I know, I know...yet ANOTHER thing NOT to eat. I do like her simple solution at the end of the video, though! Educate and enjoy!
Monday, September 10, 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
I found this post and think it's pretty fantastic! I just had to share! http://www.purposefairy.com/3308/15-things-you-should-give-up-in-order-to-be-happy/
Here is a list of 15 things which, if you give up on them, will make your life a lot easier and much, much happier. We hold on to so many things that cause us a great deal of pain, stress and suffering – and instead of letting them all go, instead of allowing ourselves to be stress free and happy – we cling on to them. Not anymore. Starting today we will give up on all those things that no longer serve us, and we will embrace change. Ready? Here we go:
1. GIVE UP YOUR NEED TO ALWAYS BE RIGHT
There are so many of us who can’t stand the idea of being wrong – wanting to always be right – even at the risk of ending great relationships or causing a great deal of stress and pain, for us and for others. It’s just not worth it. Whenever you feel the ‘urgent’ need to jump into a fight over who is right and who is wrong, ask yourself this question: “Would I rather be right, or would I rather be kind?” Wayne Dyer. What difference will that make? Is your ego really that big?
2. GIVE UP YOUR NEED FOR CONTROL
Be willing to give up your need to always control everything that happens to you and around you – situations, events, people, etc. Whether they are loved ones, coworkers, or just strangers you meet on the street – just allow them to be. Allow everything and everyone to be just as they are and you will see how much better will that make you feel.
“By letting it go it all gets done. The world is won by those who let it go. But when you try and try. The world is beyond winning.” Lao Tzu
3. GIVE UP ON BLAME
Give up on your need to blame others for what you have or don’t have, for what you feel or don’t feel. Stop giving your powers away and start taking responsibility for your life.
4. GIVE UP YOUR SELF-DEFEATING SELF-TALK
Oh my. How many people are hurting themselves because of their negative, polluted and repetitive self-defeating mindset? Don’t believe everything that your mind is telling you – especially if it’s negative and self-defeating. You are better than that.
“The mind is a superb instrument if used rightly. Used wrongly, however, it becomes very destructive.” Eckhart Tolle
5. GIVE UP YOUR LIMITING BELIEFS
about what you can or cannot do, about what is possible or impossible. From now on, you are no longer going to allow your limiting beliefs to keep you stuck in the wrong place. Spread your wings and fly!
“A belief is not an idea held by the mind, it is an idea that holds the mind” Elly Roselle
6. GIVE UP COMPLAINING
Give up your constant need to complain about those many, many, maaany things – people, situations, events that make you unhappy, sad and depressed. Nobody can make you unhappy, no situation can make you sad or miserable unless you allow it to. It’s not the situation that triggers those feelings in you, but how you choose to look at it. Never underestimate the power of positive thinking.
7. GIVE UP THE LUXURY OF CRITICISM
Give up your need to criticize things, events or people that are different than you. We are all different, yet we are all the same. We all want to be happy, we all want to love and be loved and we all want to be understood. We all want something, and something is wished by us all.
8. GIVE UP YOUR NEED TO IMPRESS OTHERS
Stop trying so hard to be something that you’re not just to make others like you. It doesn’t work this way. The moment you stop trying so hard to be something that you’re not, the moment you take off all your masks, the moment you accept and embrace the real you, you will find people will be drawn to you, effortlessly.
9. GIVE UP YOUR RESISTANCE TO CHANGE
Change is good. Change will help you move from A to B. Change will help you make improvements in your life and also the lives of those around you. Follow your bliss, embrace change – don’t resist it.
“Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls” Joseph Campbell
10. GIVE UP LABELS
Stop labeling those things, people or events that you don’t understand as being weird or different and try opening your mind, little by little. Minds only work when open. “The highest form of ignorance is when you reject something you don’t know anything about.” Wayne Dyer
11. GIVE UP ON YOUR FEARS
Fear is just an illusion, it doesn’t exist – you created it. It’s all in your mind. Correct the inside and the outside will fall into place.
“The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself.” Franklin D. Roosevelt
12. GIVE UP YOUR EXCUSES
Send them packing and tell them they’re fired. You no longer need them. A lot of times we limit ourselves because of the many excuses we use. Instead of growing and working on improving ourselves and our lives, we get stuck, lying to ourselves, using all kind of excuses – excuses that 99.9% of the time are not even real.
13. GIVE UP THE PAST
I know, I know. It’s hard. Especially when the past looks so much better than the present and the future looks so frightening, but you have to take into consideration the fact that the present moment is all you have and all you will ever have. The past you are now longing for – the past that you are now dreaming about – was ignored by you when it was present. Stop deluding yourself. Be present in everything you do and enjoy life. After all life is a journey not a destination. Have a clear vision for the future, prepare yourself, but always be present in the now.
