Achieving Health & Balance in Body, Mind & Spirit (or at least working on it!)
As I was shopping last night, I noticed some things about the standard grocery store and what is in it. I was aware of all of this before, but it really struck me since I have been trying not to eat sugar. You really cannot go more a few feet in most food aisles without seeing [...]
I just saw this on another blog: A treadmill with a computer attached.
I know as a nation we need more exercise but this wouldn’t work for me. I have a hard time reading and walking on a treadmill. What do you think? Is this a good idea?
Carol
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Hi everyone! Happy Saturday.
I’ve been challenged the last few weeks with a general malaise–feeling rather blue and not quite sure why. I made an appointment on Monday with my hypnotherapist and spiritual mentor and we worked through reasons my energy was low. And once again it all came down to healthy boundaries. I think it is one of our challenges as women to know [...]
When I speak to groups about stress management or achieving your goals I talk about monitoring your self talk. We are most often our harshest critic. We talk to ourselves in a way we would never talk to a friend. Especially when we are talking about health and fitness. Somedays I am so cruel to [...]
It has been trying week for Southern California. Even if your home isn’t directly in the fire lines, there is collective anxiety about the fires. I cancelled my walking date last night because the air quality was extra chunky even though we are miles from the fires. A minor problem compared to those who are [...]
Over this past weekend, I worked almost 20 hours at my part time law firm job. I didn’t intend to work 20 hours, I was scheduled for 14 but I got caught up in “deadline fever” and worked a lot of overtime–till 3 in the morning on Friday and 8a-7pm on Sunday. I value the [...]
One of the things I am focusing on right now in my diet is getting more fiber. Since I got my blood work back and my blood sugar and cholesterol were high, I know that eating more fiber rich foods will help me with both of these issues. When I look at my diet, some days I do well. Other days I know [...]
For those of you with families, the cooler months can be a more challenging time to keep yourself and your kids active. It’s actually easier in many ways to work out when it’s cooler, so you should get out there anyway. Luckily where I live in Southern California, there are very few days where this is an [...]
I have realized that my water consumption has really dropped off again, so this is one thing I am re-comitting to today. The biggest reason I remind myself to drink enough water (besides the benefits to skin and hair), is that sufficient water helps the liver metabolize fat. If you don’t get enough, your body tries [...]
I had an experience yesterday that I have to tell you about, and having just read the “Last Drive” link in Carol’s last post, it is an amazing synchronicity. Last weekend, Brian and I went to the Loose Goose Wine Festival here in Santa Clarita (great event - check it out next year! Link to [...]
Karen & Carol
Karen Maleck-Whiteley & Carol Woodliff are friends, hypnotherapists and artists who are on their own personal and professional journeys to living well. They started this blog to chronicle their own personal journey with weight loss but it became so much more along the way. Because after all, a healthy life isn't just about what your clothing size is, it is whether you are able to truly live your life fully and healthily body, mind and spirit!
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