Typical French Diet

Typical French Diet

1. Eat smaller portions.
2. Avoid snacking and eat only at mealtimes.
3. Eat a wide variety of food.
4. Don't skip meals.
5. Enjoy your food and focus on dishes made from fresh, locally grown, quality ingredients.
6. Stick to your internal cues. When you no longer feel hungry, stop eating.
7. Eat less sugar. The French eat less than half as much added sugar as do Americans.
8. Eat meals with family and friends so that eating becomes a pleasurable experience as opposed to something to "fit into" a schedule or feel guilty about.

Essentials for Fall 2012 Clothing Trends

1. draped piece
2. dad shirt
3. cocoon sweater
4. versatile sheath dress
5. belted knit suit
6. utility one piece-jumpsuit
7. utility jacket
8. high tech trench coat with storm flaps
9. skinny pant
10. tonal hue denim
11. diffused denim
12. glazed denim
13. polished denim
14. flared stove pipe
15. wide leg pant-velvet or chiffon

Food is Love

Food is nourishment. Food is joy. And good food, honestly prepared, feels a lot like love.

My Personal Declaration on Life

Life is so easy! 

Life is so good! 

All good things come to me! 

I deserve all good things life has to offer!

Create a Secret Shifters List: 

• beautiful memories-i.e. nature
• future events-i.e. with the person you love
• favorite music

To know what you're thinking, ask yourself how are you feeling? 

The feeling of love is the highest frequency you can emit. The greater the love you feel and emit, the great the power you are harnessing. 

"I am so happy and grateful now that I have a loving and supportive husband. Also, I'm starting a clothing business that will become successful and lucrative." ~me.  

Step 1: Get clear about what I want & ask for what I want. Place my order with the Universe. 

Step 2: Believe that it's already mine. 

"See the things that you want as already yours."

Claim the things that you want by feeling and believing that are yours. 

Step 3: Receive. Begin to feel wonderful about it. Feel the way you will feel once it arrives. Feel it now.

More random notes...

Random Notes relating to Emotional Freedom Techniques

Attracting abundance with EFT. 

End the struggle & dance with life. 

Mind the body, mending the mind. 

Food as medicine. 

The power of intention. 

The power of positive thinking.

"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." Anais Nin.

What does my soul want to learn?

Find & trust my own precious voice.

Things are speeding up. Only those who love themselves can love others, that only people who claim their own voice can hear the true song of another. Learn soul lessons.

To love myself mean to listen to myself, listen to my pain, honor my desires and dreams and let go of what I thought was “supposed” to do.

This time I dance! Trusting the journey of creating the work you love.

These are notes that I took a while back and don't know the source anymore. 

Here are some websites that may perhaps be related as well.

EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques®)http://emofree.com/

Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) 

http://adaa.org/

Is it Time to Update Your Look?

Count how many "yes" answers you get.

• Do your yearbooks and old pictures reveal that your hairstyle was the same then as it is now? Your clothing choices? Your makeup?
• Have you kept your clothes for five years or more? Ten years or more?
• Is a big percentage of your closet composed of items that are five to ten years old?
• Do you find that you have worn a trend that has cycled through the fashion world more than once?
• Are your clothes composed of trends from another era, such as those from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s or ‘90s?
• Has a friend or family member suggested that you try a new look?
• Are you uncomfortable trying a new look?
• Are you unable to change your look?
• Do you resist incorporating current trends into your wardrobe?
• Are you afraid that if you change your look, you will make a fashion error?

If you answered yes to most of these questions, you may be stuck in a time warp. It might be time to find out why you are stuck, lose your dated look and move on internally. 

Source: You Are What You Wear

May 16, 2012

Cells Phones & Radiation

I currently have the LG Thunderbolt cell phone that has a SAR rating of 1.2W/kg. I would first suggest that you look up the SAR rating for your phone and then continue on to reading this PDF (Guide to Reducing Cell Phone Radiation).


http://www.ewg.org/project/2009cellphone/EWGguide-cellphoneradiation.pdf


So, needless to say that my cell phone has a high SAR rating. The radiation exposure over time can lead to brain and salivary gland tumors.


Here are the top 10 best cell phones on the market that have lower radiation levels. 


http://www.ewg.org/cellphone-radiation


Also, this website http://www.ewg.org/ has so much more health related information that I highly recommend. Two that I would like to put out are: http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ and http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/. With the SkinDeep website, you can look up and beauty products and find out how safe or dangerous they are when it comes to your health. Also, with the Food News website, you can find out the Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen where grocery shopping for produce is concerned.


