Finding support when working on a full body makeover and lifestyle change

For those of you who know me, I have been on a bit of a “sabbatical” the last two years due to an overwhelming life of circumstances. For the last two years I have been caring for my mother-in-law who was ill with Stage-4 Cervical Cancer – she passed away this February. We have had to move from our home of 12 years and are still waiting for closure on that. My son just graduated from high school this past May, and has been accepted into the honors college at Northern State University and received several academic scholarships and grants. He leaves at the end of July to move to Flagstaff. Although this is a wonderful and positive thing, this too is a major change for me. 

So with life’s stress comes an opportunity to fall off the health wagon. Don’t get me wrong, I still eat quite healthy considering. My diet is still vegetarian with emphasis on a high raw vegan menu. But over the past two years I had many days where I would fill up on too much “raw junk food”, or too many lightly cooked vegan meals high in fat. Or sometimes I’d breakdown and just eat too much food! Worst of all I wasn’t getting enough rest, or enough exercise. I was living on an average of 4 hours a night of sleep – that’s just not healthy! Especially when my life was high stressed, I would eat late, and I wasn’t getting the rest and exercise I needed to feel good. Diet alone can’t save you. You need to be in full balance – your “life” style must be in balance!

I’m slowly working on changes as I balance my life’s challenges so that I can be in a better position to better care for myself. With that I continue to research information, options, and resources for helping me along the way. I truly need a fully body makeover!

Sometimes the best time to start a full body makeover and lifestyle change is the moment you decide that’s what you need to do. We all could use a little support and guidance on just how to start that. I personally have been checking out various blogs, websites, and books to see how I want to get myself back on track and continue on my journey to ultimate health and longevity.

One program that’s out there that I am truly considering is Tera Warner’s 30-Day Natural Beauty Makeover. It starts on July 15^thand has a complete outline of just how this makeover is going to be. It starts with a 7-day prep week that prepares you physically, mentally, and emotionally. Then it’s off to your complete body, beauty, and lifestyle makeover! There is so much offered in this program that you are sure to continue with your daily routine long after the 30-days are up. Click here to learn more about this program.

 Another great program out there for getting on track is Dr. Ritamarie's B4 Be Gone System. It provides training and education for a full 30-day metabolic reset. This program also provides full support and course materials to help you on your path to better health and beauty.

There are other great programs to look into as well. Paul Nison, the Health Watchman, provides coaching, retreats, and other great resources for health and well-being. I know that David Wolfe, a leading authority on nutrition offers programs specifically focused on nutrition and longevity. I’m not here to tell you which program is better. I’m here to let you know that support is available to all. We all need to reset from time to time, I’m in need of that right now!

In fact, I have begun already. I have been limiting the amount of food I eat – mainly the types of food I eat, while increasing the amount of fresh fruit and greens, and water I have every day. I’m trying to not eat till late hours in the night. This is still a challenge for me, but I’m working on it. Also, I’m exercising again, and trying to increase the number of hours a night I sleep. Well, sleep is the challenge I have. Once I get my son off to college I hope to spend more time blogging about my health journey again.

For now, keeping checking back as I plan to post articles soon on the topics of Irritable Bowel, and the importance of Sleep.

Here’s to your health!

- Debbie

Living and Dealing with Eating Disorders - "Getting Over ED" Summit

For most of my life I have been dealing with diet issues - always concerned with what to eat, when to eat, where to eat, and WHY I EAT! No diet can ever be 100% successful if you can't get to the root of why you eat. Eating disorders come in all forms, shapes and sizes.

According to Wikipidea.com, "Eating disorders refer to a group of conditions defined by abnormal eating habits that may involve either insufficient or excessive food intake to the detriment of an individual's physical and mental health. Bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, and binge eating disorder are the most common specific forms..." Although it's not really known what causes these eating disorders, it could very well be a combination of physiological, biological, and sociological reasons. Face it, we live in a society where body image is important, but so is food - all kinds of food! We are constantly being stimulated by food, and by image.

We are told to eat when we're sad, eat when we're glad. Eat to celebrate life, eat to mourn one's death. Eat when you are successful, eat when you are down. Eat, eat, eat, eat, eat! On the other hand, we are told that image determines how people look at you. If you are overweight you are unhealthy. If you are too skinny you are unhealthy. This constant concern with food and image can cause all kinds of emotional, physical, and social issues. It can lead to disease, illness, and premature aging. We need balance. Diet is a matter of lifestyle. In order to achieve that balance, we need to address our battles with eating disorders (ED).

So how do we deal with balancing diet and image? How can we can control or eliminate our battles with ED? Besides changing the foods we eat, we have to address the why and when we eat. Tera Warner and her team, of TeraWarner.com (formerly The Raw Divas) has put together a 9-day "Getting Over ED" tele-summit.

This 9 day summit will feature calls from a panel of experts addressing topics like Recovering from Eating Disorders, high density foods can change your health and life, how to eat for freedom and joy, overcoming obesity and creating optimal wealth and more. Though the program is free for participants to listen to the calls. "Getting Over ED" starts TODAY, January 20th and will last for 9 days. I strongly advise you to sign-up today so you don't miss out on any of the great information that will be offered over these next 9-days. I personally just found out about it this morning, and immediately signed-up. So please join me. Let's work on ending our own personal issues with Eating Disorders once and for all! You can click here to learn more and sign-up.

I look forward to sharing what we learn during the next nine days and see what changes we can make to find that balance. I know I need this for me. I've been a raw foodist for five years now, and found myself falling back into old eating patterns over the past year and half - with good food! Eating for me is more than just food, it has a lot to do with how I relate to food and to life. I'm truly looking forward to this summit. I hope you join me.

