Melaleuca Testimonial

Due to a late night, I didn't get to blog yesterday. I was 100% raw yesterday w/the exception of a few corn chips in my taco salad. I took a hike yesterday and LOVED it. I took off my MP3 player and enjoyed the beautiful sounds of nature. I also did an hour of yoga. I am ready for some different yoga DVD's. I like the ones I have ok, but the instructor talks too much. Any suggestions out there?

Today was a great day. I did eat a little bit of popcorn (homemade), but all else was raw. I went for a good, short, brisk walk w/my oldest daughter. I enjoyed being with her. I also got a LOT of deep cleaning done in my laundry room and that felt GOOD! I have switched to natural products for cleaning my home. I now use Melaleuca products and am loving it. They are very inexpensive and boy do the laundry products really WORK. Just so you know, this is coming from a mother of 9 children. That spot cleaner even got out my husband's ring around the collar. Ok, now I sound like a commercial, and no, I am not selling it. It just makes me happy that I have found a product that works, is inexpensive, and MUCH better for the enviornment.

I also got to babysit for one of my favorite babies! These things may seem mundane, but they are all part of a happy, healthy life. Keeping balance is important to good health. Loving and serving others, even if it is your own family can bring us joy!

HAVE A HAPPY, HEALTHY DAY!!

Another GREAT Day!!

Another great day today! I walked for 50 min, did yoga for an hour, ate lots of greens, and stayed 100% raw again. I also planted a few herbs in my herb garden. Getting your hands in the dirt is always a good, rewarding thing. After talking to a great friend today, I came to the realization that the biggest mistake we make in trying to accomplish anything is thinking we have failed when we falter. As soon as we think we have failed we have the tendency to give up all together. Instead, we should always credit ourselves for what we have done.

HAVE A HAPPY, HEALTHY DAY!!

A Happy Healthy Day!!

Ok, as far as a Happy, Healthy Day; this has been a great one! I was 100% raw today and I went on a 45 min. walk WITH ankle weights, and half of the walk was uphill! I ate lots of greens and took my vitalherbs and barleymax. I also talked to a good friend about being raw, and she too is ready to begin again. That really made my day! I also secured some financial future for my family today. This has everything to do with health because feeling secure and happy helps us release toxins. On the opposite hand when we are angry, stressed, frustrated, or worried it is toxic to the body. We should do all we can to release stress in our life. Prayer, my hubby, friends, meditation, and yoga are my stress releases, and I am grateful for all of them! I realize that not everyday can be so full of joy, but we can make it full of joy if we purposely look for the positive in our lives. I can guarantee that no matter how bad a day may seem, there IS positive in it!

Have a HAPPY, HEALTHY DAY!!

Raw taco picture!

Ok, so this is one of my favorite (ok, so that doesn't mean much since I have a LOT of favorites) raw foods. I used to try using Collard Greens, but we just do not live in the right area for big beautiful greens like I see on the internet from people out west. Anyway I buy this romaine type lettuce. I didn't do the taco "meat" in this one. I spread fresh guacamole on the lettuce, then add tomatoes, black olives, diced jalapenos, diced onion, and fresh salsa, and chopped up greens. I even put on a few cashews for some crunch. This is what I ate for dinner tonight. Oh yeah, and I stayed 100% raw today! Yeah! I feel SO good today! I even had the temptation of pie at a friends house (who does not know my diet). When I declined the offer, she offered me a piece of fruit and some prunes instead. Imagine my excitement!





HAVE A HAPPY, HEALTHY DAY!!

Supportive family & friends!

I first want to start out by saying thank you to Jennifer for her comment. It was SO true and very inspired! I agree 100% and I do recognize my successes. Thank You. That being said, I did pretty well today. Today was a BUSY day; fashion show 11:00am, track meet 12:00pm, friends, cleaning, and talent show 7pm, then friends and snacks at our place. I did GREAT until the snacks at our place. However, it did not get me down like it would have before. I see it as a challenge to do better tomorrow. I'm not so worried. And you know what, I CAN and WILL do this by myself if I have to. I have a VERY supportive (and NON-judgmental) husband and friends. They never tease or judge when I slide. They are awesome! I realize that not everyone is so fortunate to have such a great support system. Even my sweet children encourage and support me.

HAVE A HAPPY HEALTHY DAY!!

Someone STOP me!

I feel so miserable right now. I feel drained both physically and emotionally. I ate myself into an oblivion today! Most of it cooked food. You know I went 2 whole months of eating 100% raw and NEVER cheating. Then one day I cheated and that was it. I try each day to start over only to fail by the end of the day.

I feel so alone in this. I know others want to do this, but like me they fail too. Why? Why is this so hard? I KNOW it is what is best, yet my addiction takes over me. When I am in control I feel on top of the world. I just want to crawl into my own little world and shut everyone out. I don't want to answer questions, I don't want to talk to ANYONE about how I eat, what I eat, or why I eat that way. I just want it to all go away. I don't want to be held accountable to anyone, including myself. Yet I feel let down by myself and those around me. I have to say that this is a foreign feeling for me. I am usually not one to let others affect me, but that is not the case right now.

I wish I never would have told anyone how I feel about health, nutrition, or alternative health. I feel so alone in my feelings. Yes, those around me agree with me and wish they could live what I preach, but nobody has the same passion I do. Do I even have the same passion I used to.

Sorry, I didn't mean for this to sound so depressing. I just want everyone to know that I am human. I suffer from the same addictions, frustrations, emotions, and temptations that everyone else does. I am NOT perfect and I am ok with that. I just wish I had one like minded friend who could stick this out with me. I want someone to have this in common with. I WILL do it alone if I have to; I just don't want to.

I am going to take advantage of this blog to hold myself accountable. I'm not sure why I feel this is an appropriate place considering not many people read this. That being said, this is more for me then anyone else. I am going to recommit myself to 100% raw. This means NO popcorn, chips & salsa; PERIOD! No, I will not even eat these on occasion as I do believe that this is what made me fail. The nice thing is, I have an amazing husband and great friends. They may not be doing it with me, but they love and support me. They will encourage me without making me feel insecure, and they love me in spite of me always "starting over" again. I am grateful for a great support in that way.

That being said, tomorrow is day 1 of my 100% raw. I will record each day and I will be HONEST with this blog and with myself.

EARTH DAY

I LOVE Earth Day! I am so grateful for this beautiful Earth my Father in Heaven gave me. I love spring and being outdoors. I love to watch the blossoms on the trees and the flowers blooming, and the beautiful serene sound of the birds in the breaking hours of the day. The beautiful world provides us with all that we need to not only live, but to love and enjoy life. The colors are breath taking and inspiring. There are scenes so beautiful that it calms my soul and delights my senses. Stress, anxiety, and worries can be eliminated with a little piece of quiet reflection in God's masterpiece we call "nature". The sounds and sights He has given us cannot be perfected. How can we show gratitude for this precious gift He has given us? Are words of gratitude enough? Use it, love it, take care of it. The best way to show our appreciation is to take care of this beautiful place we live. I really feel like my raw food life style has made me more aware and grateful for this great gift my Father has given me. I will try always to take care of this planet I have been given. Thank You Heavenly Father for this beautiful place that I live.