Hi kiddies!
How are you all?
I haven’t posted as much as I would like…where have I heard that before? ;P
Last weekend my schedule was FULL! All day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday was the certification as Holistic Lifestyle Coach through the CHEK Institute. Wow, it was pretty intense! It was an hour and a half commute each way, and the in-house training was all day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, so I literally had no time…just enough to get home and pass out and get up early and start again.
I am now allowed to use this logo! 😉
The workshop content was…interesting. Prior to the workshop, I knew the content would be…different than my way of thinking. I had read the textbook and other materials by Paul Chek. I was kind of skeptical, but was curious inside as to how much “brainwashing” I would be susceptible to in one weekend. Turns out, they did a pretty good job.
All though I am not a gluten-avoidant-nazi nor do I ONLY ever drink the triple-gadoople filtered water out of a glass bottle manufactured in an airtight facility filled with only pure air and 50 miles removed from any electrical wave…
BUT here are some things I am experimenting with: (note, I did not say I will do this FOREVER, but here are the things the workshop inspired me to change at the moment)
- Organic foods (read = spending all my money at Whole Paycheck)
- No caffeine (GASP! I AM REMOVING THE ESPRESSO IV DRIP!)
- More sleep (even though I hate waking up past 6 or so, I am forcing myself to allow myself to sleep in…)
- Less processed foods (I still love my protein powders, but will focus more on whole foods)
- Less microwaves (arg, sacrificing convenience for health…I guess)
- Switching to organic products (I just bought “natural” toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash. Now my bf and I will not only be eating two different kinds of foods, but will have two different sets of toiletries!! He remarks- what will be next?)
- Focusing on gluten free foods (although I don’t normally eat gluten, I may consume trace amounts. I went out my way today to buy gluten free oatmeal)
- Eating more probiotics, live, cleansing food like raw saurkrout, kefir, fiber, veggies, etc…
- Just being more aware of cortisol and stress
- Being more aware of environmental toxins
What else…I think that’s it for now. But that sounds like a lot!
And what has the result been…? I got SICK!! I haven’t worked out in 4 days! Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday I tried to stay in the house as much as possible and REST. I have not gone to the gym….And I have not had the energy to do anything!
Today, I am still resting and feel sick, but feel a little better. It actually has been nice to allow myself to relax and give my body and mind a break.
And that’s what’s been going on with me!
It’s a gorgeous day out! Maybe I’ll sit out for some Vitamin D 😉
Enjoy your weekend, lovelies! <3
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