Healthy Moms For A Healthy Family

Gratitude - Change Your Attitude with Gratitude

2009-09-28T13:04:00.000-07:00

If you are ever having a rough day, you can change your attitude with a little gratitude. When things aren't going right or how you planned take a few moments to reflect on what you are grateful for in your life. By the law of attraction , what ever we focus on we tend to get more of, so if we focus on the things we are grateful for in life we will tend to get more things to be grateful for.

You can write what you are grateful for in a gratitude journal. Doing this activity dailiy will put you in an "Attitude of Gratitude".

Some people will carry a gratitude rock or special stone in their pocket and everytime they touch it they will go through their gratitude list in their minds.

Which ever way you choose remember to be grateful today!

How to Create an Empowering Vision Book

2009-03-12T18:54:00.000-07:00

You are the author... just add dreams!

In the last edition of Success Strategies we discussed how tapping into the powers of the brain with visualization so it will begin to function as if your goals are already attained.

Your brain will work tirelessly to achieve the statements you give your subconscious mind. And when those statements are the affirmation of your goals, you are certain to achieve them!

Creating a vision book is probably your most valuable visualization tool!

This powerful visualization tool serves as your image of the future - a tangible representation of where you are going. It represents your dreams, your goals, and your ideal life.

Because your mind responds strongly to visual stimulation--by representing your goals with pictures and images you will stimulate your emotions... and your emotions are the vibrational energy that activates the Law of Attraction.

Create a personal vision book that clearly depicts the future you wish to create.

Find pictures that represent or symbolize the experiences, feelings, and possessions you want to attract into your life, and place them in your book. Have fun with the process! Use photographs, magazine cutouts, pictures from the Internet--whatever inspires you. Be creative. Include not only pictures, but anything that speaks to you.

Consider including a picture of yourself in your book. If you do, choose one that was taken in a happy moment. You will also want to post your affirmations, inspirational words, quotations, and thoughts here. Choose words and images that inspire you and make you feel good.

You can use your vision book to depict goals and dreams in all areas of your life, or in just one specific area that you are focusing on.

Keep it neat, and be selective about what you place in your vision book. It's a good idea to avoid creating a cluttered or chaotic book--you don't want to attract chaos into your life.

Use only the words and images that best represent your purpose, your ideal future, and words that inspire positive emotions in you. There is beauty in simplicity and clarity.

If you are working on visualizing and creating changes in many areas of your life, then you may want to use more than one vision book. You might use one vision book for your personal goals and another for career and financial goals. You might even want to keep your career vision book at the office or on your desk as a means of inspiration and affirmation.

How to use your vision book.

Try keeping your vision book on the nightstand next to your bed. Leave it standing in an open position as often as you are comfortable with, and spend time each morning and evening visualizing, affirming, believing, and internalizing your goals.

The time you spend visualizing in the evening just before bed is especially powerful. The thoughts and images that are present in your mind during the last forty-five minutes before going to sleep are the ones that will replay themselves repeatedly in your subconscious mind throughout the night, and the thoughts and images that you begin each day with will help you to create a vibrational match for the future you desire.

As some time goes by, and your dreams begin to manifest, look at those images that represent your achievements, and feel gratitude for how well the Law of Attraction is working in your life. Acknowledge that it is working.

Don't remove the pictures or images that represent the goals you've already achieved.

Achievement of the goals in your vision book are powerful visual reminders of what you have already consciously and deliberately attracted into your life.

I recommend you write down the date you created your vision book. The universe loves speed, and you will be amazed at just how quickly the Law of Attraction responds to your energy, commitment, and desires.

Much like a time capsule, this book will document your personal journey, your dreams, and your achievements for that particular year. It will become a record of your growth, awareness, and expansion that you will want to keep and reflect back upon in years to come.

