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As most of you already know, I am not a fan of the word "diet".

Life is about balance, knowing what your body likes and doesn't like.

Foods that make you feel good and foods that don't agree with you.

If you eat a balance of 75% alkaline and 25% acidic foods your body will love you and you will feel and be much healthier.

No one ever said on their death bed... Oh... I regret I didn't diet more.

Love it! Thanks to the institute for the psychology of eating for their photo.

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Such a cute video about staying young being hydrated. It's so important to make sure you
drink enough water daily

Evian Baby Bay - Love it!

https://www.youtube.com/embed/OWG3rtGoIlI

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I couldn't have had a greater role model as a mother.

As I think back to when I was younger I watched her all the time. She was my hero and still is .

She uplifted me through the self respect she had for herself and self love.
Even though times were not always perfect and I am not a mother myself,
I think of you ladies out there who can make a difference in your daughters life.

Teach her about healthy choices, self respect, self love and worthiness.

Thank you to psychology of eating for the great photo.

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Today is an exciting day for us at Fabulous, Fit & Fantastic Living.

We introduce and welcome our new Spokeswoman Miss Mini Me- " Minnie" to our team.

She is a confident woman who accepts herself for all that she is and exudes positivity, hope and happiness.

Loving and embracing her curves she shares her encouragement of self love, worthiness and braveness.

She teaches others how to be the best they can be and encourages you to learn how to have a healthy, pH balanced lifestyle.

Minnie knows by eating the proper balance of alkaline & acidic foods it will help you to be healthier from the inside out and feel more vibrant and alive.

Say hello to Minnie, by commenting on this blog and share her with the world.

She is here to make a difference and you will be seeing more of Minnie soon.

A big Thank you to Edull for bringing her to life :)

Today is an exciting day for us at Fabulous, Fit & Fantastic Living.

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Luv Wendy

This is a fabulous article by Elite Daily written by Brittany Greco. I can relate
to this totally.

When in a relationship I don't work out as much which I should,
I tend to eat more as eating becomes a social event instead of a health event
and I definitely don't dance as much as I would like to.

You may relate to all 7 reasons or know someone who is experiencing this.

Here is the link to the article and website for other excellent articles
http://elitedaily.com/life/7-reasons-why-your-relationship-is-making-you-fat/

Relationships, like any other all-around significant commitment, can bring about some major life changes.

From reaching a whole new level of comfort with another human being to learning how to
comfortably fit two bodies into one bed in the ultimate game of Tetris, being in a relationship changes a person.

One of the most perceivable changes that one may go through while engaging in such a commitment,
however, is the painfully noticeable physical one: the relationship weight gain.

We all know a friend — or ten — who gained an apparent amount of weight throughout the
duration of a relationship.
In fact, I gained a good 10 or 15 pounds over the course of my recent two-year relationship
(which I promptly shed as the union started to deteriorate).

The oddest part about it, though, is that it's not the sad kind of weight gain
often brought on by stress and depression; it's the happy kind.
It's like the people who this ailment plagues gain ten pounds of pure happiness (usually in the midsection).

Here are some of the reasons why relationships infamously make lovers plumper than they prefer:

1. You don't need to attract anyone new.
Once you've persuaded someone into thinking that you're worth such a large chunk of
his or her time that you're the only one with whom the person is allowed to be intimate,
congratulations! You're locked into a full-fledged relationship.

This means you’ll have to impress no one other than this person (in an physically attractive way,
at least — you should totally still brush your hair and shower).

With this pressure off your shoulders, pizza will start to look significantly more appealing
and desserts will, too. Also, the gym becomes an unnecessary burden that you may grace
with your presence, only when you really want to — not when you need to.

2. Nobody new has to see you naked.

Unless you're a sneaky little cheater, once you have entered a relationship,
only one person will have the pleasure of seeing your naked body in all of its glory.

You know that vulnerable, exciting, slightly fear-inducing, slightly butterfly-inducing feeling
you get when someone new rips off your clothes for the first time? Yeah, that doesn't happen anymore.

Your partner knows exactly what's hiding under those clothes, and chances are,
he or she will neither notice nor care if you gain a few pounds.

Since sex will undoubtedly die down in frequency or get less exciting
(e.g. you don't take off your bra anymore — or maybe even your shirt, for that matter),
you'll feel oh-so-free to pack on some pounds.

3. You skip the gym in order to spend time with your significant other.

If your significant other is on the same page about the gym, great!
This does not apply to you because you can motivate each other to workout.

If this isn't the case and your boyfriend or girlfriend works out either way more than you,
way less than you or not at all, it may pose a problem.