14. GIVE UP ATTACHMENT
This is a concept that, for most of us is so hard to grasp and I have to tell you that it was for me too, (it still is) but it’s not something impossible. You get better and better at with time and practice. The moment you detach yourself from all things, (and that doesn’t mean you give up your love for them – because love and attachment have nothing to do with one another, attachment comes from a place of fear, while love… well, real love is pure, kind, and self less, where there is love there can’t be fear, and because of that, attachment and love cannot coexist) you become so peaceful, so tolerant, so kind, and so serene. You will get to a place where you will be able to understand all things without even trying. A state beyond words.
15. GIVE UP LIVING YOUR LIFE TO OTHER PEOPLE’S EXPECTATIONS
Way too many people are living a life that is not theirs to live. They live their lives according to what others think is best for them, they live their lives according to what their parents think is best for them, to what their friends, their enemies and their teachers, their government and the media think is best for them. They ignore their inner voice, that inner calling. They are so busy with pleasing everybody, with living up to other people’s expectations, that they lose control over their lives. They forget what makes them happy, what they want, what they need….and eventually they forget about themselves. You have one life – this one right now – you must live it, own it, and especially don’t let other people’s opinions distract you from your path.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
I love "Story of Stuff" clips! There are many more clips available on Youtube.com. The one below is my second favorite after the "Story of Stuff" about bottled water.
I've made a few changed to my beauty routine, but am nowhere near being free of toxins. I look at it this way, though. Small changes are better than no changes at all. The small changes I've made thus far have been easy to stick to as I took on one thing at a time.
I changed my toothpaste to one that is fluoride-free. I purchased it at Renegadehealth.com. It was pretty steep in price, so I'm looking to try a less expensive line of natural, fluoride-free toothpaste from a company called Melaleuca.
I've stopped using lotion on my face and body in exchange for extra virgin coconut oil. It takes a little more time in the morning to let it soak in and then wipe off the excess. To me though, knowing that evco is actually BENEFICIAL for my body, it's worth the extra time.
Deodorant seems to be a problem for me. I love my brand that I use, but, as with all anti-perspirants, they contain many toxic chemicals, namely aluminum. I've tried non anti-perspirant deodorants, but they require constant re-application. I'm still on the lookout for the perfect deodorant! Good times...Enjoy!
I've made a few changed to my beauty routine, but am nowhere near being free of toxins. I look at it this way, though. Small changes are better than no changes at all. The small changes I've made thus far have been easy to stick to as I took on one thing at a time.
I changed my toothpaste to one that is fluoride-free. I purchased it at Renegadehealth.com. It was pretty steep in price, so I'm looking to try a less expensive line of natural, fluoride-free toothpaste from a company called Melaleuca.
I've stopped using lotion on my face and body in exchange for extra virgin coconut oil. It takes a little more time in the morning to let it soak in and then wipe off the excess. To me though, knowing that evco is actually BENEFICIAL for my body, it's worth the extra time.
Deodorant seems to be a problem for me. I love my brand that I use, but, as with all anti-perspirants, they contain many toxic chemicals, namely aluminum. I've tried non anti-perspirant deodorants, but they require constant re-application. I'm still on the lookout for the perfect deodorant! Good times...Enjoy!
Sunday, January 22, 2012
The First Half

So, after running various 5ks around Central Florida and one up in Jacksonville, my best friend, her mom, and I decided, a year prior, to power-walk/run the Walt Disney World Half Marathon. Crazy!? InDEED! Our train of thought was that registering a year ahead would give us all plenty of time to train and for Lisa and her mom, Nadine, to plan their weekend trip to Orlando. Due to health reasons, which are continuously improving (WOOHOO, Lisa!), my awesome friend Christine was able to walk/run in honor of Lisa as she was healing.
What a rapid friend time is...especially when one procrastinates... ahem...who, me!? As time flew by, training was pushed aside by life, travel, and a variety of other excuses I can't be bothered to come up with at this point in time. Friday arrived to pick up our race information, so I picked up Nadine at her hotel and we made our way to Wide World of Sports. All the while, I'm asking myself why on EARTH did I agree to such an insane endeavor!? I knew Nadine had been training as she is a fantastic power-walker. I was hoping to keep up, not collapse, and not have to cross the finish line in the courtesy cart that swings by to pick up those at the end that are speed-deficient.
