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Delicious Ginger Detox Drink for Weight Loss I hope you had a joyful Christmas! If you're like me, and overindulged this past weekend and gained water weight, not to worry, you can lose it by simply drinking a delicious weight loss ginger drink (which I'll share below). Ginger has a long list of health benefits, a few of which include: weight loss, detoxification of the body, increases metabolism, gastrointestinal relief, increases immune system, anti-inflammatory, enhances satiety, increases energy, and it's a natural diuretic--all of which aids in weight loss. 

Workout at Home without Weights Who says you need a gym membership to get in shape! You can get in great shape training at home—without using weights! Yes, you can get a great workout by using your own body weight. Below is a full body workout without lifting up a single dumbbell. Do what you can, if your body doesn’t do well with a particular exercise, don’t do it. Always listen to your body and stretch and warm up before doing resistant training. You can jog in place or ride a stationary bike and then stretch for the first five to ten minutes, then enjoy your exercising.

Self-Love Revolution Series Sit with me for a sec? I have something I want to talk to you about, because I care… and I think you should hear this. How often do you feel sick? Or that your health is suffering from the late nights, bad food choices, stress and serious lack of self-care in your life? How often do you go to work and say to a co-worker or friend, “I am soooooo tired today” as you reach for the second or third caffeinated drink, or worse, an energy drink? 

6 Tips to Lose Weight after Thanksgiving  If you're like me, you most likely woke up to having to deal with post-Thanksgiving "damage control"- not fun! Getting back on track with your fitness and weight loss goals after a festive holiday of overeating with family and friends can be overwhelming for some people. If you ate too much yesterday don’t worry you can regroup and get back to exercising and eating clean! Typically at social gatherings there are plenty of high-calorie foods and desserts to tempt and tantalize your taste buds. Often self-discipline and control seem to go out the window the moment you step through the door. If you overindulged during Thanksgiving, don’t despair, there is nothing wrong with indulging now and again; in fact, it’s good for the body and mind to have a high-calorie meal after weeks of eating clean.

The Joy of Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays! This time of year, the energy in the air is filled with thanksgiving as people from all walks of life are thankful for the many blessings in their lives. I too am extremely grateful... My heart overflows with thankfulness and delight as I relish in the love of my family and the abundance I am continually blessed with. Thanksgiving is a beautiful reminder to reflect and appreciate the infinite blessings received daily. It opens our hearts and minds to that which is plentiful in our lives and brings a sense of peace and gratitude. Having an attitude of gratitude is the foundation to happiness and fulfillment. 

Holistic Lifestyle Fitness Coach, Carol Whitaker Strength Training 101: with Dumbbells for Women   I've been a fitness enthusiast for over 20 years! And for good reason, being healthy and fit has improved my quality of life in all aspects of my life, from having a higher self-esteem, more loving relationships, having more energy to increasing my income, and even my spirituality.  When you love and honor your body, it shows, and others are automatically impressed and drawn to your success, all because you care enough to care for your body as it needs by having a positive mindset, eating a proper diet, and exercising regularly. Not all exercise is created equal, if you want to be stronger and shape your physique, then you’ll definitely want to incorporate weight lifting into your exercise program.  If you’re new to strength training, not to worry, I'll share with you how to begin a weight lifting regimen using dumbbells. You can lift weights to tone,...

Create Your Badass Life I'm excited to announce an upcoming FREE summit to help you live your best life! Terry Sobon invited me to her online event, Create Your Badass Life. 20-plus experts in fields such as health and fitness, abundance, mindset, business success, law of attraction, heart-centered wealth creation and more are getting together to have an interview discussion that you can listen to for FREE.

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Love Yourself, Love Your Life I'm so excited to share some great news with you. On Oct 19, 2015, I was the featured Inspirational Luminary on InspireMeToday.com , sharing my wisdom with the world. This FREE website is one to bookmark! Inspire Me Today features the inspiration of a new Luminary every day. You can start your day with the wisdom of Sir Richard Branson, Guy Laliberte, Seth Godin, Neale Donald Walsch, Marci Shimoff, or one of hundreds more, now including me. I'm so honored to be with such esteemed company!

Via   Lifescape Solutions     Why Everyone Should be Meditating First Thing in the Morning Guest Post By: Danielle Hegedus Daily meditation provides you with the opportunity to quiet your mind amidst the constant demands of life. It allows you to have more focus and control over your emotions, making you less prone to depression and anxiety.  According to Time Magazine , we need to be taking meditation more seriously, as it pertains to our overall well-being. “The practice of mindful meditation can offer real help for patients with depression, anxiety, and pain. 

Using the Power of the Art of Visualizing: to Manifest Your Dreams “Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so you shall become. Your vision is the promise of what you shall one day be; your ideal is the prophecy of what you shall at last unveil.” –James Allen It’s empowering to know that we can literally alter our lives  and physiques  by  visualizing our desires often.  I've used the Art of Visualizing for years, it always works in helping me achieve my goals and dreams.  Your mind is the key that unlocks the door to success or failure. What you believe about yourself is a self-prophesy.  Think about a time when you just knew you could do something that might have seemed nearly impossible to someone else. As you believed in your ability to achieve, you moved forward diligently to accomplish your task at hand. 

