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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!...

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On 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...

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The 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...

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Trust 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!

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Looking 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...

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Who 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...

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Hopped up on carrot juice

Apples, carrots, cucumber, celery This morning's juicing adventure was a success.

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A 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...

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Progress, 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...

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What 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...

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"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...

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A 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...

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Why 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...

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Such 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...

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Teeny 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...

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Mondays 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...

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A 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...

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Force 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....

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5 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...

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Eating 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...

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Big 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...

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You 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...

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TMI 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...

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A 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...

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Adventures 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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