Each person who draws breath on this earth receives the same amount of time each day,

24 hours, 1440 minutes, or 86,400 seconds.

At the end of that day the time is gone.

Time cannot be stolen, exchanged, refunded, stockpiled, or hacked.

Time is extremely limited and insanely in demand.

Think of all that competes with your time on a daily basis. Are you overwhelmed yet?

Many of us live at a frantic pace. Our calendars are overflowing;

We run from one activity to the next.

There is constant noise in our lives. We’re always “connected”.

However, are we actually connecting with others?

Busyness does not equal importance.

Today, be intentional in your relationships.

Make time to spend with those you love and care about.

Make a new memory you can cherish and reflect on.

Make sure you do something you love.

Take time for yourself to fill up your soul so you can fill up others.

Don’t hang out with people who drain your enery and are always complaining and being negative.

You don’t want to give your precious time to things and people that you will regret.

We only pass through this life once. Make your time count

What will you do today with your 24 hours? Your 1440 minutes? Your 86,400 seconds?

Remember to Always Be Fabulous

Luv Wendy

Inspired by the 5 Love Languages newsletter by Gary Chapman

Remember to Always Be Fabulous

Luv Wendy

How can you tell if your body is too acidic?

1) The first one is I'm tired. If you're saying that, you're in stage one or step one acidosis.

2) The second one is irritation or sensitivities. You may have allergies or skin outbreaks, acne. This is stage two acidosis, or step two.

3) Stage three is when you start constantly clearing your throat or coughing. Your body is actually neutralizing acids or buffering acids, producing a sticky mucus. This is stage three acidosis, or step three.

4) Step four is when you're in an inflammatory state. You cannot be in an inflammatory state or have pain without acid.

5) Stage five is when the acid that you should be eliminating becomes solidified. This is when it builds up on the walls of the arteries and sets the stage for a stroke. Most people that are in a stage of solidification can check that by testing their cholesterol, because cholesterol increases in the presence of acidity to buffer excess acid to protect the organs that sustain life. It's not that cholesterol is bad. It's trying to protect you against your poor acidic lifestyle and dietary choices.

6) Step six is ulcerations, and finally,

7) Step seven is degeneration. Now you've been diagnosed with cancer or diabetes, or a degenerative or osteoporosis, a degenerative condition that's a reflection of what you're eating, what you're drinking, and what you're thinking.

These 7 stages of Acidosis are from the pH Miracle book by Dr. Robert Young,
However, You should consult your physician or other health care professional
before starting this or any other fitness program to determine

The great news is Living a healthier lifestyle is a choice to get to make.
Eat more alkaline foods and feel more vibrant and alive.

It all begins with YOU!

Remember to Always Be Fabulous

Luv Wendy

Looking for an alternative to meat for your protein?

Try an easy to make Veggie & Quinoa dish.

It is high in fiber, protein and has a low glycemic index.

It contains eight grams of protein per cup, plus, it's considered a complete protein,
meaning it packs all nine essential amino acids your body needs.

INGREDIENTS

2 Cups of Water
1 Cup of Quinoa - serves a family of 4 for dinner
2 stalks of celery
1 sweet red pepper
1/2 of a sweet onion
2 carrots
3 broccoli florets
Sea Salt
Fresh ground pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Rinse off 1 cup of Quinoa
Measure 2 cups of water
Add the Quinoa to the water and bring to a boil
Simmer for 20 minutes
Cut up in small pieces the celery, red pepper, onion, carrots and broccoli
After Quinoa is cooked pour into large bowl
Add all the veggie ingredients and stir until blended together
Add sea salt and fresh pepper to taste

Enjoy!

Excellent way to add some protein to your diet if you do not want to eat
beef, chicken, pork etc.

75% Alkaline and 25% Acidic gets you to "Your Natural State of Weight" and
keeps you in an optimum pH balance.

Feel more alive and vibrant, You deserve it!

Remember to Always Be Fabulous!

Luv Wendy

Lisa talks about "Putting on a jacket called Weight" and her story of her struggle and her success.

Such an inspiring interview.

Energy Grows where Energy Goes! Pass it on

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Luv Wendy

Someone said to me yesterday "It must be nice doing what you love".
Made me think because I do wake up each day thankful that another day is upon me.

I guess what I love is meeting new people, building great relationships, and seeing people smile.
If I can be a small part of their smile my day was lived with some kind of purpose.

It's amazing how your entire overall health is affected when you are happy and smile.
Your body will thrive when filled with positive thoughts.

Giving the gift of a smile is even better!

Have a fabulous day everyone and Be The Reason Someone Smiles Today :)

Photo credit to Katrina Mayer

Remember to Always Be Fabulous

Luv Wendy

As I have been charting my intake
of healthy fats, proteins, and veggies
I came across this great article from
Dr. Robert O Young about how to
get your protein without eating animal
protein.

Protein Love Affair

Protein is an essential nutrient which plays many key roles in our bodies,
but despite America’s love affair with high protein, our bodies don’t actually need that much.

