Day # 22

Hi There,

Today is day #22 out of #24 and I am feeling good. Already thinking what I will focus on next. It seems only right that when I complete this phase that the "Restoration" phase should begin. More on that later. You'll have to tune in on Friday to get the skinny on that!

For now, here's some inspiration: My husband showed me the ABC news clip of a 72 year fitness instructor/ body builder who teaches fitness classes to middle aged women & up. The instructor's body looked like that of a 30 year and I am not exaggerating. It was incredible. So keep up your exercise routine! If you are not exercising, start now! This woman provides great inspiration to all of her students who felt that they were too old to get started at their age. They see her and throw all of that thinking out the window.

If you are wanting to change your life for the better, start today. Take a few steps.

Improve your diet by adding more water & fresh greens ( cooked & raw).

Get more sleep.

Exercise: walk, run, bike, lift weights, do yoga, pilates, stretch, aerobics, treadmill, stairclimber, dance, just move your body and sweat!!!

Laugh and enjoy the moment!

Chew your food as many times as possible before swallowing.

Decrease your sugar, white flour & alcohol intake.

Practice :"kind mind"

Start with that and see how you feel.

Here's a super simple recipe for roasting almonds which provide a good source of calcium, protein and fat:

Preheat your oven to 400.

Lay your almonds on a cookie sheet and if you would like to spray some Bragg's amino acids on them or some natural soy sauce ( tamari 1 tbsp should do the trick)you can for extra flavor or keep them simple. When oven reaches 400 put the almonds in. Set timer for 5 minutes ( don't rely on your mind because almonds are expensive and life happens).

Almonds are done when they browned and fragrant. If they look and taste done, remove them from tray. If not, put back in for another 2 minutes and check again. They should be done after this round. Take them off of cookie tray as they will continue to cook if you leave them in.

Good night!

Lysa