AION PORTAL ACTIVATION 11-23-2013 (+playlist)

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Top 5 Foods to AVOID!!!

Focus on what you do is always my motto, don’t sweat what you didn’t do.  Yet, I do sometimes focus on what not to do in order to support my health.  Avoiding specific types of food can yield a positive experience within the body.


Wellness Hero’s Top 5 Foods to Avoid and Why....


  1. Microwavable food - Many reason’s can support this and the biggest is that the microwave itself is a destroyer of actual nutrition, whatever goes in it, well the food comes out with less nutrients automatically.  The idea is that store bought frozen meals/snacks are usually made with the lowest quality ingredients possible.  Sodium levels are usually through the roof and the idea of just focusing on calories or another category of the Nutrition facts can be miss leading as many GMO ingredients are lurking.  Just remember it is likely the lowest quality type of food in the store and is NOT considered health food. Of course their are some that can support health, just such a small percent...


2.  Non-Water Beverages - It’s not complicated, if its not water it likely has little benefit.  A smoothie of locally grown fruit or veggies is acceptable in moderation.  We are a nation of drinking way to many calories.  Fruit is mean to be eaten not juiced.  With all options every where, its best to avoid anything that isn’t 100% H2O. 


3.  Ingredients You Can’t Pronounce

Does ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate or partially hydrogenated soybean oil sound appetizing to you? Follow this rule of thumb: if a food product is made of stuff you need a course in chemistry to comprehend – or —if you can’t pronounce the first 5 ingredients, don’t let it near your cart.

Stay focused on buying whole foods comprised of only 1 ingredient. Instead of snacking on neon-orange cheese curls, slice up some carrots or celery sticks. Invest in an air popper and enjoy fiber-rich popcorn. Make homemade veggie chips: cut up kale, thinly slice beets, sweet potatoes or yams, sprinkle them with herbs and a little olive oil and bake in the oven.

4. Fake Health Foods

Fake health foods are those deceptive foods, billing themselves as “low in fat”, like Cheerios which has GMO ingredients and certain cookies, salad dressings or yogurt brands. Look closely at their labels. To make up for flavor, these items are inevitably high in sugar or salt. Other tricky foods include packaged breads and crackers with labels stating “contains whole grains.” This often translates into considerably less fiber than 100% whole grain products. Mulit-grain is a fake health term as well.

Again, choose real foods as much as possible. If it’s a sweet tooth you need to satisfy, buy tasty dried fruits, such as apricots or mango. A spoon full of honey can work too!

5. Canned Foods High in Sodium

Eighty percent of our sodium intake comes from processed and canned foods. In fact, many canned foods are so chock full of salt, they contain half or more of your daily recommended intake. A diet high in sodium is dangerous since it can lead to high blood pressure and many other heart related problems.

Instead of buying canned soups, try making your own simple versions, like a healthy cream of carrot soup or hearty lentil. If you don’t have the time to cook, purchase canned soups low in sodium.

Food Video by the Wellness Hero:
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Daily Routine Questions.

This is an interactive post so get ready to participate!  That's right, happy Monday AM, so tell me a little about yours.....

 Here are a few questions to start the discussion on the topic of AM routine...what do you do in the AM for you?  I know we all have adult responsibilities (this isn't the point), but most likely we have constructed specific practices/habits that we do in the AM.  Some we think are good for us and some that we know are not?


1.  What to you do in the AM that you are proud of because it is health enhancing?

2.  What do you do in the AM that counters your image of health?

3.  Do you prepare anything the night before to support your AM routine? What?

4.  Are you happy with what you do in the AM?

5.  If you could get support on something in the AM, what would it be and why?

By taking a few minutes to write down an answer or two could be a momentum force in a lot of ways.  Feel free to post in the discussion your questions or email me directly (wellnesshero@gmail.com), but either way you are contributing to a better you by participation and taking action.  No answer is judge, its simply an interaction to get the ball rolling....

You have the ball, are you playing?  Happy Monday and SMILE :)

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Galactic Federation of Light The Angels November-02-2013

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Shifting to a better you, PART II

Living life each day is a gift, but with adult responsibilities, sometimes we get distracted from what truly is important in our life.  I find my family and health are most vital to my experience on EARTH and my smile correlates with how I feel. My feelings are something I have deeply explored and have recognized that I create them differently with one action.   I want to smile, I choose to smile, my smile is supported by daily choices that allow my body to thrive.  Everyone wants happiness and no one wants to suffer, truly.  In the last 2 years I have transformed the way I THINK about health & it has yielded thousands of positive experiences, unlike anything I have ever felt before.  Powerful stuff & I want to share my expertise to teach others to live according to their unique happiness. 

