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Showing posts with label cleanse. Show all posts
1.30.2014
My Top Secret To Staying Healthy + Somethin' New!
Are those resolutions starting to suck?
Has
Polar Vortex 2.0 got you feeling down in the arctic dumps, making you
want to cuddle up in your leopard print snuggie (actually exists... and i
want one) and sip on a heated box of tomato soup from 2 winters ago
because it’s too damn cold to go out and do groceries? I can hear the
collective grumbling...
While
staying on top of our health game can be challenging all year round,
the winter time has a way of making it seem impossible. The holidays
have come and gone, and most likely left us overstuffed, exhausted and
with really dry skin. With a trail of fruit cake, gingerbread cookies
and hot toddies behind us, we attempt to salvage what’s left of our
health by declaring our intentions for the rest of the year... the year
of transformation, of course.
That is, until Valentine’s Day rolls around and we conveniently forget our 5x/week gym commitment or the fact that the nutella graham cracker cheesecake we’ve been eating every afternoon is not actually #paleo #dairyfree or #glutenfree (denial is an ugly thing).
That is, until Valentine’s Day rolls around and we conveniently forget our 5x/week gym commitment or the fact that the nutella graham cracker cheesecake we’ve been eating every afternoon is not actually #paleo #dairyfree or #glutenfree (denial is an ugly thing).
So how the heck does one stay healthy all year round?
After many moons of self reflection and experience working with my clients, I have distilled all of the wisdom down into one bite size morsel. You ready for it?
After many moons of self reflection and experience working with my clients, I have distilled all of the wisdom down into one bite size morsel. You ready for it?
My top secret to staying healthy is...
Be tremendously kind & loving to yourself.
That’s it folks. The big ole secret that’s been keeping me going on a super space jam kinda health kick for years.
Don’t roll your eyes... I saw that.
It’s far too easy to dismiss this simple, and yet profound, statement.
Here’s why it works:
When you are tremendously kind and loving to yourself...
You are your biggest cheerleader.
You allow yourself to fall and make mistakes, then dust yourself off and try again.
You’re committed to yourself till the end.
You’ll give everything your best shot.
You want to take care of your magnificent mind, body and soul.
You’ll eat the foods that nourish and energize you.
You’ll do whatever it takes to grow and get happy.
You won’t sacrifice your health or well being for temporary fixes or destructive behaviors.
You’ll do the work.
Whether or not healthy eating is a resolution of yours, it’s an important piece in making lasting change. Why? Because when you feel good, have energy and mental clarity, and eat the right foods for your body, you’re more likely to stay motivated and invested in yourself. Staying positive is a huge factor in achieving goals and considering 95% of serotonin is manufactured in the gut, you want to make sure you’re keeping that area in tip top shape!
One of my favorite ways of doing all that is a seasonal detox.
A detox for me is more than adding juices or eliminating certain foods.
It’s a chance to show up for myself in a BIG LOVE kinda way - to give
my body a well deserved break and reset with the seasons.
Today I’m super excited to share a my new winter detox program:
This is a Do-It-Yourself Digital Detox....
That means YOU get to choose your start date.
Anytime. Anywhere. At your fingertips.
This detox is for you if...
✓ You're done with resolutions that get tossed by Valentine’s day and make you feel guilty.
✓ You're over the diets and programs that haven’t given you the results you were looking for and you need a program that works for your busy schedule.
✓ You're looking to uncover hidden food sensitivities and allergies that are contributing to resistant weight loss and stubborn health issues.
✓ You're tired of craving unhealthy foods that are sabotaging your weight-loss efforts and making those resolutions seem frickin' impossible.
✓ You want more energy and less trips to the coffee machine or the vending machine at 4pm.
✓ You're ready to actually feel the way you deserve to feel.
With this DIY digital detox, you're getting:
- A complete detox guide book
- Winter season recipe book
- Suggested meal plan and shopping list
- Daily email support from me
- AND a *new* success kit to help you achieve your New Year goals (so many tools you can use for a lifetime up in there...priceless)
And because I want you to have the best detox experience ever, you'll also get a free 30 min. post-detox breakthrough session
with me where I'll coach you on any questions or challenges you may be
having to ensure your transition is a healthy one. I'm here to support
you!