Final thoughts on using your completed vision book:

Look at your vision book often and feel the inspiration it provides.
* Hold it in your hands and really internalize the future it represents.
* Read your affirmations and inspirational words aloud.
* See yourself living in that manner.
* Feel yourself in the future you have designed.
* Believe it is already yours.
* Be grateful for the good that is already present in your life.
* Acknowledge any goals you have already achieved.
* Acknowledge the changes you have seen and felt.
* Acknowledge the presence of God in your life.
* Acknowledge the Law of Attraction at work in your life.
* Look at it just before going to bed and first thing upon rising.

See it. Feel it. Believe it!

Jack Canfield, America's #1 Success Coach, is founder of the billion-dollar book brand Chicken Soup for the Sou© and a leading authority on Peak Performance and Life Success. If you're ready to jump-start your life, make more money, and have more fun and joy in all that you do, get your FREE success tips from Jack Canfield now at: www.FreeSuccessStrategies.com

Healthy Ideas for Moms -3 Best Healthy Ideas For Moms Each Day

2009-03-11T14:35:00.000-07:00

Moms are extremely busy these days. They are juggling family, home, work, and money. But in all there busyness they must take time to maintain their overall health. This includes mind, body, and spirit. Below are 3 of the best healthy ideas for moms…

1) Drink Your Water & Eat Healthy – It is very important to hydrate your body throughout the day. Women who drive at least 64 oz. of water daily have more energy. Also, make sure to eat a healthy breakfast and lunch. Plan nutritious snacks during the day to curb hunger.

2) Exercise – Set some time each day to exercise. This can be as simple as stretching or going for a walk in your neighborhood. Exercising will also increase your energy level.

3) Plan Some “ME” Time - It is easier said than done to plan some “ME” time into your day. However, the rewards are great. It is easier to take care of others when we first take care of ourselves. Write in a journal or read a chapter in a book are a couple examples of “ME” time. If you need to wake up 15 minutes before everyone in the house then do that but, make yourself a priority. You may even want to take a bubble bath from time to time.

By eating nutritious food, drinking plenty of water, exercising, and taking time for yourself each and every day you will become a healthier mom. You will also have more energy to take care of the other people in your life.

Save Money With – 3 Quick, Easy, and Nutritious Dinner Ideas with Beef Roast

2009-03-10T12:35:00.000-07:00

These days everyone is looking for quick and easy dinner ideas. And if that dinner can be nutritious as well, all the better. Over the next couple of weeks keep a look out in your local grocery store ads for beef roasts to be on sale, about $1.47 - $1.97 a pound. Stock up and put a couple extra in the freezer for future weeks. Now take a roast (or two if you have a large family) and use the following three meals for quick and nutritious dinner throughout the week.

1) Crock Pot Roast – This is an easy way to start off the week. Place your roast in a crock pot with water half way up the roast. Season the roast with garlic and onion powder. Check your crock pot manual for cooking time or generally 6 to 8 hours on low or 4 to 6 hours on high. Place potatoes and carrots on top of meat with four hours to go before dinner. Save leftover meat for the next two meals. If you have a large family you will need to make two roasts.

2) Bar-B-Q Roast Sandwiches – Now for the second meal, cut up enough pre-cooked roast meat in a large skillet for your family. Add some diced onions if you wish and cook thoroughly. Next, add some barbeque sauce. Place barbequed meat on buns. Serve with a salad and favorite vegetable or camp-style skillet potatoes.

3) Fajitas – The third dinner is fajitas. Still use leftover beef, roast meat from your crock pot meal. In a large skillet with butter, cook sliced onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms; if you like. After the vegetables are cooked, add the pre-cooked roast meat along with some Italian dressing. Cook until heated through. Serve with tortillas, cheese, salsa, sour cream, or any of your favorite toppings. Have some rice and refried beans to complete this nutritious, quick dinner.

So, you can make a number of quick, easy, and nutritious dinners from an inexpensive beef roast for your family.

