tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23323909829044671962024-03-19T05:29:12.322-07:00BRB_MermaidingFitness, Nutrition, Clothes, Lifebrb_mermaidinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11182264729685211874noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2332390982904467196.post-22430005801358228002020-01-13T17:38:00.001-08:002024-01-18T15:15:00.992-08:00How to get rid of lice and nits fast!<div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU5mPpxPmGg4E_en9L48v_xnGhzSMo6C_OEaQ2aiSv63zvJ0dFfypIhOghMYzqi4qk7ZBGFaYalsZUozGQDmxUXwOZDQeGF5m9LJ3jZEFrzCGryTFI4gdXL3P28na8xvoch0xMg84VaTnupTGGJKYPcKHjRlTQ_zpYUEyjgF0WyKgZBdyJYdPjslA5JEU/s1080/Simple%20Organic%20Blog%20Post%20Instagram%20Template%202.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU5mPpxPmGg4E_en9L48v_xnGhzSMo6C_OEaQ2aiSv63zvJ0dFfypIhOghMYzqi4qk7ZBGFaYalsZUozGQDmxUXwOZDQeGF5m9LJ3jZEFrzCGryTFI4gdXL3P28na8xvoch0xMg84VaTnupTGGJKYPcKHjRlTQ_zpYUEyjgF0WyKgZBdyJYdPjslA5JEU/w375-h375/Simple%20Organic%20Blog%20Post%20Instagram%20Template%202.png" width="375" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />This blog post is not meant to replace medical advice.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Feel free to research the advice here on this page. Check product ingredients as well. Only you know what you are allergic to or not. We are not using Nix or Rid on this page since it can create super lice if not all of the eggs and lice are removed with the first or second treatment.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Information updated on January 18, 2024</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">People don't always know they have lice. Some people become sensitive or hypersensitive to the allergy they are experiencing from the lice saliva and others don't. Many people have no clue they have lice but will start to experience medical conditions. This is why its important to head lice check yourself and family once a week with a Terminator nit comb as a normal part of hygiene. </span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">How to check for headlice:</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="319" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M_CBrVBJa3U" width="384" youtube-src-id="M_CBrVBJa3U"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">I recommend covering your own hair with a processing cap when combing out another person. Lice don't fly or jump but flicking the comb can make them land on your hair.<br /><span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>A <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-c2e6d7f5" target="_blank">dimethicone</a> treatment product.</b> Depending on where you live the product will have a different brand name but this is available on amazon under the name dimethicone, KaPow!, as well as available at Lice Clinics of America. Use this every FOUR days for 30-60 minutes to suffocate the lice as they hatch in big infestations. Even if you have a small infestation do it again on day four because by day five the louse is trying to lay eggs. Nits are very difficult to find! (I was recently told that using dimethicone oil every day vs every 5 days is drying to the scalp. Watch for allergic reactions such as hives or scalp rash if you've never used the product before. 100% pure clear aloe vera gel will help you heal and its moisturizing.) Make sure you are buying 100% dimethicone oil with a viscosity of 350. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Also buy one of the applicators when you purchase the dimethicone product linked. It will make it easier to apply. Once applied, comb through the entire hair with a comb/rattail comb to distribute the oil evenly across the scalp and full length of the hair.</span></li></ol></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">(Yes, I will receive a small commission from Amazon when you shop through my link. I have spent an excess amount of money trying to figure out the proper way to get rid of this problem. Please use my links. Thank you!)</span></div></blockquote></blockquote><div><ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><span style="font-size: medium;">Wrap and tie the hairline with cotton coil at the top of the forehead. This will keep the oil from dripping everywhere. Then cover the hair with a processing cap and tuck the ends under the cotton coil to keep it in place. Both are available at beauty supply stores or in my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-c2e6d7f5" target="_blank">Amazon link</a>.</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">(Yes, I will receive a small commission from Amazon when you shop through my link. I have spent an excess amount of money trying to figure out the proper way to get rid of this problem. Please use my links. Thank you!)</span></li></ul></ul><div><span style="font-size: medium;">You have two options: </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">1. Wash out the oil with the blue dawn soap so the bugs wash away and you can focus on removing the eggs only. Follow Pete's video that comes with the <b>Simplicety spray kit</b>. This spray will help dissolve the glue that holds the eggs in place. He includes the video when you purchase the full kit and the mini kit. Simplicety options are linked in my amazon link. Pete does not use dimethicone oil so he does remove live lice. Its up to you how you would like to remove them. You can ask him questions in the Facebook group here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1089544597753837">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1089544597753837</a> He is also on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/simplicety_athome/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">2. Don't wash out the oil and follow Nurse Theresa's video. This option will take several hours to complete. </span><span style="font-size: large;">You will be covering the oil with conditioner. </span><b style="background-color: #fcff01; font-size: large;">Follow Nurse Theresa's <a href="https://myliceadvice.teachable.com/a/aff_fzhkvy8f/external?affcode=546839_m2dz3grk" target="_blank">video tutorial</a> on <a href="https://myliceadvice.teachable.com/a/aff_fzhkvy8f/external?affcode=546839_m2dz3grk" target="_blank">My Lice Advice</a> for proper combing techniques.</b></div><ul style="text-align: left;">
