut it under my dresses, I've gone out to purchase my new business panties.



Grease Monkey Marketing is committed to helping others rebuild their lifestyle & diet to one that reduces their chances of acquiring debilitating diseases and increases their quality of life.

Our customers are smart about their health, they search for wisdom from nature before the reach for Over the counter drugs or prescriptions. They are passionate about creating a non-toxic environment for themselves and their families, and they are fussy about ingredients in whatever they consume.  They are committed to investing in prevention and education so they can reserve the meds and MD visits for the critical care and emergencies. And support other local entrepreneurs.

I want to live on the lead lap, to have an outrageously healthy wonderful life & stay on the road to better health. I believe that through education, information, and support it can be possible for others too. Are you ready to get on the lead lap in your life too. 

Are you ready to go out, get healthier, and get yourself some business boxers? Would you or someone you know like to slim down to a healthier physique or perhaps fatten their wallet with an additional  stream of income?  Give me a holler and we can see if what Grease Monkey Marketing has to offer is a match for those needs.

If you've got the drive, We've got the vehicle
to get you a new foundation for a better looking rear end!

The Healthy Grease Monkey is a project by Tess Brennan dedicated to writing useful blog posts for consumers who are smart about Nutrition & what they put in & surround their body with, passionate about protecting our environment, and are committed to supporing local entrepreneurs. Those who are about healthy weight loss & dynamic living. If you would like to find out what it is like to live a healthy life, we invite you to explore our product line or find out more about our services. Grease Monkey Marketing promotes sound nutrition, ways to improve your success and a little bit of humor.

If you have topic ideas, feel free to request a story, after all, this site is just for you. You can find out more about our products by visiting our online storeand/or subscribe to an email newsletter by visiting our Smart Grease Monkey website and entering your email in the subscription area on the right pane of the web page or by adding us to your reader by subscribing to this blog.

What a difference Good Nutrition Makes!

In 2004 & 2005 I participated in the Susan G. Komen 3-day, 60-mile walks.  Michigan in '04 & Tampa in '05. My interview on the 3-day

I trained vigorously for both of these walks, however, at the end of the 2nd day on each of these events, my knees were in HORRIBLE shape. I continued to finish each of these walks on the 3rd day and it was a serious struggle.  After completion it took weeks to recover, and even a trip to the doctor to be sure my knees would be okay after the '05 event.

Needless to say I took a few years off.  This past spring, I lost a ZTA sister to breast cancer at the age of 39. She left behind two children & her adoring husband.  I decided it was time to again venture out and complete another 60-mile walk.  I trained the same, for the most part, but ONE main thing was different.  (maybe 2 - I am now 41 years old, six-years older than the last time I walked.)

My nutrition regimen has changed in the last 4 years.  I now take multi-vitamins and a daily protein supplement as well. I focused on using a Sports Nutrition line that is preferred by many Olympic athletes.  At the event, I chose to consume meal bars, snack bars, & a recovery drink after each day's mileage.  By the end of day two, my muscles were tight, but my knees and other joints felt GREAT!

On day three of this event, just last weekend, I started out around 100th in line and finished among the top 50 people, out of 1500.  I felt GREAT when I finished.

I am amazed that upon returning home I was ready to wash all the laundry & put everything from the event away.  There was no need to sit and ice various joints and muscles!

I do thank Heather Lloyd LMT for her massage on Monday and Gindele Family Chiropractic for my adjustment on Tuesday as I know this assists my body in recovery as well, but my biggest thank you, health wise, goes to Betsey Lunsford of Wild Treasures who introduced me to these phenomenal products.  I am pleased to be representing such a fabulous company.

If you are interested in feeling as GREAT as I do or in the products I consume on a daily basis as well as those I use for training, contact me.


If you've got the drive, We've got the vehicle!

The Healthy Grease Monkey is a project by Tess Brennan dedicated to writing useful blog posts for consumers who are smart about Nutrition & what they put in & surround their body with, passionate about protecting our environment, and are committed to supporing local entrepreneurs. Those who are about healthy weight loss & dynamic living. If you would like to find out what it is like to live a healthy life, we invite you to explore our product line or find out more about our services. Grease Monkey Marketing promotes sound nutrition, ways to improve your success and a little bit of humor.

If you have topic ideas, feel free to request a story, after all, this site is just for you. You can find out more about our products by visiting our online storeand/or subscribe to an email newsletter by visiting our Smart Grease Monkey website and entering your email in the subscription area on the right pane of the web page or by adding us to your reader by subscribing to this blog.

November - Water Month!

Happy November!

Thanksgiving is just around the corner with turkeys and trimmings and time with friends and family.  Don't forget the football, or the water. When maintaining or working to attain, a healthy weight, water is an important part.

As we enter into the Holiday season it is so important that I continue to keep my water intake up. When I exercise and play in hot weather it is easy to remember, however, when I lived in a colder, winter climate it was also vital to increase that water intake as the dry air saps it from my skin & respiration.