If you lead a busy life, like most people do, spending time with your boo may not
always be as convenient as you would like.

That being said, whenever you both have mutual free time, the pressure is on to spend it together.
This can severely impede on your “me time,” under which category the gym undoubtedly falls.

Just remember, your significant other cannot comment on your weight gain if
he or she pressures you to skip workouts!

4. The compliments are constantly coming.

Despite how low your self-esteem might be, most people get boosts of confidence upon receiving compliments.

And chances are, if you are in a loving, caring, healthy relationship,
you'll receive no shortage of them. When your partner thinks you're the most flawless person
in the universe, it's hard to think of yourself in any other way. And that's a good thing, right?

Well, to an extent, but it becomes way easier to lose track of your appearance
when the person whose opinion you value the most puts you on a pedestal.

5. He or she influences your eating behavior in a negative way.

Eating — at a restaurant or at home — is one of the most popular activities for couples to do together.

Once you enter that super comfortable stage in the relationship in which you can be disgusting
and bloated in front of each other, vanity is out the window.

There are so many new places to try together and you no longer need to give a care
that cheese might make you extremely gassy and drinking that extra glass of wine might make you vomit. You just don't care.

6. Staying in on a weekend night.

When going out and dancing with your friends turns into shoving takeout in your mouth
like it's your final meal, your body will surely pay the price.

It's great because zero effort goes into this activity. Throw on some sweats,
roll into bed and call your bff: the delivery guy. It's okay because you're not in this sad,
pathetic state alone; you're with someone who loves you.

So, you sit there in bed, watching some TV, shoveling that pad thai or whatever down the hatch,
just praying that you don't have to wear anything tight anytime soon. Oh, are you drinking, too?
Well it is the weekend!

Don't forget to factor in a massive amount of calories for that and for the fact that you will not be moving an inch all night.

7. You're too happy to give a care about anything.

Your relationship is going well and you really don't care about anything else?
GOOD FOR YOU!

You don't care about getting into great shape, you don't care about what you eat
and you don't care about what other people think of you; you're content.

This is truly the best excuse for the possible relationship weight gain.
You stop obsessing over what your body looks like and you realize that you're fine just the way you are.
Isn't a healthy body image what we all strive to have?

As long as your health isn't rapidly deteriorating and you're not putting yourself at risk,
I say, take a breather and enjoy this judgment-free time. It's so rare that we can feel completely comfortable in our own skin.

However, you should prepare yourself for the potential relationship failure and the
“I need to lose weight right now because all of my nice underwear give me muffin top” phase.

Keep in mind that if you skip the “crying over pints of Ben and Jerry's ice cream” post-breakup ritual,
you'll have a huge head start!

The Photo is Courtesy: We Heart It

So let me know if you related to any of the 7 reasons.

And Remember to Always Be Fabulous!

Luv Wendy

Wendyism:

There will be many people who try to discourage you when you want to do something greater with your life.
People will discourge you from being more positive, more happy, and joy filled.
They don't want you to step out into a journey of love, happiness and success because
they don't have the courage to do so themselves.
They prefer for you to stay like them.
Sometimes it will even be close friends and family that wants to hold you back
and sometimes it's the strangers and associates who you compete with in business.
You may even lose friends because you make a decision to be healthier & happier.
It's ok though. The people who truly love you will encourage you to grow,
to find those answers you need for your inner self, and they will be with you every step of the way.
They won't judge you and condemn you. Look on the bright side,
maybe it might even encourage others to take that step for a new brighter journey by watching you do it.
Take that step today. Don't let others discourage you.
You deserve to live a live being Fabulous!

I love this picture of this little girl and unfortunately do not know who to give the credit of photo to.
If you know, please email me. Thank you

Tweak your chic. Learn how to be Age-Mazing!

I interviewed the Glam Gals back in December of 2011 and love their philosophy on dressing over 40 and how to compliment your style.

Enjoy!!

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Luv Wendy

I love the Special K Video Series - Own it

We can change our perspective. Stop that little voice inside telling you that you are not good enough. Let's be perfectly Imperfect and proudly Own it ALL.

Pass it on

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It's a proven fact that positive thinking is good for your body, mind & soul.

Thinking positive improves cell function and decreases your chance of being ill.
o you ever notice when you think negative your body hurts and you get sick?
Thinking positive allows you to see more possibilities in life and opens your mind to more options.

Do what is best for your body... Think positive thoughts and eat an alkaline diet.

Remember to always Be Fabulous

Luv Wendy