Eating well can make us sexy, right? yes I believe so. Eating is also about nourishing... and most interestingly... I firmly believe that a particular diet has the ability of healing our bodies.
Anyone else addicted to those health shows... like "Eat Yourself Sexy"... I *heart* this show. It is the kinda affirming and inspiring show that I just love to see.. to watch the transformation journey of women who are eating their way back to sexy. Loved it. I taped every episode and would watch them when I got a bit of free time, pot of tea... fast forward through adds. Bliss.
I was delighted to find that host, Sarah Wilson had created this little e-book:
For me, eating is all about fuelling our bodies, and nutrition. In our former home {where there was enough room} I had a sign in our kitchen, that read NOURISH... not eat or kitchen or even Cucina... but NOURISH. This was intentional, to keep me mindful that the food I prepare for my family needs to NOURISH them.
It's not always easy, and I do a lot of reading and devour books on the way of life I aspire to living. I've always been interested in the simple and holistic way to eat and live. That food can heal.
Right now my main focus is simple: SANS SUGAR basically...
It's no secret that it's really wicked stuff that sugar !!!
Recently, I found myself seeking out my favourite little protein bars, only 120 calories you know! I know I was craving the sugar more than the protein. High performing elite althetes will simply have a chocolate flavoured skim milk (600mls) after an intense workout. Why did I need a protein bar? Sugar. Simple.
I am keen get this book (it's in BIG W). My good friend Vanessa told me about it recently... and I am looking forward to reading it over our Christmas holidays:
Mmmm... every now and again we need to go a bit further down the healthy eating approach. So I got this book recently. Having a clip out from one of my WellBeing magazines attached to my fridge for about the past 15 years... this book is the encyclopedia of juicing. And I love it. I love the clean, raw, simplicitity of a juice. I particularly like the section of the book which lists juices for ailments. And while I am well aware there are sugars in fruit and veg.. it's not artificial or synthetic, it's about making the decisions that feel right for you {and your family}...
I've mentioned Karen and Louise on this blog previously... and I refer to those books quite regularly. This book is my BIBLE too.
Last night, while researching some juicing ideas, and recipes... I came accross this women, Kris Carr. A.M.A.Z.I.N.G... I am definitely getting this book for Christmas:
Moving foward over the next few weeks, through the silly season... I want to grab myself an art journal, to be slower, more mindful... reflective and deliberate with my choices and direction. I want to create some daily pages... to get back into touch with the teachings of Julia Cameron. To mesh it all together in one big smushy, squishy page of life... my family, nutrition, exercise, heart, soul {my body, mind and spirit}... all blended together.
I will start creating some "love lists"... and be more gentle with myself, practice more yoga and meditation, have some candlelit bath's.
This is where I am at right now.
Happy First Day of SUMMER !!!
Let the silly season begin... I am ready!
Hugs
Bx
Hi gorgeous :-) congrats on completing another 12 weeker!
Have loved reading about your journey. You've inspired me to go on a journey of my own. I rejoined WW after reading about their new pro points system which will work well for me; lots of fruit and veg, I'm on very little sugar now, no caffeine but still enjoying eating and life! I lost 0.7 kg this week which doesn't sound like much but it's a start hey!
Love juicing! Having one almost daily with homegrown spinach, vegies and some fruit too.
Anyway, thanks for the inspiration my friend to be healthy and happy!!!
Much love,
Lus x
Posted by: Lusi Austin | Tuesday, 06 December 2011 at 09:04 PM