Saving Money – 3 Advantages to Using Cash Instead of Credit Cards

2009-03-09T08:01:00.000-07:00

In today’s world, most people are in the habit of using credit card to pay for purchases. However, this habit is getting a lot of people in financial trouble. Using cash to make your purchases have many advantages including…

1) Keep Track How Much You Spend – By using cash instead of credit cards it is easier for you to know how much money you are spending. This will eliminate the surprise at the end of the month when the credit card bill arrives and you didn’t realize you had charged that much.

2) No fees – When you use cash you avoid the possibility of late fees and over-the-limit charges. You won’t have any billing mistakes or overcharges on your account. And you won’t have a chance of damaging your credit record and most importantly risk going in debt.

3) Possible Discount and Accepted Everywhere – As they say “Cash is King.” It is accepted everywhere. When you use cash for payment for your purchases you may even receive a discount from some merchants which will save you even more money.

So, as you can see, using cash instead of credit cards for your purchases has many advantages. You will spend these many when using cash as payment, keep better track of your spending, eliminate fees, and possibly receiving discounts from merchants. But the biggest advantage to using cash is eliminating the risk of going into debt.

And if you would like more money saving tips, information on budgets, and how to get out of debt please visit http://www.savemoneywith.blogspot.com/

By: Rhonda Percell – Wife, Mother of 3 who loves saving money!

Be Prepared: Always Carry Meal Replacement Bars!

2009-03-08T20:19:00.000-07:00

As a mom, we often take care of everyone else first and before you know it we are running errands and haven't eaten breakfast or lunch.

To solve this problem, I suggest to always carry meal replacement bars in your purse. This way you can grab your bar and get your nutrition on the go. It is more nutritious than the drive-thru and less expensive.

Just remember to grab a bottle of water to drink while you are running errands before you leave the house.

Saving Money – 3 Easy Ways to Save Money in Your Kid’s Lunch Box

2009-02-27T10:17:00.000-08:00

Packing your child’s lunch for school can ensure that your child is getting a much healthier lunch and include items that they like. It is also a great money saver versus the school cafeteria lunch not to mention better flavor. If you are looking to make your child’s lunch healthier and less expensive follow the 3 tips below.

1. Chocolate Milk Instead of Drink Boxes – Yes, it is convenient to buy the drink pouches or boxes and just pop one of those in a day but your child will get more nutrition from chocolate milk that you prepare for them and it will save you money. Just get a reusable drink container, add milk and chocolate, and give it a shake; instant Chocolate Milk. Milk is great for healthy teeth and bones and easy on the pocket book.

2. Use Plastic Containers Instead of Sandwich Bags – Even though sandwich bags don’t cost a lot of money you can help reduce landfill waste by packing lunch items in reusable containers as much as possible.

3. Bake Treats Instead Buying Prepackaged – It is healthier to make or bake your own treats for your child’s lunch such as cookies, granola bars, and brownies. As well as saving money because you are not paying for all the convenient packaging. You will be eliminating many ingredients that you probably can’t even pronounce and the baking time can be a fun family activity after school or on the weekends.

So, as you can see making a few simple changes can make your child’s lunch less expensive and healthier.

Good Morning Sunrise From Arizona

2009-02-27T07:52:00.000-08:00

Enjoy this Arizona Sunrise!

My Favorite Morning Calcium-Chocolate Shake

2009-02-26T07:01:00.000-08:00

8 oz. low fat, skim milk
1 scoop whey protein powder
1 scoop chocolate meal-replacement shake powder
3 ice cubes

Blend and Enjoy!

Mom Needs a Day Off Too!

2009-02-25T21:10:00.000-08:00

A mom is a very busy person. She is responsible for the well-being of her children and also helping out her husband as well. Sometimes, there never seems to be a moment to just think, let alone have time for her. The days fly by with cooking, doing dishes, cleaning, laundry, keeping little ones or even big ones occupied, taking care of bills, running errands, and the list goes on. But, when does Mom have a day off?