Dr. Robert O. Young says, “Our bodies are only 7% protein.
In contrast to cow’s milk, which is protein rich, human mother’s milk is
only 5% protein (i.e., better suited to the body’s protein requirements).
In addition, animal protein foods often contribute factors to the body,
which are unneeded and then represent a challenge to dispose of (e.g., saturated fats).”

The recommended daily intake of protein is .8 grams of protein for every kilogram in weight.
Making adjustments for how plant proteins digest somewhat differently from animal proteins,
The Vegetarian Resource Group arrives at .9 grams of protein per kilogram body weight.
That’s about 71 grams of protein for a vegan male weighing 174 pounds.

Plant sources of protein are delicious, abundant, and very healthy for your heart.
Protein can be alkalizing!

Here's a list of 5 common vegetarian protein sources, and the amount of protein they provide:

EDAMAME (protein per cup = 17g)
Along with high protein and essential amino acids.
Edamame are also highly alkaline because of their magnesium content.
But be sure to buy organic, non-GMO edamame, because 90% of soy products are genetically modified.

HEMP SEEDS (protein per 2 tbsp. = 10g)
High in protein and loaded with heart health benefits.

CHIA SEEDS (protein per 2 tbsp. = 5g)
Loaded with Omega-3 fatty acids and protein means these tiny seeds can decrease the risk of heart disease.

BEANS (protein content per cup of mung = 49g; black = 39g; kidney = 43g; adzuki = 39g; lentils = 18g)
Of course, beans are high in protein, but they’re also high in fiber,
iron, zinc, calcium and more.

QUINOA (protein per cup = 8g)
Even though we eat quinoa as though it were a grain,
it really isn’t a grain at all. It’s a seed.
The source plant is related to beets, spinach, and Swiss chard.

Whether you’re fueling for your work day or fueling for a workout,
a little protein throughout the day, from vegan sources, really does go a long way.

More information can be found at
https://www.phmlife.com/

Remember to Always Be Fabulous!

Luv Wendy

INGREDIENTS

4 stalks of Kale
3 Yams
4 carrots
25 Brussel sprouts
4 celery sticks
1 head of broccoli
1 bag spinach
1 bag green beans
2 small onion
4 gloves of garlic
pinch of basil
pinch of sea salt - season to taste
Ground pepper - season to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Leave the skins on the vegetables and cut everything up in small pieces.

Boil the yams, carrots, Brussel sprouts for 5 minutes and use the water you boiled in to add into larger soup pot.

Cut the rest of the ingredients and put directly into larger soup pot.

Add 2 or 3 cups of water to larger pot once all ingredients are in pot and simmer for 40 minutes.
Depends how large a pot you are using. Make it so there is a nice amount of broth.

Stir occasionally

Great way to warm your insides on a cold winter day and also get your alkaline vegetables

Enjoy!

Remember to Always Be Fabulous!

Luv Wendy

Friday Night Delight

Sometimes after a long week Friday nights are the time
for something quick and easy so why not make
it healthy at the same time.

Being prepared is half of the battle
to having quick and easy meals so I
like to pre cook the chicken and keep
lots of fresh vegetables already chopped
on hand for moments like this.

INGREDIENTS

3 Organic Brown Rice cakes
Tzatziki- low fat
fresh spinach
1 tomato
black olives
shredded chicken breast

INSTRUCTIONS

Spread 1 tsp of tzatziki on rice cakes
Put as much fresh spinach as you can
chop 1 tomato
chop black olives
add shredded chicken breast.

You can add some sea salt and ground
pepper for taste

Enjoy

Great way to get some protein and alkaline
at the end of the day

Remember to Always Be Fabulous,

Luv Wendy

So as the journey of eating healthier continues
I wanted to share some good news with you.

It's not always about your weight, it's
about how you feel in your own skin.

Sometimes you feel down after
stepping on that scale and it seems
like nothing is working.

You are eating a more alkaline diet,
you are starting to exercise, you watch
those calories and that darn scale
doesn't change

If you measure yourself by your weight only
you just might be cheating yourself out of
an achievement you didn't realize was
taking place.

I decided to take some measurements the
other day and realized I was losing inches
instead of lbs.

It's crazy how that number on the scale
affects how we think, live, and feel.
I have been the same weight for months
now however didn't see that changes were
taking place because my mind was focused
on a number.

Start to measure inches instead of pounds.
Start to measure how you feel.
Start to measure what your skin looks like
Start to measure your energy level
Start to measure all the great things going
on instead of measuring weight

I have to tell you that shopping for
jeans has always been such a stressful
experience.

Most of my friends wear skinny jeans
and even the thought of skinny jeans
makes me feel confined.

With much encouragement from women
who love me I went on the adventure
to find skinny jeans and was pleasantly
surprised at what I saw looking back at
me in the mirror yesterday.

I even managed to find some high boots
to accommodate my curvy legs.

I encourage each of you to read more
about alkaline vs acidic eating,
Add more pH to your life, and
start paying attention to your body
not the scale

I have lots of recipes on my blog
and in my book to get you started.

Enjoy!

Remember to Always Be Fabulous!

Luv Wendy