Can I make a wild claim? If I had to guess…

You eat food every day, right?

Of course you do. People always ask me how I’ve achieved the success in my life and health, and honestly…sometimes I forget.

Sometimes I forget about the holistic lifestyle I’ve cultivated and how it continues to power me up because it’s just part of my normal now. 

The truth is, in the beginning it is challenging but the more choices you make that are supportive for your health the easier it gets as you start to build what I call negative and positive feedback loops.

When you choose foods or habits that lift you up, give you energy and make you feel great, it’s easier to remember to choose them.  These are the positive feedback loops.

And when you make food or habit choices that bring you down IF you pause to reflect on how it affects your body, you’ll clearly see it’s not worth it and build negative feedback loops – a remembrance of how yucky it felt making it easier to not make the same choice again!

We only get one body and every choice you make is a chance to build or breakdown health.

You have the same toes from when you were born, and they’ll be the same toes you put socks on at the end of your life.

So today I’m sharing with you 6 reasons why you may not be building the type of health and life you want…

#1- You’re overwhelmed with choices.
Did you know there’s something like 3,500 health-related searches on Google— per second? No wonder so many people don’t know what to trust or take action on.

#2- Your unconscious bad habits.
You just don’t know what you don’t know.  Weight management is holistic, stress states do matter and sleep is WAY more important than you think!

My friend Mia once told me a story of a client – a successful yoga teacher (mindful, connected, love-centered) lost her relationship, place to live, and work location overnight it seemed. She’d put on a mini-belly and was so confused; nothing with food changed so why was she putting on pounds?

If you think health is separate from your work, from how you show up online, from how you are with your family — you’re mistaken! It’s the unconscious bad habits that breakdown your body and health over time.

#3- Peer pressure
At the end of the day, WHY you want the body transformation is personal to you. If you’re not courageously standing up for yourself (ordering foods that are right for you instead of worrying about what others will think) then I’m not surprised, it’s tough to be brave but it’s what your body needs. It won’t work if you don’t root it into your identity.

#4- You’ve told yourself other parts of life are more important
My health isn’t as important as ________ (family, work, relationships, you fill in the blank). I’ve seen so many people live this flip-flopped way. If you agree that this one body is all you have…then the situations you bring your body into (that YES are important, urgent, and support your livelihood) need the best brain power, mood and energy. Sure…. you can be 100% ready on the big day, but is it 100% of only 45% of your optimal health potential?

#5- You’ve built it up in your head – “being healthy” is a burden
Being healthy doesn’t have to be complicated.  We’re all human. It’s our humanness that makes us strong, resilient and over-stimulated by our modern world. Taking on a new thing is just too much work — have you felt this way? Guess what? Prioritizing your health, preventing your body from disease, and hacking your body for more energy and less stress is  the FOUNDATION that makes all other work less hard or stressful.

#6- Nobody told you to think about how food travels through your body
Lastly, have you taken the time to think about your relationship to food? Do you check in with your energy after eating? Do you know what foods lift you up and which one brings you down?  Do you make time for your body to actually digest and metabolize your food so you can get all the benefits it holds for you or are you moving through life so fast that you’re inhaling food every chance you get?  

All of this understanding changed my life.

Do you see how some of these could hold you back?

Do you see how overcoming them would get you powerful results?

Are you even more stressed because now you know what’s holding you back… You don’t know how to:

• rethink your approach to drop pounds
• choose foods that make digestion better and balanced
• google research and take the time to figure out your body and optimal nutrition choices.

You’re not alone. I continue to see a growing need for this…

Imagine if you didn’t have to google your way to getting health results specific to your body.

Imagine if you didn’t have to cross your fingers that the method that worked for a friend will work for you.

Imagine if there was a team of advisors at your free disposal to tell you:

• how you could think about health more productively
• what foods can get you faster results
• what essential ways of being make dropping pounds and increasing your energy really successful no matter your desired result, background, orientation or age.

I’m so grateful and honored to be chosen as one of your expert advisors for The Well Fed Warrior 10-day Virtual Weight-loss and Detoxification Experience happening Thursday, May 21st through Sunday, May 31st 2020. 

Firewave Wellness creator and host Mia Sarno have made this 10-day experience a hilarious and energizing lens on health…so that you can get the results you really want.

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I don’t share it, often but like I said in the beginning…I think about what’s going on in my body, mind and soul every day — it’s where I operate from. Every time I teach you, every time I wake up excited to share with you, I’ve considered my health. 

This is a unique view of me that will support you for a lifetime. Mia is the most loving, connected, enthusiastic —dare I say comedic— holistic wellness educator I know. I promise you’ll enjoy every minute of this experience with us.

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We already live in a world where more and more toxins are being released into the environment every day, week, month and year-  far more than we can even fathom, and our bodies have taken on a huge burden as a result.

With COVID-19, your toxin exposure has increased tenfold as a result of being confined inside more than before in addition to the heightened use of disinfectants and hand sanitizers.

The air inside your home alone is said to be up to 100% more toxic than the air outside due to paint, sealants, fire retardants and cleaning products. 