This DIY detox is only available thru Feb. 21, so be sure to check it out before it goes *poof*.
To your health & some seriously big self love!
♥ ✌ ♫ ∞
9.19.2013
How I Dropped Cherry Garcia Like a Bad Boyfriend
It’s 11pm and you’re staring at the bottom of an empty Ben and Jerry’s pint of Cherry Garcia.You wonder: “How in the heck did I get here... again?”
The daily grind of work/school/kids/errands/meetings/life wearing away at you just as much as the constant barrage of new ailments. Gas. Bloating. Fatigue. Constipation. Allergies. Brain fog. Damnit... another pimple.
You chock it up to “aging” but have an inkling that maybe... just maybe... there’s another way.
This was me. And I’m guessing this just might be you too. Perhaps a different flavor of B&J.
I was an overextended, stressed out city girl working by day, school by night and helping to take care of my mom who had cancer. I did everything in overdrive. Self-care... what the hell is that? Sleep? (rolls on floor laughing). Coffee, bad takeout, and my nightly {insert sugary treat here} were my “fuel” and comfort. I felt tired, sad and guilty because I thought I had to carry the weight of the frickin' world on my shoulders.
But after detoxing, some pretty amazing things started happening. I lost the bloat, digestive issues, acid reflux, asthma, and even those pesky little "chicken skin" bumps on the back of my arms (aka keratosis pilaris) - everything that was supposedly "genetic" and that I would have for the rest of my life... POOF! Gone.
There absolutely is another way. It’s called finding balance.
I've got news for you:
BALANCE IS YOUR TRUE NATURE.
Our bodies are constantly moving toward balance. But daily stressors like toxins, eating the wrong foods for your body, not getting enough sleep or hating your job get in the way of achieving that balance. Instead, they throw you into a toxic tailspin! Sometimes it seems like you may never recover...
You can and you will.
That’s why I’ve decided to offer a special detox designed for every season. Health is a journey, not a destination. It’s so key to help our bodies help us by taking time throughout the year to press that reset button and renew.
I’m excited to launch my new program for the fall!
Drum roll please..........
The Fall Into Balance Detox has all the bells and whistles of the Summer Sizzle Detox that led to real results PLUS...
- 77 new recipes for the autumn season
- An 11-day meal plan + Shopping List
- Bonus handouts
- Support online with the Private FIBD Group
- And of course daily emails from yours truly
Official Detox Launch date is Oct 21. But the fun starts right away since you can download all materials immediately and start gearing up for Pre-Detox, which begins Oct. 17.
Click here to check out more details & FAQs on the Fall Into Balance Detox page.
7.01.2013
Put your game face on and level up!
When I was a wee little one, i used to love to come home from school, get me some milk ‘n cookies and sit down to diligently do my homework right away!
....
False. I rushed home to play hours upon hours of NINTENDO. I was obsessed. With Super Mario Brothers in particular. There was something exhilarating about becoming an expert in various levels, knowing the lay of the land and anticipating every Goomba or Koopa Troopa that lurked in the shadows. I could care less about the Princess (sorry sister). So, then what was the point of it all?
LEVELING UP, BABY.
For me, it was all about the journey and optimizing my new found skills and awareness to take it to the next level. Was I going to beat the game my first time playing? Of course not. It took curiosity, persistence and learning new skills and tricks to get there.
For me, it was all about the journey and optimizing my new found skills and awareness to take it to the next level. Was I going to beat the game my first time playing? Of course not. It took curiosity, persistence and learning new skills and tricks to get there.
Are you seeing the metaphor here?
Much like in real life, it takes curiosity, persistence and experience to take things to the next level. This applies to our healthy habits too! Does one go from Taco Bell Queen to Green Juice Goddess in a single day? Nope. Moving along at our own unique pace will lead to the most sustainable changes. And even the smallest changes can lead to big differences - every move matters.