Over the years, I have been reviewing this remarkably useful site to improve the health of me and my husband. I want us to be as healthy as possible and am sharing these tips because I would also like you to know as well.


Be safe, happy, and healthy!

52 Uses for Coconut Oil

52 Uses for Coconut Oil

(1) Eat a spoonful when you need an energy boost.
(2) Use it as the base for a homemade body scrub.
(3) Use to condition your wooden cutting boards.
(4) Use as a super conditioner on your hair (apply to dry hair, leave in as long as possible and then shampoo as normal).
(5) Use as a styling agent if you have really dry hair. Just rub a tiny bit on your palms and apply to your hair and style as normal.
(6) Keep a little container in your purse for lip moisturizer.
(7) Add a spoonful to your dog or cat’s food. CO is great for our furry friends!
(8) Replace nasty, unhealthy vegetable oils in your cooking and baking with CO.
(9) Make healthy Magic Shell ice cream topping.
(10) Use it for oil pulling (learn about oil pulling here).
(11) Use a tiny dab on your underarms for a natural deodorant.
(12) Use coconut oil instead of shaving cream.
(13) Add to your bath tub for a moisturizing soak (a drop of peppermint oil is wonderful!).
(14) Use as a makeup remover.
(15) Use it to help sooth chicken pox, shingles, or other rashes or skin irritations.
(16) Use it to treat athlete’s food, ringworm, or other fungal or yeast infections.
(17) Take a spoonful with your vitamins to help improve absorption.
(18) Spread a thin layer on cuts or burns to speed up healing.
(19) Take up to 5 spoonfuls per day for improved thyroid function.
(20) Add a spoonful to your smoothies for extra nutrition and flavor (here, here, and here).
(21) Use on the delicate tissue around your eyes to help prevent wrinkles and sagging.
(22) Use as the base for homemade toothpaste or lotion.
(23) Use in place of massage oil.
(24) Use on your baby’s diaper rash or cradle cap.
(25) Use to help reduce visibility of stretch marks or to prevent stretch marks.
(26) For nursing mothers, use coconut oil on your nipples to prevent cracking and irritation.
(27) For nursing mothers, consuming coconut oil will help increase your milk flow.
(28) Apply to bee stings or bug bites to soothe and heal the wound.
(29) Women can use it to relieve yeast infections, dryness, and/or discomfort.
(30) Eat a spoonful with each meal to improve digestion.
(31) If you’re prone to nosebleeds, coat the inside of your nostrils with coconut oil regularly.
(32) Helps soothe and heal hemorrhoids.
(33) Take to helps reduce or eliminate migraines.
(34) Use as the base for homemade vapor rub.
(35) Mixed with peppermint, lemon balm, rosemary, or tea tree oil makes an excellent insect repellant.
(36) Mix with baking soda for a non-toxic “Goo Gone”.
(37) Use to help detox the body during a cleanse or fast.
(38) Use as a metal polish, but always test a small area first.
(39) Use as a leather moisturizer.
(40) Season your cast iron pans.
(41) Use to oil your pans and baking dishes instead of pan spray.
(42) Got gum stuck in your hair? Try using coconut oil to remove without cutting your hair.
(43) Use instead of WD-40.
(44) Use as a personal lubricant.
(45) Take a spoonful to help with heartburn, acid reflux, or indigestion.
(46) Use as a natural sunscreen.
(47) Mix with a tiny bit of fresh lemon juice and use as a furniture polish (always test a small area first!).
(48) Mix with butter and toss your popcorn in it.
(49) Use on cracked or rough heals to help smooth them out.
(50) Massage into your nails and cuticles to help strengthen them.
(51) Use as the base for homemade chocolate candy (like peanut butter cups).
(52) Take a couple spoonfuls every day to help overall immune function.

Jokes about Jobs

1. My first job was working in an Orange Juice factory,

but I got canned. Couldn't concentrate.

2. Then I worked in the woods as a Lumberjack,

but just couldn't hack it, so they gave me the axe.

3. After that, I tried being a Tailor,

but wasn't suited for it -- mainly because it was a sew-sew job.

4. Next, I tried working in a Muffler Factory,

but that was too exhausting.

5. Then, tried being a Chef - figured it would add a little spice to

my life, but just didn't have the thyme.

6. Next, I attempted being a Deli Worker,

but any way I sliced it.... couldn't cut the mustard.

7. My best job was a Musician,

but eventually found I wasn't noteworthy.

8. I studied a long time to become a Doctor,

but didn't have any patience.

9. Next, was a job in a Shoe Factory.

Tried hard but just didn't fit in.

