I am thrilled to report that I have finally begun T-Tapp! It will be a challenge for me as I am not coordinated. The amazing news is that in addition to significant inch and pound drop, T-Tapp is proven to connect left and right brain activity so my coordination and thinking will improve!
T-Tapp was created over ten years ago by Theresa Tapp. Check out her website,
http://www.t-tapp.com/.
I am working with Kiona Leah, an old client and certified T-Tapp instructor. When she talked about T-Tapp principles it all made so much sense. I love it when that happens because it means I will commit and make this another Abundant Healthy Living choice.
We started our session with measurements so I promise I will keep you posted.
Happy Saturday to my Abundant Healthy Living Friends. Love, San
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Staying Healthy While We Eat Right!
Because I'm used to a routine in daily use of Arbonne Hybrid Vitamins and the REsist Immune System booster, it's very rare that I catch a bug or virus! So, surprise! My husband, Rod, found himself laid low with a runny nose, sore throat, and chest cold that practically put him down yesterday. He really needs his voice to conduct services on Sunday and to sing beautiful liturgy, so when a virus looks for a place to rest, it finds his vocal chords and lungs. It seems to know exactly where to go to target his vulnerable places! AND yet! It is so rare that one of us gets sick these days.
So! In addition to the wonderful Figure 8 products, don't forget to take good care of your Immune System with Arbonne's BioNutria Remedy products: Get Well Soon (triple seal echinacea +), Herbal Vapor Rub (which, when applied to the bottom of the feet at bedtime will circulate thru your body as you sleep and help to reduce inflammation and muscle soreness caused by cold and flu) and Herbal Bath Soak. Increase your Vitamin C and Vitamin D intake, and STAY HYDRATED. So far, so good for me - and reduced time under the influence of this little bug will help Rod to repair quickly.
Take good care of yourselves as we move into fall and as leaves turn to magnificent bronzes, deep reds, dark greens, every shade of orange, yellow, and red. When I exercise and walk our pup, Hogan, I take the time to look at every leaf, every bittersweet vine, the gorgeous colors of even my not-good-friend, poison ivy...and find that I see things I've never noticed before. Gift yourself by looking closely at your world as our beautiful Earth puts on her special show!
Prue
So! In addition to the wonderful Figure 8 products, don't forget to take good care of your Immune System with Arbonne's BioNutria Remedy products: Get Well Soon (triple seal echinacea +), Herbal Vapor Rub (which, when applied to the bottom of the feet at bedtime will circulate thru your body as you sleep and help to reduce inflammation and muscle soreness caused by cold and flu) and Herbal Bath Soak. Increase your Vitamin C and Vitamin D intake, and STAY HYDRATED. So far, so good for me - and reduced time under the influence of this little bug will help Rod to repair quickly.
Take good care of yourselves as we move into fall and as leaves turn to magnificent bronzes, deep reds, dark greens, every shade of orange, yellow, and red. When I exercise and walk our pup, Hogan, I take the time to look at every leaf, every bittersweet vine, the gorgeous colors of even my not-good-friend, poison ivy...and find that I see things I've never noticed before. Gift yourself by looking closely at your world as our beautiful Earth puts on her special show!
Prue
Looking forward to tonights call
Hello everyone! I know I was gone less than a week but it feels like ages since we've connected thru AHL. Mark and I got a LOT of fresh air in Cape May. Three full days of birding with a group with do that for you! I kept myself hydrated and kept to healthy grazing to keep me going through the day. And even when we went out to eat, I was hungry, yet my inclination was still towards healthy meals. One night I had the most delicious bowl of mushroom soup and an amazing salad to accompany it.
It's nice to be able to go on vacation and not have that nagging expectation of gaining weight. It's gone. I won't weigh in until tomorrow and I know I'll be ok. The past 5 days were full of healthy activities for both body and spirit. After all - isn't that what vacations should be about!
Looking forward to being with ALL of YOU tonight.
Love! Gerri
It's nice to be able to go on vacation and not have that nagging expectation of gaining weight. It's gone. I won't weigh in until tomorrow and I know I'll be ok. The past 5 days were full of healthy activities for both body and spirit. After all - isn't that what vacations should be about!
Looking forward to being with ALL of YOU tonight.
Love! Gerri
Great shakes!
