New Year =New Possibilities

What a year!

I’ve been reflecting on all that has happened in a year.  What I’ve learned, the new amazing people I’ve met, the adventures I’ve had.  all the different places I’ve lived.  I want to thank all of you for your dedication to health and wellness.  I have learned from each and every one of you.

Next year, I challenge all of you to really live.  With no fear, with lightness, and with a renewed strength.  Whatever your goals are for next year (because I know you already have a list like I told you to do!)  don’t be afraid to take that risk.  We all have something in the back of our minds we would like to accomplish.  New Job, auditions, projects , relationships, promotion, fitness, relocating…….
Lets take the steps to put them into action.
GOOD LUCK!
ALOHA
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Anger

” Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored, than to anything on which it is poured”

- – - Mark Twain

That pretty much sums up all I wanted you guys to think about today!

Here is to moving on and letting go
ALOHA
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Lets get ready for 2010

Its almost a NEW YEAR
which brings a fresh start, new goals, new opportunities

I don’t really believe in making new years resolutions-I believe in new years changes

Have you made your goals/changes for the new year?
mine are:
1. learn French
2. save more
3. finish credit card debt
4. go to Alaska and Ireland

A lot can happen in a year, what do you want to happen?

**for the ladies
I read a really interesting book called the “The Triple Whammy Cure”
It talks about how stress,serotonin and hormones work in womens bodies

It is required reading for all of you  especially you Laura Mcfadden*
Aloha
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Happy Holidays

I want to wish everyone a safe, relaxing, calm, fun holiday season.

This is not a time to feel anxious, or stressed.  What matters this year is the people that are importnt in your life.  But even they can drive you crazy!  Just take a breath, be thankful, and enjoy your time together.
ALOHA
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East / West

There are many benefits for taking both eastern and western medicine

Often times western medicine can be toxic .  I am a big fan of eastern medicine for a number of reasons-like its 5,000 year amazing track record!

I’m really interested in the power of your chi or energy.  When western medicine had not helped me, I turned to acupuncture.  I learned about meridians and life low.  The first few times I went in, my reaction was so powerful I cried .  NO, actually I sobbed

My doctor explained to me I had been suffocating emotions inside my body, creating blocks.  Those energy blocks had a big effect on me and I was literally making myself sick.  Does this sound familiar to you?  Have you ever been in a bad period of your life that you get sick?
After a few weeks of acupuncture, herbal remedies, some serious soul searching (I’m working on meditation but I cant sit still for very long!) I was thinking so clearly I could see how I had dug myself into the hole I was in,understand my pain, and ready to take the steps necessary to change.  My physical pain had gone away.  My energy was back flowing like it should be.

What goes on in your mind body connection has a profound effect on you.  If you are feeling like something is not right I encourage you to research eastern medicinal remedies. I promise acupuncture does not hurt
If you are feeling awesome I encourage you to work on improving yourself and never stop learning.
ALOHA
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Basal Metablic Rate

Basal Metablic Rate, or BMR is how many calories you need a day to maintain normal body function.
This is how you calculate:

For males: BMR= 66+13.8(Weight in Kilograms) +5(Height in centimeters) -6.7(AGE)

For the ladies  655+9.6(weight in kilos) +1.8(height in centimeters) -4.7(age)

Complicated right?  Well your are a fantastic machine so yes its complicated!

Heres an example because I want you to do this for yourself

Kate is 47, 5’6″ and weighs 140
thats 64 kilos and 168 centimeters
BMR= 655+9.6(64)+ 1.8(168) -4.7(47)
655+614+303-221=
1350 Calories!

This is the amount of calories Kate uses in a single day to function.  If she doesn’t exercise anything over this will be most likely converted to fat.  If she  listens to her trainer Nikki and moves and eats well, she will be a calorie burning foxy lady
Remember-blinking your eyes to read this requires calories. Calories are energy.
Do this for yourself today
ALOHA
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Easy Fitness Tip

WALK
yep thats it , just walk

when I was in New York last week I walked EVERYWHERE and it felt great
Its the easiest most tried and true way to get your cardio in for the day

For those of you who have to drive a lot, set aside some time in your day to walk to the places you can-like while running errands or going to a meeting-or just make sure to Always use the stairs if you are crunched for time

Get moving!
ALOHA
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