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: #fcff01;">Comb the hair with a good metal lice comb (Terminator Nit Comb) and follow along to the videos on <b><a href="https://myliceadvice.teachable.com/a/aff_fzhkvy8f/external?affcode=546839_m2dz3grk" target="_blank">MyLiceAdvice</a></b>.</span> The service is $49 for a lifetime of help. It is so worth it to learn how to comb out lice on your family and not constantly be relying on expensive one time services that may or may not work. This is definitely a tool everyone should have just like learning to cook or learning about proper hygiene. She says its one and done but for huge infestations, keep combing daily.</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">(Yes, I will receive a small commission from My Lice Advice when you shop through my link. I have spent an excess amount of money trying to figure out the proper way to get rid of this problem. Please use my links. Thank you!)</span></li></ul>
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Blue Dawn Dish Soap</b> or any highly concentrated dish soap is good at removing oil. You'll be using this to wash the oil out of your hair.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Dandruff Shampoo</b> - Adds moisture back on to your scalp. Lice create more dandruff since they're living on the head. You may want to use a Ketoconazole shampoo or T-gel. You can email Nurse Theresa to ask questions when you purchase her service.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Terminator Nit Comb. </b>This comb has 4 stripes on it. Do not get the generic version with 3 stripes because it doesn't work that well. Also stay away from the plastic nit combs. Be sure to sanitize the comb by boiling it in water for 10-15 minutes between treatments and people. You may want to buy a couple of them.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Detangling spray conditioner.</b> You'll want help pulling the nit comb through and a spray conditioner helps a lot to break through hair stuck with lice "glue." I used the gallon sized Ginger Lily Farms detangling spray in my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-c2e6d7f5" target="_blank">Amazon link</a>.</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-size: medium;">(Yes, I will receive a small commission from Amazon when you shop through my link. I have spent an excess amount of money trying to figure out the proper way to get rid of this problem. Please use my links. Thank you!)</span></li></ul>
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;">These are brand and generic products that recently helped me remove a ton of pin size nits from the hair strands. I used the generic since I found it at Sally Beauty and its more cost effective. The products contain dimethicone oil which must be why it was so helpful! Apply it to your hair and scalp and allow to dry. Do not wash it out. You can also do the treatment before bed and dry comb the hair in the morning. Rinse the comb in the faucet between combing and dry with a towel before combing through again. </span></li></ol><li><b style="font-size: large;">Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum</b><span style="font-size: large;"> - another great dimethicone product! I mixed this with the Nexxus Humectress, applied it to my kids in the morning, and sent them to school. Then spray with a mint, rosemary, or eucalyptus spray. Be careful applying or using too many lavender products on boys. Too much affects their hormones. (Sally Beauty supply also carries the generic for this one.)</span></li></ol><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: #fcff01;">Don't forget to remove ALL the eggs!</span> Yes, even the dead ones because you don't know which are viable and which are not. Also, eggs and lice poop are itchy! Sometimes the eggs are attached to the scalp so if you feel a hard spot or your skin hurts there then check very carefully for eggs. Some people have tried:</span></div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"> Soaking the hair in vinegar for 10 minutes, then covering with conditioner for an hour to remove the eggs.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Mixing half baking soda and half conditioner into a cup or small bowl to create "grit" while combing out the eggs. Or mixing 1/3 baking soda and 2/3 conditioner. See what works for you.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Dimethicone oil with an enzyme product soaked on the hair for 30 minutes.</span></li></ol><div><span style="font-size: medium;">I personally tried the first two one after the other. You can also try dry combing the eggs out but you will still need to try some type of wet combing at some point. Comb over a section the size of your Terminator comb or a bit smaller many, many times until the hair no longer feels rough. The hair should feel smooth and soft without the micro eggs. Keep combing until all eggs are gone. </span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>