I’ve been having so much fun getting creative with my Arbonne Figure 8 protein shake recipes! I love them so much I want to share a few of my favorites with you. First, a little about the “shake-up” that got me started.
In April 2008 I was downsized out of my corporate job. Almost overnight, my already-crazy schedule got more jam-packed than ever. This huge change in my life meant that I now had to work more hours, at different kinds of jobs, just to keep up. With the stress plus the new time challenges, I found myself grabbing quick, unhealthy foods that I could eat on the run. Needless to say, I gained about 10 pounds within just a few months—on top of the extra weight I was already carrying.
Fast forward to July 2009. That’s when Arbonne entered my life.
The Figure 8 protein shake mixes were an answered prayer. Here was something quick, filling, and delicious, that I could even eat on the run. I included a Figure 8 set in chocolate on my very first order… and the vanilla flavor on my next one. That’s when I really started to play around with “meal in a glass” variations on the basic protein shake theme!
After a little more than two months, I’ve already lost the weight I gained—without being “on a diet”—AND I'm back into clothes I haven’t fit into in 5 years. I use these shakes almost every day, eat healthy at my other meals, and vary my exercise routines to keep it interesting.
My schedule’s still complicated, but eating on the run is easy, tasty, AND healthy now—thanks to the Arbonne “Great Shakes”! Just pour one into a tall, frosted glass and enjoy!
“Apple Pie a la Mode” Shake
“Orange Dreamsicle” Shake
Chocolate Raspberry Shake
Basic Fruit Shake
In April 2008 I was downsized out of my corporate job. Almost overnight, my already-crazy schedule got more jam-packed than ever. This huge change in my life meant that I now had to work more hours, at different kinds of jobs, just to keep up. With the stress plus the new time challenges, I found myself grabbing quick, unhealthy foods that I could eat on the run. Needless to say, I gained about 10 pounds within just a few months—on top of the extra weight I was already carrying.
Fast forward to July 2009. That’s when Arbonne entered my life.
The Figure 8 protein shake mixes were an answered prayer. Here was something quick, filling, and delicious, that I could even eat on the run. I included a Figure 8 set in chocolate on my very first order… and the vanilla flavor on my next one. That’s when I really started to play around with “meal in a glass” variations on the basic protein shake theme!
After a little more than two months, I’ve already lost the weight I gained—without being “on a diet”—AND I'm back into clothes I haven’t fit into in 5 years. I use these shakes almost every day, eat healthy at my other meals, and vary my exercise routines to keep it interesting.
My schedule’s still complicated, but eating on the run is easy, tasty, AND healthy now—thanks to the Arbonne “Great Shakes”! Just pour one into a tall, frosted glass and enjoy!
“Apple Pie a la Mode” Shake
- 1 cup skim or lowfat milk (or, you can use part milk and part apple-flavor nonfat yogurt, for a thicker shake)
- 1 small to medium apple, washed, with peel on (for the fiber & nutrients), cored and cut into 1” chunks (OR substitute ½ cup unsweetened applesauce)
- 1/8 to 1/4 tsp apple pie spice
- 2 scoops Arbonne Figure 8 vanilla shake mix
Add ingredients to blender in order shown and blend thoroughly. You can also add a half-cup or so of crushed ice for a thicker shake, if you like (optional). Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Serves 1.
“Orange Dreamsicle” Shake
- 1 cup skim or lowfat milk (or, part milk and part orange-flavor nonfat yogurt)
- ½ to ¾ cup orange juice, frozen into small cubes in an ice cube tray
- 2 scoops Arbonne Figure 8 vanilla shake mix
Chocolate Raspberry Shake
- 1 cup water or skim/lowfat milk, your choice
- 1 6-oz container nonfat raspberry yogurt
- ½ cup raspberries, unsweetened, fresh or frozen (optional)
- 2 scoops Arbonne Figure 8 chocolate shake mix
Basic Fruit Shake
- 1 cup skim or lowfat milk
- ½ to ¾ cup crushed ice
- ½ to 1 cup frozen unsweetened fruit of your choice (peaches, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, dark sweet cherries – or mix and match)
- 2 scoops Arbonne Figure 8 vanilla shake mix
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Good~Detox Morning!
A few mornings each week when I don't have to run right out the door to walk or for an early appointment I make my Seasource Detox mornings!
I play healing music in the background. Weather permitting, I open the windows over my bathtub and enjoy the sounds of nature too.
