Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Thrive With Pam !: Your Comfort Zone
Thrive With Pam !: Your Comfort Zone: My Food2Live4 partner Jennifer posted a great quote in our cleanse group this morning. "A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothi...
Your Comfort Zone
My Food2Live4 partner Jennifer posted a great quote in our cleanse group this morning. "A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there." Unknown.
Love that! Your comfort zone is just that: comfortable. There's no adventure, no excitement, no growth - you may choose to stay there out of boredom and fear or lack of confidence.
There's another great quote I love. "The journey of a thousand miles starts with one step." As a health coach, I help people take the initial small steps towards reaching their larger goals towards better health - in all aspects of their lives.
Is your goal to eat better? Choose an apple over chips.
Is your goal to reduce clutter? Take 10 minutes (set a timer) and clean out a drawer.
Is your goal to have more spirituality? Set a timer for 5 minutes and sit in quiet and meditate.
Starting my health coaching business has taken me WAAAY out of my comfort zone. I have always worked in business and sales and have had SOMETHING to sell. Working for myself, I am selling myself and my reputation. I had to ask myself - what positive things would happen if I stayed in my comfort zone? Umm. . .nothing :( But what positive things would happen if I put myself out there ??? So I started talking and sharing and posting and blogging and low and behold my business has been growing.
It's not always easy, so find yourself someone who loves you and will support you on your journey, whatever that may be. And I'm always here if you need some guidance on your journey to better health and wellness.
And . . .speaking of being out of your comfort zone. . . in one of my last blogs, I posted a before and after picture of me in a bikini. AACK! I was terrified, but the positive response has been tremendous! Between my partners and I, we have over 30 people on their weight loss journey with Clean Burn and Shape with Orenda. We will help you choose the right program for your weight loss goals, provide you with meal plans and recipes, and provide support throughout the cleanse. Email me at pamela@food2live4.com or find me on Facebook!
Some comments from past cleansers:
This was the easiest cleanse I've ever done. Thanks, Pam! - Rebecca, Chicago
Thanks so much for recommending this!! I feel awesome!!! Totally re-energized and lost 5lbs in 10 days!!! I can't believe how easy it was! - Nicole, Chicago
Love that! Your comfort zone is just that: comfortable. There's no adventure, no excitement, no growth - you may choose to stay there out of boredom and fear or lack of confidence.
There's another great quote I love. "The journey of a thousand miles starts with one step." As a health coach, I help people take the initial small steps towards reaching their larger goals towards better health - in all aspects of their lives.
Is your goal to eat better? Choose an apple over chips.
Is your goal to reduce clutter? Take 10 minutes (set a timer) and clean out a drawer.
Is your goal to have more spirituality? Set a timer for 5 minutes and sit in quiet and meditate.
Starting my health coaching business has taken me WAAAY out of my comfort zone. I have always worked in business and sales and have had SOMETHING to sell. Working for myself, I am selling myself and my reputation. I had to ask myself - what positive things would happen if I stayed in my comfort zone? Umm. . .nothing :( But what positive things would happen if I put myself out there ??? So I started talking and sharing and posting and blogging and low and behold my business has been growing.
It's not always easy, so find yourself someone who loves you and will support you on your journey, whatever that may be. And I'm always here if you need some guidance on your journey to better health and wellness.
And . . .speaking of being out of your comfort zone. . . in one of my last blogs, I posted a before and after picture of me in a bikini. AACK! I was terrified, but the positive response has been tremendous! Between my partners and I, we have over 30 people on their weight loss journey with Clean Burn and Shape with Orenda. We will help you choose the right program for your weight loss goals, provide you with meal plans and recipes, and provide support throughout the cleanse. Email me at pamela@food2live4.com or find me on Facebook!
Some comments from past cleansers:
This was the easiest cleanse I've ever done. Thanks, Pam! - Rebecca, Chicago
Thanks so much for recommending this!! I feel awesome!!! Totally re-energized and lost 5lbs in 10 days!!! I can't believe how easy it was! - Nicole, Chicago
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Some thoughts on the passing of Robin Williams
Many of you may not know this, but I'm a survivor of suicide. Robin Williams passing affected me very deeply - as does any suicide I hear of. My husband took his life in 2009. It is a loss I grieve every day.