10. I became a Professional Fisherman,

but discovered I couldn't live on my net income.

11. Managed to get a good job working for a Pool Maintenance

Company,

but the work was just too draining.

12. So then I got a job in a Workout Center,

but they said I wasn't fit for the job..

13. After many years of trying to find steady work,

I finally got a job as a Historian - until I realized there was

no future in it.

14. My last job was working in Starbucks,

but had to quit because it was the same old grind.

15. SO, I TRIED RETIREMENT

AND I FOUND I'M PERFECT FOR THE JOB!

Starbucks Drinks & Desserts that I Like

 I did a review of the nutritional content for the items that I would order at Starbucks. I analyzed the sugar & caffeine primarily in order to determine whether the items are healthy choices or not. 

Also, for desserts I tried to find items that contained fiber in addition to the sugar. This is the only way that sugar should be consumed, that is joining it with fiber. I heard this news from a DVD that I purchased called "Hungry for Change."

So, for my top picks of the items mentioned below I choose:

Coffee Drinks:

Cappuccino at 75mg of caffeine

Espresso Macchiato at 75mg of caffeine

Decaf Pike Place® Roast at 20mg of caffeine

Tea Drinks:

Any except for the lattes, they are too high in sugar.

Desserts:

Blueberry Oat Bar-because it has sugar + fiber. Never eat sugar without fiber. 

Starbucks Drinks and Desserts

Cappuccino-Espresso with steamed milk, topped with a deep layer of foam. 

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (12 fl oz)

Calories 60            Calories from Fat 0

Total Fat                               0g            0%

Saturated Fat                       0g            0%

Trans Fat                               0g           

Cholesterol                            <5mg      2%

Sodium                                  70mg      3%

Total Carbohydrate            9g            3%

Dietary Fiber                         0g            0%

Sugars                                    8g           

Protein                                   6g           

Vitamin A             6%          Vitamin C             0%          Calcium 20%        Iron        0%

Caffeine 75mg

Caffè Misto-Brewed coffee and steamed milk.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (12 fl oz)

Calories 80            Calories from Fat 30

Total Fat                               3g            5%

Saturated Fat                       1.5g        8%

Trans Fat                               0g           

Cholesterol                            15mg      5%

Sodium                                  80mg      3%

Total Carbohydrate            8g            3%

Dietary Fiber                         0g            0%

Sugars                                    8g           

Protein                                   5g           

Vitamin A             6%          Vitamin C             0%          Calcium 20%        Iron0%

Caffeine 115mg

Espresso-Made with our own Espresso Roast.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (1 fl oz)

Calories 5              Calories from Fat 0

Total Fat                               0g            0%

Saturated Fat                       0g            0%

Trans Fat                               0g           

Cholesterol                            0mg        0%

Sodium 0mg                         0%

Total Carbohydrate            <1g         0%

Dietary Fiber                         0g            0%

Sugars                                    0g           

Protein                   0g           

Vitamin A             0%          Vitamin C             0%          Calcium 0%          Iron        0%

Caffeine 75mg                                                     GOOD

Espresso Macchiato-Espresso topped with steamed milk foam.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (8 fl oz)

Calories 10            Calories from Fat 0

Total Fat                               0g            0%

Saturated Fat                       0g            0%

Trans Fat                               0g            Cholesterol                            0mg        0%

Sodium                  0mg        0%

Total Carbohydrate            <1g         0%

Dietary Fiber                         0g            0%

Sugars                                    0g           

Protein                   0g           

Vitamin A             0%          Vitamin C             0%          Calcium 0%          Iron        0%

Caffeine 75mg                                                     GOOD

Caffè Americano-Rich, full-bodied espresso with hot water in true European style.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (12 fl oz)

Calories 10            Calories from Fat 0

Total Fat                               0g            0%

Saturated Fat                       0g            0%

Trans Fat                               0g           

Cholesterol                            0mg        0%

Sodium                  10mg      0%

Total Carbohydrate            2g            1%

Dietary Fiber                         0g            0%

Sugars                                    0g           

Protein                   <1g        

Vitamin A             0%          Vitamin C             0%          Calcium 2%          Iron        0%

Caffeine 150mg

Pike Place® Roast-A smooth, balanced brew from a specialty roast of blended coffees.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (12 fl oz)

Calories 5              Calories from Fat 0

Total Fat                               0g            0%

Saturated Fat                       0g            0%

Trans Fat                               0g           

Cholesterol                            0mg        0%

Sodium                  10mg      0%

Total Carbohydrate            0g            0%

Dietary Fiber                         0g            0%

Sugars                                    0g           

Protein                   0g           

Vitamin A             0%          Vitamin C             0%          Calcium 0%          Iron        0%