A mom needs time to recollect, think for herself, plan, and just simply have fun! It's always a blessing when one mom can get together with another mom or moms and just laugh and share experiences and maybe even advice. She needs that mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. It rejuvenates her and keeps her going physically. It reminds her that other moms struggle too with children issues, maybe cooking issues, difficulties in keeping their homes clean, or whatever. And she can share those experiences and maybe even help someone else who's going through the same difficult time.

A mom cherishes the moments with friends and the laughs that they have together. It's not that the time spent with her family isn't cherished or enjoyed; a mom just needs to have adult conversation and fun too. She has goals and dreams of her own and wants to express them in ways by maybe doing an art class, joining a choir, volunteering at a shelter or food kitchen, or even teaching a class about organization somewhere! Sometimes, a mom just has ideas and creative juices flowing from her that she wants to share with others, instead of just her own family!

In closing, a mom needs a day off too! Maybe it's just to take a walk in the park by herself, go shopping, or to meet with friends. She is not considered a "bad" mom because she has desires of her own. When a mom does go have her day off, it makes her a better person for her family, because she's had time to rejuvenate, refuel, and refresh herself for the upcoming events in her life. It makes everyone in the family happy. Because after all, when "Mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!"

Rachel G. LaChapelle is the website administrator for Baby Safety and also a stay-at-home mom for 14 years. Please visit her site for all sorts of discounted baby items.

Save Money On Groceries – 7 Easy Tips to Save Money on Groceries This Week

2009-02-17T12:08:00.000-08:00

Everyone is trying to save money everywhere they can these days. Your food bill is one variable budget amount that you have a lot of control over. With a little planning you can save a lot of money but if you don’t make a plan concerning your food bill you can waste a lot of money.
Here are just 7 easy tips that you can start using on your next shopping trip to save money on groceries.

1. Use Local Ads - Look at your local grocery store ads for the week and plan your weekly menu around items that are on sale. Normally the best buys are on the front page of the ad along with produce ads on the back page. Be careful of all the items on the inside pages because sometimes they may just be at regular price.

2. Shop With A List – Make a list of all the needed items for breakfast, lunch, and dinners. Don’t forget to add in items for snacks. Only purchase what is on your list. Shop alone when possible and don’t use your cell phone while shopping. These two tips will keep you less distracted and more focused on purchasing the items you need. Remember to buy only what you need not everything you want. This will greatly reduce you food bill at the check-out counter.

3. Use Coupons – After you have made your list for the grocery store look for coupons you could use from your Sunday paper or from many of the online coupon sites.

4. Have a Full Stomach – Before you head off to the grocery store to do your shopping make sure you are not going on an empty stomach. If you are hungry you will tend to buy more food than you intended to buy.

5. Bring Cloth Bag – By bringing cloth bags for your groceries you’re not only helping the environment but you will only buy as much food as can fit in those bags. This can keep you from impulse buying or buying items you don’t really need.

6. Buy Generic – Stop buying name brand items. The more expensive price is just paying for their advertising on TV and in newspapers. Many times, especially on health and beauty products, the ingredient list will be identical for the name brand and the generic brand. So, why not save some money and buy the store brand.

7. Check Your Receipt – When you are checking out pay close attention as each item is scanned to make sure it rings up at the proper price and that the cashier doesn’t accidently ring it twice. By checking your receipt for errors you can also save money.

So, these are just a few easy tips you can use before going on your next grocery shopping trip to help you save money on your food bill.

And if you would like more money saving tips and healthy living tips please visit http://www.savemoneywith.blogspot.com/

By: Rhonda Percell – Wife, Mother of 3, Healthy Mom Who Loves to Save Money!

Save Money on Gas – 3 Easy Tips to Get Better Gas Mileage in Your Vehicle

2009-02-17T09:20:00.001-08:00

These days’ people are trying to save money where ever they can. Everyone wants to save money on gas. Below are three easy things you can do to your vehicle to insure it is getting the best gas mileage possible and save you money at the gas pump.

