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My New Book: Foods Your Body Loves
I’ve got a theme going now, and I think it will carry me throughout 2020. That theme is: We’re not sitting on ideas—we’re executing. So many of us have incredible ideas, but we have so many things keeping us from starting—fear, doubt, lack of confidence, lack of organization, etc. We might have great reasons for not beginning or putting off our plans, but I want you to remember that what you create isn’t just for you. It might be your vision, but that vision coming to fruition can change the lives of people you haven’t even met. I was talking to my sister to get some feedback, and trying to…
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Making Sleep a Part of Your Health Regimen
Having a bedtime, having a consistent schedule for meals, and being mindful of one’s digestive functions are all things parents are mindful of for their children. Some of the things parents do for their children are actually paramount for adults, too. A child benefits greatly and even thrives from a healthy routine, because it provides stability, and it also makes it obvious when things are not quite right, and may need further examination. We too need the stability that comes from routine, especially with regards to sleep. If you’re having trouble with sleep, there are a number of things you can do to get more sleep, and to get…
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There Are No Additional Health Benefits from Eating a Plant-based Diet | The Divine Hostess
“Are you a vegan?”, someone asked me this weekend, as they served themselves a plate of not so vegan-friendly food. I get asked this question a lot when I am out and about– it could be the grocery store, a party, or in the workplace. When you choose to abstain from certain foods, people get curious and want to know why. I happen to be vegetarian, and have been for almost 11 years now. As of late, I’ve started to lean more towards plant-based. I have stopped buying eggs and I am really getting into vegan cheeses. Even still– I am not so sure I will ever be a card-carrying…
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Hiking Adventures and Entrepreneurship Networking Apps and Meeting Shaun, Owner of OURA | Divine Hostess
If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you probably know hiking is a favorite pastime of mine. It’s not the work I love or even the heat from direct sun– it’s reward. I love being rewarded after the work of the climb with an amazing view, cool breeze at the higher altitude, and the sense of achievement. Although I do enjoy solo hikes, I’ve already learned hiking is wonderful activity to share with friends or even people you’re getting to know. Recently I joined a networking app called Shapr which connects to your LinkedIn account and you can find like minded people to collaborate with, hire, be a…
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My Top 5 Tips for the Daniel Fast
In the month of January, a lot of people start the Daniel Fast on their own, or with their church. I’ve done it many times now, so I want to share some tips that have been very helpful for me. Whether your’re doing the full 21 days, or you chosen set of days, it’s all about planning and preparation. Read The Chosen Fast by Arthur Wallis. This book is extremely helpful and it happens to be a quick read.It breaks down the difference between fasting and abstinence and gives biblical reference for the reasons for doing it. When you truly understand the purpose of your actions, they are easier…
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Fighting the Winter Cold & Flu
There’s really no convenient time to get sick, but I really hate getting sick in the Winter because it’s cold, gets dark faster, and there are many damp rainy days. There are some things you can do to prevent getting a cold in the first place, and things you can do if you’re currently sick. I’m sharing my top 7 tips for fighting the cold and flu. If you’re not much into reading blog posts, I recommend you skip to the video and get my easy and quick tips that way! Stay hydrated. Staying hydrated has so many benefits, especially when you are feeling sick.If you are properly hydrated this…
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Health, Beauty, and Natural Hair
I want to say something about health and beauty. Don’t let anyone make you feel superficial for caring about either one. You are entitled to feel comfortable in your own skin and I don’t think you should stop until you get there. It takes a lot of time and even more patience, but it will come. You’ll have to find out what works and that means finding out what doesn’t work. You’ll get compliments and you also get judgments. Take me for example: I spent most of my life hating my hair and it’s only been the past couple of years that I’ve really grown to love it and what…
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My Travel Essentials | Holiday in the UK
Hey healthy bunnies, As you know, I’m currently in the UK visiting lovely friends, eating, walking, seeing the sites, and getting some much needed R&R. With all of that, I still have time to both vlog and blog and I’m happy to share it with you! Here’s the first of a series of 3 videos. This is my essential list of travel items for smooth sailing on the ocean of— yeah…let’s stop there with the corny analogies, shall we? Have a look at the video and feel free to share with me some of your essential items when you are going on holiday! xoxo Fifi
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What to Consider When Doing a Cleanse
1. Plan ahead. Planning is key to a successful health journey. The most common feedback I hear from my health coaching clients who struggle to stay on track is “I didn’t have time.” We all lead such busy lives, and also things beyond our control come up. Plan as much as you can, and then be flexible and creative to still meet your goals. 2. Set goals you can keep. I know how this sounds, but this is not at all settling or having a low standards for health. Incrementally increase your goals to achieve success. Outright lofty goals can be so overwhelming. It’s hard to stick to them. Don’t set…
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Cleanse Week
I’ve teamed up with my friend L’aisha who you may know as MakeupanBeautyJunkie to do a week of cleansing. It’s a great way to boost energy, metabolism, and kickstart the new season without getting sick. We’ve decided to do a one week raw food challenge. To make it easier with long days and hard workouts, we’ve opted to do raw food till 4pm, which gives us a chance to have a warm sensible meal for dinner. We will be doing vegan food at dinner time. We will be sharing our meals and experiences over the next 7 days, and we hope you will join us! Feel free to modify as…