In 2016, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) released a report from a year long study showing that 420 chemicals were found in the human body across different populations which are known or likely known to cause cancer.

Let me repeat that…420 chemicals which cause cancer have been found in our bodies.

Cancer might be the worst scenario regarding toxins, but what about what they do to your body on a daily basis?

Pesticides found in food and water have been linked to increases in weight and insulin resistance in children and rodents.

A classification of toxins called Endocrine Disruptors are known to disrupt the Endocrine System which houses your thyroid, adrenals, and other glands that regulate metabolism, growth, development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, mood and other bodily functions.

Toxins cause inflammation and dysregulate the immune system making you more susceptible to autoimmune disorders, other chronic diseases and illnesses such as colds, flus and allergies.

Exposure to Obesogen toxins cause cells that would become bones or other types of tissues to become fat, contributing to osteoporosis and making your body biased towards burning carbs instead of fat for fuel.

So are we doomed to be a society of sick and toxic people?

Not exactly.

You do have a built-in and very sophisticated detoxification system.  Your liver, kidneys, lymphatic system and even skin are always working hard behind the scenes to flush out as many toxins from your body as possible.

However, your detoxification system and organs could use some support since they are being required to work harder than ever before with this increase in environmental toxins.

In this week’s video and blog, I dive into how these toxins are taking a toll on your health and the best way to support your built-in detoxification system so you can feel your best. 

There are a lot of “detoxing” or cleansing programs on the market these days claiming to boost your energy and help you lose weight as a result of flushing toxins from your body.

But are these programs as effective as they claim to be, or are you just flushing your money down the toilet (literally)?

Let’s examine some of the biggest myths around detoxing your body of the toxic burden and what you should know or be doing instead…

MYTH #1 – Juice Cleansing Is The Best Way To Detox
FACT – It’s a waste of money if you’re not eating protein.  Protein is required for your body to actually move toxic elements through the different phases of detoxification in order to eliminate them.

MYTH #2 – Diet & Exercise Are The Key To Weight Loss & Eliminating Toxins
FACT – Diet and exercise aren’t really enough.  The liver is the powerhouse when it comes to eliminating toxins, regulating your metabolism and energy.  You need to show your liver some love in order to get the results you’re looking for, and one of the best ways to support your liver is sleeping from 10pm to 4am. 

MYTH #3 – Detoxing Requires Expensive Supplements
FACT – Supplements help but aren’t the ultimate answer.  You have to decrease the toxic stuff coming in and increase the toxic stuff going out consistently.  Otherwise supplements are just keeping you afloat, but never helping you to actually get ahead.

MYTH #4 – Detoxing / Cleansing Means Deprivation
FACT – No it doesn’t at all!  There are simple ways to detox your body daily using food, water, sleep, exercise and at home liver supporting techniques that allow you to enjoy food and life.

Reducing your body’s daily toxic burden is fairly simple once you know how to identify toxins in your environment and by putting some simple healthy habits in place to support your body’s natural elimination process.

We could all use a serious toxin cleanse after being cooped up for so long during this COVID-19 quarantine.

And let’s be honest, your eating and drinking habits have probably been less than ideal these last few weeks.  Summer is right around the corner so it’s time to get back on track, detox the corona crap and get back to feeling like your best self. 

Attend my upcoming FREE webinar…The Daily Detox: No Juices, Gimmicks or Supplements Required! 

Date: Thursday, April 30th
Time: 5pm PST / 8pm EST
Location: REGISTER HERE

During this webinar, I’ll be going into even more detail about how you can detox your body daily and naturally so you can unburden your body, boost your energy, shed some pounds and get back to feeling like your less toxic self again!

Plus, when you register for the webinar you’ll get my Toxins Checklist instantly! 

REGISTER HERE

P.S.  For those who have been asking about the next Seasonal Cleanse Challenge, I’ll be revealing the enrollment dates during the webinar.  There’s only 50 spots available on a first come first serve basis 🙂

I realized this past weekend I haven’t been using any of this extra COVID-19 quarantine time to knock out projects around the house, and I find this fascinating.  My guest room closet still needs to be organized, my broken suitcase still needs to be emptied and tossed away, and those plants I’ve been wanting to re-pot are still looking sad.

So what have I been doing?

With all this extra time on my hands lately, I’ve been revisiting some acts of selfcare that have fallen by the wayside.

This COVID-19 situation has been calling all of us to…

• Slow down
• Let go of being busy
• Look inward instead of out
• Be with yourself and those closest to you
• Practice patience and hold space for health
• Take time to create and contemplate what is really important

The world has almost come to a standstill giving you the time you’ve always wanted to focus on yourself and your health in so many ways. 

If you’ve ever said…

I wish the world or time would slow down so I could (cook more, sleep, exercise, meditate, etc.)

OR

I wish I had more time to (fill in the blank)

Then your time is NOW. It’s a time of deep healing, if you choose to let it be.

There are plenty of things we can “busy” ourselves with but at the end of the day what does being busy really do for us.  Does it build health or breakdown health? 

