BIRTHDAY REFLECTIONS...

Each year when my birthday rolls around, I re-evaluate what I've accomplished in the past year and think about the next chapter I'm going to write in my life (sort of like an auto-biography).  A friend recently told me that I am a 'do-er' and I replied 'yes I am, because I hate to be a watcher'.  Anyway, thank you for noticing :-)

So what have I done last year?  Well, I've picked up the pace a bit (when most people would just slow down) and I'm listening to my body, mind and spirit.  This is called Chi.  I have a tatoo with this symbol.  It's only there for me, not to make some profound statement (and most people do not see it or know that I have it).  I'm actually thinking of how to last longer on this earth.  I've started the most important business project of my life, one that will sustain me and my family for a very long time.  I want to share this with everyone in hopes it sustains them as well.  Have a look at this short, but very informative video:

If you want to know more about it, go here:
healthier bottom line

Thanks for visiting my blog and make your next chapter a great one to write about!

Healthy and yummy pumpkin bars for the whole family

This is a great recipe for homemade protein bars that is easy to make, and yummy for the kids to take in their lunch boxes. Feel free to play with the ingredients and he amounts. I've gotten to a point where I just kind of free pour the ingredients.

Can of pumpkin
Scoop of vanilla protein powder
1 or 2 eggs
Chopped nuts
Raisins or craisins
Honey or agave
Peanut butter

Mix together and bake at 350 degrees for about 30-40 min.

Other mix ins that I sometimes use are:

Chocolate chips
Apple sauce
Cinnamon
Nutmeg

Hope you like it, send me some feedback please :-)

Are you still struggling to find your new groove?  Well, here's the next thing to add to your daily routine (if you can handle it, and I'm sure you can if you set your mind to it):

Your Daily Fat Flush Spa Water (to drink, that is)

Whole grapefruit
Whole lemon (or maybe another citrus fruit)
Whole cucumber
A big handful of mint leaves

Chop it all up and place in a large pitcher, fill with water and drink.  Keep adding water to it, as the food will keep as long as you store in the fridge.

I find this water to be very hydrating as well as an appetite suppressant.

ENJOY!

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Enlightenment

  As I sit here thinking of what to write... I'm pondering about life itself.  I think so often that people are 'all or nothing' about their goals and lifestyle.  And too often, people fail at trying to make any positive changes in their lives because the familiar is way too easy.  We take the easiest road. We know this to be true and we read it to inspire us constantly. But do we truly do anything about it?? We say it. But we don't do anything about it. 

  My nephew is losing his battle to a very rare cancer, Neuroblastoma. He's been fighting it for the last 1.5 years. It's finally time to give in. I've been with my sister the last few days while he spends his last days with us. It's heart wrenching. While everyone tries to make some sense out of it, it's really best not to. It's better to enjoy the time and try to find the beauty in this experience as I am still in the process of doing. I'm looking inside myself to try to figure out the lesson I'm suppose to take from this. I think there is a lesson to be learned by all that is part of this. It may mean something different to us all. I'm sure of it. 

  I've gotten way too caught up in the process of working life, that I've neglected the living life, i.e. my children and husband. I'm going to slow down a little. I'm actually going to listen to my children when they speak to me rather than just be in the same room. I know I can't make a complete transformation over night, however I can practice one piece at a time. Just as I coach my clients to work on one thing per week, I'm going to take my own advice. This week (after I return from my sister's) I will have a chat with each of my kids and spend some time each day. Maybe it will be at the end each day when I say goodnight to them. I'll take a longer moment to be with them... Ask them how their day went, etc. 

For those of you trying to actually make some healthy changes this year (and not just talk about resolutions), here's your first assignment: start each day with a cleansing elixir of the following:

Warm water
Natural and local honey
Natural and organic apple cider vinegar (I like 'Braggs')
Lemon juice

Mix it up to your liking and drink it down. I have this first thing every morning, even before my coffee. It revs up my system so my body flows through the day nicely. Send me some feedback, would love to read your thoughts. helengoldenfitness.com