Success starts with taking a step in the right direction.
So many people have dreams, goals and aspirations of doing thing and becoming something or sharing with others. The dream of tropical vacations twice a year taking the family on a Disney vacation, seeing the seven wonders of the world, and on and on. but what is in your way?
YOU ARE. I know that may sound harsh but YOU are in the way of YOU making the decision to do or not to do, to succeed or to fail. It is all about a mind set. Let me give you a few simple steps to get you headed n the right direction.
1. Visualize. One MUST visualize, daydream, get a vivid picture of what you want or where you want to be. and then WRITE IT DOWN! when its written down you'll have access to look at it on a daily basis to remind your self of where you are headed.
2. Keep looking ahead...don't judge today's (would be) performance on Yesterdays actions. Today is a NEW day! New possibilities, new goals to get you to where you want to be. You must do something to increase your understanding of whatever held you back before and do things different today to get you one step closer to your goal. By taking personal responsibility for what did or didn't happen yesterday. There is action that only YOU can do ,your part, for manifestation to occur.
To feel great about anything you have to have a feeling inside yourself that YOU have done everything you can to increase the probability of the result you desire.
3. Revisit your Dream/Goal. Re-read what you have written down, take mental note of how it makes you feel when you visualize yourself in that place of success. Do this on a regular basis. I recommend daily. Now I'm not saying to dwell there I'm saying to visit it, remind yourself why you are doing what you are doing, then put it away and get to work. This will help give you the energy to keep going and moving forward.
4. Don't be distracted. There are SO many thing that come up on a daily basis, in some cases a moment by moment basis, but don't let them get you off track. Do what you need to do, get it done then get your focus back on your goal/dream. IF you find yourself distracted and off track, go back to steps 1, 2 &3 and get yourself back on track for tomorrow.
Now friends, this will work for you in any area of your life, be it Health, Career, Finances, Relationship's, you name it.
But the key is CONSISTENCY!
Everyday, Everyday, Everyday!
You will be amazed at what happens with a little time under your belt and some consistency!
More to come- Blessings!
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
Diets, Cravings & Discipline?
Chocolate, bread, french fries, candy bars, ice cream - it doesn't really matter what you crave. The important thing is to understand why you crave what you do. What motivates these choices and cravings?
Most diets out there believe that cravings are a problem and they must be disciplined and eliminated. However, cravings are critical pieces of information that help you understand what your body needs.
The part of us that cannot be controlled is actually our inner guide to health and happiness. This innate wisdom is always trying to make us feel better by urging us to eat foods that will dissipate, at least temporarily, our physical tension, give us more energy and lift our moods. In essence, this part of us is always monitoring our physical, emotional and psychological conditions and struggling to create balance, harmony and happiness.
Cravings are the body's solution to underlying imbalances, and food becomes a kind of medicine to regulate our current inner state.
Whether you crave coffee to boost your energy, sweets to raise your mood, or alcohol to release tension, cravings indicate much more about what your body really desires. After we indulge in our cravings we often feel weak and empty, and want something nutritious and strengthening.
By learning to observe your behavior and interpreting your body's signals, you'll be able to modify your diet and lifestyle in a more health-supportive way.
Take the Health Personality Quiz today!
This information came from the Integrative Nutrition website
Most diets out there believe that cravings are a problem and they must be disciplined and eliminated. However, cravings are critical pieces of information that help you understand what your body needs.
The part of us that cannot be controlled is actually our inner guide to health and happiness. This innate wisdom is always trying to make us feel better by urging us to eat foods that will dissipate, at least temporarily, our physical tension, give us more energy and lift our moods. In essence, this part of us is always monitoring our physical, emotional and psychological conditions and struggling to create balance, harmony and happiness.
Cravings are the body's solution to underlying imbalances, and food becomes a kind of medicine to regulate our current inner state.
Whether you crave coffee to boost your energy, sweets to raise your mood, or alcohol to release tension, cravings indicate much more about what your body really desires. After we indulge in our cravings we often feel weak and empty, and want something nutritious and strengthening.
By learning to observe your behavior and interpreting your body's signals, you'll be able to modify your diet and lifestyle in a more health-supportive way.
Take the Health Personality Quiz today!
This information came from the Integrative Nutrition website
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Are Your Thoughts Making You Sick?
How is your Thought Life? I came across this interesting article written by Dr. Leaf about our thoughts and how they effect every aspect of our lives, including our health. Please read and inform yoruself.
Click here to read Dr. Leaf Thought Life
Click here to read Dr. Leaf Thought Life
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Everyone Craves IT!
Listen to these Stats on our population. It is a huge industry and healthy! (usually)
Click on this LINK and watch this short video to hear about some amazing benefits for YOU and for those you LOVE.
Find out why everyone craves it !
Click on this LINK and watch this short video to hear about some amazing benefits for YOU and for those you LOVE.
Find out why everyone craves it !
Cholesterol, HDL, LDL,Diabetes & Chocolate?
