Cultivating Health and Happiness

  When my husband proposed he gave me the most beautiful wedding band I have ever seen. He had it custom made, and it is so so so special to me. But I don't want to lose my diamond, my ring, or the tiny wedding bands that we later purchased.  For years I would simply take my rings off before heading to the gym, washing dishes, or out for an adventure... but I was tired of looking "single" just because I didn't want to lose my precious bands. I have been using our gym so much lately, and let me be honest - its not that guys were oogling at me, but I just felt... weird,  not having any proof of my marriage clearly on my hand. So I thought about trying out a silicone ring. OH MY! my life has been changed forever. Ha Ha Ha. Maybe not quite so drastic, but honestly, I feel so much more confident wearing an inexpensive silicone ring on my ring finger. I hate to admit it, but I probably wear my silicone ring more than my wedding ring at this point. The ring I found ca

Weight Loss can be so frustrating the older you get. But is it because we are older? Or have our bodies build up more junk that prohibits our systems from working the way we were first designed? How can we get our body back to "factory settings"? Holistic Health Coach, Kim Pollock, explains why the Plexus Triplex Combo is beneficial to our overall health: “It is my opinion that your health depends on three things that are offered in the Plexus TriPlex... If your Blood Sugar is stable... - Your energy will soar,  -Your hormones will stabilize,  -Your mood will improve and  -Your sleep will become more restful. If your Gut is Healthy... -Your Immune System will be strong,  -You will likely not feel anxious or sad,  -Your brain fog will disappear, and  -Your skin will glow. If you Reduce Inflammation in the body...  -Your pain will go away -Your body will not be stressed, and your body is armed to prevent illness. Plexus has an amaz

So you're shaking and pill taking, but how do you keep everything straight? I've been right there with you - all of a sudden you have a new regimen, or you're failing at your current one, so you need some help. I just love great gadgets and I wanted to share a few of my favorite gadgets that help me stay healthy... I am always starting my morning out with a mixed drink ( no not THAT kind of mixed drink, you lush! ). I can't say enough about the Blender Bottle I use!! It is so simple to just dump powdered mix and fill with water, and then shake-shake-shake! Plus you know what? I really don't want to deal with cleaning out my regular water bottle every morning! I want to be able to shake my drink, chug, then throw it in the dishwasher, and use my straw water bottle the rest of the day. Isn't it the little things that make life easier? This is definitely one! Secondly, I have some great supplements, and my hubby can never kee

Its amazing when you consider that what we put INTO our body, impacts the way our body functions.  Yet it makes so much sense, right? What we eat either can heal or hurt.  So with that said, what can we do: Healing can come from the inside out! This is so wonderful. When I began working toward inner healing, I think the biggest surprises I encountered were that I " didn't know how bad I felt, until I didn't feel so bad anymore. " I had no idea I was as sick as I was until I was actually HEALTHY . Eating for healing is a truly wonderful way to reach that "reset" our bodies need. We have all been exposed to factors such as antibiotics, processed foods, cleaning chemicals, fresh paint, smog and other environmental factors that just aren't "natural." So the effects these elements have on our systems is severe, because we were not designed to consume or be exposed to any of these. But this is our modern life , so what c

There are many factors that contribute to weight loss. A few of the greatest avenues of impact include 1) portion control and 2) food choice. If you are able to perfectly design a meal in both portion as well as fuel, the consumer has the benefit of achieving what the body needs to eliminate the possibility of overeating, consuming processed or otherwise unhealthy ingredients, and improper ratios of fuel. Satiety and appetite are known to impact total energy intake, as well as food choices and eating behavior. both are regulated by a combination of mechanical and endocrine effect ranging from the gut to the brain. With respect to diet, protein has been identified as an important contributor to satiety, defined as the absence of hunger between meals. (Sho, 2017). Studies have shown clearly that ideal ratios of proteins to carbohydrates in a meal, create a sensory effect from the gut to the brain - of being satisfied, and full of energy. So meal replacement shakes can not only se

Do you really know how to use meal replacement shakes? As an educated professional with a history as a personal trainer, I have seen many people utilize meal replacement shakes to lose weight. I also have seen people use these as options for replacing meals because of a fast-paced lifestyle.  Meal replacement shakes can have a positive place in our diet, but I challenge you to answer two essential questions: what is really in this shake you’re opting for? and what is the aim of a meal replacement shake?  It seems like it’s a good idea, and I am in definite support of a great shake for many reasons. But let’s back up a second and acknowledge the fact that nearly all meal replacement shakes are missing the essential nutrients that you would otherwise consume from fruits and vegetables. So while you are achieving a proper ratio of protein and carbs as fuel, the consumer must also somehow get the essential vitamins and minerals your body needs.  This isn’t a bad thi