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ADDITION FOR HEALTH

6/28/2016

One of the primary concerns I hear from people when they talk about me coaching them is that they're afraid that all I'm going to do is give them a set of “don't do's”. I try to reassure them that the changes we make are going to be slow and easy. Rarely do they believe me, but over time I'm able to show my clients how easy it is to make lasting, healthful changes without making yourself feel guilty, deprived, shamed or stupid.

I like to give potential clients my list of don't s. Don't do drugs, don't drink and drive, don't be an alcoholic, don't jump out of an airplane without a parachute. . .you get the picture.

The reason I don't give the pitch that people are used to (don't eat chocolate/dessert, don't eat fat, etc) is because we don't have to go to those extremes. How would you feel if a health coach came to you and said eat what you want but let's figure out why you're craving certain foods? How would you feel if your coach helped you actually eat foods that nourished your body so that you don't crave the crap food? How would you feel if you lost weight and regained your health naturally, easily and effortlessly?

This is possible. I help many clients make positive changes in their lives to lose the weight, regain their health and energy, lose the cravings and find true happiness in who they are and their lives. By adding in healthful foods we crowd out the harmful foods and defeat the cravings one delicious morsel at a time. By adding in the right foods I help people regain their health and even get off medications that do as much harm as they do good.

If you would like to have more information, please contact me for a free health consultation so we can discuss your health concerns.

BEATING THE HEAT FROM THE INSIDE OUT

6/4/2016

So often I hear people complaining about the heat when the temperature rises above 80. At least here in Oregon. I don't seem to have this issue, in fact, I have this issue even less the more I hone my eating skills. You see part of beating the heat is beating it from the inside out.
The first and most important part of beating the heat from the inside out is eating locally and seasonally. I know I say this all the time but it's true. There is a reason we're given certain foods at certain times. When the weather warms up we find the Earth provides us cooling foods. It's a perfect system. People who are eating seasonally and locally are eating berries, cherries, watermelon, lettuce, cucumbers, summer squash, etc. These foods have high water content and help to naturally hydrate your body while giving it the nutritional support necessary to survive the heat.
This is a stark contrast to what we're told are cooling foods—ice cream, tacos, milk based dressings, and on and on. These foods are actually warming foods. Dairy products are very congestive and, in addition to making you warmer, add to the severity of seasonal allergies. Sugary foods (ice cream, slushies, sodas, etc) dehydrate. So that's no bueno either.
Drinking water as your main hydration source should be what we do all year long, but during the hotter days of summer, it's important to increase your water consumption. I hear people say all day long that they know this but how many people actually do it. If you eat the local, seasonal foods and increase your water intake staying cool when it's hot outside isn't such a challenge.
Here's a great hot weather recipe:
Carrot Raisin Salad:
3 Cups grated or julienne carrots ½ Cup raisins Juice of one orange Juice of one Lemon Zest of one orange zest of one lemon 1 Tsp honey.
Mix all ingredients together. Let the salad marinate in the fridge stirring occasionally for at least 8 hours before serving. Serve cold.