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Lynn Burns, Certified Holistic Health Counselor |
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"The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too strong to be broken."
- Warren Buffet |
| Greetings!
I have recently changed so many things about my own life that it is a bit amazing to me. I have a tendency to leave very comfortable situations for shall we say - the less "cushy". (Not that I don't love comfort!) I'm not sure why I do this because there is no doubt it can make life a bit more challenging. I truly love though the learning and growth that comes with forging into unknown territory. I'm a true observer of life so I crave travel and new experiences. I am never surprised at the incredible events that manifest with taking a little risk! I was keenly aware at a very young age of the uncertainties of life and I try to embrace them as oppose to trying to conquer and control. It's a great way to live. Fear based living holds us back from so much. Our own minds are the greatest culprit in not striving for our full potential. We all have the ability to get there.
Carpe Diem ~ Lynn |
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Why Weight? Diets Don't Work
You can't turn on the TV, drive down the road or go to a party without being confronted with America's hottest obsession: weight. Diets are a billion-dollar industry; companies spend millions and millions luring you to try the latest diet (low carb, high protein, low fat, no fat, you name it) with promises that this will (finally!) be the solution - your shortcut to a thinner body. Advertising efforts also deeply affect our children, who develop distorted body images and are often on diets as early as 9 or 10 years of age.
Our culture touts diet pills, celebrity workouts, convenience foods, and trendy diets to help us achieve our desired weight, but these quick fix solutions have backfired. America's populace has reached its highest weight in history. About half of Americans are overweight; one third are obese. Diets steer us away from our common sense and dip deeply into our pocketbooks while eliciting few, if any, lasting results.
Diets don't work because each person is unique, with different needs based on gender, age, ancestry and lifestyle. How could one diet possibly be right for everyone? Diets don't work because they are extreme solutions. As in physics, if a pendulum swings to one extreme, it has to swing equally to the other. A diet might work for a short amount of time, but research shows that almost all diets result in a 10-pound gain once off the diet. Diets don't work because they are too restrictive. People who fail on diet plans are not flawed and weak. Diets by nature require discipline and restriction at levels that are unsustainable by a healthy human body.
Most people are disconnected from why they gain weight, and see diet as the only culprit. For example, ignoring or discounting emotions is often the first thing to cause weight imbalances. In our fast paced world, we have lost sight of many aspects of life that truly nourish and balance our bodies, such as slowing down, eating a home-cooked meal, and spending quality time with loving people. Eating consciously and making simple lifestyle changes will create positive results and release you from the endless cycle of dieting.
Balance and a sustainable weight are your birthright. Given half a chance, your body will balance out by itself, but this is only possible by getting out of the diet mentality and listening to what you truly need. Imagine taking all of the outward energy you expend on diets, fads and gimmicks and turning it inward, so that you can listen to your heart and inner wisdom. There is no such thing as a quick fix. You already have everything you need within you. With careful thought and loving reflection, you can feed yourself wisely and purposefully and be completely nourished. Working with your body rather than against it will bring about increased energy, stabilized weight and sustainable health.
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Mindful CHALLENGE YOURSELF! Relationships |
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"If we are not growing, we are dying." |
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Sprouts
In the spring season, seeds flaunt their vitality and energy by sprouting. Sprouts of all varieties contain the building blocks of life in the form of vitamins, enzymes, amino acids and simple sugars. In their early growth state, sprouts are very easy to digest, allowing our bodies to access many wonderful nutrients. Recent research by the American Cancer Society has backed what holistic nutrition has known for years: that sprouts contain anti-cancer properties, high levels of active antioxidants, concentrated amounts of phytochemicals and significant amounts of vitamins A, C and D.
In their raw form, sprouts have a cooling effect on the body, and therefore are best consumed in warm weather or by robust, warm body types. Those who tend to feel cool can try steaming spouts or adding them to warm dishes such as stir-fries and soups, to reduce the cooling effect. There is a wide variety of edible and delicious sprouts, each with a different texture and flavor: alfalfa, mung bean, lentil, radish, clover, sunflower, broccoli, garbanzo and adzuki.
Here are some great ways to serve up sprouts:
· add to salads
· combine with other vegetables in wraps, roll-ups or stir-fries
· use as garnish on top of soups, stews, omelets or scrambled eggs
· add to rice or whole grain dishes
· use in sandwiches instead of lettuce.
Spring has arrived! Eat sprouts and feel alive!
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"I ALWAYS FIND A WAY." |
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RECIPE BOX |
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Recipe of the Month
Spring Sprouting Steamer
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 zucchini
1 summer squash
1 package mixed crunchy sprouts (lentil, adzuki, mung, garbanzo)
3 tablespoons of freshly chopped tarragon
1 tablespoon of ghee (clarified butter) or butter
4 lemon wedges
salt to taste
Directions:
1. Slice zucchini and summer squash in discs, about 1/4 inch thick. Steam with sprouts for about 5 minutes or until desired tenderness.
2. Toss with tarragon, ghee and salt in bowl.
3. Serve with lemon wedge.
Note: Try fresh herbs like parsley, dill, cilantro, or mint for a totally different taste.
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Upcoming Events with Lynn!
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INSPIRED TO HEALTH has moved to New York City!
Lynn is basing her business primarily in Manhattan but will continue to counsel in Michigan and other parts of the country. This will allow her to help more people on a broader scale get healthier and improve their quality of life!
Sign up for Group Programs
Corporate Lecture Series Available
Contact Lynn for more information on speaking to your company or other organization on the connection between food, mood, stress, productivity and satisfaction.
Lectures / workshops include:
- Eating for Energy
- Healthy Eating on the Road and on the Run
- Stress Relief!
- Sugar Blues
- Eating and Organizing for Better Focus
If you enjoy hanging out with your friends and want to cook delicious healthy food, relax and get inspired to take better care of yourself, a Wellness Party is just what you need!
Lynn gives regular group tours @ Whole Foods. This consists of a 45 minute guided walk through the store with tips on what to incorporate more for healthy eating and what to avoid.
$40 per person
( to pay in advance)
Contact us @ (734)260-7989
Mention this newsletter and receive a free
One Hour Health Consultation / regular value $50
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About Lynn
Lynn is the Founder and Director of Inspired To Health, a private health counseling practice. Lynn is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor through The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in Manhattan and Columbia University. She is also a member of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. She works with busy people who struggle to find balance in their lives to help them make more space and time for healthy living. Lynn helps her clients increase their energy levels, deconstruct cravings, find their ideal weight, reduce stress, better manage their time, and increase their overall knowledge towards wellness and healthy living.
Lynn counsels her clients on holistic attributes that include nutrition, as well as physical activity, relationship, career, and spirituality. These being Primary Foods that also greatly nourish us. Her individualized and group programs range anywhere from 1 to 12 months. She helps her clients achieve their health goals so they may experience an increase in satisfaction and passion for their lives!
In addition to Lynn's individualized programs, she also offers group sessions, cooking classes, menu planning, corporate workshops, teleclasses and more.
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It's such a pleasure to help those closest to us become happier and healthier. Please forward this newsletter to friends, family members or colleagues who may be interested, supported or INSPIRED by it.
It's about sharing the "HEALTH WEALTH".
Something of great need in this world! |
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