1. Proper Tire Inflation – Check your vehicle owner’s manual to see what the recommended tire pressure is. By having your tires inflated to the proper poundage you will get better gas mileage. Get in a habit of checking your vehicle’s tire pressure at least once a month and especially before long trips. Experts say you can lose up to five pounds of tire pressure over the course of a month and this is even worse in the cold, winter months.

2. Clean Air Filter – Check to make sure your vehicle’s air filter is clean. It is good to check this at every oil change and typically needs to be replaced every 12,000 miles. However, check your vehicle owner’s manual for your manufacturer’s recommendations. Your driving conditions have a great effect on your air filter. Someone who drives on dirt roads every day or someone that drives in a polluted metropolitan city will need to replace their air filter more frequently than someone who drives mainly on paved highway without pollution.

3. Regular Vehicle Tune-Ups – Check your owner’s manual to see when your vehicle should receive regular tune-ups. Something as simple as changing your vehicle’s spark plugs and wires can help you get better gas mileage in your vehicle.

So, as you can see that regular vehicle maintenance can greatly increase your gas mileage and save you money on gas.

And if you would like more information on saving money please visit our website at http://www.savemoneywith.blogspot.com/

By: Rhonda Percell – Wife, Mother of 3 - Who Loves to Save Money!

Save Money With – 5 Meal Planning Tips that You Can Start Using This Week to Save Money

2009-02-06T11:59:00.000-08:00

Our grocery and food portion of our monthly budget is something we have great control of. If we spend just a little bit of time planning our meals and menus we can save a lot of money each week.

Here are 5 meal planning tips that you can use this week to save money on your food bill.

1. Shop Once a Week – Sit down and decide what you are going to have for dinner each night for the next seven days. Remember to look at your local grocery store weekly ads and try to plan your meals around the meat and produce items that are on sale. By shopping once a week you will save money on gas because of eliminating extra trips to the store and also not having a chance to pick up un-needed items on each grocery trip.

2. Go Vegetarian – Once a week have a meal without meat. Beans are very cheap while still providing a great source of protein for your family.

3. Cook in the Crock Pot – Cooking in your crock pot is a great way to save both time and money. You can buy and then cook inexpensive cuts of meat in the crock pot. Not only will you save money but your evenings will be more enjoyable by having your dinner almost prepared when you get home.

4. Breakfast for Dinner – Kids love breakfast foods but often we don’t have the time in the morning to make pancakes, waffles, and French toast. So why not treat your kids to Breakfast for Dinner once a week, add some eggs, and fruit. You will end up with a cheap and healthy meal that your kids will love.

5. Eat From the Freezer – It is helpful to keep a list of items that our in your freezer on your refrigerator so you can see and plan meals from things you already have in the freezer. This will help you not waste food that you bought on sale and froze for a later date. It is also helpful to make a double batch of a meal that your family loves and put one in the freezer to have on another night. This will help on those busy nights to have something easy to prepare from the freezer instead of catching the drive-thru or take out.

So, as you can see, these are just five meal planning tips that you can start using this week to help you save money on your food bill.

And if you would like more money saving tips and healthy living tips please visit http://www.healthymomsforahealthyfamily.blogspot.com/

By: Rhonda Percell – Wife, Mother of 3, Healthy Mom and Owner of Healthy Moms for A Healthy Family

Save Money With – 5 Easy On-the-Go Dinners for Busy Nights Instead of the Drive-Thru

2009-02-06T11:58:00.000-08:00

Many families have multiple activities for each family member. This can lead to some very busy nights and no time to eat dinner at home. Unfortunately many families opt for the Drive-Thru window on these nights to feed their family. Not only are they eating unhealthy foods, they are also wasting a lot of money on their food budget.

So here are just five options you can make to bring along on those busy nights.

1. Salad – You can make a salad for each family member and place it in a plastic container. Top the salad with plenty of veggies, some chicken or tuna, and maybe even a sliced hardboiled egg. Sunflower seeds are also a nice, healthy salad topper. Bring along some forks, napkins, and some rolls and you have a great on-the-go meal.

