THE DAMY BLOG
HOLISTIC WEIGHT LOSS & OPTIMAL WELLNESS
Must See Movie
I can't help but get excited by the attention conscious healthy living is getting in pop culture today. One movie that is a must-see is Food Inc. If you are going to rent a movie this week or weekend please rent this movie! Eating is a thought-less action we...
Plan Ahead!
Bring a small cooler to work!! It is 2010 ladies!!!! There are LOTS of products out there to help you transport our foods to and from work or school. There is no reason to not have healthy choices with you! The night before work pack your cooler! Have all your go-to...
Empower Yourself
Everything you are against weakens you. Everything you are for empowers you. -Wayne Dyer
Motivation Renewal
I just wanted to write a quick note on motivation. I think it is our job to figure out what motivates us and to surround ourselves with it. This is so different for everyone. Here are some things that work for me. - Daily checklist including workouts, meals and water....
Condiments
Hmmm....condiments....I never want anyone to feel restricted while living a health lifestyle and eating clean. I don't endorse condiments in general due to the fact that they are laced with hidden sugars, sodium, and corn syrup. BUT I don't want anyone to feel...
Dried Fruit
Sometimes a girls gotta have something sweet. Don't turn to processed white sugar (the devil). Turn to some yummy dried fruit. 1/4 cup of dried apricots or some natural dried cranberries can do a lot for a girl here and there. Next time you are going to snap if you...
You only live once
How strange to use "You only live once" as an excuse to throw it away. ~Bill Copeland It's always shocking to me when I hear someone use this excuse to eat an entire cake or to not workout. We eat healthy, drink water, exercise, be kind, limit alcohol and not smoke or...
The Missing Banister Theory
When walking down the street, you can walk in one line perfectly without ever falling over. Now take that same city block, make it a foot wider and then put it a hundred stories high. You;re going to be so focused on the fact that you don't have a banister, that...
Quinoa Breakfast Bowl by Tommy Europe
You've probably heard of quinoa - it is hailed by some as the new super food. It's high in protein (12%-18%) and contains a balanced set of essential amino acids - this means it's a surprisingly complete protein. It's also high in fiber and iron. And, as if the edible...
Karena and Katrina’s Krazy Koconut Karob Bites
These are great as a healthy treat or to serve to friends. These are healthy, raw, and yummy! Ingredients for the Krazy bites 🙂 2 cups Pitted Dates (we prefer Medjool) 1/2 cup Unsweetened Organic Coconut Flakes ½ cup no salt added Almonds (already slivered is easier)...