Lets Talk: Lets Talk: What I Have Learned This Week

Things I have  learned this week.

~ The one minute rule: 

If it takes just a minute to do something just do it. For example: Picking up your clothes from the floor, Washing those 2 cups in the sink. Lesson learn from the first episode of “ Happier with Gretchen Rubin” podcast.

~ Grapeseed Oils: I have been using this oil all over my body and the result have been amazing! My skin feels like butter, looks brighter and even. I have started using Grape seed oil on my face at night.

~Memories: 

I’m learning to be grateful in all situation.

~ Ginger Snaps: 

When it comes to Ginger snaps I have no Self-Control. I finished the whole big bag in a week. I have been paying at the GYM ever since.

What have you learned  lately?

Lets Talk!

6 Ways To A Better Mood

Exercise

I'm not a big fan of exercising  but as time goes by, I found including some form of exercise into my daily life improves my mood.  I tend to be a much happier person with myself and other people. I only chose exercises that I like doing so I wouldn't be bored in the end. Exercises like : walking, Dancing, insanity, boxing and  cleaning( yes cleaning can be an exercise if done for a longer period of time) seem to work for me. I would suggest searching on  YouTube for some free exercise video ideas ( I like boxing, and 30 day shred). Just getting some sun and fresh air is all you need sometimes.

Fresh flower

Fresh flowers always put me in a good mood. Flowers are a splurge but I think it's worth it once in awhile. I heard waking up to beautiful flowers can change your  whole day and I agree.

Dance/Music

Sometime I just get the dancing bug at 3 AM in the morning when i can't sleep, and I do answer the call but put some of my favorite music on and I just dance. It helps in quieting my mind and distressing. You don't have to be in at a club to dance,  just put your favorite music around your home and just dance ladies and gentlemen.

friends/Family

With everyone so busy with their lives most of us don't have time to talk to each other anymore. I find just picking up my phone and calling my family or friends improves my day. I know everyone is busy  but just take 5 to 10 minutes out of your  day to just checkup on your love ones will improve your day.

Eat

The weeks that I eat well my mood is great, but the days I eat poorly I find my days or weeks to drag on. So it was easy for me to chose healthiest foods  to improve my well being. I will challenge you to start a health diet for a week and if you don't see any difference in your mood to email me.  I don't always get it right but thanks to smart phones and apps which helps keep me in check.The app that I find helpful is nudge (free app) helps keeping track of  my water, Daily exercises, vegetables and fruits  intake and so much more.

Gratitude

I'm always very hard on myself but I found taking time  to stop and counting my blesses always help me stay grounded and coming down. sometime things are not as bad  as I think there are. Some days I can come up with 5 things that I'm grateful for and some days I just find one and  that is okay with me.

Afternoon Snack

My diet is made up of  meat and cakes.  Eating Vegetables or taking my vitamins is always a challenge for me, the only way to  get my vitamins and vegetables into my daily meals  is through  juicing.  I add my favorite fruit and vegetables through my juicer and I get  myself at least my 2 servings  of fruits and vegetables. I try to do this everyday; it only take me 10 minutes tops to juice.

I get A cup of Kale which is a good source of Antioxidants, Calcium, Fiber,  Iron and (Vitamins A, C & K).

2 Carrots will provides "210% of the average daily recommended amount of vitamin A, 10% vitamin K, 6% vitamin C, 2% calcium."  for more information (read).

Half a cucumber with skin is a good source of Vitamin B, and C. for more information ( click here).

1 Apple + 1 Orange  ( for all the information on vitamins on apple  and oranges click here).

I love everything about ginger from the way it smells to  the way it tastes. On top of everything else ginger has great health benefits.  I don't like the taste of carrot juice but  ginger helps in covering the smell  and  it makes the juice taste better.  read up on the risk and benefits of ginger .

Put everything through the  juicer or blend and you got yourself a nice afternoon snack that is good for your body and soul. Remember to use your favorite  fruits and vegetables .

 Happy Juicing!!!

My First Post

While on pinterest last night  I came cross  this quote which just inspired me.  I thought it would make a great first post for my blog.