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How Detox Can Become Your New BFF

You + Detox = BFFs

I want to share with you how detox can become your new BFF.  Please humor me while I make a quick connection. You know how nice it feels to take those rare yet very extended baths or showers? The ones where you take time to wash every part of your body? Where you are simply relaxing your body and enjoying the atmosphere and the sheer delight of not having to rush off to do something? Somehow you’re topping off your “feel good” with clean?

Similar to how a long extended bath or shower externally cleans the outside of our bodies, our incredible bodies also craves an internal cleansing. When you think about it, why wouldn’t we clean up our entire body? If we clean our cars with a lube and oil change and our homes with dusting and mopping, detox is simple body maintenance.

A seasonal detox allows our body to relax and renew itself.  It triggers our body to reboot our metabolism, clear cobwebs from possible mind fog, boost immunity, release unwanted weight and allow our skin to radiant better health.

You see, we possess an uncanny ability to be strong as an ox when we properly nourish, maintain and detox our physical home.

We’re such a marvel that our lymphatic system transports toxins and excess fluid while our sweat glands release toxins through our skin. And this, my friend is only scratching the surface of your magnificence!

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Ain’t Nobody Got Time for Toxins

Don’t fall prey to the thought that your body detoxifies itself and doesn’t need extra help. Truth is we all need a boost because whether we like it or not, we are exposed to hazardous materials, chemicals and substances on a daily basis.

Are you kicking around the thought of getting your detox on, yet you’re wondering if it will be too hard or simply not worth the effort? I assure you it’s 100% worth the effort because I know YOU are worth it! I’m not going to tell you every thing will be easy peasy. However, I wholeheartedly believe you’ll feel it’s worth the effort.

We all deserve to be happy and feel fully alive. Remember what that feels like to be energetic and joyful? Be confident that taking on a detox is so worth it because of the way it can help you shift and feel great not only in your health but your mindset. It would be my honor to walk with you by supporting you with questions that may arise, and challenges you may need to overcome. I’ll be like a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader rooting you on minus the poms poms, short shorts and well, perhaps that wasn’t the metaphor you needed. But I will definitely be cheering for you every step of the way!

Gentle Reassurance

Perhaps you get a bit tentative at the thought of not being able to eat your favorite go-to foods. Or the challenge of giving up coffee, chocolate, or an evening glass of wine or beer causes some reluctance.

Let me assure you I’m not cruel. In fact, I believe life is to be enjoyed. I’m not about to have you consume juices and smoothies all day, every day. Nope, not my style. 🙂

Maybe you’re wondering if you’ll feel deprived or hungry like a hyena. No worries, my friend. This is the way I see it– life is meant to be an adventure that’s full of choices. You hold the reins. You choose what detox is right for you.

By the way, it’s perfectly normal to wonder about what you may be giving up. In fact, it’s what kept me from moving forward in my own health. For too long I focused on what I would be giving up rather than what I would gain. Then “shift happened”. I finally reached the point where I was so done feeling crummy and confined. I wanted to enter into the beautiful world again with greater energy.

I saw the light and even lightened up.

As I began to see the benefits of detox, I decided I’d make this practice my new best friend. Now, at least once every 90 days for a week I choose to detox because the results were so remarkable that I wouldn’t want to go back to the way I felt before. You see I was done with the nuisance of calorie and carb counting, not eating any fat, figuring out what diet of the month was best for me and well– ad nausea. I’m sure you understand why detox became so near and dear to me by helping me avoid what I’d no longer tolerate. Because honestly, the thought of doing that for the rest of my life sounded too stinkin’ exhausting!

Chime in.

Are you ready for keeping it simple and for eating nourishing, wholesome foods? Have you ever benefited from detoxing before? If so, tell us in the comments below.

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To your extraordinary life! xo

Snack attack? Eat these healthy snack choices instead.

Have a Snack Attack? Eat this!

Cravings don’t just hit teenagers wanting a happy meal. It can happen to health nuts too. It can also happen to those who are undertaking a new adventure in becoming healthier.

Cravings hit most of us in the afternoon or after dinner. It’s what I refer to as a “snack attack”– the urge to nibble. It can lead to bad habits due our choices regarding foods we reach for that may be loaded with salt, sugar, fat and empty calories.

I don’t want to be THAT Health Coach that says no to everything. What I want to do is teach you some insider tips for sensible snacking that won’t weigh you down while you get a little fill up.

Ain’t no shame in the game when you go for the healthy alternative, right?

I don’t know about you but I’m a fan of chocolate. It’s what I crave most. Other times I want something crispy or salty. Usually when we get a craving it’s for either something sweet (chocolate!), savory (potato chips!), creamy (ice cream!), or crunchy (crisps!).

Obviously, my examples are foods you shouldn’t eat all the time if you want to be trim and healthy. But that doesn’t mean you have to fight your cravings for the rest of your life. Instead, you just need to find a worthy substitute.

Healthy snack attack

 

Feeling like a salty dog or want a little crunchy? No worries. Reach for these healthy alternatives:

  • spicy seaweed (one of my personal favorites)
  • pickles and pickled vegetables, such as carrot, daikon, beets.
  • tabouli, hummus
  • salted edamame
  • steamed vegetables with tamari
  • black bean chips
  • freshly made salsa or guacamole (you can use celery to scoop it up.)
  • Sauerkraut (will also knock your sweet craving right out!)
  • plain popcorn (use coconut oil to pop in a covered pan and add some sea salt)

crunchy healthy snack

Have a hankering for something sweet, try these healthy snack choices:

  • whole, fresh fruit like an orange or pear
  • apples and almond butter
  • green smoothies
  • nutty banana berry “ice cream” (blend in a food processor with a peeled banana, nuts and fresh berries, freeze it and enjoy!)
  • stuffed dates with cashew or almond butter
  • dried fruit (keep it in moderation so you don’t spike your blood sugar)
  • organic dark chocolate chips (Yes, I said that!)
  • carob (because it’s close to chocolate and it’s a healthy choice!)
  • frozen grapes

Sweet healthy snack

Craving something creamy? Cool, I’ve got you covered. How about these:

  • avocados (How could I live without you, my precious?)
  • dips and spreads like hummus
  • puddings made with mashed bananas or silkened tofu
  • mashed sweet potatoes
  • coconut milk
  • puréed soups (butternut squash or tomato soup, I make big batches and freeze them and pull it out to use when I have a creamy craving or rather skip out on cooking)
  • a yummy smoothie

Please, listen to your body.

Find out what it’s really wanting. Is it something salty or crunchy? Are you wanting something sweet or creamy? Then do yourself a favor and go guiltless. Pick something that will be a healthy snack choice and a feel-good alternative.

Talk to us! What kind of cravings do you get? What’s some of your go-to healthy snack choices? Please share the love!