2. Hamburgers – Yes, hamburgers! But ones you make yourself from lean hamburger you bought on sale from the store. You can top the burgers with cheese, sautéed onions and mushrooms, and ranch dressing. Put on toasted French bread and wrap in tin foil to keep warm.

3. Soup or Chili – On a cool night you can bring along a homemade soup or chili in some thermoses. Remember to bring spoons, napkins, and maybe bread or rolls to complete this meal.
4. Wraps – Use tortillas to make a wrap instead of the traditional sandwich. You can add chicken, tuna, or leftover steak, grated carrots and cheese, sunflower seeds, fresh spinach, and ranch dressing.

5. Homemade Subs – Make your own sub sandwich just the way you like it instead of going to the sub shop. Just buy sub rolls at the grocery store and add all your favorite fillings. Remember you can add grated carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, and spinach to get some great healthy nutrients in your sub. Bring along some cut up veggies and ranch dressing to complete this on-the-go meal.

So, as you can see, if you plan ahead you can save a lot of money on your food budget and also feed your family a much healthier dinner. Let’s face it even a plain tuna sandwich would be healthier than the heart –attack in a box from the drive-thru and cost a lot less money.

And if you would like more money saving tips and healthy living tips please visit http://www.healthymomsforahealthyfamily.blogspot.com/

By: Rhonda Percell – Wife, Mother of 3, Healthy Mom and Owner of Healthy Moms for A Healthy Family

How to Save Money – 5 Simple Ways to Lower Your Monthly Budget

2009-02-06T11:54:00.000-08:00

Money is tight for many people these days and even if you aren’t feeling the crunch everyone can stand to save money on their monthly budget. When you used to hear “A Penny Saved Is a Penny Earned” is true. You can take those saved “pennies” and put them in an emergency fund for unexpected expenses in the future.

So, here are five things you can do today to save money on your monthly budget.

1. Cut Extra Features On Landline or Eliminate Landline – Many times the phone company gets you to bundle with extra feature so you can save say $5.00 a month, but if you don’t use those features and they cost more than $5.00 you are wasting money. If you have a cell phone consider eliminating the long distance feature on your landline. You may want to eliminate your landline altogether if you have enough minutes on your cell phone and don’t use your landline that much anyways.

2. Cut Extra’s From Your Cell Phone – When money is tight consider cutting extra’s from your cell phone service such as text messaging packages. You can even call your cell phone provider and have them put a text block on your phone so you won’t receive any text messages from anyone and therefore not have to pay the $.20 a message to receive a text message. You may also want to check into going to a lower minute package if you do not regularly use all the minutes provided on your current plan.

3. Cut Extra Channels on Cable or Satellite TV – Stop paying for movie channels that you probably don’t watch much anyways. Check your local library to see if they offer free movie to check out just like you check out books. You may also look into a lower priced channel package. It’s unbelievable but even with all the channels available there are still times there is nothing good on TV. This is a time you can spend with your children playing games instead of mindlessly watch TV. If money is extremely tight for your family you may want to consider cancelling your cable or Satellite TV for now. If you still have internet service you can watch many TV shows and movies free online.

4. Lower Your Broadband Internet Speed – If you have broadband internet you may want to check in to lowering the broadband speed. This can save you sometimes $10 a month and you won’t even be able to tell the difference in speeds.

5. De-Insuring an Extra Vehicle – If you have multiple vehicles that you drive you may want to consider de-insuring one for six months to a year and only using one or two of your vehicles. Just make sure you check with your insurance agent first and then fill out a de-insured certificate with your state transportation department if necessary. This certificate can often be completed online.

As you can see these are just a few way you can save money on what you may have thought to be fixed expenses in your monthly budget. Even if you save just $10 each in a couple of these areas that could be $30 to $40 you could be saving in an emergency fund each month.

