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The Fear of Success

It may seem silly, but one reason many women over 40 never maintain their weight loss goals is because they are afraid of success.  It is easy to get caught up in the short term goals of losing 5, 10, or even 50 pounds and forget to consider what the plan is once you can actually fit into that perfect swimsuit again.  It’s one thing to throw yourself a party to celebrate your success, but it is quite another to allow yourself to become the balloon… and blow right back up to where you started.

Maintaining your goal weight is best achieved by making sure you balance your mind, body, and spirit.  When one of these areas is lacking, old habits have a way of sneaking right back in to take its place.

Let’s take it from the top.  Your mind is one of the most powerful tools you have at your disposal.  Have you made the decision that the changes you’ve implemented are for life?  What are you hoping to achieve by reaching your goal weight?  Health?  Self esteem? 

Losing weight is not a cure-all, so unless you want to be disappointed it’s best to be realistic.  What are some things that won’t be achieved?

Your body will still need attention once you reach your goal weight as well; and I’m not just talking about the hours upon hours you’ll want to spend in front of the mirror admiring your new physique.  Make sure you continue to schedule exercise into your daily routine.

And finally, you need to dig deep down into your soul.  Find that place inside yourself where you truly believe that you can not only lose the weight, but you can keep it off. 

Ponder each and every step of each and every day, and let me know when you get there!

Lavender Ice Mint Tea

This tea is so refreshing and tasty.

1 teaspoon fresh lavender flowers or 1/2 teaspoon dried lavender flowers
1½ to 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves or 2 teaspoons dried mint
1 cup boiling water

1.  In a teapot, combine the lavender flowers and mint. Pour boiling water over the mixture; steep 5 minutes.
Yield: 1 cup
The lavender adds a sweet, perfumed aroma and provides a subtle contrast to the clean flavor of the mint.

Variation: For more interesting blends, add rosemary, lemon balm or lemon verbena, and rose geranium.

Three ways to Make Iced Tea from Brewed Tea. Make tea approximately double strength and steep only 5 minutes. Pour into a pitcher over an equal amount of ice. (If you are using a glass pitcher, let the tea cool before pouring it in.)

Refrigerator Tea. Follow the procedure for sun tea (below), except let the mixture brew in the refrigerator overnight. This method has two advantages: When it's done, it's already cold, and no matter how long it sits, it doesn't get cloudy.

Sun Tea. In a glass jar or pitcher, place 1 teaspoon of loose tea or 1 teabag per pint of tap water (with natural sweetener -- stevia -- if you wish). Cover and set in the sun for 1 hour or so. Timing is not critical -- since the water doesn't boil, the tea will not get bitter.

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Wayne Dyer’s Feel Good Guide

Make meditation a regular practice in your life. You need to take time to get quiet, to go within, and from this silence make conscious contact with the source of intention. You're already connected to everything that you perceive as missing from your life; go with a realign.

Become conscious of the foods you eat. Foods high in alkalinity such as fruits, vegetables, nuts,  nonyeast breads and virgin olive oil are high-energy foods and will strengthen you, while highly acidic foods such as flour-based cereals, meats, dairy and sugars lower energy and will weaken you.

Retreat from low-energy substances. Alcohol, cigarettes, caffeine, sugar and virtually all artificial drugs, legal or otherwise, lower your body's energy level and weaken you.

Become aware of the energy level of the music you listen to. Some rap music—filled with profanity and messages about killing, for example—is an energy drain, while music that has a more soothing impact on the soul has been proven to be beneficial.

Become aware of the energy levels of your home environment. Make your home a nurturing, cheerful and peaceful environment.

Reduce your exposure to low-energy commercial television. Children see 12,000 simulated murders on TV before their 14th birthday! Television news puts a heavy emphasis on the bad and the ugly, leaving out the good.

Enhance your energy field with photographs. Every photograph contains energy. Carry and display photos taken in moments of happiness, love and receptivity.

Become conscious of the energy levels of your acquaintances, friends and extended family. Choose to be in close proximity to those who are empowering, who see the greatness in you, who feel connected to spirit. Read More

One Simple Approach to a Fulfilling Life

[This post is excerpted from by Oliver Guttorm's web article "One Simple Approach to a Fulfilling Life"]

I am a big believer in affirmations and know they absolutely do work, but my approach in using them comes from the belief system that through our thoughts we create our own reality, or specifically, through our thoughts, words and actions, we create our own reality.

Here are a few examples of affirmations that you can use if you wish. You can also make your own affirmations and if you choose to do so have fun creating them, and know that this may be your one simple approach to a fulfilling life.

For Abundance:                
“I celebrate an abundant life and I accept it now".

For Loving Relationships:                
“I attract into my life loving relationships and I exchange heartfelt energy with like minded people".

For Perfect Health:                
“I always maintain a healthy body and a healthy mind.”
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Trusting Your Intuition: You Already Know What to Do

Here are some steps you can take to make friends with your intuition, learn its language, and deepen your relationship with your wise inner self.

Let your intuition guide you in making faster, better decisions in your life and in your business. If you feel you've become too 'linear' and think too much before you act, try the following simple exercises to test and strengthen your intuition:

1. If you experience a gut feeling' or a hunch this week, act on it as soon as possible and notice the results.

2. If you are eating out at a restaurant, have the intention that your eyes will fall on the perfect menu choice for you at first glance without having to read the whole menu. Order that item, and notice how satisfying it is.

3. When you are faced with a decision, give your self a 10 minute time limit to make that decision. This will force you to go with your hunch rather than endlessly weighing the pros and cons. Notice how your productivity goes up when you do this.

Complete the following sentences by spontaneously listing things that you already know to do. Rapidly list the first 5 to 10 activities, which come to your mind. Keep them simple and doable, and include both internal and external activities:

"Because my wiser self wants to prepare me for expanded awareness, I already know to . . . . . .

"Because I accept that my wiser self is guiding my intuitive development I already know to . . . . .

"Because I believe my intuition is prompting me, I already know to . . . .

Review your lists, then highlight the one activity from the 1st list which appears most expansive to you, and one each from the 2nd and 3rd lists which attracts you the most right now. Choose a date, time and place to do those activities. Taking action will move your intuition from potential to power. read more