Scrumptious Squash Quinoa Salad
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FOCUS on what matters most, put the rest in the backpack
When it’s really tough, you don’t always have to go at it HEAD ON!
Jane is going through a divorce. There is a lot at stake. Finances. Children. Logistics of rebuilding a life. Internal grief, lose, doubt … Jane is struggling with smiling at her children, figuring out how to move forward. Her sleep sucks. She feels as if shes drowning.
It can be overwhelming. Leave you breathless. Feeling lost. Unsure. Unsettled.
Divorce. Job changes. Illness. Struggles within the family. Life. Any of these can make things just a little more interesting.
All of this can lead to taking the necessary next immediate steps difficult.
Sometimes we get stuck in the thought that we need to fix everything. All at once. Meet the challenges head on. Feel like we’ve accomplished something because all the messy ends are taken care of. One reason we trend towards this way of working through things is that we get super uncomfortable with the “unknown”. So we work hard to find another “known”.
DOES THE WORK WELL ALL THE TIME?
We can get into a habit of forcing the situation, to get out of the “uncomfortable”. That forcing action can be stressful, inefficient, less than optimal. Detrimental to our health. And maybe we miss a lesson we are set to learn.
Perhaps if we had waited in the “unknown” for a bit. Experiencing the uncomfortableness of it, we find a different “solution”. OR …. the “solution” comes to us organically. We have faith and the situation works itself out. Like magic. And we learn how to be “more OK” with uncomfortable. More flexible, less rigid.
WHEN IT GETS INTENSE:
1. Write down on a sticky WHAT MATTERS MOST. 3 things. Put that sticky(s) right in front of you. FOCUS.
2. Emotionally, mentally put the stuff NOT on the list in your backpack. Intentionally leave it in the backpack until something on the WHAT MATTERS MOST list demands something out of the backpack.
WE ARE NOT HIDING, just focusing on what matters most, what we have control over, what we have energy and strength for. We aren’t putting it in a box in the basement …. after all, the backpack is so very close to the heart, just not in our immediate sight. Just on the backburner.
You’ll find that you gain strength. Give yourself room to breathe and think. Room for FAITH to work it’s magic.
So Jane, she’s really struggling with understanding why her ex-husband would do x,y and z. And also struggling with his behavior, the choices that he’s making in regards to his children. The first, is there really any answers that help and the second, can she control his behavior? So she works everyday to put those things in her backpack. Intentionally put the thoughts in her backpack EACH time they come into her mind/heart. She works to FOCUS on herself, telling herself that the situation doesn’t change the fact that she is a ROCKSTAR. This helps her to smile at her children. Later on down the road she finds that she doesn’t need to understanding why he did x,y and z. Perhaps she gains more self worth through it. Maybe her actions that stem from that knowledge are visible to him, he organically changes as well.
HAVE FAITH
BREATHE
LET GO
BELIEVE IN THE NEXT AWESOME PLACE
(repeat)
2 Flavors of Fear
Fear comes in TWO flavors.
Physical Fear and Irrational Fear
A bite of physical fear might taste something like the feeling of a near miss car accident or running from a wild animal. Clear and present danger. Fight or flight. Get your tail in gear or else.
Now irrational fear might taste the same, except that there is no danger, it’s all in your head. The main causes of irrational fear come from assumptions, projecting, worrying about some future event.
Irrational fears can plague us, wreak havoc on your bodies, minds and souls. Being in this constant state of trauma, drama and negativity. (lack of faith)
We need to understand the difference between Real Fear and Irrational Fear
One keeps us alive. One keeps us a prisoner, promotes slow death.
Homework: develop awareness of when you taste fear. Ask yourself … where is the fear coming from. If it’s irrational, practice self love, acceptable and faith.
You are PERFECT just the way you are.
Naturally Avoid Mosquitos and other yucky bugs (ticks)
OH MY GOSH.
I get bitten all the time by mosquitos while my friends don’t. Irritates me.