✓ Read the label
✓ Less ingredients, the better
✓ It’s ok to be confused. There’s a lot of misinformation out there - so ask! Ask the staff at the store, ask a friend who’s healthy or go the distance and seek support from a pro like a health coach or doctor.
Remember, too, that it’s OK to fall back sometimes - we all have our bad days. You are the CEO of your life - no one can fire you for eating that Domino’s pizza the other night. In fact, if you do choose to drop down a level and nosh on some junk, do it with gusto and acceptance. Enjoy every minute of it, then level back up because life is about the journey. Don’t forget to enjoy the ride.
If you’re ready to LEVEL UP your health game, then sign up for the Summer Sizzle Detox and join others who are on the path to feeling awesome in their skin this summer! Click HERE to get started.
Much like in real life, it takes curiosity, persistence and experience to take things to the next level. This applies to our healthy habits too! Does one go from Taco Bell Queen to Green Juice Goddess in a single day? Nope. Moving along at our own unique pace will lead to the most sustainable changes. And even the smallest changes can lead to big differences - every move matters.
That’s why I'm giving you some tips on leveling up in your health journey, no matter what level you’re on. Check out this lil' chart I put together to pinpoint wether you're a novice, gamer or pro in 4 areas I get asked about often, and see how you can level up (or down).
Juice
You wanna make sure you're getting real juice - as in 100% real juice. The best kinds are organic, non pasteurized and not from concentrate.
Wanna go pro? Fresh pressed is king, so make your own! The lower in sugar (= less fruit), the better.
Bread/Flour
Here's where "white" really is devil. Try to stay away from highly processed refined breads and flours. Can you squish that bread loaf into a ball easily? Then it's highly processed and not "real" food at this point. Go for organic whole grain varieties, which have more nutrients and fiber (and are tastier in my opinion).
Go pro: try sprouted grain breads! Brands like Food for Life and Manna can be found in the freezer section at your local health food store.
*If you're gluten sensitive, then stay away from glutenous grains all together - opt for gluten free flours like almond or brown rice*
Snack Bar
Are there a hundred ingredients you can't pronounce in that bar? Then ditch it. Again, organic is good but doesn't always mean better... with snack bars, you really want to watch out for the sugar content. Sadly, some organic snack bars are no better than a candy bar! I would try to save snack bars for "emergency" moments (like when traveling or when you can't access food easily) - not as a meal replacement or daily snack.
Pro tips: make sure your bar has a lower sugar count and is higher in protein. Try making your own - it's actually fun and you have control of what goes in it!
Cleaning Products
Man oh man, talk about toxicity. There are so many chemicals that go into cleaning products and they absolutely have an effect on our health! Definitely check out Environmental Working Group (EWG) and their guide to healthy cleaning. It takes the guess work out of choosing cleaning products and exposes the worst offenders.
Going pro: DIY is not trendy - it's smart! AND CHEAP. So try lowering your toxic load and cleaning expenses by making your own cleaning products. I get tons of great ideas from Pinterest (warning: TIME SUCK).
BONUS: Here are some general ground rules to follow that will help guide you in your health game:
✓ Read the label
✓ Less ingredients, the better
✓ It’s ok to be confused. There’s a lot of misinformation out there - so ask! Ask the staff at the store, ask a friend who’s healthy or go the distance and seek support from a pro like a health coach or doctor.
Remember, too, that it’s OK to fall back sometimes - we all have our bad days. You are the CEO of your life - no one can fire you for eating that Domino’s pizza the other night. In fact, if you do choose to drop down a level and nosh on some junk, do it with gusto and acceptance. Enjoy every minute of it, then level back up because life is about the journey. Don’t forget to enjoy the ride.
If you’re ready to LEVEL UP your health game, then sign up for the Summer Sizzle Detox and join others who are on the path to feeling awesome in their skin this summer! Click HERE to get started.
6.19.2013
This one's for YOU! Doesn't have to be a cruel summer after all...
Alright, so I've got somethin' new for you.
And I'm all giddy like a little school girl on a post-Taylor-Swift-concert high...
