The Chatty Gourmet

What does Susan’s Healthy Gourmet have in common with the color pink, bras and Dr. Oz? The 2011 Susan G. Komen Orange County Race for the Cure!

Susan’s Healthy Gourmet has been donating to Susan G. Komen for the cure for several years, providing delicious food for the VIP sponsor and fundraiser tent. This year Carlee and Alysse volunteered in the VIP area at the 20^th annual race last Sunday. It was Alysse's third time volunteering at an event she looks forward to every September.  

We arrived at the event early Sunday morning, abundant with goodies and treats to distribute. After our booth was set up, we had a chance to say hello to the other volunteers who we hadn’t seen since last year.

Carlee and Alysse both wore their pink wigs and felt like celebrities whenever people asked to take their picture. Two of the other Komen volunteers wore head bands made out of bras – a great sight to see. Everyone was so friendly and in the mood to have a good time.

Dr. Oz showed up around 8 a.m. and was kind enough to take pictures with sponsors and fans, including Alysse and Carlee in their pink wigs. The event was a huge success and has raised more than $2.5 million dollars so far.

Komen will be collecting donations through October, which is breast cancer awareness month. The overall goal is to reach the $3.1 million mark. We were excited to be a part of such a fun and important event and are already counting down the days until next year.

Hi all, so it has been awhile since I have updated you on what has been going on with me, along with what is new here at SHG. First off, I would like to start by saying I hope everyone has had a great summer. I know for me it was pretty relaxing. I took the summer off from school and have just been working, and enjoying time with friends. This last week I started my last semester of College at Cal State Fullerton. It has been overwhelming but exciting at the same time.

At the start of the summer I did a lot of splurging, going out to dinner, enjoying food at the fair, and so on. However, now at the end of summer I feel all of my splurging, may have resulted in a few extra, unwanted pounds! It was time for me to get back on track with my eating and working out. Two of my co-workers and I decided to start hitting the gym regularly. Sometimes we all go together and other times due to conflicting schedules we go alone. We all have passes and have found it is both fun and motivating to be accountable to each other. We also enjoy trying new classes and some weight training together. One of the classes I have really enjoyed is trampoline aerobics; it takes place at a local gym in Costa Mesa, called Sky High. The class may sound more fun than beneficial to your body, but you’d be surprised. It is the most amazing work out and the next day you feel it all over!

 As far as eating I have gotten back to the thing that I know works; Susan’s Healthy Gourmet. Throughout the week I pretty much only eat SHG meals, then I treat myself on the weekends and go out to eat with friends. I have already been feeling better about myself. I am less tired and have noticed that I am toning up. Grab a buddy and hit the gym or try some new, fun ways to get that body in motion!