A Must See Documentary Film

What do the actor Woody Harrelson, peak performance coach Tony Robbins, Rev. Michael Beckwith from "The Secret," Morgan Spurlock from "Super Size Me," Dr. Gabriel Cousens and raw food guru David Wolfe all have in common…

They're all featured in the powerful documentary film "Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days." If you haven't yet seen this film there's something really special going on this week only that I think you should check out.

You can see the trailer for the powerful film and see what's going on here:

Raw for 30 Days
Whether you're in perfect health or suffering with diabetes or any other health issue I highly recommend you watch this film. It's a powerful, emotional and educational film that is a must see for anyone who cares about their health.

For 6 day only they producers of the film are giving away "Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days" and the companion "Raw for Life" 2 disc DVD set for 50% OFF the regular price in an effort to raise awareness on how to reverse diabetes and other illnesses with raw and living foods.

It's all part of the November 14th World Diabetes Day celebration which is taking place this week.

Make sure to check out the trailer right away…

Raw for 30 Days

To your health!

- Debbie

Would You Consider This Radical?

If I were to ask you to eat a raw food diet, would you consider that to be a radical diet? (I think most people would!)

Or would you consider eating pesticides, herbicides, hormones, and other manufactured chemicals found in everyday foods to be radical?

It's a pretty interesting question to ask…

Alex Ortner, producer of the film "Simply Raw" sat down with Mike Adams, one of the world's leading consumer advocates on health and well-being, to discuss this topic.

The interview is another eye-opening interview in the 100% free Simply Raw Video Series that has been released over the last week.

Just like all the videos in this Series, this video is a down to earth interview that must be seen by anyone who cares about their health…

If you want real solutions to real health problems then I highly suggest you see this video:


Raw for Life

Unfortunately a whole lot of false information from the food and drug industry has been put out to the public to keep them ignorant to the truths discussed in this video.

They've put billions of dollars into keeping us ignorant with advertisements that say ridiculous things like "high fructose corn syrup is fine in moderation."

Now I know that you're smarter than to believe their nonsense…especially if you've been watching the Simply
Raw Video Series over the last week.

And I hope you'll be smart enough to watch this video as well...

This 100% free video series has been getting amazing reviews for it's eye opening information (over 2,000 comments in just 7 days…)

Raw for Life

I hope you watch!

To your health,

Debbie

 

Delicious Greens 8000 - The Perfect Name for the Perfect Green Super Food Powder

Recently I received several samples to try of a phenomenal super food powder called Delicious Greens 8000. I was surprised that I had not heard of this brand before, and was so happy that the request to sample came directly to me.

Unlike many of the other quality super green powders on the market, Delicious Greens 8000 is deliciously sweet tasting – no pun intended! The powder mixes smoothly, and provides that added energy boost to smoothies and juices. It’s great! There are no refined sugars or sweeteners of any kind added, making it a perfect super food powder for those individuals wanting to regulate their blood sugar.

Dr. Coco March, mother and health advocate, is the founder and formulator of Delicious Greens 8000. Dr. March created this product to better assist her patients and family in consuming the fruits and vegetables she recommended. The product provides nutrient-dense super foods from fresh organic vegetables and fruits that are both health enhancing, as well as desirable. No bitterness present at all; just super smooth, great tasting, energizing greens. “What better way to take in your daily fruits and veggies than through the magic of Delicious Greens 8000 super food powder!”

Research shows over and over again, the abundance of benefits that can be had through consuming nutrient-rich foods that include fresh organic fruits and vegetables every day. The more nourished the body, the more equipped the body is to fight off illness and disease. Experience increased energy, improved immune support, improved mental sharpness, restore body pH balance, and regulate intestinal flora and enzymes. All this just from consuming a “super powder”, rich in vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients all necessary for supporting great health and well being.

Delicious Greens 8000 comes in 5 blends, which includes one just for kids.

Delicious Greens 8000
Delicious Greens 8000 Berry Flavor
Delicious Greens 8000 Chocolate Flavor
Delicious Kids Fruit Punch Super Food Drink
Delicious Reds 8000

I had the pleasure of sampling three varieties so far, including Delicious Greens 8000 Berry Flavor, Delicious Reds 8000, and of course, the original and my favorite, Delicious Greens 8000. The Berry Flavor and Delicious Reds went perfectly with my morning fruit smoothies, and the Delicious Greens really boosted the flavor and energy benefits of my daily green smoothies. The family loves it too! I can’t wait to sample the chocolate flavor, and plan to use it in one of my raw energy bar creations. “You can never get enough super food greens!”

If you’re wondering what blend of ingredients make up this delicious and super nutritious green powder, they include organic fruits and vegetables. In addition, the ingredients include super greens and algae, fiber, antioxidants, lecithin, digestive enzymes, probiotics, stevia, citric acid, cinnamon powder, as well as several other healthy components. There is no added sugar, no artificial colors, no preservatives, no pasteurization, it’s not cooked, and best of all, it mixes well with water or other beverages, and it’s absolutely delicious – hence the name, Delicious Greens 8000.

It’s also backed by NaturalNews – which is a big plus for me, since I respect and value Mike Adam’s opinion on so many levels, especially when it comes to nutritional supplementation. The man does his research! Check out his 2008 Delicious Greens 8000 product review, and an audio interview with Dr. Coco March, the founder and formulator of Delicious Greens 8000, by clicking here.

To learn more about Delicious Greens 8000, or to purchase this product for yourself, please visit their website at http://www.greens8000.com/.

Peace!=)

Debbie