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Sores might be infected with lice or eggs that have penetrated the scalp. Take a look with a really good magnifier. Some people need them lanced out by a medical professional. </span></div>
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You can stop treatment once you stop finding nits and live lice in hair or scalp after 3-4 weeks. Some great advice I was given was to carry a Terminator Nit comb in your luggage when ever you travel. One never knows when or where one will catch lice. You can even get them from a public swimming pool since chlorine doesn't kill these bugs.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">
Some adults can sleep with conditioner and a processing cap wrapped in a towel to keep it in place over night as well. I recommend extra blankets since this might lower your body temperature. Children can have conditioner applied to their hair and allow to dry before going to bed. Do <b>not</b> cover your child's hair with plastic caps since its a hazard.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />
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Some people believe lavender and tea tree oil is a lice repellent but these oils don't actually do anything other than become hormone disruptors in children if over used. Please be careful about what you are putting on your children. About 5-7 drops of mint or peppermint oil mixed with water in a spray bottle is a much better option.<br />
<br />According to Lice Clinics of America: </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Is dimethicone oil pregnancy or nursing safe? Yes!<br />
Is dimethicone oil safe to use on infants? Yes!<br />
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Let me know below if this was helpful to you! I wrote a blog post because after hours of research on how to get rid of this problem I was still struggling. It wasn't until I found a Facebook group that I finally understood why the doctor recommended products were not working.<br />
<br />I also purchased a salon dryer to use in the garage after the pediatrician told me to do the Cetaphil treatment on my now 5 year old. I did it several times and it didn't work for us. It was difficult to comb through his hair and it hurt him when the comb would get stuck. Please use dimethicone oil instead. It is so helpful and way less damaging! Also, you won't waste a whole day drying out soap on your little's head.<br />
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Add 5-10 drops of 100% pure peppermint oil to grapeseed oil or a dandruff shampoo and leave it on for one hour once the lice and nits are gone (or maybe even during the process) to relieve yourself of some itching. Apparently lice can cause the scalp to get increased dandruff which will add to your itching. The bonus part is if you have a mites infestation as well the peppermint oil will kill the mites. (Also, stop using feather pillows. They can cause dust mite infestations.)<br />
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<a href="https://www.longdom.org/open-access/impact-of-salvia-and-peppermint-oil-on-the-in-vitro-survival-of-demodex-mites-2155-9597-1000227.pdf">https://www.longdom.org/open-access/impact-of-salvia-and-peppermint-oil-on-the-in-vitro-survival-of-demodex-mites-2155-9597-1000227.pdf</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">1/5/2024</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Other reasons you may have an itchy scalp: <a href="https://hairforceclinics.com/blog/an-itchy-scalp-might-not-always-be-head-lice/" target="_blank">hair force clinics blog</a><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">(I am not affiliated with this website.)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Need a house cleaning <a href="https://myliceadvice.teachable.com/a/aff_s6fj4j92/external?affcode=546839_m2dz3grk" target="_blank">check list</a>? </span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">(Yes, I will receive a small commission from My Lice Advice when you shop through my link. I have spent an excess amount of money trying to figure out the proper way to get rid of this problem. Please use my links. Thank you!) </span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;">Facts about nits/eggs: <a href="https://hairforceclinics.com/blog/facts-about-nits-what-you-need-to-know-about-head-lice-eggs/#:~:text=When%20lice%20lay%20their%20eggs,hard%20protecting%20the%20embryo%20inside." target="_blank">What you need to know about head lice eggs.</a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">(I am not affiliated with this website. It does have useful information though. Nits can actually be squeezed open with tweezers when they are soft.)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Medical Concerns:</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Lice can be contributing factors to your mental health decline. They can cause skin allergy which can affect your ears and create itching all over your body. In my case, I didn't know I had lice, so it started off as an ear infection in the right ear. The nurse insisted I didn't have an infected left ear and I insisted that my left ear was ALSO bothering me. Antibiotics didn't fix both issues because it was a parasitic problem. Anti-allergy medication can help relieve the itching as well as hydrocortisone ointment.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">(<b>Important: </b>Not everyone feels lice or reacts to them the same way. Some people can't feel bugs on their heads at all and don't have allergies to them. This is another reason to do head checks. You may feel them the first time you get them and not the second time until its a huge problem 4-6 weeks later.)