Category: Health
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April is the month of Green!
Happy April blog land! I tried really, really hard to come up with a funny April Fool’s prank for my blog, but no luck. No pranks here. In lieu of some witty prank to kick April off with a bang, I’ve decided to dedicate the month of blogging to all things green. Don’t let Kermit […]
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Crazy, Sexy, Change
It’s that time of year again… Vegan Challenge, 21 Day Jumpstart, whatever you want to call it….30 days meat, egg and dairy free. April 1st is V day! As I mentioned in my earlier post, this time around I’m taking a different approach. I think I may have even talked the Hubs into doing it […]
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Snack Attack – Staying on Track
There’s no denying that everyone, at one time or another, has had a snack attack. Views on snacking differ. Some of us feel that snacking is bad and that eating between meals leads to weight gain. Others believe that eating many small meals and snacks throughout the day is healthy for maintaining energy levels and […]
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Spring (GREEN) Fever!
Spring is in the air and I am craving all things GREEN! This morning I had a delicious green smoothie. It was packed with kale, strawberries mango and coconut water. Smoothies give you a nutritional power punch, the veggies are easier to digest and nutrients are absorbed more efficiently. Drinking a smoothie a day can help […]
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Keeping Motivated
When I was doing my Soul Sweat vinyasa training, one of the required readings was Effortless Prosperity by Bijan. It’s a good little book about living life, it has daily affirmations meant to guide you towards that good life. I sort of likened it to a dumbed down, modern day version of Book 1 of […]
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Beer is Healthy, but GREENS are Better
Happy St. Patricks Day!! If you go on a bender today in celebration, try to make up for it tomorrow with a delicious green smoothie or freshly squeezed green juice! Greens are everywhere – power greens, supergreens, fresh greens, wheatgrass shots …but what are you supposed to do with them? Greens can be a little […]
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It’s OFFICIAL, Oprah Loves ME!
Remember back in January when I said I had BIG NEWS? Well, it’s officially official. I can say it out loud in public. I WAS FEATURED IN THE MARCH ISSUE OF O MAGAZINE! I think I just peed a little when I typed that, I am still in shock. Run straight out to your local […]
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Video Killed the Health Coach Star….
Radio Star, Health Coach Star. either works 😉 what it boils down to is this…. I think the television is making me lazy and stupid. If not lazy and stupid, it’s simply zapping my inspiration, creativity and motivation! Source Before I started living with Stephen, I never watched television. Now I find my ass on the […]
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Root Down…Veggies!
The roots of any plant are its anchor and foundation; they are the essential parts that support and nourish the plant. Root vegetables lend these properties to us when we eat them, making us feel physically and mentally grounded and rooted, increasing our stability, stamina and endurance. Roots are a rich source of nutritious complex […]
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Play More, Eat Less
Remember when you were a child and you got so wrapped up in playing, imagining or creating that you didn’t want to stop when it was time to eat? Do you remember leaving your meal half-finshed to run off and continue playing? Children innately understand that food is secondary to what is most nutritious and […]
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