I was having tea with a friend the other day and telling her about the food detox that I am doing with another friend. I told her that I wanted to lose the 20 lbs I have gained in the past couple of years because I felt like a total fat ass. She was completely taken aback by my self deprecation and very kindly tried to convince me that I was not fat and I was beautiful just the way I am etc. I explained to her that I still LOVE myself, love my body and have full confidence in my own beauty but I was not going to sugar coat my weight gain because then I wouldn’t have the motivation to lose the weight. I am all for using beautiful and loving self talk but I am also all about keeping it real and right now I feel fat! (Granted it’s only 20 lbs but for me, that is a lot.)
I refuse to “sugar coat” how I am feeling. When I express my discomfort with the extra 20 lbs, it has nothing to do with who I am as a person, how much I contribute to the world, nor does it impact my overall confidence. I LOVE me! But I also want to feel physically comfortable and I will do that by tweaking my food and exercise routine. So my friend Peg is hosting this 7 day detox which helps people discover their food sensitivities, kick sugar and lose weight naturally without dieting. I am totally looking forward to losing my extra 20 lbs and getting back on track.
So today, if you want to make a change, don’t sugar coat it, say what you really mean and put some emotion behind your goal! You are more likely to follow through with something you are passionate about! Think about it…. which statement seems more likely for success?
1- I want to lose a few pounds.
2- I am sick and tired of being a fat ass and I WILL lose this weight, I WILL not settle for less, I WILL feel great, I WILL have more energy, I WILL be healthy and I WILL love myself through the entire process!
Number 2 has a much higher chance of ultimate success because of the passion. So get passionate, get motivated and keep practicing it, Don’t sugar coat your goals, don’t settle for less than you want and Live Inspired Now!!!
PS: Here is a link to my friend Peg’s program if you would like to check it out: www.detoxwithPeg.com
Heather Paris inspires people all over the world to create happier lives through talks, workshops, blog posts, and her book, Live Inspired Now; A Field Guide For Happiness. For more information about transforming your relationship, family, or your life, contact Heather today!
Heather Paris inspires people all over the world to create happier lives through talks, workshops, blog posts, and her book, Live Inspired Now; A Field Guide For Happiness. For more information about transforming your relationship, family, or your life, contact Heather today!
Wow! It’s a whole new day and we woke up which means it’s another opportunity to LIVE life to the fullest! Many of us are so focused on our transformation, focusing on who we will become that we forget to be aligned with who we already are. Living in alignment means living a life that is authentically you. You are not guided by what others think or say and you are comfortable with yourself. You are the only one that has to live in your head, so do things that will make you feel a deep appreciation for who you are, where you have come from, and all that you have done. Life is short and today is your new opportunity to start again! So today, get out there and enjoy life, live in alignment with your core values, focus on joy and Live Inspired Now!
PS: I know I have done posts similar to this one but I dreamed about it last night so I thought I better post it… perhaps someone needs to hear this?
Heather Paris inspires people all over the world to create happier lives through talks, workshops, blog posts, and her book, Live Inspired Now; A Field Guide For Happiness. For more information about transforming your relationship, family, or your life, contact Heather today!
If we ask ourselves this question “What did I do yesterday that was worth mentioning?” we might make better choices each day. What did I provide of value to myself, my family, my friends, my school, my neighbors, my community, my world yesterday? How might I do that today so I can feel good about the answer tomorrow? Each day we have the opportunity to make a difference somehow. We can make someone smile, help a friend in need, hold or hug someone, treat ourselves well, start something new, begin again, send that letter, make that call, work and provide for our family, clean something….. there are millions of things we can do each day to impact our world. They don’t have to be huge things, the small things often make a huge difference, and many small things can transform the world! So today, make the very most of the day, do something that you will be proud to remember tomorrow and Live Inspired Now!
Heather Paris inspires people all over the world to create happier lives through talks, workshops, blog posts, and her book, Live Inspired Now; A Field Guide For Happiness. For more information about transforming your relationship, family, or your life, contact Heather today!
Make your home welcoming by giving the front of your house some curb appeal! Let people see your good will and energy reflected in your surroundings. You don’t have to spend a lot of money, sometimes the best landscaping is a nice clean yard free of debris or clutter. Thad and I added some much needed curb appeal for under $200.00 with a new park bench, landscaping logs, and a few potted plants. We had stone on hand from another project and we took huge stepping stones out of our creek.
Your home is the place you return to each day, even if you rent, you can make it a lovely place. Spring is finally here!! Today, let’s spruce up our surroundings, let people see your welcoming energy and Live Inspired Now!
Heather Paris inspires people all over the world to create happier lives through talks, workshops, blog posts, and her book, Live Inspired Now; A Field Guide For Happiness. For more information about transforming your relationship, family, or your life, contact Heather today!