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Lice DO crawl all over the body and not just on the head. They are also able to crawl short distances on fabrics as well as other areas not on the head. It takes up to 48 hours for them to die once removed from a blood source. Please continue to check your head and your children's or other people you may be a caretaker for. Its very important to get rid of this pest as quickly as possible.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">For body itching, I found that lotions that contain dimethicone oil not only helped stop the itching but also killed the lice. You may find some of these at Bath and Body Works when they add new items. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Shower your body after each combing session on yourself and/or on family members. I also cut holes out of a regular sized trash bag to make a shirt cover while checking others. It gets hot in there but its a cheap way to protect my skin. Cover your arms in lotion prior to starting so the bugs can't move onto your skin. Also cover your hair with a processing/shower cap when combing out others. Lice may not jump on their own but the comb may flick them out towards your head. I found it easiest to wash my hair in the sink instead of the shower so that any bugs that let go of the hair would go down the drain instead of down my body.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">For those of you in the United States, please consider contacting your representatives and letting them know why its important to go back to a no-nit policy in schools.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative"><span style="font-size: medium;">https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative</span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials"><span style="font-size: medium;">https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials</span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Lice Clinics:</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Did you go to a "lice clinic" where all they did was put hot air on your head and then oil you up? They dehydrated the extra dandruff and DEC plugs that the lice have created on your head. They didn't actually dehydrate the nits like they claim. Lice are dehydrated at around 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Remember, if it doesn't have 6 legs, then its not a louse!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Some people have had luck with using a blow dryer (or so they think) for 10 minutes on each section to dry out the eggs. They say to do this every few days but I'm not sure if it works. Amazon sells an inexpensive <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-c2e6d7f5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blowdryer bonnet</a> that some people have said worked to dry out the nits. I have it linked as well.</span></div></div></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: large;">(Yes, I will receive a small commission from Amazon when you shop through my link. I have spent an excess amount of money trying to figure out the proper way to get rid of this problem. Please use my links. Thank you!)</span></li></ul></div></blockquote><div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: #fcff01; font-size: medium;">Always add some type of scent to your hair after you're clear. Apparently these little critters leave a scent behind to let other lice know you're a good host. 👀😖</span></div><div><br /></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This cork set comes with mounting tape. Once you decide on the location of your ribbon display, you can mount it directly onto the wall or another item that you may like to layer the board with.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm on a fitness journey to a healthier weight but I still want to try and eat healthy while away on vacation. So here is a list of healthy foods by Disneyland location and in my opinion lower-calorie meals. The only place I could find some nutrition facts was on <a href="http://www.myfitnesspal.com/nutrition-facts-calories/disneyland" target="_blank">Myfitnesspal</a> so be sure to download the app if you are tracking your foods while in the park.</span><br />
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b) <a href="http://iifymwomen.org/bmr-calculator">http://iifymwomen.org/bmr-calculator</a><br />
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><a href="https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/market-house/menus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Menu</a></span></li>
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<li>Spinach, Feta & Cage-free Egg White Breakfast Wrap</li>
<li>Fresh Fruit and Nonfat Vanilla Yogurt Parfait</li>
<li>Whole Fruit</li>
<li>Veggie Cup with Ranch</li>
<li>Berry Bowl</li>
<li>Carrots, Grapes & Cheese with Pretzels</li>
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<li><a href="https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/plaza-inn/menus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Menu</span></a></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Made-to-Order Omelets</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Scrambled eggs</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sausage - 2 links</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lunch - Cobb Salad, House Salad</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">American Breakfast Plate</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Fajita Beef Breakfast Platter</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Fresh fruit cup</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lunch - Refried beans and flour tortillas have a lot more calories but if you're walking the park all day then it should not be a problem. Live a little!