relax, treat yourself

it is important to have time for yourself

throughout the week to wind down

work on your breathing: slow things down a bit

shut off the comp/phone/tv/ipod/ipad

take a beach walk.....for those with the option

if not, get outside in the fresh air,

take a few moderate laps around the block

get out all of the stresses from the day........

blow off some steam

REFLECT & LET GO

WINDING DOWN,

A CALMING END OF THE DAY/PREP FOR TOMORROW

eat a great meal: healthy, light & fresh

allow yourself 30 mins with your favorite book

feet up, tea cup in hand.....

Yogi Tea

has some great night time teas

perfect for YOU time

CALMING TEA,

BEDTIME TEA,

COMFORTING CHAMOMILE,

& RELAXED MIND

i recommend you take that book & your tea into the TUB!

BATHS: rock salt, tea tree & lavender oil A KILLER COMBO

the oils bring the aromatherapy aspect into play,

they gracefully.....fill the room

CANDLES: there are also aromatherapy candles to add to the ambiance

before retreating to your bed.....

IT's LIST TIME

I AM NOTORIOUS FOR MAKING LISTS,

i generally lose them, but i make them none the less

if you make a list of all the things

that have potential to keep u up

you can rest easy,

it can all be done tomorrow

once in bedroom, there should be NO SIGNS of work

1. make sure your room is dark

2. no distracting noises

3. clean/comfy sheets

i promise you, you will wake up refreshed & ready to go!

allowing the brain some awake rest time, will have your body will thanking you

we need to train ourselves to value YOU TIME.

i often run on autopilot & it has been catching up to me.

i am forgetting things, feeling exhausted & not wanting to engage in the the social things i used to LOVE.

WORD TO THE WISE

the kids, family, boyfriend & work are all important,

but not as important as your healthy & sanity.

you are nothing to any of them if you if are not in one piece yourself!

Skinny Crisps you done me good

"Once upon a time there was a sweet and beautiful Princess with a very Sour Tummy. When the King's physician told her that she could no longer eat anything made with gluten, she broke down and cried."

a quote from the creation of SKINNY CRISP INC

I FOUND THESE LITTLE NUMBERS WHILE BROWZING THE GF ISLE AT WHOLE FOODS...YES THE FAMOUS WHOLE FOODS, FROM THE YOUTUBE SENSATION

NOW IF YOU HAVE EVER TRIED

CERTAIN TYPES OF GF CRACKERS,

YOU KNOW, AS WELL AS I DO

SOME OF EM TASTE LIKE

TREE BARK....

ONLY SOME.

BUT, I WANTED TO GO FOR THE CRACKER

WITH THE COOKIE TASTE.

THAT WAY I COULDNT GO WRONG!

EVEN CHOCOLATE FLAVORED

TREE BARK IS APPEALING TO ME!

AND THAT IS WHEN THE LOVE AFFAIR BEGAN

WITH SKINNY CRISP, BROWNIE CRISPS

What is their secret formula?

Almonds, chickpea flour, golden flax seed,

psyllium husks and olive oil contribute a lot.

The all natural ingredients,

the environmentally safe packaging

& the appeal of the SKINNY label.....

smart girls those Myrna Mirow and Cheryl Katten.

find these tasty treats form Boulder, CO

at a location near you

if you live in CO or CA

they do distribute to customers online

& are found at 60 mom-and-pop shops

throughout the country

KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED!

ask your local grocer to stock up

on these delicious treats

as well as fresh organic SEASONAL fruits & veggies

the only way we get our way is by asking.

ya heard?

Coconut Nectar

LAST NIGHT, I REGRETFULLY MADE,

MY COCONUT ORANGE CRANBERRY DROP SCONES

REGRETFULLY BECAUSE, I WANTED TO EAT ALL OF THEM......

& SO DID MY PARENTS

I USE COCONUT FLOUR, & COCONUT SUGAR, ALONG WITH DEHYDRATED COCONUT

WHEN AT WHOLE FOODS, FORMALLY HARRY'S IN ROSWELL, GA

I CAME ACROSS COCONUT NECTAR

WHICH, THE BRILLIANT MIND OF ASHLEY KOFF

HAD RECOMMENDED TO ME.

THOUGHT I WOULD GIVE IT A WHIRL

The nutrient-rich coconut sap

comes right out of the tree!

Naturally abundant

in 17 Amino Acids

(the building blocks of protein),

broad-spectrum B Vitamins

(especially rich in Inositol),

Vitamin C, Minerals

(high in Potassium),

as well as FOS

(a prebiotic that promotes digestivehealth).

Amino Acids: Vital to vibrant health.

They are utilized to make crucial substances within the body.

Enzymes: that break down food,

Hormones: that are in charge of your metabolism,

Hemoglobin: responsible for carrying oxygen through the body &

Antibodies: the infection fighters!

Inositol: known for its effectiveness on

depression, high cholesterol, inflammation, and diabetes

Potassium: essential for electrolyte balance,

regulating high blood pressure, and sugar metabolism

Coconut Nector typically contains as low as 0.5% glucose, 1.5% fructose, 16% sucrose and 82% inulin. It has a naturally mild, sweet flavor and because it is free of coconutty essence, it can be used in limitless ways…anywhere you would use other syrups (pancakes, toppings) or sugar (tea, coffee, beverage sweetner, baking etc).

This indeed is a blessing for those suffering diabetes and those who wish to avoid the disease in the first place, as it is supports health and makes it possible for everyone to have their sweet tooth satisfied without regret.

so many benefits,

and options to cook/bake with

it is thicker than agave or maple syrup

though it does not taste of coconuts

try it as an alternate,

let me know what you think

bought for under $10 at Whole Foods

DO IT, & GIVE ME A HOLLER

OBESOGENS...yikes

i am currently enjoying "MOM ENERGY"

by Ashley Koff & Kathy Kaehler

i highly recommend this book to anyone that loves food :)

AND being on top of their game.

you could quite possibly be confused about how the two can be managed.

we all have our questions about

proper food/activity correct?

on top of being incredibly informative

this book is witty & fast paced

one of the topics the girls bring up,

i want to touch on becasue

everyone is effected by this

& MOST haven't the slightest clue

"OBESOGENS"

or Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals

these tricky little devils

have the power to

make you fat

& keep you fat

sounds great, right?

or maybe

the last thing you want to happen?

"they mimic human hormones

such as estrogen

by misprogramming

stem cells to become fat cells"

the question now is,

how do we prevent this lameness?

BY DEFINITION

Endocrine disruptors are chemicals interfere with the body’s endocrine system and produce adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological, and immune effects.

Both natural and man-made, including pharmaceuticals, dioxin and dioxin-like compounds, polychlorinated biphenyls, DDT and other pesticides. They may be found in many everyday products– including plastic bottles, metal food cans, detergents, flame retardants, food, toys & cosmetics.

Ashley explains

the benefits of

switching to organic,

if not only to protect yourself & your family,

but to aid digestion & prevent premature aging

....ok NOW who wants to read this book?!

"The Lesson: When you eat organic whole foods, your body recognizes them & you help stoke your body's metabolism. Translation: fat loss & sustained energy."

AKA (Ashley Koff Approved) buy the friggin book, you can't borrow mine, my nose is tuck in it.