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THE WINNER OF THE GIFT CARD & ESSENTIAL OILS IS:
Janice who said, “Martha, you are truly a GODSEND, as you have inspired me through healthy cooking. I committed to 2018 with WW online, drinking more fluids, walking 3 miles a day ( I am a retail manager and probably get more than 3!), leaving my worries at my doorstep, smiling more, focusing on my renewed daily spiritual connections, doing little things that make my team happy with any expectations, and yes, taking time for my “ME ” time. I have also “played” around with essential oils due to tremendous back pain, and have found some relief. Thank you for being so inspiring and great recipes!”
Congratulations, Janice!
Please send an email to: support@simple-nourished-living.com to claim your gift card!
Today I am dropping in with some food for thought…
“Where will you live…if you don’t take care of your body?”
Good question, right? It is a variation of Jim Rohn’s quote, “Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.”
I first heard this powerful statement years ago at a Weight Watchers meeting. I’ve never forgotten it.
I used to be one of those people who spent much more time and energy taking care of my stuff – clothes, shoes, car, house, yard – than myself.
It’s crazy when you stop to think about it. Spending so much attending to things that are easily replaced instead of YOU, which is irreplaceable!
Not any more.
I’m not suggesting that we neglect our stuff.
But, where “stuff” is concerned, I have learned to say, “good enough” and have moved myself way up on my priority list.
My goal is to get rid of as much extra “stuff” as possible to free up more time for all the things that matter to my body, my mind and my soul: cooking nourishing food, exercising, prayer, time with family and friends, and other forms of self care.
What about you?
Do you take better care of your “stuff” than you do your self?
Do you think about your body, mind and soul as your most prized possessions?
Is it time to shift your priorities and invest more in what really matters?
Spring, with its promise of new possibilities, is the perfect time for just such a reset!
Care to join me?
Giveaway Details…
Leave a comment below sharing how you intend to take better care of yourself this spring and be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card along with an assortment of my favorite doTERRA essential oils!
To enter, just answer the following question in the comments below:
How will you take better care of yourself this spring?
One winner will be randomly selected and announced Saturday morning.
Good luck!
PS: If you need a gentle reset getting on track with taking care of yourself, be sure to check out my 28-Day Smart Start Weight Loss eCourse and eBook!
Thank you, Martha, for your inspiration. Today’s quote about deprivation is ME. I have had dessert every single day of my journey for the past year and have lost 64.4 lbs. I do not feel deprived. I feel WW is sustainable because I don’t feel deprived. I AM a WW; I am not ON WW. Such a difference. Thank you for all you do for the WW community! I recommend your site to everyone!
~ Jeannie M.
I plan on taking advantage of the upcoming beautiful spring weather to exercise outside more often. It’s been a long, cold winter in Minnesota and I’m ready to get moving!!!!
I am trying SO hard to eat better but my sweet tooth seems to over rule my head. I keep trying though. I am 72 so it is imperative that I quit eating sugar. It is poison!! I do exercise 7 hours a week though. I also need to sleep better which I have heard essential oils can help you do so I hope I win.
I am working on a better sleep schedule. I am a night owl and stay up way to late and then sleep all morning. I want to go to bed at a reasonable hour so that I will have time during the day to exercise and prepare healthy meals.
Taking advantage of all the fresh vegetables that are in season and will be in season.
I intend to get back to the gym to do strength training and cut out sweets from my diet. Too much emotional eating has been going on…
My plan is to get out side and walk every day. I also want to drink more water. Having more fun is also a goal of mine I.e. board games, riding my bike ( stationary that is), visiting & laughing with friends.
Got the exercise down pretty well and now have to concentrate on the eating. Trying to make meal planning as much of a routine as my exercise has become. Once that is achieved, stress reduction will be the next target.
Hitting reset is a must for me! I hurt my back in December, & despite being on WW have gained some weight. Time to quit feeling sorry for myself!
Gentle active movement, making time to really enjoy cooking/eating healthy food & learning more about natural ways to ease stress & sleep better are on the list. Recipes & emails from this site help!
I plan on walking more and going for bike rides. To eat more protein and track everything I put in my mouth because snacking and not counting is only hurting me.
Perfect time of year to get motivated and get active. I plan on enjoying the nice weather and getting out and about (out of the house and temptations to snack)