Re-Boot!

A great Workout to get started today : Beginner Workout

Let us Begin to Re-Boot and stay on Course for the Life Style change we have embarked on!!

Today I am going to give you the tools to Dump your fridge and Re-boot and get started for the New Year. I want to remind you that I too have had to make these changes! I know that the process can be hard, but it is going to Pay off!!

OK. Let's start with the facts today! 80 Million Americans go on diets at the start of every New Year!! Those 80 Million spend around 40 billion dollars to make that life change (groceries, workout equipment, etc). By Valentines Day 80 % of those 80 Million break the vow, and give up! How do we change this? Well, I am going to give you some HUGE hints!!

#1- It Not about your Weight, It is about your WAIST!

To get started, you need to measure you waist.

Measure at the bellybutton.

Your waist should NEVER measure above 1/2 your height! If it is, you are at Major risk for heart disease and other bad disasters!

Guys should NEVER be over 40 inches, and girls should never be over 37 inches!

Measure your waist weekly!

#2 - Dump the Fridge!

We all have 5 Foods we need to get out of our homes!

1.SIMPLE SUGARS (like Jelly and juices)

2. SYRUPS

Replace these two items with whole fruits (strawberries, oranges, bananas,etc)

3. WHITE FLOWERS (Pizza Rolls)

White flower means, They have taken out all the Nutrients that was originally there! Not GOOD FOR YOU IN ANY WAY!

Replace with: Look on the package and look for things that say 100% whole grain!

4. SATURATED FATS (sausage and other meats)

These are fats that come from animals and clog your arteries!

Replace with: Things that say "No saturated fat" on the meat labels!

5. TRANS FAT

If you see the phrase "partially hydrogenated vegetable oils" on the Label , stay away!

Always look at the labels top 5 ingredients !

The phrase "Partially hydrogenated vegetable oils" means, they took a fat that was nice and flexible, and made it Rigid! They do this to extend shelf life. It of course does this, but at the cost of shortening human life!

FRIED FOODS have tons of trans fat in it!

A great snack that has little trans fat in it is: A Rice cake with peanut butter and raisins on it!

#3-Watch your Plate Size

Dinner should always be served on a nine inch plate (most plates are 12.5-13 inches- Do not eat from these)

#4- other Helpful Hints

1. Go Public! Let people know what you are doing! It helps hold you accountable to get healthy!

2. Weekly take your waist size, not your weight!

I have removed my scale from my home! I want to measure my waist and also focus on how I feel! Some of us get way obsessed with the pounds! Dont worry... your going to lose the pounds... but that doesn't matter as much as the inches!

3. Have your LDL Cholesterol taken! Your number should always be under 100.

4. Stress causes weight gain in your waist!!

I love taken Passion Flower! I add 2-3 drops in my tea, once a day. It has been said, that it is better than prescription drugs for stress and anxiety!

5. Start working out!!

I recommend the link at the top for beginners who are just getting started!

I am doing the Jillian Michael's 30 day shred! If you want a great workout, do the 30 day shred!

Blessings,

Sarah Holsapple

Alkaline could Cure Cancer?

The following, is something new that I have just heard from many sources. I am truly intrigued by this information, and I encourage you to also do research on the matter :)

First of all, We must understand why ALKALINE could cure cancer!

Our bodies have a natural pH balance, which is the balance between acid and alkaline. according to Lymphoma Nation, various test tube studies have shown that tumors and cancer cells tend to grow faster in acidic environments, and that chemotherapy works better on tumors surrounded by an alkaline environment! Therefore, those who believe in Alkaline cures believe that we can make our bodies more alkaline and less acidic by eating Alkaline foods and refraining from eating acidic foods!

When our bodies get too acidic, we are much more prone to illness. Sometimes, we don't even know we're sick until it's too late. But, we can notice Mild things, like skin problems, allergies, headaches, colds, or other infections!

If pH balance becomes too acidic, our bodies will react to protect themselves. To neutralize the acid, they will take alkalizing minerals from our reserves. If our reserves are low, the body will withdraw minerals from our bones and muscles! If that doesn't scare you, consider this: it is commonly believed that cancer cells thrive in ACID environments!