And if you would like more money saving tips and healthy living tips please visit http://www.healthymomsforahealthyfamily.blogspot.com/

By: Rhonda Percell – Wife, Mother of 3, Healthy Mom and Owner of Healthy Moms For A Healthy Family

Saving Money – 3 Easy Ways to Save Money While Raising an Infant

2009-02-02T10:42:00.000-08:00

Saving money is on everyone’s mind these days and when you have children you really need to save money everywhere you can especially with an infant in the house.

1. Breastfeeding – Nursing your new infant is so important to give them a good head start with all the benefits of breast milk. However, you may want to also consider breastfeeding because of all the money you will save by not having to buy infant formula. You may even consider nursing your infant longer than you did with your older children so you can transition right from breast milk to regular milk when they are old enough. This will save you a lot of money by not having to buy infant formula from the store.

2. Use Wash cloths Instead of Wipes – You can also save money by using washcloths for diaper changing instead of diaper wipes. Your baby’s bottom will thank you because diaper rash is usually less when a baby washcloth that has been laundered in baby clothes detergent is used. Baby will also like it because it is nice and warm compared to the cold diaper wipes.

3. Make Your Own Baby Food – When your infant is ready for baby food you can save money by making your own instead of buying pre-made baby food in a jar. Many times you can just cook some extra carrots for dinner and puree and have home-made baby food for your infant.
These are just a few ways to can save money while raising an infant. With the economy the way it is, we need to save money where ever we can.

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By: Rhonda Percell – Healthy Mom, Mother of 3, and owner of Healthy Moms for a Healthy Family

Nutritional Cleansing – 7 Easy Steps to Do a Sleep Cycle Cleanse

2009-02-02T10:40:00.000-08:00

Everyone is talking about how important it is to cleanse your body. But maybe you have found or think it is too difficult to do a regular cleanse. A lot of people have a hard time going all day without regular food so I would like to introduce you to a new way to cleanse your body by doing a sleep cycle cleanse.

First, take one ounce of a cleanse drink first thing in the morning when you wake up. By doing this you are providing your body with special cleansing ingredients to rid the toxins in your body. It is important to do this right when you awake in the morning because your body is dehydrate from your night’s sleep and is ready to absorb anything you can give it.

Second, have a healthy, nutritious meal-replacement shake for breakfast. Now you are feeding your body essential vitamins and minerals to give you energy for your day.

Third, I recommend having a healthy lunch which consists of a lean protein and plenty of vegetables. This will satisfy you with eating real food while you are performing your nutritional sleep cycle cleanse.

Fourth, remember to drink at least 8 glasses of water throughout the day. This will help flush the toxins from your body, keep you hydrated, and provide much needed energy for your system.

Fifth, make yourself another nutritious meal-replacement shake for dinner. If weight loss is also a goal remember to use just want instead of juice to keep the calorie count down. If it is easier to eat your meal for dinner instead of at lunch feel free to change the system to fit your needs. However, for optimal weight loss it is helpful to eat your larger calories earlier in the day so you have time to burn them of before bedtime.

Sixth, remember you can include a few snacks through the day as well. I recommend a handful of almonds in the morning and afternoon to curb hunger. Although you will be surprised how your body will not have cravings for unhealthy food because you are feeding it so much nutrition from the meal replacement shake and cleanse drink.

And finally, you will want to conclude your day with another ounce of your cleanse drink right before you go to sleep. This will provide your body the minerals it needs to repair it’s self while you are sleep.

It is recommended that you do this sleep cycle cleanse for 30 days. As you can see it is very simple and easy to do while you are doing something wonderful for your body.

And if you would like more information on nutritional cleansing and how to take better care of yourself please visit http://www.healthycleanse4life.isagenix.com/ and http://healthymomsforahealthyfamily.blogspot.com/

By: Rhonda Percell – Healthy Mom of 3 Girls, Owner of Healthy Moms For A Healthy Family

Blueberries and Nutrition

2009-02-02T10:39:00.000-08:00

Though blueberries themselves are not a cure-all, they contain a number of substances which are thought to have health benefits. These substances include, but are not limited to fructose, fiber, vitamins and antioxidants. Antioxidants thus far, seem to have the most conclusive role in the prevention/ delaying of such diseases as cancer, heart disease and the aging process.