People desperately want to know - WHY? That is the big unanswered question. Believe me, I have asked myself that a million times. Were we struggling financially? Yes - but then why don't more homeless people do it? Did we have issues in our marriage? Yes. But people get divorced all the time and don't do it. Did my husband have a lot to live for? HELL YES. For me, there would be never a good reason. But for the person living in the dark world of depression - suicide is the only relief from a life of pain.
The saddest thing about depression and suicide is the person living in that darkness is unable to see the lives they touch and the people that love them so deeply. So, I ask you, don't judge. It has taken me a long time to come around to the belief that suicide is not a selfish act, but is much like death from any other illness such as cancer or heart disease. I hope out of this comes some good. Awareness is key.
As for myself, I have come out on the other side. And, for survivors, there is life on the other side. Living through that experience has taught me not to take life for granted. I experience joy on a completely different level, I love deeper, and don't sweat the small stuff. My daughter tells me "it will all be ok in the end. If it's not ok, it's not the end."
If you or someone you know suffers from suicidal thoughts or severe depression, I URGE you to get some help. 1-800-273-8255 is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
I pray Robin Williams has found the relief and peace he was seeking.
People desperately want to know - WHY? That is the big unanswered question. Believe me, I have asked myself that a million times. Were we struggling financially? Yes - but then why don't more homeless people do it? Did we have issues in our marriage? Yes. But people get divorced all the time and don't do it. Did my husband have a lot to live for? HELL YES. For me, there would be never a good reason. But for the person living in the dark world of depression - suicide is the only relief from a life of pain.
The saddest thing about depression and suicide is the person living in that darkness is unable to see the lives they touch and the people that love them so deeply. So, I ask you, don't judge. It has taken me a long time to come around to the belief that suicide is not a selfish act, but is much like death from any other illness such as cancer or heart disease. I hope out of this comes some good. Awareness is key.
As for myself, I have come out on the other side. And, for survivors, there is life on the other side. Living through that experience has taught me not to take life for granted. I experience joy on a completely different level, I love deeper, and don't sweat the small stuff. My daughter tells me "it will all be ok in the end. If it's not ok, it's not the end."
If you or someone you know suffers from suicidal thoughts or severe depression, I URGE you to get some help. 1-800-273-8255 is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
I pray Robin Williams has found the relief and peace he was seeking.
Saturday, August 9, 2014
Thrive With Pam !: Post Cleanse Pics!
Thrive With Pam !: Post Cleanse Pics!: Um . . .you know when you get the blue screen on your computer? Well, that happened to me this week and that is why this post is late. FORT...
Post Cleanse Pics!
Um . . .you know when you get the blue screen on your computer? Well, that happened to me this week and that is why this post is late. FORTUNATELY I backed up! And I'm not always good at doing that. So - if you haven't backed up in a while - here is your friendly reminder :)
I had promised a post cleanse picture. I lost 5 lbs this time around (I lost 8 the first time around). But for me, it wasn't so much about the weight loss as to how I feel. Cleansing every so often is soooo good for the body. We take in various toxins EVERY DAY and while our bodies are very smart and work very hard to keep clean, sometimes a little extra help is needed. The Clean Burn Shape program from Orenda is an excellent way to detox the body and get it back on track. The have a 10 day program that is great if you have 10 lbs or less you would like to release or a 10+30 program if you have have a bit more to lose. I provide meal plans, recipes, shopping lists, and coaching for my clients that use the Clean Burn Shape. The thing I really love about this program is that you get to eat - clean eating! You will have energy again and less of those pesky cravings. If you want to lose weight, have energy, and see immediate results, email me at pamela@food2live4.com. I look forward to working with you!
I had promised a post cleanse picture. I lost 5 lbs this time around (I lost 8 the first time around). But for me, it wasn't so much about the weight loss as to how I feel. Cleansing every so often is soooo good for the body. We take in various toxins EVERY DAY and while our bodies are very smart and work very hard to keep clean, sometimes a little extra help is needed. The Clean Burn Shape program from Orenda is an excellent way to detox the body and get it back on track. The have a 10 day program that is great if you have 10 lbs or less you would like to release or a 10+30 program if you have have a bit more to lose. I provide meal plans, recipes, shopping lists, and coaching for my clients that use the Clean Burn Shape. The thing I really love about this program is that you get to eat - clean eating! You will have energy again and less of those pesky cravings. If you want to lose weight, have energy, and see immediate results, email me at pamela@food2live4.com. I look forward to working with you!