Caffeine 260mg                                                  NOT GOOD

Decaf Pike Place® Roast-A smooth, balanced brew from a specialty blend of decaffeinated coffees.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (12 fl oz)

Calories 5              Calories from Fat 0

Total Fat                               0g            0%

Saturated Fat                       0g            0%

Trans Fat                               0g           

Cholesterol                            0mg        0%

Sodium                  10mg      0%

Total Carbohydrate            0g            0%

Dietary Fiber                         0g            0%

Sugars                                    0g           

Protein 0g             

Vitamin A             0%          Vitamin C             0%          Calcium 0%          Iron        0%

Caffeine 20mg

Tazo® Refresh™ Brewed Tea-A bracing blend of mint with a pinch of tarragon.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (12 fl oz)

Calories 0              Calories from Fat 0

Total Fat                               0g            0%

Saturated Fat                       0g            0%

Trans Fat                               0g           

Cholesterol                            0mg        0%

Sodium                  0mg        0%

Total Carbohydrate            0g            0%

Dietary Fiber                         0g            0%

Sugars                                    0g                            GOOD

Protein                   0g           

Vitamin A             0%          Vitamin C             0%          Calcium 0%          Iron        0%

Caffeine 0mg

Tazo® Calm™ Brewed Tea-A comforting blend of chamomile, rose petals and soothing herbs.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (12 fl oz)

Calories 0              Calories from Fat 0

Total Fat                               0g            0%

Saturated Fat                       0g            0%

Trans Fat                               0g           

Cholesterol                            0mg        0%

Sodium                  0mg        0%

Total Carbohydrate            0g            0%

Dietary Fiber                         0g            0%

Sugars                                    0g                            GOOD

Protein                   0g           

Vitamin A             0%          Vitamin C             0%          Calcium 0%          Iron        0%

Caffeine 0mg

Tazo® Full Leaf Chai Tea-A satisfyingly rich blend of black teas and exotic spices.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (12 fl oz)

Calories 0              Calories from Fat 0

Total Fat                               0g            0%

Saturated Fat                       0g            0%

Trans Fat                               0g           

Cholesterol                            0mg        0%

Sodium                  0mg        0%

Total Carbohydrate            0g            0%

Dietary Fiber                         0g            0%

Sugars                                    0g                            GOOD

Protein                   0g           

Vitamin A             0%          Vitamin C             0%          Calcium 0%          Iron        0%

Caffeine 80mg

Tazo® Earl Grey Brewed Tea-A traditional black tea scented with the essence of Bergamot.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (12 fl oz)

Calories 0              Calories from Fat 0

Total Fat                               0g            0%

Saturated Fat                       0g            0%

Trans Fat                               0g           

Cholesterol                            0mg        0%

Sodium                  0mg        0%

Total Carbohydrate            0g            0%

Dietary Fiber                         0g            0%

Sugars                                    0g                            GOOD

Protein                   0g           

Vitamin A             0%          Vitamin C             0%          Calcium 0%          Iron        0%

Caffeine 75–115mg

Tazo® Chai Tea Latte-Spiced black tea blended with steamed milk.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (12 fl oz)

Calories 190         Calories from Fat 30

Total Fat                               3.5g        5%

Saturated Fat                       1.5g        8%

Trans Fat                               0g           

Cholesterol                            15mg      5%

Sodium                  90mg      4%

Total Carbohydrate            34g         12%

Dietary Fiber                         0g            0%

Sugars                                    32g                         NOT GOOD

Protein                   6g           

Vitamin A             6%          Vitamin C             0%          Calcium 20%        Iron        2%

Caffeine 70mg

Tazo® Black Shaken Iced Tea Lemonade-Fine black teas mixed with refreshing lemonade and lightly sweetened.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (12 fl oz)

Calories 100         Calories from Fat 0

Total Fat                               0g            0%

Saturated Fat                       0g            0%

Trans Fat                               0g           

Cholesterol                            0mg        0%

Sodium                  0mg        0%

Total Carbohydrate            25g         9%

Dietary Fiber                         0g            0%

Sugars                                    25g                         NOT GOOD

Protein                   0g           

Vitamin A             0%          Vitamin C             0%          Calcium 0%          Iron        0%

Tazo® Awake™ Brewed Tea-A black breakfast tea of boldness, depth and character, invigorating any time of day.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (12 fl oz)

