Happy New Year!
I hope you all had a fantastic holiday filled with good family and friends. Over the past few weeks I've been reflecting on 2008. I feel so grateful for the changes, opportunities and people that I met this past year that I started thinking what will it take to make 2009 even better. I'm committed to making this year an EXTRAORDINARY year. So I started thinking, what is the difference between the word extraordinary and ordinary...it is the simple word extra. Extra is defined as over and above the usual. One extra degree can make all the difference. At 211 degrees, water is hot. At 212 degrees, it boils. So the question is what can I do or what can we do that is above the norm to make this year an extraordinary year?
How can we actually make those new years resolutions stick? How can we lose weight? Stick to going to the gym? Quit smoking? Find better life/work balance? Find something creative to do? How can we stop the negativity that holds us still? Change is always possible.
Its not about getting rid of a bad habit but rather building more positive ones.
I've put together a handy list to use to make sure that this year is extraordinary.
1. Be CLEAR about what you want. Rather then say I want to lose weight, set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time Bound) goals. Create specific goals with time frames and action steps. Use this to work step by step to reach your goals. Don't just look at the big picture, "I want to lose 30 pounds", instead think "today I am going to go to the gym for 40 minutes and eat x,y and z"
2. Make a serious commitment. Its important to get really clear on what you want and understand why you want that change. Use that to inspire you daily.
3.Set up a tracking system. When I meet with clients I always start by asking them what's new and good. People are so used to sharing what is going wrong in their life that this provides an excellent opportunity to reflect on what is good, what you've accomplished. Find someone to share what is going well in your life or write it down in a journal.
4. Have a backup plan. Its likely you are going to fall off the wagon here or
there. Rather then beat yourself up about it have a plan B. How will
you tackle the situation? Take the opportunity to learn from the
setbacks. What didn't work? What can I change?
5. Imagine your success. If you can't really picture something happening its likely that you won't make it happen. Visualize what you want. What does it look like, feel like, smell like? Do you look happy in that future?
6. Get rid of your limiting beliefs. Limiting beliefs are only that, they are limiting. They are your subconscious resistance to change. They have such a strong effect on your body that they can really hinder your goals. Our beliefs become our biology. In this image
below the scientist wanted to show what happens in our body when we
have happy thoughts versus when we have negative thoughts. The idea is that all thoughts are energy and thus effects the structure of water.
 
You Make Me Sick, I Will Kill You Love and Appreciation
I found this
astounding to see the formation in the water. If thoughts can affect the molecular structure of water, and our bodies are made up of 75% water, imagine how our thoughts affect the health and wellbeing of our bodies!
7. Get support. Support is really the key to making change. Whether that is from a professional, friend or loved one, you need someone to help you and hold you accountable for the changes you are trying to make.
Let's make this year EXTRAORDINARY,
Liz
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 Food Focus:
Sea Vegetables
In traditional Chinese healing, sea vegetables correspond to the winter season and to the kidneys, adrenal glands, bladder and reproductive organs. The strengthening, balancing and cleansing properties of sea vegetables are known to help these organs as well as the hair, skin and nails.
Sea vegetables (or seaweeds) provide a variety of minerals and vitamins, including calcium, iron and iodine, and can help balance hormone and thyroid levels in the body. Eating too many processed foods or foods grown in mineral-depleted soil can result in a lack of minerals in the body, leading to cravings for salty or sugary foods. Adding sea vegetables to your diet can help balance your energy levels and alleviate cravings.
There are all different kind of sea vegetables to try such as nori, kelp, arame, hijiki and dulse. Start simply by adding dulse flakes to soups and salads. Dulse flakes are a great way to add sea veggies to your daily diet. I like the garlic dulse flakes which have an added kick.
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Recipes of The Month:
Nori Avocado Salad
 Ingredients:
2 sprouted grain corn tortillas
1 nori sheet
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 bag of mixed greens
1/2 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 large carrot
1 avocado, diced
2 tbsp Bragg's Ginger & Sesame Salad DressingHimilayan Salt to taste
Directions:
1. Cut nori sheet and corn tortillas into long strips, then cut in half.
2. Warm 1 tbsp of olive oil on skillet at medium heat.
3. Toss in nori and tortillas and sautte until lightly browned. Sprinkle with salt and set aside.
4. In a large bowl mix in greens, grated carrot, tomatoes and avocado.
5. Toss in salad dressing to coat.
6. Top with nori/tortilla mixture.
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IN THIS ISSUE:
*New Programs 2009
*Food Focus: Sea Vegetables
*Recipe of the Month: Nori Avocado Salad
*Eating for Energy E-Cookbook
*Upcoming Workshops
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I'M EXCITED TO INTRODUCE MY NEW....
Eating For Energy:
Endurance Sports E-Cookbook
An e-book emailed directly to your inbox that includes over 50 QUICK AND EASY RECIPES for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and dessert.PLUS a glossary to explain the benefits of specific foods used, resources on where to buy and education on wholesome foods. $10
Here's a look at some of the delicious, healthy recipes:
BreakfastWarm Ginger Goji Berry Oatmeal
Blueberry Banana Performance Pancakes
On The Road Power Cereal
Popeye Scrambled Egg Wrap
Cinnamon Berry French toast Soufflé
Lunch
Homemade Veggie Burger
Black Bean Hummus
Spinach Avocado Mango Salad
De's Delicious Mayo Free Egg Salad
Asian Noodle Salad
Veggie Chili
Lentil Soup
Dinner
Pretzel Crusted Chicken
Veggie Delight Pizza
B12 Energy Mac & "Cheese"
Vegetable Tofu Lasagna
Red Snapper with Warm Tomato Vinaigrette
Maple Glazed Salmon
Power Snacks, Smoothies and Dessert
Almond Butter Banana Wrap Up
Homemade Apple Pie Energy Bar
Raw Banana Pudding Pie
Raw Chocolate Brownies
Homemade Almond Milk
Acai SUPER Smoothie
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