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How to Sculpt Sexy Legs and a Tight Tush Doing lower body training is tough but highly worth every bit of energy used to blast through a tough lower body workout. To get lean legs and behind takes motivation, dedication and determination to achieve the results you desire.  Who wants to jiggle in their swimsuit as they walk along the beach or pool, I sure don’t! For starters, plan on training Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays to get your legs and glutes in shape faster, you can alternate lower body training days each new week as well if you'd like.  Working legs take a lot of energy to push through a good, hard workout, the energy used is that of your brown fat. When you dig deep for added strength while doing that last rep, your body will go for deep stored fat much like it does with doing HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training). Doing so burns more calories during and after you train.

Is Your Breakfast Sabotaging Your Diet? Are you eating a breakfast of champions each morning? Many of my clients begin their coaching thinking they're healthy eaters, and for the most part they are. However, when I ask what their typical breakfast consist of, it’s common to hear, “I have oatmeal, orange juice, and toast for breakfast.” Little do they know that eating a high carbohydrate breakfast with little to no fat or protein actually is not a healthy breakfast—it’s a simple carb loaded breakfast, which spikes insulin and causes weight gain. They're correct that each food group is healthy, but coupled together without protein isn't as healthy as they may think.  

 5 Tips to Get  Back on Track with Your Fitness Goals "Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it."  ~Lou Holtz Getting back on track with your fitness and weight loss goals after a festive holiday of overeating with family and friends can be overwhelming. If you tend to eat too much, no worries, you can regroup and shed any extra water weight gained in just a few days. Typically at social gatherings, there are plenty of high-calorie foods and desserts to tempt and tantalize your taste buds. Often self-discipline seems to go out the window the moment you step through the door.

Almost everyone has heard the saying, “Ask, and it is given.” Well, to those who do not understand the principle of the meaning, it doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. To “ask and receive” is an intentional request that resonates with the body, mind and spirit as a whole.  To ask is to move forward in faith, believing that by the grace of God, the endless powers of the universe will orchestrate that which is needed to fulfill what you ask for. However, it takes more than simply asking, you must have hope and faith first, believing that you will receive that which you ask for. As found in Matthew 7 : 7 & 8 -  7 “Ask and it shall be given you: seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8 For everyone that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.” That implies to all areas of your life, in addition to connecting with God and Christ. Isn’t it a profound thought to contemplate that anything you...

         Yummy Stovetop Popcorn:  Made with Coconut Oil The other day I was chatting with my sister while visiting with her in her home, the topic of popcorn came up and she shared with me how she makes her popcorn on the stove, in a pan. I’ve always made air popped popcorn and was intrigued with making delicious popcorn on the stove. She said it tastes a lot like movie popcorn. I could hardly wait to try it! When eating a low carb diet, it’s good to carb load at least once a week to restore the glycogen stores in muscles to create fuller, leaner, stronger muscles when working out. So, my go-to carbohydrate treat is popcorn. (I have a protein drink before I have carbs to help keep my blood sugar balanced.) I steer clear of unhealthy microwaved popcorn and opt for healthy air-popped popcorn.

12 Stress-Free Living Tips Do you want to be happier and have more control over your life? If so, then make it a point to release stress regularly. We often have stress without even realizing it, but your body does. When you feel worried and strained your body is yelling with an ‘energy megaphone’ that you’re off course of living a joyful life, as you were created to do. Stress plays havoc with the body in a myriad of ways. Ill health, diseases, contention, mental fatigue, adrenal fatigue, weight gain, sleep disorders, confusion, anxiety, fear, and unhappiness are some of the results. Luckily, when you feel stressed, you can release that stress and get back in synch with your happy self.  

Delicious Protein Hot Cocoa Recipe One of my favorite snacks on cold days is to drink a delicious cup of whey protein hot chocolate, yep, your read it correctly--whey protein! I'm all about enjoying delicious treats that have health benefits to keep my physique lean and at my ideal body weight—drinking whey protein hot chocolate does just that! Whey protein is a staple in my diet; many people underestimate the importance of protein. Protein has a long list of health benefits, of which of which are: aids in fat loss and preserves muscle, increases muscle growth, increases metabolism, reduces hunger, reduces stress, and improves the immune system. Next time you crave a delicious cup of hot cocoa, ditch the high-calorie sugar recipes and instant hot chocolate packets and make my yummy recipe instead. You can always add a scoop of whey protein powder to your favorite recipe as well.  Drinking protein-packed hot cocoa will give you a mega health boost to keep your body ...

7 Tips to Lose Weight Fast!   7 Tips to Shed Weight Fast During the Holidays I cherish this time of year; Thanksgiving and Christmas are my favorite holidays. The warmth of the energy that fills the air of giving, gratitude and unselfishness is inspiring! I relish the time spent with my precious family, I adore my loving husband, children, extended family, and friends. My heart is overflowing with thankfulness for all I am blessed with. I cherish quality time spent with my family as we give thanks for the infinite abundance and happiness Heavenly Father has blessed us with. I thoroughly enjoy and savor the delicious feasts at our family parties; it fills my heart and soul with pure joy and delight. It's a glorious day in every way!