</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Pick any protein or veggie skewer from here!</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Clarabelle's - Mickey's Toon Town - lunch/dinner</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/clarabelles-frozen-yogurt/menus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Menu</a></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Slow roasted turkey sandwich</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">fruit salad</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">chef salad</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">French Market Restaurant - New Orleans Square - lunch/dinner</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/french-market-restaurant/menus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Menu</a></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">New Orleans Salad</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Red beans and rice with Andouille Sausage</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Galactic Grill - Tomorrowland - lunch/dinner</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/galactic-grill/menus/lunch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Menu</a></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">First Order Specialty burger - not including bun, mayo, or fries. If the bun is wheat, then its fine to eat. White processed bread is not healthy however.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Cheese 3PO burger - no bread or fries</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Chopper Salad</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Wicket's Wicked Veggie Wrap - no fries, Pesto Aioli is optional</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Choose yogurt over fries to avoid constipation.</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Hungry Bear Restaurant - Critter Country - lunch/dinner</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/hungry-bear-restaurant/menus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Menu</a></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Turkey Caeser Wrap</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Picnic Salad</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Red Rose Taverne - Fantasyland - lunch/dinner</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/red-rose-taverne/menus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Menu</a></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Enchanted Cauli-flower Sandwich with apples</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Classic Angus 1/3lb Cheeseburger with apples</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Chef's Chopped Salad - comes with blue cheese.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Garden Mozzarella flat bread</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">These are nutritious meals that meet Disney's </span><span style="background-color: white;">Nutrition Guidelines for Complete Meals. The pack comes with items such as a mini yogurt drink, carrots, apples, and goldfish crackers. Its perfect for snacking on the go or to offer your child something healthier with their chicken nuggets instead of greasy fries.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Pack some fresh fruit, protein bars, crackers, etc. My favorite protein bar is by <a href="http://go.rxbar.com/no-bs?utm_campaign=Sitewide+CTA+Modal+-+$5+Off&utm_content=personal_url&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=Friendbuy&fbuy_ref_code=egJcE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RXBar</a>. Its not filled with sugar and comes in a variety of flavors but my favorite flavor is hands down Blueberry. There is no chocolate in it so the bar won't melt in the SoCal heat. <a href="http://go.rxbar.com/no-bs?utm_campaign=Sitewide+CTA+Modal+-+$5+Off&utm_content=personal_url&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=Friendbuy&fbuy_ref_code=egJcE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RXBars</a> are also made with real ingredients that will keep your belly happy plus it has 4 grams of fiber. I noticed some of the other brands don't add fiber to their bars. Fiber will help keep you full longer and has the added benefit of keeping your bowel movements regular. Many people get constipated while on vacation and its usually because they aren't drinking enough water or eating sufficient amounts of fiber.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The character meals (sit down restaurants) are also fantastic because they offer a buffet. You can choose from a variety of foods and put on your plate as much or as little as you want to eat. They can be expensive but my family's favorite is at Plaza Inn with Minnie and the gang!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Don't consume your entire day worrying about macros while on vacation. Its easy to walk around eight miles while at the park. Between walking to and from your hotel room if staying on property or at a Good Neighbor hotel, you will easily walk around 20,000 steps. Take your activity tracker and see how quickly your steps increase while having fun! Have some dessert and enjoy yourself as well.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I wish I would have started blogging when I started doing these excursions with friends but its never too late! We went to Big Basin last October (2016) and worked our way through the Berry Creek Loop which is a 10 mile trip on foot. Except for one member of our group who was joining us from San Jose, we carpooled there because it was a one and a half hour trip just to get there from the East Bay. Part of the mountainous road is very twisty and curvy so be prepared if nausea is an issue. We parked at headquarters so there was a $10 fee (bring cash) to park there but worth it after a 10 mile hike through the woods.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Come here after a good rainy season to see the waterfalls. There are many large and small waterfalls throughout the Berry Loop. One can also camp here. We met a family half way through our walk that was picking up their campsite to start heading back out. That must be hard work carrying all those items throughout the trail. </span></div>
