Family, friends and strangers: My Blessings
This post will be full of sunshine and rainbows and unicorns. Well, okay, I don't actually have any rainbows or unicorns but I thought they would be a nice touch. In other words, I'm feeling good!...
View ArticleOn Grace
"Grace is the voice that calls us to change and then gives us the power to pull if off". - Max LucadoThis quote was posted by a friend of mine on FB yesterday and it really struck a chord with me. So...
View ArticleThe ghost of meals past
I will admit... I struggled yesterday. Liquid meals were not satisfying. They were full of wholesome, tasty nutrition, but.... they were LIQUID. Today I will focus on what I'm grateful for, including...
View ArticleTrust Yourself
I think this is great advice and an awesome way to start the week! In fact, I think I'm gonna just let it sink in..... look for a longer post tomorrow!
View ArticleLooking for an adventurous tailor
It's Monday again. Time to set some goals. I think the key to goal attainment (for me, anyway) is to view them as challenges instead of chores. The minute I feel like I "have" to do something, my...
View ArticleWho is this healthy girl?
I am so stoked! This morning I decided to give juicing an honest effort and I made a batch of carrot / cucumber / celery / apple juice. It was really orange and really healthy tasting when I took my...
View ArticleHopped up on carrot juice
Apples, carrots, cucumber, celery This morning's juicing adventure was a success.
View ArticleA relaxing (healthy) day
After yet another breakfast of fresh fruit / veggie juice, and morning meditation, I tried restorative yoga for the first time yesterday. I'm really glad I went. I was younger than everyone in the...
View ArticleProgress, not perfection
Ingredients for my 1st ever attempt at "Green Goddess" smoothieIn the interest of variety, I gave the juicer a break this morning and attempted a "Green Goddess" smoothie. The recipe comes from Kris...
View ArticleWhat changes with a weight loss of 72 pounds?
Weight loss is much much more than a physical process. Sure, the way you look changes:Me, pushing 190 (at 5'4")October 2012 at 115 poundsBut I think there even more internal than external changes. Some...
View Article"Everything under the kitchen sink" post :)
First of all, I have to say it: mornings in Hawaii rock! On a rare day when I'm up before 6 am, this is the view from my living room window. I am surrounded by beauty every single day - and not a day...
View ArticleA day in the life...
It was a "deviate from the plan" kind of day. And that was a-okay with me. I was supposed to go to yoga after my first client session of the day, but I just wasn't feeling it. I wanted solitude. So I...
View ArticleWhy I'm so grateful
The beauty of the Big Island is stunning. I often believe my words don't do it justice. I've been thinking about this a lot, since we're traveling to Iowa and Illinois in a couple of weeks. It will be...
View ArticleSuch a sweet lil' tomato!
It's official! I have a favorite tomato! ;) I have, on more than one occasion, been described as "cherubic". (Someone with "a round face and an air of sweetness"). Well. If I'm cherubic, then I might...
View ArticleTeeny tiny (tasty) portions...
Learning portion control isn't always fun.... but it can be oh-so-tasty! Taco bowl leftovers: ground chicken, fresh salsa, avocado and tomatoes. Moroccan chicken, beets, tomatoes, quiche in a pie...
View ArticleMondays are for starting fresh
It was another juicy day here on the Big Island... I tried a new recipe, upon the recommendation of an old high school classmate. Kale, ginger, lemon, celery, and a fuji apple. I threw a cucumber in...
View ArticleA confession
I've been feeling rather sluggish lately, which seems odd, given the fact that I'm eating all sorts of nutrients. Instead of fighting it, I took a long(ish) nap this afternoon. It wasn't a great belly...
View ArticleForce versus Desire
One of the blogs I follow covered a useful topic today: getting back on track when you've veered a bit from healthy habits....
View Article5 Ways To Inspire Yourself Into Happy, Healthy Action
5 Ways to Inspire Yourself Into Happy, Healthy Action1. Isolate and unplug. That's right, RELAX! Alone. Without the television on, without being glued to the internet, tapping on your iphone, or...
View ArticleEating local
Yesterday's breakfast was a modified version of the "mean green" juice: kale, spinach, cucumber, celery, a fuji apple, 1/2 a lemon and some ginger. This wasn't from a local supply, it all came from...
View ArticleBig Island Love: Super Saturday
First things first: I had a "Saturday splurge" meal. Except... it was on Friday night. All I can say is ... YUM, YUM, YUM! Peppercorn shrimp, mandarin chicken, honey walnut shrimp, thai cashew chicken...
View ArticleYou glow, girl!
V has been noticing a difference in how she feels on days we juice and days we skip it. I'm SURE her body is doing a happy dance - thanking her for nutrients and begging for more. It's not just us...
View ArticleTMI Tuesday (for 10/24)
As a person with Crohn's, I find that the pertinent details in my life often fall into the category of Too Much Information. While it makes sense to avoid topics people are uncomfortable with, it's...
View ArticleA tasty experiment... so light and fresh!
We were out of apples today, which made my morning juicing taste not so good. I made an imperative stop at the store... pausing first to appreciate my body for taking me where I need to go. It feels...
View ArticleAdventures in juicing: beets!
Yesterday morning was an adventure with beets. I did a google search for a starter "recipe" and zeroed in on this: Oops, I forgot the celery. I was impressed with the beautiful colors of the pulp, I...
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