He was Only a Cookie
A successful weight loss client donated this story as food for thought.
She has dropped 70 lbs. over the past year and still has 45 lbs. to go.
He was only a cookie (or a piece of cake, or dessert, or candy) but I loved him.
I met him at a party. There he was at the end of the buffet – a loner, the last one left. He had a certain something – a sweetness, a sensuality. He was a hot cookie.
I felt as if I'd always known him, always hungered for him. When he looked at me, I melted. Before I knew it, I had my hands around him, my mouth on him – in public! After that night, we were inseparable.
Learn to Read Your Body
"Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself and know that everything in this
life has a purpose. There are no mistakes, no coincidences; all events are blessings
given to us to learn from."
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Sometimes we get so busy that the business of day to day life, that it prevents
us from enjoying our lives. I would like you to remember that your time and your energy,
are your most precious and important assets. Try to live more
in the moment, treasure this moment in time, as you can never take back time.
It is the present moment that means the most in your life.
Treasure each day and live it to the fullest.
Learn to read and observe your body.
These are some subtle signs that your body may be giving you.
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1. Hair
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a) If brushing your hair creates pain; the scalp hurts and the "hairs" hurt, this is often a sign of Vitamin D and selenium deficiency.
b) Flaky dandruff of the scalp indicates that you are eating too many refined sugars and flours in your diet. This creates deficiencies in vitamin D, Vitamin B's, especially Vitamin B6 and selenium.
c) "Lifeless" hair – hair that has lost its shine often indicates a deficiency in essential fatty acids and Vitamin E.
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Herb - Rosemary
Rosemary originated in the Mediterranean area and on the continent of Africa. Today it grows around the world in sunny warm climates. This plant enjoys open sunlight of the Houston, Texas area and grows very easily. I have Rosemary growing in my backyard herb garden. It grows readily in this area and is a common ornamental and culinary plant. There are many species depending on where the plant is grown.
Rosemary - Rosmarinus Officinalis of the family Lebiatae.
Parts used: the leaves.
Energy properties: Spicy and cool.
Body Organs Rosemary Influences Include: the liver, the stomach, the spleen and the pancreas. The nervous system the cardiovascular and the hair.
Properties include: Antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, stomachic, nervine, diaphoretic, astringent, and antiseptic. (cineol, camphor, borneol, thymol and pinene are the key components that give rosemary its medicinal properties.)
Uses include:
- Rosemary has been used in cooking as a spice for many centuries.
- Rosemary has been used to help headaches and migraine headaches ( works as well as aspirin on headaches without the side affects)
What is "Organic"?
Organic refers to the way agricultural products are grown and processed, without the use of chemical pesticides or herbicides. No genetically engineered plants and products. “Certified organic” means without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, artificial ripening processes, growth stimulants such as hormones, antibiotics and other drugs. The product may not be highly processed, radiated or have chemicals added to it. No preservatives, dyes or refined sugars.
Why Buy Organic Products?
- They prevent and reduce health risks related to pesticides and chemicals.
- Organic products meet stringent standards.
- The promote biodiversity. (crop rotation)
Say "YES" to feeling good!
Say "YES" to feeling healthy!
Take time to pay attention and listen to your body. Eat when you are hungry, sleep when you are tired and say "NO" when you have reached your limits. Take time to take care of yourself and know that you are worth it.
If you are healthy then those around you will be healthier.
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