Now, logically, you would think that citrus fruits are acidic, but actually, when they enter the body, they are alkalizing! They contain potassium and calcium, which are alkalizing minerals!!

Something I HIGHLY recommend eating Daily, is My Alkaline mixture :) I have been drinking this mixture (told to me by a person who cured their cancer by doing it) Daily!! Although I do not have cancer, I do want to keep my body balanced and Healthy! You will notice a HUGE difference in how you feel by drinking this daily!!

What you Need:

1 Blender (Juicer)

1 Handful of Spinach leaves (walmart sales this in a plastic container)

1 Handful of Frozen Dole Strawberries (must be frozen Dole)

1 Handful of Frozen Dole Pineapple (must be frozen Dole)

1 Banana

A bit of water and MIX!!!

Drink this mixture daily and you will notice something wonderful happening in your body!!!

I also encourage you to eat onions, lettuce, ginger, broccoli, carrots, celery, tomatoes, peppers, garlic, cucumber, parsley, basil, kidney beans, olive oil, lemons, limes and watermelon because these are considered alkaline foods!

Please refrain from eating meat, dairy products, sugar, white flour, and pasta because these are acidic foods!

According to Cancer Cure.org there are medical professionals, most notable Carl J. REich, M.D. and Bob Barefoot, who endorse the alkaline diet as an effective alternative therapy for cancer.

Please feel free to research this topic more. I love my Alkaline mixture that I take Daily, please feel free to try it!

Blessings,

Sarah Holsapple

The Healthy New "Me"

I am very Excited to begin to blog about this 30 Day journey I have began at the start of this NEW YEAR!! Since I have began working for a Wellness place, my eyes have been opened to the world of "HEALTH". I have had the wonderful opportunity to not only speak to doctors but also Nutritionist concerning foods in general.

Although I have ZERO training in this matter. I have decided to embark on a Healthy New ME in 2010! I would like to share my journey with you as I trudge along in the midst of my journey!
I plan to unload the wealth of knowledge that I am learning through books and people and encourage my friends and FAMILY to get healthy in 2010!

During this time , I plan on retraining my brain, healing my taste buds, and cleansing and detoxifying my body! Yes it may suck a little at times. Chances are there will be times I feel deprived, angry, overwhelmed, and frustrated. But these few, fleeting moments will all be worthwhile!

let us recognize that anything worth having is worth fighting for, Good health, vitality, more energy, more confidence ,etc- you either want'em or you don't! Lets get rid of excuses! You need to value yourself enough to take excellent care of You! Love yourself enough to do whatever it takes to be the best you can be!

When getting rid of TOXIC food... Never feel like or say you are "giving up"! Those words have a negative connotation, like you are sacrificing something. You're not giving up anything! You are simply empowered now and able to make educated, controlled choices about what you will and won't put into your body, your temple!

If you want to learn about more of the world of Meat, Dairy, cheese and other Foods... Follow my blog! I started my 30 Day plan today along with my hubby!

Always remember to start where it counts... In your HEAD!! We need to be able to understand why we get rid of the junk that we put daily into our bodies before we actually start getting rid of it!! Remember to take it slow and steady! CHANGE IS A PROCESS (at least for me)

Start by picking out a workout you can daily commit too! My recommendation (told to me by my Nutritionist) is Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred!

My husband and I started this workout today!! It kicked my butt and made me feel like I was on the verge of death! This Wonderful workout has 3 levels of Intensity ... Stay with it for 30 Days and YOU will see results!

I also Recommend Drinking Green Tea for the Antioxidant benefits! Not to mention it is wonderful for digestion! I drink 2-3 cups a day (after each meal)

I recommend Green tea (DECAF)

If you need sweetener add Stevia (lemon drop) 2-3 drops per 8 oz cup of water!

I do plan on giving recommendations on what to eat during a "diet" or a "Life Style Change" time! I will also give my big DETOX secret in a about a week! Please begin to eat better, exercise and CLEAN OUT YOUR FRIDGE!!

HERE WE GO!!