Self-Discipline

Life is all about self-discipline. Each movement is a choice we make. Each day
what we chose to eat, read, do not to do, go or not to go. Self-discipline is something
we need to work at. It doesn't come easy for most of us. In order to be our best, we need
to be disciplined. We can't always do what we want, eat what we want or go where we
want. We have to make the choice each day to eat healthy, exercise, think positive
thoughts, be around positive people, and live an overall healthy lifestyle. It takes work...
and discipline. Be consistant with your daily actions. Soon what feels like hard work
will become your new healthy lifestyle. Set a goal today. Choose one new action to
be disciplined with. Maybe it will be to add a veggie to your lunch every day or to to
10 minutes of stretching each night. Don't let yourself give into the temptation of not
following through. You can do this!

Sunday Soup Day!

Soups are a great way to get in a healthy, low fat meal. Add lots of
veggies and lean meats and you've got a great meal! Here is the
soup I made today. It's easy to make and everyone will eat it!
Make Sunday your "soup day" so that you have leftovers for
Monday night! No one wants to cook on Mondays!
Beef Vegetable with Barley:
1 pound round steak-trimmed lean
1 cup barley
8 cups water
1 chopped onion
chopped carrots-as many as you want
chopped celery-as much as you want
1 cup frozen lima beans-thawed
2 cups sliced white mushrooms
salt. pepper and garlic powder to taste
2 beef boulion cubes or other beef flavor of your choice
2 tbs Benefiber powder
Combine steak, barley and water in large pot and bring to a boil. Skim
off any foam with a slotted spoon. Add all veggies and seasonings.
Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or until veggies are tender. If soup
is too thick, slowly add more water to your liking.
Serving size: 2 cups   Calories: 180
Enjoy!

Face Lift!

Thinking of getting a face lift? Before you go under the needle, first try
an eyebrow wax. Getting a professional wax will open up your eyes
and make you look younger and fresh instantly! Come into my salon
and try it for yourself! Only $5! You'll love the results!
For your appointment call me @497-4408.

That Darn Scale!

Why is it that the darn scale can make or break our entire day?!
We get on there first thing in the morning hoping to see a miracle
loss overnight and when we don't see the number we want...our
day is ruined. We realisticly know that we can not lose 10 pounds
overnight, but if we even gain 1 pound from the day before we are
devasted and ready to eat everything in sight!
Want to stop this craziness? Start taking body measurements instead.
Only allow yourself to get on the scale once a week and try to make
it the same day each week at the same time. Do a series of measure-
ments...hip, waist, thigh, chest. Check these every 1-2 weeks. If you
are eating a balanced diet and exercising at least 30 minutes a day, you
WILL lose inches. The number on the scale will come down in time,
but as long as your body is getting smaller, you know you are on the
right track. Remember, a bottle of water can weigh a pound! If you
drink it and then weigh yourself, you will be heavier...but not bigger.
Save yourself the morning grief and enjoy your day! Don't be a slave
to that number on the scale!!!

I'm Back!

I'm back to the blogging world! Yes, I fell out for a while, but here I am! Sometimes
life just gets in the way! (Or strep throat)
So...as the seasons change, so do we. I have been a hairdresser and nutritionist
for years now and the one thing that is consistant is that every season, my clients
want change. They want to lose weight and get a new hair style! The two things in
life that seem to make us smile! The same goes for me. No, I haven't cut off my hair,
but I do have exciting new things underway! First of all, my book. I started writing my book
about a year ago and am now almost to the end of the writing process. Then comes the
publishing and marketing and so on, but I am just excited to get it finished and to be
able to have others read my work! It's my story...about my struggle with weight and
the highs and lows of having children with health issues. I think alot of moms will relate
to my story and I can't wait to get it out to you! Another exciting thing coming about
is that I will soon be hosting wellness retreats! This is something I will talk about in the
near future in more detail, but I am anxious to be able to spread my nutrition knowledge
to others and hopefully inspire positive change in peoples lives!
I hope all of you are happy and healthy! Be thankfull for all you have been blessed with.
Today's Tip: Eat fish 2 a week. It's low fat, low calorie and good for your skin and hair!

Winter Hydration

If you are like me, you feel that all of the moisture has
been sucked right out of your body! Your skin is dry and
itchy and your lips are parched and flaky. So attractive.
The most beautiful thing about us women is our skin. Healthy
skin is what makes us look young and vibrant. During these
long winter months, take extra time each day to moisurize.
Here are some tips.
*bathe is warm-not hot-water-use moisturizing body wash
*apply a lotion or body butter while skin is still damp
*re-apply to hands after washing through out the day
*keep lips covered in a lip moisturizer...chapstick!
*drink tons of water!!
*apply lotion to hands and feet before bed and cover with socks
*apply conditioner to hair and wrap in a warm towel for 30 minutes
or even sleep with it on.

Monday Blues

Yes, it is Monday and for some of you that means it is the day you
are going to start exercising and for others it is the day to skip because
it is MONDAY:(  Well, putting it off is how we get ourselves into these
moods in the first place! If you haven't already, get up after dinner and
get in a workout! Get on that treadmill or do situps and lunges. It doesn't
matter...just get started. You will thank me tomorrow!!