Change is in the air as summer’s energy abundance of heat and light is waning and cooling. Autumn is also the time of reaping what we have sown in the spring and summer. Are you ready to harvest your holistic health? Almost all cultures around the world structured important ceremonies for their tribes and communities […]
The temps are heating up and you are ready to drop from heat exhaustion! Keep cool this summer with these clever tips to beat the heat. Today’s guest blog post is from Randi Ragan. Randi is a holistic well-being expert and owner of the award-winning GreenBliss EcoSpa, named one of Los Angeles’ Top 10 Holistic […]
“Withdrawal, a place of refuge, or a time to reflect or meditate”. That is how Wikipedia defines the word “retreat”. Depending on how you use the word, it can be either a verb or a noun. Does that ring a bell when it comes to your weight loss? Have your previous diets included withdrawing from friends or […]
According to the Institute of Medicine “those who complete weight loss programs lose approximately 10 percent of their body weight only to regain two-thirds within a year and almost all of it within five years.” May 6, 2015 was International No Diet Day, which is an annual celebration of body acceptance, including fat acceptance and body shape diversity. […]
When you think of nutrition, you might think of broccoli or quinoa. How about when you think of food? Here is why food is fuel mentality might be hurting you.
You don’t get butterflies in your stomach. You no longer see stars in your eyes. You cannot remember the last time you planned a nice, romantic dinner. Does that describe your typical experience with weight loss? If it does, maybe the problem was not you. Maybe the problem was your program.
I am afraid that no one cares. In the dark of the night, after a hard day of working towards a mission you are extremely passionate about, you might be knocked over by this quiet voice in your head. Do you ever wonder whether anyone cares? Maybe you spend a lot of time telling your […]
You eat right, and you exercise several times a week. You even find time in your busy day for sleep and meditation. And the scale remains at a standstill. Here is what to do next. What you do next can spell your success or finalize your failure. Do you give up, and moan that you […]
Imagine you are panning for gold in California. You have abandoned your home, your family, and even your career for just one chance to strike gold. You are scared that you will get only flakes of gold from your efforts. Until, you shake your pan back and forth, and find several large, golden nuggets. I […]
The other day, I had the pleasure of sharing my weight loss experiences with a group called First Place 4 Health in Lake Elmo. This group was a fabulous group of Christian women led by my friend Meg Corrigan, who are working on improving their eating and exercise to lose weight. Their stories reminded me […]