Calories 0              Calories from Fat 0

Total Fat                               0g            0%

Saturated Fat                       0g            0%

Trans Fat                               0g           

Cholesterol                            0mg        0%

Sodium                  0mg        0%

Total Carbohydrate            0g            0%

Dietary Fiber 0g   0%

Sugars                                    0g                            GOOD

Protein                   0g           

Vitamin A             0%          Vitamin C             0%          Calcium 0%          Iron        0%

Caffeine 90–135mg

Tazo® Green Tea Latte-Sweetened matcha green tea with steamed milk.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (12 fl oz)

Calories 260         Calories from Fat 50

Total Fat                               6g            9%

Saturated Fat                       3g            15%

Trans Fat                               0g           

Cholesterol                            25mg      8%

Sodium                  140mg   6%

Total Carbohydrate            41g         14%

Dietary Fiber                         <1g         4%

Sugars                                    40g                         NOT GOOD

Protein                   10g        

Vitamin A             10%        Vitamin C             10%        Calcium 35%        Iron        2%

Caffeine 55mg

Tazo® Vanilla Rooibos Tea Latte-An infusion of rooibos, steamed milk, syrup, vanilla and cinnamon, topped with velvety foam.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (12 fl oz)

Calories 140         Calories from Fat 30

Total Fat                               3g            5%

Saturated Fat                       1.5g        8%

Trans Fat                               0g           

Cholesterol                            15mg      5%

Sodium                  75mg      3%

Total Carbohydrate            23g         8%

Dietary Fiber                         0g            0%

Sugars                                    23g                         NOT GOOD

Protein                   5g           

Vitamin A             6%          Vitamin C             0%          Calcium 20%        Iron        0%

Caffeine 0mg

Birthday Cake Mini Doughnut-A vanilla doughnut topped with pink vanilla icing and white sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (33 g)

Calories 130         Calories from Fat 50

Total Fat                               6g            9%

Saturated Fat                       2.5g        12%

Trans Fat 0g        

Cholesterol                            10mg      3%

Sodium                  140mg   6%

Total Carbohydrate            17g         6%

Dietary Fiber                         0g            0%          NOT GOOD

Sugars                                    10g        

Protein                   <1g        

Vitamin A             0%          Vitamin C             0%          Calcium 0%          Iron        6%

Blueberry Oat Bar-An oat-crust layered blueberry treat topped with buttery streusel.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (87 g)

Calories 370         Calories from Fat 130

Total Fat                               14g         22%

Saturated Fat                       7g            35%

Trans Fat                               0g           

Cholesterol                            30mg      10%

Sodium                  150mg   7%

Total Carbohydrate            47g         16%

Dietary Fiber                         5g            20%        GOOD

Sugars                                    19g                                        

Protein                   6g           

Vitamin A             4%          Vitamin C             15%        Calcium 6%          Iron        10%

Petite Vanilla Bean Scone-A moist, bite-sized scone flavored with natural vanilla extract and real vanilla beans.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (33 g)

Calories 140         Calories from Fat 45

Total Fat                               5g            8%

Saturated Fat                       2.5g        12%

Trans Fat                               0g           

Cholesterol                            15mg      5%

Sodium                  90mg      4%

Total Carbohydrate            21g         7%

Dietary Fiber                         0g            0%          NOT GOOD

Sugars                                    10g        

Protein                   0g           

Vitamin A             2%          Vitamin C             0%          Calcium 2%          Iron        4%

Birthday Cake Pop-Vanilla cake and icing, dipped in a pink chocolaty coating with white sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (43 g)

Calories 170         Calories from Fat 80

Total Fat                               9g            14%

Saturated Fat                       5g            25%

Trans Fat                               0g           

Cholesterol                            10mg      3%

Sodium                  85mg      4%

Total Carbohydrate            22g         8%

Dietary Fiber                         0g            0%          NOT GOOD

Sugars                                    18g        

Protein                   <1g        

Vitamin A             0%          Vitamin C             0%          Calcium 4%          Iron        2%

Salted Caramel Sweet Square-Salted caramel and chocolate filling with a layer of crisp pretzels and pecans on top of a butter shortbread crust.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving (40 g)

Calories 190         Calories from Fat 100

Total Fat                               11g         17%

Saturated Fat                       6g            30%

Trans Fat                               0g           

Cholesterol                            20mg      7%

Sodium                  150mg   7%

Total Carbohydrate            24g         8%

Dietary Fiber                         <1g         4%         

Sugars                                    15g                         NOT GOOD

Protein                   2g           

Vitamin A             4%          Vitamin C             0%          Calcium 2%          Iron        4%