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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.

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Remember to Always Be Fabulous

Luv Wendy

Speak your truth, express your joy, and live in your passion

Thank you to http://stepheniezamora.com/awesome-life-tips/ for their words of inspiration today

Remember to always Be Fabulous!

Luv Wendy

If you are fortunate enough to have a fabulous health food store in your area be sure to take
advantage of their recipe ideas.

This delicious Superfood Acai Bowl is from Nature's Emporium. Recipe and photo credit to Nature's Emporium

Featured Recipe: Superfood Acai Bowl (Dairy Free, Antioxidant Rich)
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This rich and creamy, antioxidant packed vegan smoothie bowl makes a great breakfast dish or a healthy dessert
- dairy free, fibre rich and delicious!

Servings Prep Time
6 Servings 10 Minutes

Ingredients

Smoothie

◾2 Medium Fresh Bananas
◾1.5 Cup Frozen Mango
◾1 Cup Frozen Strawberries
◾2 tbsp Acai Powder
◾1 Can “Thai Kitchen” Organic Coconut Milk (400mL)
◾3 Medjool Dates (Pitted)

Suggested Toppings

◾ Dried Mulberries
◾ Dried Cherries
◾ Slivered Almonds
◾ Fresh Raspberries
◾ Fresh Blackberries
◾ Hemp Seeds
◾ Coconut Shavings

Instructions

1. Blend all of the smoothie ingredients in a high speed blender and pour into bowls.

2. Top with desired toppings and enjoy fresh!

Each Serving Contains (Smoothie Only):

143 calories; 1 g protein; 9 g total fat (0 g trans fat); 21 g total carbohydrates (16 g of sugar); 11 mg sodium

http://www.naturesemporium.com/recipe/featured-recipe-superfood-acai-bowl-dairy-free-antioxidant-rich/

Remember to always Be Fabulous!

Luv Wendy

I found this great article from Elephant Journal about why there are such high
rates of depression, allergies and unexplained weight gain in people who live in the
Northern Hemisphere. It makes perfect sense and this winter I sure missed my Vitamin D.
All credit to this article goes to Elephant Journal.

Please remember you should always consult your doctor before taking anything to be on
the safe side.

Here is a secret that doctors don’t always mention in regular check-ups: even a mild deficiency in vitamin D can be associated with depression, diabetes, allergies, asthma, certain cancers, and more.

A study in the journal of Neurology found that moderate to severe vitamin D deficiency in older adults may double the risk of some dementias. The relationship between vitamin D deficiency and many diseases is not surprising given that many body organs including the brain have receptors for vitamin D, and therefore are affected by it.

Here is the twist: vitamin D is actually a hormone that our bodies make. We used to think that its only role was to regulate calcium levels, but we now know that it does much more. Exactly how it is associated with these pathologies is still not clear.

Why would people who live in the Northern Hemisphere be at a higher risk of vitamin D deficiency? We only get about 10% of vitamin D from food, our bodies mostly make vitamin D by absorbing sunlight through the skin, then the kidney makes the active form of the vitamin. As we become more dependent on technology, we abandon the sun even more. Staying indoors means we get less sun, which contributes to vitamin D deficiency and increasing rates of depression. Adults at work in cubicles, children in air-conditioned classrooms and even animals in indoor cages.

We grow our food in a way that tends to deprive us of vitamins and other nutrients. For example, mushrooms are a good source of vitamin D, but since industrially they are grown in the dark, they are usually lacking in the vitamin.

Who is at risk? A “yes” answer to any or all the following might mean an increase in vitamin D intake is due: unexplained sadness, aching bones (sometimes confused for arthritis, but imaging and blood tests show no arthritis), allergies, unexplained weight gain, pre-diabetic, working night shifts, living in North America, living at high altitude, being dark skinned (the melanin in dark skin prevents maximal benefit from sunlight), or generally being a person that spends most of their time indoors.

What can be done about vitamin D deficiency? The first step is to ask the doctor to check our vitamin D levels, so we can decide on how aggressively to tackle it. Try to get some sunlight, about 30 min exposure to sun twice a week should be sufficient (of course watch out for skin cancer too). Add foods rich in vitamin D to your daily diet: fatty fish, canned tuna, mushrooms grown in sunlight, beef liver, cod liver oil (excellent source), egg yolk, fortified cereals, fortified milk and fortified juices.

