12-Day Countdown to 2012 – Day 3: Set Your Intentions for Food and Diet

12-Day Countdown to 2012 – Day 3:
Set Your Intentions for Food & Diet

- by Tera Warner

When I use the word “diet” here, I’m not using it in the sense that so many of us have come to know, impling some sort of short term calorie restriction in an effort to drop unwanted pounds and fit into that little black dress.

I’m referring to your typical dietary regime, and the foods you tend to feed your body and mind on a daily, weekly, monthly, and even annual basis.

In other words, what food choices do you make? What do you eat? Is there a pattern to the types and amounts of foods you eat?

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Body Enlightenment Registrations Extended Until 11/11/11 at 11:11

Body Enlightenment Registrations Extended
until 11/11/11 at 11:11

- by Tera Warner

Sometimes I think of courage as the tough, roll up your sleeves kinda strength it takes to fight “bad guys” and walk home alone at night in the dark. But this week, thanks to you, I’ve seen that courage can be a quiet, committed act of kindness to oneself.

Here’s what I mean…

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Tell Me 10 Things You Love About Yourself!

Tell Me 10 Things You Love About Yourself!

- by Tera Warner

Recently, I did an interview with Carol Look, “Why You’ll Never Get Thin if You Feel Fat.” This was a fabulous interview and loaded with inspiration and kick-butt energy for all those who have ever struggled with carrying excess weight, or just having a poor self-image.

On that call, Carol shared a few helpful ideas I’d like you to take note of:

You could lock a person who has a poor self-image in a room with no food for 30 days, and they would still gain weight. It’s not about food, it’s about energy!

The two most important things you need to do to improve your self-confidence and rewire your body image are: Read more »

Raw Success: Lose 9 Pounds in 7 Days on The FREE 7-Day Raw Food Detox!

My Raw Success on The 7-Day Raw Food Detox

- by Racheal Torress

Racheal’s Raw Success Story of her experiences on our 7-Day Raw Food Detox is nothing short of amazing. She exceeded the program’s expectations and lost 9 pounds in a mere 7 days on this raw food detox, whereas results typically average a loss of 7 pounds in 7 days! On top of the lost weight, Racheal also slept better, looked and felt energized, and was absolutely glowing! She even killed her chocolate cravings, too!

This 7-Day Raw Food Detox Program is FREE — but not for long. This is the LAST time we’re offering it, before it’s gone forever!

So please, read Racheal’s inspiring success story, share it with your friends and family, and then sign-up now! It’s FREE, so what have you got to lose… except for toxins, cravings, and unwanted pounds?

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Go Raw and Get Cool with The Cool Vegetarian Jeff Golfman

Raw Success Story: How I Became A Raw Vegan

- by Jeff Golfman of TheCoolVegetarian.com

Once upon a time I was a meat-eating, McDonald’s-loving, fried-food junkie. I hated vegetables, never ate greens, and fruit was only consumed as an artificial flavouring in a soda pop drink.

Favourites included meat, fries, Heinz ketchup, ice cream, candied carrots, breads, pastas, chicken noodle soup, eggs, toast, hot dogs, bacon, cookies, chocolate, popcorn, candy, gum, and Slurpees.

So… how did I get from SAD to RAW?

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Overcoming Excessive and Compulsive Eating

by Tera Warner

If you do it, you know it and it’s not fun. The classic polite smile as the plate of hummus comes around. You politely refuse. But as soon as you’ve got a moment to yourself behind closed doors the compulsion over takes you.

It starts with a dip of the fingers and ends with a half-stunned stare at the bottom of an empty bowl. Many of us inspired about health and vibrant living have come from a background of less than ideal eating patterns.

One of the many traps into which a lot of “Raw Foodists” fall, or any dieter or binger for that matter, is the trap of feast, then famine. If you’re one of the women who constantly puts her attention on the last 10 pounds to lose, then you know this trap all too well.

The 24 hour fast followed by the 3 hour binge. What does it take to finally achieve balance? How do we finally get into communication with ourselves and apply the tools that help us thrive and feel our best? At times it can seem a constant struggle, especially if you’ve come from a lifetime of destructive eating patterns.

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Raw Challenge Transformation & Breaking Free From Cravings!

- by Rachelle Fordyce

Guess what everyone?!  Today is the last day of my 30-day raw challenge! I can’t believe today’s the last day already. It seemed to go by so quickly!

I’ve successfully completed a couple of 30-day raw challenges in the past, but the last time I did so was in August of 2009, so it’s been a while. Let me share with you why I decided I wanted to do another 30-day raw challenge and my results this time around. If you’re thinking about eating more greens or giving the raw food diet a try, but are on the fence and looking for reasons to take the plunge, then read on! You may find my personal experiences to be helpful or inspirational for you.

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Get Your Head Out of the Sand: Raw Foods to Fight Acne

by Stephanie Gadsden

The fight for clear skin can at times be frustrating for acne suffers. Here are some raw food secrets to get your skin looking great!

Acne Facts

Acne is a common skin condition characterised by pimples on the face, chest, and back. Acne can bare its ugly head at any age, so if you are an adult suffering from this condition, don’t worry, you are not alone. Acne occurs when the pores of the skin become blocked with oil, dead skin cells and bacteria. Factors contributing to acne include excess androgens (the acne causing hormones), a high Glycaemic Index (GI) diet, stress and even your genes.

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Top Tips for Staying Raw When You’re Away from Home

Staying On Your Raw Diet When You’re Not In Your Own Kitchen

by Kristen Suzanne

Just because you’re not in your own kitchen doesn’t mean that you can’t maintain your Raw diet. Whether you’re away from your kitchen for the day or a week, these tips will help.

1. Check out your local restaurants

Check local restaurants where you can order raw food or even just some fresh salads. Plan on visiting these places frequently.

Call ahead and see if the restaurants will help you by preparing special foods (if they don’t already have things available on their menu).

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The Art of Seduction: Rich, Glossy Chocolate

By Alisha Waterman

I have spent the last 20 – 25 years obsessed with the rich, glossy seduction of chocolate.

The way it smells, the way it melts ever so slightly as it sits on your tongue.

I have also spent just as many years with some serious guilt about my little addiction. It is so liberating to be able to shed the guilt and the pounds of years of chocolate love.

It’s great to realise I can now enjoy beautiful yummy chocolate, that not only satisfies my love for the food of the Amazons but is a healthy Superfood that nourishes my body. Read more »