Being in a constant state of busy-ness can actually lead to a decline in your health because your body can only heal in a relaxed state, and if you’re busy you’re not relaxed. 

If there’s something this whole COVID-19 situation has taught us, it’s that life is precious, and one thing is for certain, having good health is the MOST important thing you could ever have.

In this week’s video and blog, I share 10 things you can do to boost your health today that don’t cost a thing, and that don’t require any special tools or a lot of time.

Some of the simplest acts can have the biggest impact on your health.

You don’t necessarily need the latest and greatest health gadgets, supplements or fad diets to improve your health and feel like your best self.  To feel and look your best, all you need to do is reduce your body’s daily stress burden. 

I know, easier said than done, right, considering all that is going on in the world.  However, stress is the number one suppressor of your immune system.  

Constant low or high grade stress disrupts the vital hormones that regulate your immune system and destroys your intestinal lining which is where 80% of your immune system lives.  

You can reduce your body’s daily stress burden by minimizing exposures to stressors that you have more control over, such as:

• Sugar, processed foods, and inflammatory foods
• Toxins and chemicals in foods, cleaning and personal care products
• Intense exercise when your body is already depleted

That, along with activities to help you empty your stress cup daily for all the things that are outside of your control. 

Here are 10 things you can do to empty your stress cup daily, boost your immune system and improve your overall health in so many ways, and that don’t cost you a single penny or require any special resources or a lot of time!

#1 Put Your Feet Up
Literally laying on the floor and propping your feet up against the wall or sofa positively impacts your health.  It instantly reduces stress and increases blood flow to your organs for digestion and other essential functions. How easy is it to binge watch your favorite Netflix while laying down with your feet up?

#2 Gargle for Gut and Brain Health
Your Vagus nerve serves as the main communication center between your gut and brain so it’s important to keep it strong and working correctly.  Take a moment after brushing your teeth to gargle water for as long as you can to strengthen the Vagus nerve so you can boost gut health and immune system, stimulate organs and brain function. 

#3 Be Asleep by 10pm
Being asleep by 10pm maintains the delicate balance of your circadian rhythm, aka hormones so you can feel rested upon waking, have an abundance of energy, avoid food cravings and easily lose weight.  Set an alert at 9pm to remind you to start preparing for bed so you can be asleep by 10pm. 

#4 Go Barefoot
If you’re stuck at home, there’s no reason to put your shoes on.  Having your bare feet directly connected to the ground helps you to release stress continuously, and if you can get barefoot outside even better!  Spending just a few minutes barefoot in the dirt or grass helps you to detox harmful EMF’s and toxins you’ve been exposed to by being inside so much that overloads your immune system.

#5 Hug and Cuddle More
Physical touch releases the “love hormone” Oxytocin which reduces cortisol, your stress hormone, and it boosts feelings of wellbeing to help you keep a positive state of mind during these times.  So squeeze your loved ones a few extra times per day to give your health a boost!

#6 Take A Cold Shower
This one probably sounds terrible, but it’s only for 2 minutes and you can do anything for 2 minutes to boost your health, right?  Cold water therapy has been used for hundreds of years to boost health. It helps to strengthen the immune system, improve stress response, promote weight loss and more.  Start with 1 minute working your way up to 2 minutes before turning on the heat.

#7 Diaphragmatic Breathing
This type of breathing has been shown to lower cortisol levels (aka stress hormone), lower heart rate (aka reduce stress), lower blood pressure and even help people cope with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).  This breath is way easier to do than trying to say what it’s called, check out the Cleveland Clinic’s step-by-step instructions. 

#8 Get Natural Light Exposure
Your body relies on the cycle of the sun to know what time it is and what it should be doing throughout the day.  Have you ever wondered how your furry friends always know when it’s meal time? It’s because they have internal clocks like us so their bodies always know when it’s time to eat.  Exposure to natural light, especially first thing in the morning is critical to keep your internal clock ticking correctly so your body can do its job to keep you healthy. If you live where it’s cold, sit next to a window while sipping your tea or coffee in the morning, even if it’s cloudy outside. 

#9 Chew 20 Times
Did you know that digestion starts in the mouth, not in the stomach?  We often rush to and through our meals not giving our body the time or space to properly digest food so we can absorb all of the health promoting nutrients it has to offer.  Challenge yourself to chew every bite of food 20 times so you can digest food better, reduce bloating and increase absorption of nutrients to improve your health.

#10 Open Your Windows
The air inside your home can be up to 100% more toxic than the air outside due to hidden toxins in paint, furniture and cleaning supplies.  Oxygen concentration levels are also lower inside than out, and Oxygen molecules are essential for every single function in the body. Fresh air helps the body to eliminate stress inducing toxins and increases oxygen levels in the blood so your body can function at its potential. 

So which one of these 10 tips are you going to commit to doing today so you can boost your health and immunity?

Let me know by leaving a comment below

It’s the littlest things that can make the biggest difference to your health, as the saying goes “small hinges swing big doors.”

P.S.  If you are ready to heal on a deeper level so you can feel like yourself again, schedule a complimentary Ideal Health & Weight Discovery Session with me here today!