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Thrive With Pam !: Toxicity and Cleanse Results!
Thrive With Pam !: Toxicity and Cleanse Results!: I will get a post cleanse picture tomorrow. I ended up with a 5 lb weight loss! I didn't really have a lot of weight to lose, but just...
Toxicity and Cleanse Results!
I will get a post cleanse picture tomorrow. I ended up with a 5 lb weight loss! I didn't really have a lot of weight to lose, but just wanted my jeans to fit, you know? I have to say post detox I am feeling great. More energy, sleeping well . . .there is something to cleansing the body.
Yesterday I started listening to the Detox Summit hosted by The Institute for Functional Medicine. Some of the top doctors and health experts in the world are discussing toxicity. Not only is it tied to weight gain, but a host of other issues, like autoimmune disorders, infertility, mood disorders . . .the list goes on and on. If you are interested in learning more - you can sign up here: http://thedetoxsummit.com/
If you are interested in learning more about Orenda products and how they can not only help with toxicity, but boost immunity, please contact me!
Today I started a juice cleanse with Peeled. I swear I'm not a crazy cleanse person !!! I had ordered the juice cleanse and forgot about it. I had to pick it up on Monday. So - 3 days of juice! You can learn more about the Peeled cleanse here: http://peeledjuicebar.com/ If it's something you think you want to do, keep your eye open on Groupon - they have a great deal. $97 for a three day cleanse.
I have to say the juices are very good! A bit sweet for my palate, but better than I expected. If you're looking for an easy way to reset your digestive system, this would be a great start!
Yesterday I started listening to the Detox Summit hosted by The Institute for Functional Medicine. Some of the top doctors and health experts in the world are discussing toxicity. Not only is it tied to weight gain, but a host of other issues, like autoimmune disorders, infertility, mood disorders . . .the list goes on and on. If you are interested in learning more - you can sign up here: http://thedetoxsummit.com/
If you are interested in learning more about Orenda products and how they can not only help with toxicity, but boost immunity, please contact me!
Today I started a juice cleanse with Peeled. I swear I'm not a crazy cleanse person !!! I had ordered the juice cleanse and forgot about it. I had to pick it up on Monday. So - 3 days of juice! You can learn more about the Peeled cleanse here: http://peeledjuicebar.com/ If it's something you think you want to do, keep your eye open on Groupon - they have a great deal. $97 for a three day cleanse.
I have to say the juices are very good! A bit sweet for my palate, but better than I expected. If you're looking for an easy way to reset your digestive system, this would be a great start!
Monday, August 4, 2014
Thrive With Pam !: In the Home Stretch. . . well, not quite . . . Day...
Thrive With Pam !: In the Home Stretch. . . well, not quite . . . Day...: I hope everyone had a happy Monday. I have received some great feedback on my cleanse journey and I appreciate that! It's day 9 of my ...
In the Home Stretch. . . well, not quite . . . Day 9
I hope everyone had a happy Monday. I have received some great feedback on my cleanse journey and I appreciate that! It's day 9 of my Orenda Clean Burn Shape cleanse. It's definitely been challenging as I've had more than my normal number of social commitments. A few cheats here and there, but overall I have stuck to the plan. I'm feeling great and definitely craving more of the good stuff - whole foods. I enjoy being creative with the shopping list provided and I brought a couple of my dishes to a party last night. They were a hit! It's nice when other people discover eating healthy can also mean eating tasty.
Here is an interesting change of plans . . . I will be following up this cleanse with an unexpected, well really more forgotten, juice cleanse. I had ordered a Groupon for the Peeled 3 day juice cleanse a while back. Ordered my juice and forgot about it. Well, today was pickup day! So tomorrow, I am starting a 3 day juice cleanse. Now, normally, I wouldn't recommend doing something like this back to back, especially with someone who has never done a juice cleanse. I have done plenty of them and I'm sure I will be fine. If you're in the Chicago area and like fresh juice, check out Peeled http://peeledjuicebar.com/. They often run Groupons which are a great deal. I usually make my own juice and I will post my review on Peeled in a couple of days.
In the meantime, I wanted to share a recipe with you. It's a variation on a Gabriel Cousens recipe. I hope you enjoy!