Another option is to take vitamin D supplements—studies have shown that drops are more effective than tablets or capsules. The recommended dose will vary based on your age, location and symptoms, but it is generally acknowledged that even infants are safe taking up to 1000 IU/day.

To learn more about Elephant Journal and read other article check out their site
and this article.

http://www.elephantjournal.com/2016/03/depressed-lacking-energy-you-may-be-deficient-in-this-simple-vitamin/

I came across this recipe the other day at Nature's Emporium and thought
I would give it a try.
It sounded a bit different than what I am used to making and it was
time for a change and to try something new.

WOW!! Millet never tasted so good!

SALAD INGREDIENTS ARE: Millet, Kale, Bell Peppers, Red Cabbage, Carrots, Cherry Tomatoes, Parsley

DRESSING INGREDENTS ARE: Tumeric, Cumin, Garlic, Cayenne Pepper, Sea Salt,
Maple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Black Pepper

Give it a try and let me know how you like it.

Remember to always Be Fabulous!

Luv Wendy

I met Tara & Nadia a few years ago and each time I met with them I always
left feeling better than when I got there.

These 2 ladies give the true essence of HOPE, which is what Fabulous, Fit
& Fantastic Living is all about. I knew we were destined to meet each other for
a reason and a lesson.

They spend their day helping women & men who have to deal with hair loss
from sickness, disease and mainly cancer. Their salon is an open door
to share your feelings and fears about what you are going through
and what it's like to be losing your hair.

They listen with open hearts and give you advice on how to make
your journey a wee bit better and how to feel Fabulous about yourself
along the way.

It's definitely worth booking a personal consultation with Tara & Nadia

Remember through it all.... Always Be Fabulous!

Luv Wendy

Excellent video from Pennington's that was published Jan 3, 2015 with a fabulous message.
I love it! A must share!!

Body confidence and self-acceptance are topics that have grown in popularity over recent years.
Why? The fact of the matter is that our world is still filled with stigma, stereotypes and unrealistic expectations.
It’s time to reclaim power from a society that thinks we should look or act a certain way based on our appearance.
Instead of trying to change ourselves to fit an arbitrary standard, let’s change perceptions.
As advocates for body diversity and size acceptance, Pennington's want to work with you to create
a new convention: that beauty, strength, and confidence come in different sizes, shapes, and heights.

#iwontcompromise is a movement that celebrates doing what we love, wearing what makes us feel good,
and being who we are without compromise. No limits, no fears, no judgments, just pure enjoyment.
When we hold ourselves back in fear of how we may be perceived, society misses out.
Let them stare. Let them see what we can do. Let’s inspire them together.

Join the conversation and share your story!

www.penningtons.com

Remember to Always Be Fabulous!

Luv Wendy

Happy New Year everyone.

I hope you had a good holidays and got some rest from the hustle and bustle.
The holidays can be very stressful and many of us feel the need to eat comfort food to release
that stress or our grandmothers say eat, eat, eat.

I know many people set goals to lose weight and most of the goals unfortunately don't get accomplished.
The reason being is that we set the goal because we allow what other people think to affect our New Years Resolutions.
I am constantly telling people to learn how to get to their "natural state of weight" and the
fad diets and yo you diets will disappear.

I love this article from Lisa Berry. I couldn't find it on her website however I read this on LinkedIn.
All credit goes to Lisa for this http://www.datingyourdiet.ca/

What If Cinderella had swollen feet??

We all know that the glass slipper fit. We all know that Cinderella lived happily ever after.
BUT what if on the very special day when the ministers came by the house for the girls to try on
the glass slipper Cinderella’s feet were swollen? What if she stuffed her emotions down with food
and hid from all her feelings of low self worth, not fitting in, feeling depressed with her living conditions,
never getting ahead in life? What if bags of potatoes chips, muffins, pasta, and cookies were her answers.
What if chocolate covered avoidance was her go to response?

I’ll share with you what would have happened. The glass slipper would never have fit and Cinderella would
have been left sitting there in the beautiful embroidered Victorian chair with her big old swollen water retention
foot and no prince and no happily ever after.