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<li>This photo was taken in a great spot to have a snack or lunch. There are wooden benches here and you can rest for a bit before continuing on the journey. </li>
<li>Make sure to have a good stretch session here as well. Your muscles will start to tighten the more you stay. I didn't stretch enough while we were here and wound up falling due to a calf muscle cramp in my right leg. It was painful! If you need a training guide, I suggest the <a href="https://www.piit28.com/a/3826/KVLTgfmB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Get Flexy"</a> ebook that comes with the <a href="https://www.piit28.com/a/3826/KVLTgfmB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PIIT28 training program</a>.</li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Layer your clothes. Its chilly here in the morning and in certain areas like near headquarters because of the vast amounts of shade.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A bag to dispose of garbage or sanitary items. There are no bathrooms along the way so you will have to do your business behind a tree. There is one large tree, in particular, that is often used as a bathroom and people leave all sorts of unhygienic rubbish behind. Please bring a bag and dispose of it when you get back to headquarters.</span></li>
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<u><br /></u> Please plan ahead and park your car at the Ohlone College parking lot. There is very minimal parking available at the Stanford Avenue lot as this is a popular hiking spot and residents have voted on no longer allowing vehicles to park in front of their homes. Please visit <a href="http://ebparks.org/parks/mission">ebparks.org/parks/mission</a> for the most up to date information and video of the trail.<br />
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<li><b>Take a hydration pack.</b> Check to make sure the backpack comes with the bladder or you'll have to buy one separately. They come in different sizes so make sure to choose the size that works best for you. You'll want at minimum two liters of water per person or animal. Don't forget to water your pets! If you're thirsty, then your dog will be thirsty as well. Make sure to follow instructions before and after using the hydration pack. I store mine in the back corner of the freezer so it won't mold.</li>
<li><b>Take a hoodie sweater or jacket and a hat.</b> The best time to start this hike is early morning when the weather is still cool. You will want to keep warm at least the first mile if not longer. As the day starts to warm, you'll start to remove layers of clothes but once you reach the peak the climate will most likely change again. It can be cloudy up there so you'll start to get cold again especially if you've been sweating. During the summer it gets very warm in Fremont and there isn't much shade so you'll want to protect yourself with a hat and wear sun block.</li>
<li><b>Take snacks or a small lunch.</b> Depending on your personal endurance, this will be a four to five hour hike. You will get hungry so be sure to take some protein and fruit to munch on during break time.</li>
<li><b>Wear your activity tracker. </b>If you own a Fitbit, Garmin, Polar, Nike+, Apple, etc watches or bracelets, charge it 100% the night before and take it with you. You'll be breaking records on Mission Peak if you haven't reached 20,000 steps yet. Now is your chance to earn those badges!</li>
<li><b>Use the bathroom.</b> There is a restroom at the beginning of the hike and a porter potty about 65% of the way up.</li>
<li><b>Go with friends or join a hiking club.</b> Most hikers go to Mission Peak with a group of people so they can help each other when needed. There are some people on their own though so offer help if you see them struggling. Also, some parents enjoy taking small children with them in wagons.</li>
<li><b>Biking. </b> Some people prefer to bike up and down the hill. Watch out for cow manure!</li>
<li><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Update May 2, 2017 </span></i><b>Warning</b>: Watch out for <a href="https://youtu.be/A5rv9wOWrlE" target="_blank">rattlesnakes</a>. A man was air lifted to a local hospital from the peak after having been bitten by a rattlesnake. Cell service is spotty so it took a while before he could get help. Story <a href="https://patch.com/california/fremont/rattlesnake-victim-airlifted-mission-peak" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now here is what sets Cassey apart from other fitness instructors. She is also a fitness clothing designer. Her clothes and accessories are available on </span><a href="http://rwrd.io/js6jzne" style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">POPFLEX ACTIVE</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. There is also a rewards program one can join to start earning store credit or free items. Popflex Active carries sports bras, tanktops, shorts, leggings, even a very feminine fitness coat! As well as yoga mats, water bottles, and currently iPhone 6 cases. She's a very well rounded public figure. You can follow Cassey on her instagram @blogilates.</span></div>
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