It's a program I've been working on for some time now based on what I have found to be an invaluable tool and total game-changer for myself and my clients. FOR REALZ.
Most people come to me with total confusion on what foods or diets work best for them, and usually have a long list of complaints like foggy brain, fatigue & low energy, resistant weight loss, bloating and digestive issues... and that's just the tip of the iceberg.
That's what my client "Mary" (her real name is much cooler) dealt with. She was eating what she considered a healthy diet - she had cut out most processed foods, didn't drink any soda and stayed away from sugar-laden foods. On top of that she was exercising on a pretty regular basis. So then why the heck was she still gaining weight and feeling tired all of the time?? It just didn't seem fair.
Sound familiar? If you find yourself dealing with these health issues, especially resistant weight loss, and you're all like...
Most people come to me with total confusion on what foods or diets work best for them, and usually have a long list of complaints like foggy brain, fatigue & low energy, resistant weight loss, bloating and digestive issues... and that's just the tip of the iceberg.
That's what my client "Mary" (her real name is much cooler) dealt with. She was eating what she considered a healthy diet - she had cut out most processed foods, didn't drink any soda and stayed away from sugar-laden foods. On top of that she was exercising on a pretty regular basis. So then why the heck was she still gaining weight and feeling tired all of the time?? It just didn't seem fair.
Sound familiar? If you find yourself dealing with these health issues, especially resistant weight loss, and you're all like...
ENOUGH OF THIS BULL$*#@!!!
(even Yeezy is over it)
I'M SICK AND TIRED
OF BEING SICK AND TIRED!
...DON'T DESPAIR! There's something you can do about it! That's the beauty about these magnificent machines we call our bodies - they are built to repair and renew. We just have to show it some BIG LOVE and give it a chance to do it's job!
Summer Sizzle Detox is a 7-day whole foods detox program based off of the same proven method I use with my clients. It's been my secret project that I've been working on for a while and it's going to help you
✓ have more energy
✓ have more happiness
✓ feel less tired
✓ lose weight with ease
✓ get rid of unwanted bloat
Symptoms
like low energy, bloating, digestive issues, resistant weight loss,
foggy brain, bad PMS and mood swings are good signs that...
B. you're toxic, baby
Let's look at each point, shall we?
One person's superfood is another person's poison. Bioindividuality means that we each have our own unique blueprint for what works for our own body. If you're not eating the right foods for YOUR body, then foods that may be considered healthy can actually be wreaking havoc in your system!
With the 7-day Summer Sizzle Detox, you will learn
- What that blueprint looks like for your unique body
- The RIGHT foods to feed your body, overcoming confusion and dis-ease.
In the 7-day Summer Sizzle Detox, you will
- Release toxins that have been building up for years, safely
- Let go of everything that no longer serves you!
It's the SUMMER and we should be flying our freak flags, cruising to Ace of Base and feeling UH-MAZING - not sick, bloated and tired.
Are you ready to show yourself some detox love? Then click here to go to the Summer Sizzle Detox page to find out how.
I say we reclaim our health, finally feel good in our own skin and sizzle this summer!
P.S. Wondering if you're in need of a detox? Want to know how toxic you are?
Then take my free 2 minute Unveil My Toxic Load! Quiz to find out!
At the end, click on the link provided to get an evaluation based on your results.
P.P.S. Have specific questions/concerns about the detox? First click here for more info. And if your questions still aren't answered, then email me and I'd love to help!
6.18.2013
A Rad Recipe from Summer Sizzle Detox!
Who says detox recipes have to be bland and boring? NOT THIS GIRL. Since I'm a choco-holic, I had to share the love with you all. Enjoy!
Chocolate Covered Cherry
1 cup water, unsweetened coconut milk, hemp milk, or rice milk½ avocado
¾ cup of frozen cherries
1 tablespoon ground flax
1 tablespoon ground chia
1 tablespoon raw cacao
½ dropper of stevia
3-4 ice cubes (optional)
Throw all ingredients into a high speed blender and blend baby blend. Enjoy with a cherry on top :)
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