Chocolate Improves HDL Levels in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that occurs naturally in all parts of the body. The body needs some cholesterol to work properly. But if there is too much cholesterol in the blood, it can stick to the walls of the arteries. This is called plaque. Plaque can the arteries or even block them. High levels of cholesterol in the blood can increase the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol levels tend to rise with age. There are usually no signs or symptoms that indicate high blood cholesterol, but it can be detected with a blood test. Chances of having high cholesterol would include if family members have it, being overweight or eating lot of fatty foods.
HDL is the "good" cholesterol which helps keep the LDL (bad) cholesterol from getting lodged into artery walls. LDL cholesterol is the "bad" cholesterol. When too much of it circulates in the blood, it can clog arteries, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. To lower cholesterol levels exercise and eating more fruits and vegetables is advised. Also, medication may be prescribed to help lower cholesterol levels.
A study published in Diabetic Medicine evaluated the effects of dark chocolate on cholesterol levels, weight and glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes. The placebo-controlled, double-blind crossover study included 12 individuals with type 2 diabetes on stable medication. The participants were randomly separated into one of two groups. The first group was given 45 grams of 85 percent dark chocolate to eat per day for 8 weeks and the second group was given placebo which contained no cocoa solids but was dyed the same color as the dark chocolate. At the end of the first 8 weeks, the groups had a 4 week washout period and then crossed over to the opposite group for second 8 week period. The results revealed that the subjects did not gain weight despite eating 45 grams of chocolate per day and there was no change in their overall diabetes control. The researchers did find that HDL cholesterol increased significantly when the subjects ate the dark chocolate everyday. They also found a decrease in the total cholesterol: HDL ratio in the dark chocolate group. It is thought that the high polyphenol content in dark chocolate is responsible for the positive results that were observed in this study. Although this was a relatively small study, it appears that chocolate in moderation is not harmful and may actually offer significant benefits.1
1 Mellor DD, Sathyapalan T, Kilpatrick ES, et al. High-cocoa polyphenol-rich chocolate improves HDL cholesterol in Type 2 diabetes patients. Diabetic Med. Nov2010;27(11):1318-21.
Source: Diabetic Medicine
Click here to find out about how you can get some GOOD quality Decadent Dark Chocolate
LOADED with Antioxidants
Healthy Chocolate
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that occurs naturally in all parts of the body. The body needs some cholesterol to work properly. But if there is too much cholesterol in the blood, it can stick to the walls of the arteries. This is called plaque. Plaque can the arteries or even block them. High levels of cholesterol in the blood can increase the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol levels tend to rise with age. There are usually no signs or symptoms that indicate high blood cholesterol, but it can be detected with a blood test. Chances of having high cholesterol would include if family members have it, being overweight or eating lot of fatty foods.
HDL is the "good" cholesterol which helps keep the LDL (bad) cholesterol from getting lodged into artery walls. LDL cholesterol is the "bad" cholesterol. When too much of it circulates in the blood, it can clog arteries, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. To lower cholesterol levels exercise and eating more fruits and vegetables is advised. Also, medication may be prescribed to help lower cholesterol levels.
A study published in Diabetic Medicine evaluated the effects of dark chocolate on cholesterol levels, weight and glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes. The placebo-controlled, double-blind crossover study included 12 individuals with type 2 diabetes on stable medication. The participants were randomly separated into one of two groups. The first group was given 45 grams of 85 percent dark chocolate to eat per day for 8 weeks and the second group was given placebo which contained no cocoa solids but was dyed the same color as the dark chocolate. At the end of the first 8 weeks, the groups had a 4 week washout period and then crossed over to the opposite group for second 8 week period. The results revealed that the subjects did not gain weight despite eating 45 grams of chocolate per day and there was no change in their overall diabetes control. The researchers did find that HDL cholesterol increased significantly when the subjects ate the dark chocolate everyday. They also found a decrease in the total cholesterol: HDL ratio in the dark chocolate group. It is thought that the high polyphenol content in dark chocolate is responsible for the positive results that were observed in this study. Although this was a relatively small study, it appears that chocolate in moderation is not harmful and may actually offer significant benefits.1
1 Mellor DD, Sathyapalan T, Kilpatrick ES, et al. High-cocoa polyphenol-rich chocolate improves HDL cholesterol in Type 2 diabetes patients. Diabetic Med. Nov2010;27(11):1318-21.
Source: Diabetic Medicine
Click here to find out about how you can get some GOOD quality Decadent Dark Chocolate
LOADED with Antioxidants
Healthy Chocolate
Friday, November 12, 2010
This one is for the Ladies
Ladies please check out this great website filled with great information and health tips!
There is tons of reading material and health information, useful at any age at any time. It is NEVER to early to start caring for yourself, and it starts from the inside out!
http://www.womentowomen.com/programs/hormonalimbalance/howitworks.aspx?
There is tons of reading material and health information, useful at any age at any time. It is NEVER to early to start caring for yourself, and it starts from the inside out!
http://www.womentowomen.com/programs/hormonalimbalance/howitworks.aspx?
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