Blueberry Shake
1 handful of Blueberries
2 scoops of Vanilla Protein Fiber Powder
8 oz. purified water
ice
Blend well and Enjoy!

To Your Health,
Rhonda Percell

Diet Cleansing – The Top 3 Things You Should Do While Cleansing to Lose Weight

2009-02-02T10:37:00.000-08:00

Cleansing to lose weight is very popular these days. However, it is critical that you do a safe cleanse that will give you all the nutrients your body needs while cleansing.

1. Drink Your Water – It is extremely important to drink half your body weight in ounces everyday while doing a cleanse to lose weight. The water will help flush out the toxins your body is getting rid of while you are doing the cleanse.

2. Get Plenty of Sleep – Your body will need extra rest and sleep while you are doing a cleanse. Your body repairs itself and builds new cells while you are sleep. So getting plenty of rest and extra sleep while doing a cleanse to lose weight is essential. Your body may also feel extra tired during the first few days of your cleanse. This is due to releasing build up toxins in your body. The additional sleep you can give your body will allow your system to process all those toxins.

3. Light Exercise – While doing a cleanse you will want to avoid strenuous exercise. One may think heavy and long workouts would be best while doing a cleanse to lose weight but actually jus the opposite is true. You will want to do an easy walk or bouncing on a mini trampoline. These types of exercise will save you energy and assist your body by moving the toxins it is releasing out of your system.

So, as you can see by drink enough water, getting plenty of sleep and doing light exercise during your cleanse you are sure to get a great jump start to losing weight.

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By: Rhonda Percell – Healthy Mom and Owner of Healthy Moms For A Healthy Family

Say Something Nice, Or Nothing At All!

2009-02-02T10:36:00.000-08:00

Do you remember as a child when your mother would tell you if you can not say anything nice, don’t saying anything at all. Well, in today’s wold we somethtimes forget this simple instruction.
In his book The Rules of Life, Richard Templar states that “When asked your opinion of someone, something, somewhere, you need to find something good to say, something flattering and positive.” All too often, the first words out of our mouths are negative. He suggest to “try - just for a week- to find something good to say. It’s one of those things that will amaze you by how it improves your life,”

Energy - Tips to create more energy!

2009-02-02T10:32:00.000-08:00

In today’s world and especially this time of year we have a lot of action to take. Many things needs to get down. But action requires energy and if we are lacking energy we will fail to get things done on our to-do-list, feel down or depressed, and many other negative feelings. I was recently on a call with Jack Canfield and he had the following suggestions to increase your energy.We must eat better, healthier foods in order to increase our energy. Brian Tracy suggests eliminating white flour and white sugar from our diet. He says that the level of energy we have determines the level of our life. Ralph Waldo Emerson states that “Life Belongs to the Energetic”.

So Here are some helpful tips to start feeling more energetic today! -

Get 8 hrs of sleep

Eat Large Breakfast, Medium Lunch, Small Dinner

Eat Breakfast - Include healthy fat - almond butter, avocado, a blender shake

Lose Weight

Detox Regularly

Less caffeine, Less Sugar

Drink more cold water

Eat 57% of calories before 2 p.m. and active in evening (like the French)

Walk 20 mins a day

Take Breathing Breaks
Inhale for 8 count
Exhale for 16 count - do 3 to 5 times a couple times a day

Read the Book the Energy Addict: 101 Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Ways to Energize Your Life by Jon Gordon for more ideas

Energy Moment: Drink A Glass Of Water

2008-11-04T10:03:00.000-08:00

Are you in need of some energy today? Drink an 8 oz. glass of water to increase your energy. Stay hydrated thru out the day with the best nutrient for your body: water. Make sure you are drinking at least 64 oz. each and every day. Your body will thank you with extra energy!