In the next couple of weeks I will look at Water & Weight Loss, Toxins & Weight Loss & the Roll Water Plays, and finally, Clean Water - What is it and How do I get it?

For now, grab a nice big glass of cool, clear water and chug a-lug!!

If you've got the Drive, We've got the Vehicle!

The Healthy Grease Monkey is a project by Tess Brennan dedicated to writing useful blog posts for consumers who are smart about Nutrition & what they put in & surround their body with, passionate about protecting our environment, and are committed to supporing local entrepreneurs. Those who are about healthy weight loss & dynamic living. If you would like to find out what it is like to live a healthy life, we invite you to explore our product line or find out more about our services. Grease Monkey Marketing promotes sound nutrition, ways to improve your success and a little bit of humor.

If you have topic ideas, feel free to request a story, after all, this site is just for you. You can find out more about our products by visiting our online store and/or subscribe to an email newsletter by visiting our Smart Grease Monkey website and entering your email in the subscription area on the right pane of the web page or by adding us to your reader by subscribing to this blog.

Ever had bad gas?

I'll just let you ponder that question for a bit. :-)

I was meaning in your vehicle. Where your car begins to sputter or even dies from the bad gas.  Where you just want to hurry it through the system so you can eliminate it and start fresh with better fuel? Our bodies tend to work in a similar way, when we don't drink enough water.

Toxins can begin to build up when we aren't taking in enough water. Why? When I don't drink enough fluids, my body senses it and begins to hold onto as much water as possible to protect the systems and organs that require that life giving water. If I'm not passing...WATER... I'm not eliminating toxins.

On the flip side, when I am consuming ENOUGH water, my body relaxes its hold on those fluids and the toxins are eliminated, your body begins eliminating those "contaminants".  If you've not been drinking enough water for period of time, when you first begin ramping back up you may find yourself "peeing" a lot more, but only at first. Your body NEEDS to get rid of all that stuff.  Then, it will all balance out and you will get back to your normal routines.

How much is enough?  Take your weight in pounds divide by 2 and that equals your needed ounces.  Today, for me that would be 75 ounces of water.  4 1/2 years ago, for me, that would have been 100 ounces.

Enjoy your water today.  Here's a toast to you! CHEERS!

If you've got the drive, we've got the Vehicle!

The Healthy Grease Monkey is a project by Tess Brennan dedicated to writing useful blog posts for consumers about healthy weight loss & healthful living. Find out what it is really like to live a healthy life, by reading about our company. You’ll get the latest in healthy weight loss and health information, Grease Monkey Marketing promotes sound nutrition, ways to improve your success and a little bit of humor.

If you have topic ideas, feel free to request a story about the idea, after all, this site is just for you. You can subscribe to an email newsletter by visiting our Smart Grease Monkey website and entering your email in the subscription area on the right pane of the web page or by adding us to your reader by subscribing to this blog.

Inch Loss vs Weight Loss

Best Friend, Julie & I (60 mile team mate) & her brother.

Four years ago I lost 50 pounds.  I was so excited to go from a size 14-16 down to an 8-10!

About 6 months ago I decided I would like to lose another 10 pounds, so I started the complete system once again.  The weight didn't drop as quickly this time.  I am walking 20+ miles a week as I train for my 60 mile walk, following the plan, paying attention to what I am eating, yet I wasn't dropping any weight.  Frustration was beginning to set in.

About 2 weeks ago, the weight began dropping again, very gradually... but the BIG thing was my clothes & my husband.  The pants I bought a year ago are too big and fall off without a belt. In fact, it took me 5 different pairs of jeans in my closet to find one that would not fall off. Woo HOO!!!

The other night, my hubby looked at me and said, "you're arms are skinny." Woo Hoo again!  He's noticing a difference too!  While I'm not losing tons of weight, I am pulling weight out of the trunk, the doors, the seats and all those other areas, to make my HUMAN Engine a lean mean, fat burning machine!!!

A few of the extra benefits of this plan have been:

Healthy Human Engine!

• Better Health, fewer pharmaceuticals for me
• Supporting Local Entrepreneurs
• Looking GREAT in swimwear
• Increased energy to work, work out, & still have energy to spend with our child at night
• Cravings disappeared
• I am a model of a healthy lifestyle for my family
• I won $500 in the Cinch success of the month club! https://cinchclub.com/success.html

I feel blessed to be able to share this system with others.  

If you've got the Drive, We've got the Vehicle!

The Healthy Grease Monkey is a project by Tess Brennan dedicated to writing useful blog posts for consumers about healthy weight loss & healthful living. Find out what it is really like to live a healthy life, by reading about our company. You’ll get the latest in healthy weight loss and health information, Grease Monkey Marketing promotes sound nutrition, ways to improve your success and a little bit of humor.

If you have topic ideas, feel free to request a story about the idea, after all, this site is just for you. You can subscribe to an email newsletter by visiting our Smart Grease Monkey website and entering your email in the subscription area on the right pane of the web page or by adding us to your reader by subscribing to this blog.