My intention is to guide others with activities, ideas, blogs, presentations, seminars and openness to a way of life that supports anyone thinking differently about who you are and what you do for you to be healthy human.  We can all shift our minds to new experiences to achieve WELLNESS on a whole new paradigm.  How many parents out there want to do more to be healthy, but feel a bit overwhelmed to do so?  Let me support you and be your guide.  I have been developing many health and wellness concepts to be applied into a family centered approach that can allow YOU & those around you to smile :) everyday with your choices!

ASK ME Questions Publicly or Privately, but know others maybe not use to this level of participation or feel they don’t have the time to actually ask.  Be the change you want to be by taking ACTION & Participating in your life in a way you didn’t yesterday.  You have the POWER in choice, just do something new for 5 min. and know those 5 min. were 5 more then the previous 5 days and that is a monumental change because 5 is way bigger then ZERO....


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Your Wellness Hero has many possibilities to support you, but remember it is always up to you to ask and be the change you want to be.  Carpe Deim & Live Enthusiastically!

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TOP 5 Ways to Lose Weight, WITHOUT a Diet.

Wellness Hero’s Top 5 Easy ways to BURN FAT (AKA lose weight).


Our bodies only want to maintain an ideal weight, a balance in body composition (which is 1 of 5 components of health-related Fitness).  Body composition is made up of Bone, Organs, MUSCLE (tissue too) and FAT.  We need it all, an we function optimally when it is in balance.

Here are some of my favorite tips for losing weight without out ever going on a diet. Of course a diet is just what a person consumes over the course of a day, so we are always dieting :)

1. Drink water.

Sounds simple, but let’s be honest: how much water are you currently drinking? If the answer is anything less than clear pee coming out of you, your body is telling you with Yellowish (apple juice) color pee that dehydration has started.  Plus, if you're active, it should be drinking even more than that. So here’s what you need to do: drink lots of water and cut back on things like soda (even diet!), alcohol, and sweetened beverages. You won’t notice a difference, but your body will thank you. How much to drink?  Everyone is different & the answer I have posted previously it worth your time to know, check out that post!  Hydration Basics  & How much to Drink?

2. Load up on vegetables.

You may not be the biggest fan of vegetables, but I promise you can learn to like them. Vegetables fill us up, and they're loaded with fiber, energy, and vitamins. Plus, they're low in calories, meaning you can eat a ton of them without gaining weight. Add vegetables to every meal and you’ll be sure to see a difference.  Raw is the most valuable way to MAX the benefits!

3. Don’t fear the fats.

Fats do not make us fat. In fact, they do quite the opposite. They help us absorb vitamins, give us glowing hair, skin, and nails, and even keep us more satiated, meaning you'll stay fuller longer and be much more satisfied with your meals when you add a little fat. Consider adding things like olive oil, avocado, coconut oil, sunflower seeds, or flax seeds to your next meal. You’ll be surprised at how full you'll feel!

4. Move in a way that you love.

We all know that exercise can contribute to weight loss, but what if you hate it? The key here is to actually move in a way that you enjoy. This way, you'll be more likely to stick to it in the long term. Chances are, you’re not going to want to get up at 5am for a run if you hate running, but if your alarm goes off at 5am for your favorite dance class, I bet you’ll be way more likely to make it there. Remember diversity of exercise or more specifically do things to support each component of fitness:  Muscular Strength & Endurance, Flexibility, & Cardio style movements.

5. Don’t label foods "off limits."

We want what we can’t have, so once you label something off limits or not healthy, it's going to become more appealing. Whenever I used to say I was going to cut bread from my diet, it would be all I could think about for a week until I finally caved and ended up eating an entire loaf because I couldn’t take the torture. Sound familiar?  I LOVE BREAD!

Now that I allow myself bread if I want it, I don’t crave it nearly as much and those intense cravings I once felt have totally disappeared.

So there you have it, 5 simple things you can change about your eating habits today without ever going on a diet. Still struggling with this concept? I want to help you ditch the diets for good so I invite you to contact me for support.  I specialize in POSITIVE BEHAVIOR CHANGE, find out how you can benefit from this simple lifestyle change.