While my bath runs I add the Sea Salt Soak and the room fills with the incredible smell of the healing ocean.
I do a total body dry brushing. I apply the Seasource Mud Mask on my face always and if times allows to all areas where I want to drop weight.
I make my first cup of Arbonne's Detox tea and then submerge to relax, meditate, pray all while detoxing my entire body. I like to soak at least 15 minutes but stay 30 if I can.
After I dry off, I apply the Seasource Massage Oil on all the areas I want to drop weight and finish with Re-Mineralizing 24 H Body Lotion all over.
This level of self care sets the tone for the day ... I love the entire Seasource Detox Spa product line! It is good for body, mind and soul!
I play healing music in the background. Weather permitting, I open the windows over my bathtub and enjoy the sounds of nature too.
While my bath runs I add the Sea Salt Soak and the room fills with the incredible smell of the healing ocean.
I do a total body dry brushing. I apply the Seasource Mud Mask on my face always and if times allows to all areas where I want to drop weight.
I make my first cup of Arbonne's Detox tea and then submerge to relax, meditate, pray all while detoxing my entire body. I like to soak at least 15 minutes but stay 30 if I can.
After I dry off, I apply the Seasource Massage Oil on all the areas I want to drop weight and finish with Re-Mineralizing 24 H Body Lotion all over.
This level of self care sets the tone for the day ... I love the entire Seasource Detox Spa product line! It is good for body, mind and soul!
Monday, October 5, 2009
Tuesday, Oct 6th - 'Open Mike' Night
Join us on Tuesday night, October 6th, for a 1/2 hour to share successes and challenges, support and encourage each other and hear how Abundant Healthy Living principles are being used.
Call in at 7:55 on 616-347-8300 PIN 939046#
Here are a couple of questions to help get us started:
- What aspect of our program helps you the most?
- Where do you need the most support right now?
- What can we help you with?
This will be our first 'Open Mike' Call. Your VOICE is important to us. We want to find out if this is something that adds to the support that this program can give you as you work towards your goals.
This call will NOT be recorded.
Why Rye?
I get Dr Oz's RealAge Tips of the Week by e-mail and often there's an interesting article that is perfect to share with this group. Here's one from this morning:
Make midafternoon cravings a thing of the past by bulking up your breakfast with a slice of rye toast. Research suggests that eating rye bread may do an even better job than wheat bread at keeping stomachs from growling later in the day.
In a study, people who ate rye bread with breakfast were less hungry before and after lunch compared with people who ate wheat. Rye’s super-high fiber content probably has something to do with it. But researchers suspect that rye may also produce a lower insulin response than wheat bread (this would help with hunger), and that rye may have a unique fiber composition that keeps people feeling full longer.
Of all the rye breads tested, rye-bran bread had the best effect on hunger. Makes sense, since it also has the highest fiber content of the breads.
And here's why you want to increase your water intake when you increase your fiber intake: Together they keep your food bulky and soft, so it can move easily through your system without putting too much pressure on your intestines. Remember, without water, fiber often turns to cement.
The combo of fiber and water also makes you feel full, which helps your overall health, because it keeps you from eating other things that are more likely to lead to problems associated with obesity, like heart disease and diabetes.
Hope this information helps get you off to a great start this week!
Love - Gerri
Make midafternoon cravings a thing of the past by bulking up your breakfast with a slice of rye toast. Research suggests that eating rye bread may do an even better job than wheat bread at keeping stomachs from growling later in the day.
In a study, people who ate rye bread with breakfast were less hungry before and after lunch compared with people who ate wheat. Rye’s super-high fiber content probably has something to do with it. But researchers suspect that rye may also produce a lower insulin response than wheat bread (this would help with hunger), and that rye may have a unique fiber composition that keeps people feeling full longer.
Of all the rye breads tested, rye-bran bread had the best effect on hunger. Makes sense, since it also has the highest fiber content of the breads.
And here's why you want to increase your water intake when you increase your fiber intake: Together they keep your food bulky and soft, so it can move easily through your system without putting too much pressure on your intestines. Remember, without water, fiber often turns to cement.
The combo of fiber and water also makes you feel full, which helps your overall health, because it keeps you from eating other things that are more likely to lead to problems associated with obesity, like heart disease and diabetes.
Hope this information helps get you off to a great start this week!
Love - Gerri
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