Veggie Medley
8 stalks asparagus
2 tomatoes diced
handfull of green beens, trimmed and cut in 1 inch pieces
2 cups broccoli chopped
1 yellow or orange pepper cut into slices
1 red pepper cut into slices
1 fresh bulb fennel, chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Sauce
3-4 fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 of lemon, juiced
1/4 cup water (more if needed)
1 inch piece fresh ginger
1 tsp italian herb mix
fresh ground pepper and sea salt to taste
Heat oven on lowest setting
Combine the first 9 ingredients in a glass bowl or baking dish.
In a high speed blender, add the sauce ingredients and blend until smooth. Pour over the vegetables. Place in dehydrator and heat until warmed or place in oven on lowest setting for 30-45 min or until warmed through. Veggies should still be crisp.
This was a hit at the party I took it to!
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Thrive With Pam !: Your Friend Comes to Town and You're Cleansing? D...
Thrive With Pam !: Your Friend Comes to Town and You're Cleansing? D...: Day 5 of my Orenda Clean Burn Shape cleanse. I am still feeling great. And even though I said I wouldn't weigh myself until the end, I ...
Thrive With Pam !: Eating Out on a Cleanse Day 4
Thrive With Pam !: Eating Out on a Cleanse Day 4: It's day 4 of my 10 day cleanse. I'm still feeling great - lots of energy. In fact, I am having a hard time eating enough calories...
Thrive With Pam !: Pizza on a Cleanse? Yes, please! Day 3
Thrive With Pam !: Pizza on a Cleanse? Yes, please! Day 3: Day 3 of my Orenda Clean Burn Shape cleanse. Today I felt the detox. A bit tired, a bit headachy. I drank a TON of water and by dinner I ...
Thrive With Pam !: Summer Vegetables and Day 2 of Cleanse
Thrive With Pam !: Summer Vegetables and Day 2 of Cleanse: Well, I am almost through day 2 of my 10 day cleanse. I had a bit of a slow start to my day, but my energy DEFINITELY picked up after break...
Thrive With Pam !: Sorry I've Gone Missing and SUMMER CLEANSE!
Thrive With Pam !: Sorry I've Gone Missing and SUMMER CLEANSE!: I just signed in to discover I haven't written anything since April! How time flies . . . I have been busy getting my house ready to se...
Thrive With Pam !: Cleanse Day 8 Where the Heck Has She Been???
Thrive With Pam !: Cleanse Day 8 Where the Heck Has She Been???: Hi all ! I have been a busy girl! I did a day at Lollapalooza on Friday. I am going to tell you right now I did my damn best to stay per...
Cleanse Day 8 Where the Heck Has She Been???
Hi all ! I have been a busy girl! I did a day at Lollapalooza on Friday. I am going to tell you right now I did my damn best to stay perfect on my cleanse, but I didn't. I did the good college try though! Packed my stuff for Lolla but some of the stuff they had there was too tempting to pass up and I am all about living life, you know? But here is the lesson: You can fall down, but you have the choice if you get up or stay down. I chose to be a bit naughty on Friday, but I didn't let that keep me down OR keep me from finishing my cleanse. On Saturday, I started right back up! Clean as could be. And here's the thing I noticed on Friday. When I ate naughty, I IMMEDIATELY felt bad. Seriously. I went to go see a mellow band, laid out my mat and took a little nappy. At Lollapalooza. Surrounded by 200,000 people. After eating so clean, that small bit of gluten, fat sugar, etc. really affected me! I will say though, we had a really awesome vegan lunch before the festival at Karyns on Green. If you're in the Chicago area, check it out! And . . .I did go prepared . . .
So here we are Sunday. I love Sundays because its usually the day I prepare for the week to come. I did my grocery shopping, made a couple of yummy dishes for next week and I am anxious to share one of those with you. This tasted great right after I made it, but what I love about this dish is that is tastes even better after it has a chance to marinate in the fridge. It keeps a couple of days. Enjoy!
Mediterranean Salad with Garbanzo Beans
Drank my Orenda Shape Shake waiting for Interpol.
Mediterranean Salad with Garbanzo Beans
1 15-ounce
garbanzo beans
1 cup chopped
broccoli
1 cup grape
tomatoes halved
1 cup finely
shredded kale
¼ cup finely
chopped red onion
2 tablespoons
chopped Kalamata olives
Dressing
3 tablespoons red wine
vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small garlic
clove minced
1 tablespoon
chopped parsley
1 teaspoon fresh
thyme
Combine all
ingredients in a large bowl and chill about an hour before serving. Will keep for several days in
refrigerator.
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