I LOVE EVENING OUTSIDE TIME
I really am not a big fan of DEET. It’s an insecticide for heaven’s sakes. Would you eat it straight????
So what’s to do. To LIVE CLEAN.
Let’s nutshell it.
WHY: There are 150 species of mosquitos. They are all unique. Yellow fever and Dengue fever are transmitted by Aedes mosquito. Malaria – anopheles mosquitos, very climate based. In general mosquitos locate us by chemicals (the smell) of l-lactic acid, ammonia, etc. Interesting, carbon dioxide helps mosquito noses work better, so if you’re in trees ….
It’s not sweat (sweat is orderless) they are attracted to, but the by-product of the bacteria on your skin metabolizing our sweat, into other components, ammonia, etc.
GREAT and Interesting. What does that mean for me? If you enjoy the evening outside and don’t want to get bit, get sick, have our dogs get heartworm, babies get something … how do we accomplish this CLEANLY and with ease.
PROBLEM: DEET is an insecticide. A neurotoxic for humans. Possibly carcinogenic when in clothing and nets. Your skin absorbs everything you put on it. That means it takes it into your body. As if YOU HAVE EATEN DEET. Does it have a warning label for ingestion?
HA!
SOLUTION: Plants. They have developed a natural deterrent for bugs. (this also works for TICKS.) Lemongrass, cinnamon, citronella, eucalyptus, etc. Essential oils. Works for your FURRY FRIENDS as well. You can buy or make a spray. Easy peasy. For your dogs, put a bandana on your dog with drops of lemongrass and cinnamon on it.
Solution #1: Dr. Mercola’s Bug Spray Or other products.
Solution #2: Delve into the world of essential oils. Sounds complex and maybe a bit weird but its just CLEAN LIVING. 100 years ago this was the #1 Solution. The reason to go this way …. if you have a small bottle of lemongrass in your bathroom and you’re an athlete and you mess up your knee, your health coach might tell you to apply the lemongrass to the knee to help heal the ligaments. SUPER COOL! Connect with me for more info.
Strong Bones … the rest of the story!
GOOD AFTERNOON!
I was reading an article in a big magazine by a nutritionist. And I was shocked by two things. I’ll get to that. First a nutshell of the article.
“Should I try the alkaline diet?” Alkaline diet. By the way, this means just eating more fruits and veggies. Limiting meat, skipping dairy, sweets, alcohol and caffeine. Banishing processed foods. ALL GOOD STUFF. You could also call this …
CLEAN EATING
So really no magic there. No need for the word “diet”. “alkaline diet”, “clean eating”, “eat like it was 100 years ago”.
So her conclusion was that maybe it’s not a “healthy” move, as there really isn’t “scientific evidence” that eating more fruits and veggies, A.K.A, an “alkaline diet” is good for you. Even though … we all know that grandma was right. Eat your fruits and veggies. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Point #1: PLEASE don’t get hung up on the word “alkaline” and needing “scientific” evidence or proof that it words. YOU KNOW IT WORKS. There is no money in proving it, so you probably won’t see much proof. Especially if it decreases sales of …. I digress.
Back to the article for point number 2. “The Theory behind it is that our Western diet (rich with saturated fat, simple sugars and sodium and lacking in potassium, magnesium and fiber) produces acid, driving your body’s pH down slightly, making it more acidic. So the thinking goes that having an acidic pH fuels chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease and obesity and promotes aliments like bloating and chronic fatigue. Eating a diet makes makes your body more alkaline staves off those health problems. Nice theory. The reality is that your body, especially your kidneys and lungs, maintains a steady pH regardless of what you eat.” Then goes on to talk about “another rub” where it’s not intuitive to understand that while a lemon might sound acidic forming, it’s really not because it’s actually the metabolic waste that we are talking about, not the food themselves.
HERE’S THE REST OF THE STORY
Yes your kidneys and lungs are a big part of pH balance. Ask yourself this question. Where do the kidneys and lungs get the micronutrients to accomplish this task. If you are eating REALLY CRAPPY, it certainly is a big TASK for your body to do.
