Tag: Genny

Muscle Roller Stick Review

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I got this Muscle Roller Stick for my wife Genny, because she has devoted a lot of time and energy into her exercise program. After a hard set of exercises she almost always asks me to rub her back to help relieve the tension.

Luckily for me this device came in the mail right after a hard day on the land cutting trees and hand digging a drainage ditch. I only stopped work when my hands could no longer grip the pick-axe and as I write this review I am extremely grateful I took the opportunity to review this item as it has reduced my soreness to the point that I can actually function.

This 18 inch bar has two fixed handles with a series of rollers along the inside. It is designed to allow the user to roll the device over muscles and help relieve tension and soreness. The device came with a set of instructions, but frankly being both a guy and someone that was in desperate need of a massage I just grabbed it out of the package and began rolling it over my legs, hands, and arms.

I think it would do best as a back massager, but frankly it is either to short, or I am to fat and inflexible to contort myself to set it behind me.

I can testify that after rolling it on my legs and arms I did feel better.

This was not something I would have bought for myself, I got it at a reduced cost in exchange for a review and only did it because I felt it was something my wife would like, but frankly I am glad for the opportunity as I was over exerted and all alone and it helped me be able to move the day after a hard day.

February 11, 2016
Recipe: Tomato Pie

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I didn’t marry my wife because of tomato pie, (it was a picture of her nursing a baby goat that made me realize she was the one) but it was high on the pro/con list.

I had never heard of such a thing as tomato pie and was really hesitant to try it, but once I got a fork full I was hooked.

Our first year together was filled with this recipe – we even began to experiment with other additions to the recipe. I can’t tell you enough how good this is.

However, due to the high cheese content of the pie, and my wife’s dedication to the 21 day fix food plan, I don’t get to eat tomato pie as much as I would like, but I still ask for it on occasion.

As you watch this video, please take a few seconds to give Genny a thumbs up, she works hard for these cooking videos, and her shy and sensitive nature makes her very upset when she reads the troll comments. Be kind and give her some positive feedback.

I love her tomato pie, but I did make the mistake as a newlywed of commenting how I liked it, but not for every meal. Now I only get it about once a year.

March 20, 2014
How to Make Mashed Cauliflower with Garlic

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I don’t like cauliflower, but I LOVE mashed potatoes – in this article Genny shows how to make mashed cauliflower with garlic.

Her recipe looks and feels just like mashed potatoes. It even tastes a little like it. I can still taste a little cauliflower, but Genny swears she can’t.

I’ve always been a picky eater, and I am not as invested in mashed cauliflower as my wife is, but even though this is not my favorite recipe, it is good enough to be a “make again”.

Her recipe does make this vegetable “edible” to my picky eating habits. But more importantly, our toddler will eat it, so it can’t be that bad.

Seriously though, all kidding aside, this is a worthwhile recipe to try. Keep an open mind and I bet you will like it.

Its so dead simple that I am not going to post a recipe here.

Not only that it is simple but I want people to watch my wife’s cooking videos. She puts a lot of work into them, is pretty shy on camera, and not really convinced its worth it to make YouTube videos.

Please comment on the video and let my Genny know that her work is appreciated.

March 13, 2014
Recipe: Broccoli Bites

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Growing up in a society of chicken nuggets and other convenience food, my wife really likes “poppers” and “bites” little hand foods that are easy to eat and very tasty.

Genny spends a lot of time searching for healthy recipes and these broccoli bites are one winner at my house. They are easy to make, are healthy, and pretty tasty – especially when dipped in sauce.

I am pretty pleased at her results in her journey to get healthy, and since the running total now (not when this video was created is 90 pounds lost) I am very happy with the work she is putting in.

What I really like though is shooting videos with her. I find I like being behind the camera producing great video more than I enjoy being in front of the camera making ok videos…

There have been some negative comments on her videos, which gets my wife discouraged, she isn’t as dedicated to video as I am, so those trolls really get to her. Please take some time to watch the video and tell her what a great job she is doing.

She has lost over 100 pounds since she started her journey. Give her a hand.

March 6, 2014
Recipe: Zucchini Chips

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My wife takes her journey to get healthy ever bit as serious as I treat my journey toward self reliance. She does not “diet” she makes lifestyle choices.

As such she is constantly on the lookout for healthy foods that taste good and satisfy the desires for sweet, salty, or savory.

While I don’t really like Zucchini, these baked zucchini chips are easy to make, relatively inexpensive, and my wife likes to snack on them – which makes a win in my book. They aren’t bad, my wife actually says she likes them. I can tolerate them, but they sure aren’t pringles…

I am not going to write out instructions for these chips, because I’d rather you watch the video and give my wife some positive feedback in the comments to show her that her effort to share her journey to get healthy is appreciated by more than just me.

By the way, she lost over 80 pounds this summer – and foods like this are a big reason why.

Genny eats these zucchini chips on the weekend when she wants something crispy to snack on. She also takes these to parties as a snack. Try them, I bet you will like them also.’

February 27, 2014