Imagine just for a moment that your life long dream, a once in a lifetime opportunity literally came to YOU,
right to your door, and you weren’t prepared? What if the decisions you were making, the actions you were taking
were ruining your chance for success? Holding you back from fitting in the exact life that you’d been dreaming of and were trying to create.
Imagine if your life was swollen and didn’t fit into your life’s magical glass slipper?

I remember when the word “success” was defined to me. When I heard it, everything just clicked.

“Success is when preparation meets opportunity”

What does a successful life look like to you?
What is your fairy tale life?
Are you prepared to slide into it like a glass slipper when it shows up?
When the opportunity presents itself to you?
Do you have the mindset that will motivate you into taking actions that propel you into your success?
Are you aware of the power and control you have in your very own life that puts you in the driver seat to choose
what foods you eat, what activities you participate in, what attitude you possess, what language you speak?
Do you realize that it is you who chooses the people in your life? Are you allowing wicked step-sisters and mothers
to dictate your daily activities, negative and hurtful emotions?

Choice is like a fairy godmother. The choices you make are like a granted wish.
That’s why they say… “Be careful of what you wish for”. It’s the same as when I say to myself,
”Lisa, be careful of what you choose, cause that’s what you’ll get.”

So how does one make choices that will get them to their fairy tale life?

How does one prepare so that when they meet opportunity they will have success?

I'm sure the night that Cinderella ran home with only one glass slipper and no prince that she opened
a few kitchen cupboards looking for comfort food. I'm sure she had the phone in her hand wanting to order a pizza.
I bet she even had a secret stash of gummies hiding beside her bed for some sugary satisfaction.
BUT in the end I believe that Cinderella had carefully thought about her decisions before hand.
She had questioned which actions would give her the results she desired and I’m pretty sure she hung onto her dream for a better life,
a free life, and a confidant life. She was aware that having the power to make her own choices,
her own wishes, that she would create the life she wanted.
So instead of eating any of those harmful and smothering foods and waking up with swollen feet,
that night she closed her eyes and laid her head on the pillow and held on tight to her dream of a life happily ever after.

Its all about being prepared for the day when your golden opportunity comes up...being the perfect fit when your life's dreams materialize...
its all about having the mindset and making the decisions that are congruent...that in alignment to what you're trying to create.

I wish you all a Happy New Year - 2016

Remember to Always Be Fabulous!

Luv Wendy

Just because someone has the inability to see your worth it does not decrease your value. Remember that always, no matter what. You are worthy

Remember to always Be Fabulous!

Luv Wendy

They say it takes 21 days to make a new habit or break an old habit. Do you believe it?
I was doing a bit of research and science says, it can actually take up to 250 days .
Most people start to see a result sooner however the timing can be longer than 21 days.

As life changed for me in November I found myself struggling a bit and wondering if I was ever going
to feel like I had a routine again. I was so used to some old habits.

As each day passed I became more aware that I was having challenges accepting
my new surrounding, processes, and routines/habits.

It was after 3 weeks that suddenly I felt a heaviness lift me, and my habits and surroundings started
to feel like home again. I didn't even remember the 21 day rule and it automatically came to mind after
21 days. Amazing how that works.

I started to create different habits, different processes, and made some changes that first of all in my brain
were not acceptable to myself, however after 21 days they became like routine.
With routine came peace of mind and a renewed confidence.

So I thought I would remind you of the 21 day rule. Whether you believe it or not I think there is some
truth to it.

Remember not to be so hard on yourself when you start something new. Whether it's a new job, new home,
weight lose program,or whatever it may be it takes time to adapt.
If you start and stop, start and stop, and think it will never become a habit, try and
remember the 21 day rule. Start there and chart your success.

I realize some of us are creatures of habit and we do not like change so much. I have always been
a person who could adapt well to change, new surroundings, new jobs, new processes.
Maybe it has to do with age that this time it was harder for me.

Either way, after 21 days I came to my "ah ha" moment, and stepped back into my greatness.
I am firm believer that everything happens for a reason and a lesson so this too brought
new perspective to me.

Hoping that someone else can relate to this.

Remember to always Be Fabulous!

Luv Wendy