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#4. Find a mentor who will listen, build you up and one who exudes positive energy.

Nevertheless, it is sad to watch so many affected by all types of cancers, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, obe- sity and an array of other illnesses, simply caused by our food choices. America holds the record, just above Mexico for the most obese nation on earth! The simple reasons are, what we eat and how much. It is also scientifically proven that we can, in fact, stretch our stomachs over time. If you keep eating after you are full just because it tastes good, you are doing yourself a disservice. STOP! It takes approximately 20 minutes for your brain to realize that you have eaten and you are satisfied. If you would allow your brain to actually catch up with your intake of food, you will no longer be hungry and actually stop eating. So, the next time you are at a restaurant, only eat half of your meal and take the rest home. Wait for at least 20 minutes and make a conscious effort to notice if you are still hungry. It works, I have tested it! Don’t be the one who says, “Shew, I ate too much.” You want to feel satisfied, not full. As you know, the more weight you gain, the harder it is to lose. What happens when you gain weight? You get frustrated and become depressed, negative thoughts begin, then hopeless- ness. It is downhill from there and becomes a snowball effect, right? You become offended at minuscule things others say and more aware of how people treat you differently because of your weight gain. Believe me, I have been there and it is a dark place to be.

TODAY is the day you should begin your food journey. Your body is a gift to you and deserves to be treated properly. Me personally, I choose no more than 2 days a week to eat what I want, other days I eat for my gift, my temple, my body. I actu- ally crave healthier foods because I have trained myself in that regard. My hearts desire is to feel good on the inside and out, therefore I do what it takes to get the job done. Did you realize that 85% of weigh loss depends on how much we eat and not our activity level?

My simple advice is this, get moving and watch what and how much goes in your mouth. It affects your entire makeup!

We all want to feel and look our best, it is up to our individual selves to make it happen.

Be and feel great starting right this second!

Helpful tips to remember daily:

Love your body more! Nourish it with goodness!

Shop the perimeter of the supermarket and not down the isles. There, you will find all of your processed foods. The perimeter holds the good ne ss.

You have the ability to rectify this by following several steps.

#1. Start by being true to yourself because it is YOU that has lost the control you once had.

Remember, Cancer feeds off of sugar!

Saturated fats and table salt are two of the main causes of high blood pressure and heart disease. Using sea salts or Himalayan pink salts cut down on the risk. STOP closet eating! There is a reason you crave unhealthy food, find out why.

#2. Discontinue being down on yourself and begin to rise. We are at the age where it is less important about being stick thin, yet being “healthy.” Simply put, are your numbers in rage for your age? Meaning, you need to know what your blood pres- sure average is, your triglyceride count, cholesterol (HDL and LDL), blood sugar, etc. This is called loving your body and sup- plying it with what it NEEDS, not what your tastebuds WANT. There are p rofessionals and resources all around us who are trained and willing to help you get back on top again. You sim- ply need to take the first steps of caring for yourself diligently.

Drink water, try a gallon a day!

Eat organically and support your local farmers.

#3. Regain your balance and be relentless about it.

Will it be a difficult journey? In the beginning, yes!

Will you struggle? Absolutely!

Will you want to quit? Many times. DON’T! Because you’re worth it!

Jun 2018, Timeless Edition

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