Lite and Joy

I am so excited.  Today is January 5th 2009 and over the holiday’s, which include Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, I never exceeded a 5 pound weight gain at any one time.  I did gain and lose 5 pounds several times, but every time I got close or hit the 5 pound mark, I immediately took care of it.  I didn’t do anything excessively either.  I just cut out unhealthy snacks and replaced them with good nutritious food.  I said NO to a few things for a few days until the pounds disappeared.

Even though Valentines is the next holiday coming up, I think I will be able to not only shed my last 3 pounds of Holiday fun, and lose even more to get to my desired weight.  I have been using the Fat Loss for Idiots program for 10 months now and  I think I can live with it for the rest of my life.

The king of “bad” habits is procrastination.  Procrastination is the “failure to act.” Action is everything.  You can do, be and have practically anything you want in life IF you will just stop procrastinating and DO what it takes to get where you want to go”

So what is it that helps you get motivated.  Maybe the big things in life like money, food, vacation, or a holiday.  But what about the little things like weight loss, exercise, getting a massage or a  Cranio sacral therapy session.  If you suffer from anxiety, panic or depression then procrastination becomes a way of life. This was my life but I am continuing to learn how to improve.

When I began to set goals to be healthy, and I started to really focus and work on it, my procrastination in other areas of my life decreased because I felt good.  Come on, it’s the beginning of a NEW YEAR.  GET HEALTHY with good food so you can accomplish what you want to.  The only way you can get rid of a bad habit is to replace it with a good one.

Here are 5 stress relievers for busy people like you: they’re easy, quick, and can fit into your schedule with little fuss.
1. Take Your Vitamins - Taking your vitamins in the morning really can help you feel less stressed throughout the day, and make sure you eat good food that really feeds your body.

2. Listen To Music During Your Regular Activities - Music has been proven to relieve stress which in turn can help improve our immune system.  Busy people can turn on music during their morning routine, commute to and from work, during dinner, or at other times to relieve stress as they go about their daily activities.
3. Practice Breathing Exercises - Breathing exercises are a great way to relieve stress anytime and anywhere.  One very effective exercise is to ‘inhale peace’ and ‘exhale your stress’.
4. Learn To Say No - It’s sometimes hard to say no, especially if you’re concerned about disappointing or offending people.  But you need to prioritize, know what is needed and what isn’t.

5. Develop a Positive Attitude - Optimists and positive thinkers experience better health and less stress in life.  The power of positive thinking can help you overcome anxiety and panic and help you accomplish more in life with less stress.

Before you agree to do anything that might add even the smallest amount of stress to your life, ask yourself: What is my truest intention? Give yourself time to let a yes resound within you. When it’s right, I guarantee that your entire body will feel it.  Oprah Winfrey (1954 - )

As we begin a new year, what is it that your really want for yourself.  Do you want to be Happy, Joyful, Positive, Motivated, Healthy etc.  The list could go on and on, but how do you achieve it.   First and foremost, you MUST begin to create the power of positive thinking.  Positive thinking and a positive attitude will allow you to grow more quickly and accomplish what you want more easily and with less stress.

Come on, it’s the beginning of a New Year, make it happen in 2009!

Will there be a New “YOU” in 2009!  There will be if you want it bad enough and you “CHOOSE” to create a new “you” in 2009.   Your skin is regenerated and replaced every 30 days.  The cells in your blood stream will all be replaced within the year, and so will every bone in your body.  It’s called cellular regeneration.

The trillions of cells in your body will respond to your self talk and thought commands in 2009.  What are YOU going to feed your cells, will you be positive or negative.  The power of positive thinking affects you physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.  It can help you through anxiety and depression so begin now to create the NEW YOU for 2009.

Some massage therapists use aromatherapy oils during a massage session.  There are some essential oils that are beneficial during pregnancy.  Many can help relieve anxiety and tension while others are used to help relieve bloating and headaches.  Here is a list of essential oils that may be helpful during pregnancy: Tangerine, Lemon, TeaTree, Ylang-ylang and Mandarin.

These essential oils should be avoided during pregnancy for their contraction stimulating properties: Arnica, Clary sage, Fennel, Jasmine and Juniper.  This list is by no means comprehensive but if you have any concerns just stick to a massage session without the use of aromatic oils. Either way you’re bound to find the experience relaxing and stress relieving!

At Salt Lake City prenatal massage you can ask questions and receive the care that you deserve.

My favorite form of exercise is walking, but right now the temperatures outside are freezing and the ground is covered with ice.  NOT a good time to walk outdoors.  In the spring and summer I have problems with the pollen in the air when the wind blows, and in the fall I can’t stand all the bugs in the air  when I walk in wooded areas.  Now even though there are times when different things make walking unpleasant, it doesn’t mean that I never talk a walk outside.

But I am so glad that I have an alternative.  I have been going to the gym this past year.  I love the tredmill because I can place a book on it and I get a lot of reading done while I exercise.  Well, for Christmas, my husband bought me a treadmill so now I don’t have to travel somewhere else to exercise, I can even do it in my pajamas.  This is  how to burn body fat in the comfort of your own home.

Well, it is the day after Christmas and all through the house, is left over chocolate and desserts strewn about!  Yes, it has been a wonderful Holiday season, and I think my blood vessels are pushing through pure chocolate, with all that I have been eating.  It is definitely time for a change.  I liked this quote by Jack LaLanne and as I follow his advise, it will help me to get OFF of the junkie desserts and back to my health and wellness program of  appropriate eating within the week.

Today it will be enough to eat one piece of fresh fruit instead of ice cream or pie. Try a cookie; there are many cookies on the market sweetened with fruit juice instead of sugar. Try a little grated apple with lemon juice or a mashed banana for dessert. Simply mash a banana with a fork until it looks like a pudding, mix in a little lemon juice, and put it in a dessert dish with a fresh strawberry on top and voila!, you have a gourmet dessert.  Jack LaLanne - Revitalize Your Life After 50

Prenatal massage is gaining popularity as pregnant women begin to recognize the benefits it has to offer.  Back pain is one of the more common side effects of pregnancy.  Fortunately massage can help relieve back pain that may be associated with muscular stress and tension.

Prenatal massage also helps relieve edema or swelling by stimulating the circulation throughout the body.  Massage on the legs can help reduce cramps and swelling in the legs.  It can help to reduce anxiety during pregnancy, and help promote more restful sleep.  Pregnancy massage may relax your baby also, particularly if you have your abdomen gently stroked.

People who have never experienced a panic attack often judge the anxious person harshly.
The outsider has no real comprehension of what is happening to the person experiencing a panic attack, and wonders why they fear the simplest things.   Through my own experiences I know now that anxiety disorders have nothing to do with a persons level of bravery.  The crises originates in the doubting of your ability to handle the sensations that shake your inner confidence, and that continues to fuel your fear.  It is a crisis of confidence in your body and mind’s ability to handle stress.

People with anxiety actually do the bravest of things.  They get up each day and get on with life.  Picking themselves up after each and every setback.  That is true bravery.   To the untrained eye it does not seem like such  a big deal to simply drive out of state, attend church,  or go shopping.  However for the person with anxiety, that experience can be a massive accomplishment, especially if they have tried and failed many times before.  There are many programs and books that give you information on treating anxiety attacks  naturally.  Take some time to search for them.