It’s CRITICAL, this balance of pH levels. Your blood pH has to be spot on, if not, you D I E. So …. I’ll just get to point #2.
Point #2: Your BONES are the biggest reserve for alkaline components that your body uses to maintain ever important pH levels. Your kidneys and lungs might do the job. If you are not suppling your body with the appropriate nutrients ON A DAILY BASIS, it will take the reserves from your
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Which can lead to a whole slew of issues related to bone health. You might not need more calcium pills. Maybe just some fruits and veggies with less soda. It’s simple science, chemistry 101. Common sense. You don’t need fancy words. And do you need scientific evidence?
Eat more fruits and veggies. Because it’s not like there is any negative side affects.
Well, you might poo more.
And have clearer skin.
And smell better.
And be stronger, healthier, calmer.
Top Ten Tips for MORE ENERGY!
- Cut caffeine and exchange it with green team or herba mate.
- Drink more water and add sea salt or coconut water.
- Eat dark leafy green veggies. KALE IS THE NEW BEEF
- Reduce sugar, use gentle sweets. Use raw honey or local honey as this is fabulous for reducing allergies too.
- Get physical activities – in this program I am going to show you many different ways to exercise
- Get more rest and relaxation – go for a daily walk
- Evaluate the amount and type of protein you eat. The Clean Eating Program helps you to discover more digestible proteins.
- Take time for yourself. Self care is number one for weight loss – high cortisol depletes as the body.
- Laugh More- this releases the happy hormone
- More sure you are getting enough sleep. Do you need an alarm clock to get up?
Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
Often, we are told how bad saturated fats are for our health. Whether it is by our doctors or news articles, we are sold just how bad coconut oil is because it is a source of artery-clogging saturated fat.
Well, coconut oil has been criticized when it is actually one of the good fats. It has been used in hospital formulas to feed critically ill patients and is a major component of baby formulas because it provides the same nutrient value as human breast milk. Coconut oil is used to treat a number of common illnesses and considered by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be a safe, natural food.
It was discovered by the people that live in the Islands of the South Pacific that these natives were robust and healthy eating traditional native diets. Heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and arthritis are almost unheard of, but when they abandon their traditional diets for the Western foods, they find that their health deteriorates, and the more the Pacific natives move away from the diet of their ancestors, the closer they come to the diseases of the West like diabetes, gout, obesity, and atherosclerosis. Time and time again, we are told to limit our fat intake to reduce the risk of heart disease and should consume no more than 30% of our total calorie intake per day.
However, the Polynesian people consume large quantities of fat in the form of coconut oil, as much as 60% of their total calorie intake.
What people do not understand is that there are many types of saturated fats and they affect the body differently. The plant source that is found in coconut oil is different from what is found in animal products.
Coconut oil is used to treat patients that have digestive and malabsorption problems. It is commonly given to infants and small children so that they can digest their fat. Studies show that coconut oil helps to support and strengthen the immune system. The difference is the nature of the fat molecule, which is found in coconut oil. The molecules of all fats and oils are called fatty acids. There are two methods of classifying fatty acids. One is based on the amount of saturation found within fats and oils (saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated). Another way of classifying fats is based on the molecular size or length of the carbon chain within each fatty acid. Within fatty acids there are long chains of carbon atoms with hydrogen atoms attached. They are known as short chain fatty acids (SCFA), medium chain fatty acids (MCFA), and long chain fatty acids (LCFA). Coconut oil is mostly composed of medium chain fatty acids (MCFA), also known as medium chain triglycerides (MCT).
The majority of fats and oils found in our diets, whether they are saturated or unsaturated or come from animals or plant source which are comprised of long chain fatty acids (LCFA). Anywhere from 98 to 100% of all the fatty acids consumed are LCFA.
Kick Tail DELISH Energy Bites – Clean Eating
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