We arrived at the sports complex to get our numbers, goodie bags, and OF COURSE to walk through all of the vendor's booths. Credit card in hand, I purchased two adorable charms for my life-long charm bracelet (a 5k charm and a 13.1 charm) and a Velcro-secured arm band that unzips to holds an iPod, key, id and such (it was actually VERY handy during the race). I felt so official as I nonchalantly handed my purchase and credit card to the vendor. In my head I'm thinking, "I'm a serious runner (and power-walker when it suits my stamina), and I know you know this via my current purchase Mr. Vendor Man (I'm sure that was his name)." Silly I know, but I find when I attend the vendor shows and the events, it's such a rush, and I want to jump into this culture in a full-on cannonball! By this time, I was feeling a bit more sure of this adventure I was undertaking.
As we proceeded to the exit, I popped by the information booth to verify arrival times for the following morning. Realizing we would have to leave two hours EARLIER than I originally thought (due to parking lot closure to set up the course), I second-guessed my ability to go the distance on 5 hours of sleep...if I was lucky!
Leaving my house at 2:30 am with my friend Christine in tow, we went to pick up Nadine and head to the race scheduled to start at 5:30 am! EEK! Needless to say, we had a LOT of time to spare once we arrived. We lined up and waited for our wave to start. Once underway, the miles passed by surprisingly quickly! At various points, it actually felt wonderful to run in spurts, as we engaged different muscles, relieving those consistently used while walking. With the thousands of people from all over the US walking and running, what are the odds that I would run into someone I actually knew? Well, my friend Cara (a fellow People to People leader from North Carolina, with whom I traveled to Europe this past summer) came up behind me. We chatted briefly, but as she was running the entire half, I let her proceed. Yes, in the great words of Walt, "It's a Small World after all!" (My apologies if you now have that song stuck in your head).
We had water, Power-Ade at the beverage tables, and my Craisins that I had packed in my official arm-band pouch. My only disappointment was at mile 8, desperately needing sustenance, where we could see the Cliff Bar tent on the horizon only to approach it and realize they were out of the bars as the runners had already been through. BLAST AND WRETCH! Apparently there was a larger turnout than expected. Sigh...at that point, brunch was ALL I could think about! I'd never wanted scrambled eggs and toast MORE IN MY LIFE!
I must say, overall, I was quite impressed with the three of us! We crossed the finish line (with no help from the courtesy cart thank you very much!) at 3:31:11! We finished! I now have a goal for my next one. Yes! You heard me correctly...my NEXT half marathon. Disney has a Princess Marathon Weekend in February every year, and I want to RUN the half marathon next year! I now have a time to beat and a year to train! I'm just hoping my good friend Time won't be so hasty this year...I'll start training...tomorrow ;)
Monday, January 16, 2012
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil as a Mouthwash!?
I thought it was odd as well, but sure enough, my mouth has never felt cleaner!
Essentially, oil pulling is simply swishing a tablespoon or two of a healthy oil of some type (I prefer the smell/taste/texture of evco). It is an ancient Ayurvedic method of detoxification. Some claim it will fully detox the entire body, relieving systemic ailments. I have no way to prove such a theory, but know my mouth has never felt more refreshed and clean.
There is a bit of a time-commitment to the pulling. Initially it is recommended to swish 20 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes at night. I've only committed to the morning portion and have already had some positive results.
My morning routine consists of scooping a heaping tablespoon into my mouth and swishing while taking my shower. Be careful not to spit it out in the shower as the oil solidifies slightly below room temperature, so it will eventually clog your shower/sink/toilet. Once out of the shower, I dispose of the contents in the trash can.
Because evco is antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal, it truly cleanses the mouth. It is also said to be good at removing plaque. The true test will be my visit to the dentist. I'm hoping my efforts in oil-pulling will result is a shorter visit due to less scraping (gives me the chills just thinking about it).
There are many sites online that give more information regarding oil-pulling. Check it out and give it a try!
Essentially, oil pulling is simply swishing a tablespoon or two of a healthy oil of some type (I prefer the smell/taste/texture of evco). It is an ancient Ayurvedic method of detoxification. Some claim it will fully detox the entire body, relieving systemic ailments. I have no way to prove such a theory, but know my mouth has never felt more refreshed and clean.
There is a bit of a time-commitment to the pulling. Initially it is recommended to swish 20 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes at night. I've only committed to the morning portion and have already had some positive results.
My morning routine consists of scooping a heaping tablespoon into my mouth and swishing while taking my shower. Be careful not to spit it out in the shower as the oil solidifies slightly below room temperature, so it will eventually clog your shower/sink/toilet. Once out of the shower, I dispose of the contents in the trash can.
Because evco is antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal, it truly cleanses the mouth. It is also said to be good at removing plaque. The true test will be my visit to the dentist. I'm hoping my efforts in oil-pulling will result is a shorter visit due to less scraping (gives me the chills just thinking about it).
There are many sites online that give more information regarding oil-pulling. Check it out and give it a try!
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