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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

6 Day Detox Drop - Smoothie Recipes

Vanilla Blue – Breakfast
½ cup crushed ice (optional)
1 scoop or 4TBSP vanilla protein powder
1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries
1 small banana, sliced
6-8 oz distilled water

Pomegranate Blend – Lunch
½ cup crushed ice (optional)
1 cup frozen or fresh strawberries
1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries
½ cup unsweetened pomegranate juice
1 scoop or 4 TBSP vanilla protein powder

Misty Red – Dinner               
½ cup crushed ice (optional)
2 cup frozen or fresh strawberries
½ cup organic unsweetened orange juice
1 scoop or 4 TBSP vanilla protein powder

Other Smoothie Options

Hawaiian Breeze
½ cup frozen or fresh pineapple chunks
1 small banana
1 scoop or 4 TBSP vanilla protein powder
½ cup original Silk soy milk or non-fat milk (I prefer Rice milk)
¼ cup organic unsweetened orange juice

Soy Smoothie
¾ cup original Silk soy milk or non-fat milk
½ cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
½ bananas fresh or frozen
½ scoop or 2 TBSP of vanilla protein powder

Summer Chill Smoothie
1 scoop or 4 TBSP vanilla protein powder
1 cup peeled and seedless red watermelon, cut (fresh or frozen)
¾ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
2 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger
¾ cup distilled water
¾ cup organic unsweetened apple juice
1 TBSP lime juice

Do's of the 6 Day Detox Drop

1.    DO follow through with the Cleansing Ritual twice daily on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes prior to food.  Note: If you get nauseated after the Cleansing Ritual, you may be one of the rare individuals who needs to have something in their stomach prior to the ritual.  If this is the case, eat breakfast first – wait an hour and then do the Cleansing Ritual.

2.       DO drink at least two quarts of distilled water daily


  
DO GET MOVING!!!









6 Day Detox - 15lb Challenge

Looking to kick start a healthier lifestyle?

Every four months or so I send myself through a detox in order to bring some order back into my food life.

I have gained about fifteen pounds in the last two months...what to do, what to do!?

MmmmmmmDROP!

So, here's what I do... Robert Ferguson's 6 Day Detox Drop which is part of the Diet Free Life

I'm not looking to lose the whole 15lbs in the next six days, although, it is quite possible ;-)


6 Day Detox
Days 1-3
Cleansing Ritual (within 10 minutes of rising)
Part 1
4 or 6 oz unsweetened apple juice
1TBSP Psyllium Hulls
1TBSP Aloe Vera juice
Add all 3 to a jar or container with a tight fitting lid. Shake well to mix and drink immediately.

Part 2
8oz distilled water
1TBSP liquid chlorophyll
Add chlorophyll to water and drink. Swallow capsules.

Cup of Green Tea (within 30 minutes of Cleansing Ritual) Decaffeinated, Hot or Cold
Breakfast (at least 30 minutes after Cleansing Ritual) Vanilla Blue Smoothie
Morning Snack (2 to 3 hours after breakfast) 12 oz organic unsweetened carrot juice or 8 oz of unsweetened apple juice

Lunch (2 to 3 hours after Morning Snack) Pomegranate Blend Smoothie
Afternoon Snack (2 to 3 hours after lunch)
Choice: Trader Joe's Carrot Ginger Soup
Low-Sodium Chicken or Vegetable Broth
Men: 2 cups
Women: 1 cup

Evening Cleansing Ritual (at least 2hrs from Afternoon Snack and 30 minutes before Dinner)
Dinner (at least 30 minutes after Cleansing Ritual) Misty Red Smoothie

Evening Snack - Choice: Trader Joe's Carrot Ginger Soup
Low-Sodium Chicken or Vegetable Broth
Men and Women: 1 cup

Evening Tea (1 to 2 hours before bedtime)

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Days 4-6 – Are much like the first three days but notice the change in the snacks*
 Cleansing Ritual (within 10 minutes of rising)

Part 1
4 or 6 oz unsweetened apple juice
1TBSP Psyllium Hulls
1TBSP Aloe Vera juice
Add all 3 to a jar or container with a tight fitting lid. Shake well to mix and drink immediately.

Part 2
8oz distiller water
1TBSP liquid chlorophyll
Add chlorophyll to water and drink. Swallow capsules.

Morning Tea (within 30 minutes of Cleansing Ritual)

Breakfast Smoothie (at least 30 minutes after Cleansing Ritual)
*Morning Snack – 1 piece or 1 cup of fresh fruit (2 to 3 hours after Breakfast)

Lunch Smoothie (2 to 3 hours after Morning Snack)
*Afternoon Snack - 1 piece or 1 cup of fresh fruit (2 to 3 hours after Lunch)

Evening Cleansing Ritual (at least 2 hours from Afternoon Snack and 30 minutes before bed)
Dinner (at least 30 minutes after Cleansing Ritual)
Evening Snack (2 to 3 hours after Dinner) – Men and Women 1 cup

Evening Tea (1 to 2 hours before Bedtime) – 1 Cup Decaffeinated Green, Milk Thistle, Ginger or Dandelion Root Tea

HAVE A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP!!!

Part of my problematic weight gain has also been my lack of activity so...back on the horse uh...trail I go!

GET MOVIN!!!


Friday, July 6, 2012

Spirit vs. Stars - What Rules You?


Hi...my name is Nina, and I'm a Cancer. In this truth, I recognize that I am an emotional, sensitive, energetic, loving, nurturing being who has been known to hide in a hard shell (often a shell of sarcasm) when trouble arises instead of dealing with my emotions.  I’m that sister who seems to have it together and be strong when really, I’m the type to cry over anything and my feelings, get hurt easily. 

“Cancer motto could be, "A good defense is the best offense." Like a Crab in its cave, your attack can consist of baiting your opponent into your territory. What appears to be a retreat to others can be your best aggressive tactic. As you feel your way through life, building your security by developing your home and family relationships, remember that unexpressed anger can turn into resentment and depression, so find someone you can trust and share your feelings.”

Your Biggest Strength: Your ability to nurture others
Your Potential Weakness: Fear of the past repeating in the future


Hi...my name is Nina and I'm a follower of Christ and am filled with His Spirit.  Because of THIS truth, I am learning that I must make a CONSCIOUS effort to walk according to the Spirit, NOT the stars.

Even when dealing with the most painful feelings, I am learning to walk in love, patience, kindness...to suffer long...to practice self-control (to include emotional responsibility). This is not always easy considering I’ve always been encouraged to express myself. In my adult life, I still find myself seeking a balance between the best and the worst parts of me. This is when walking according to the Spirit is evermore important.


Math bears truth - Two plus two does indeed equal four.

Science bears truth - Gravity is REAL.

The moon circles the earth. Its pull raises the tide. Its cycle works within women of a certain age.

This is truth.

Astrology bears truth. The stars continuously align while time as we know it continues on and with those alignments, energies from outside of us play a part in being who God created us to be.

The difference between Nina who is a Cancer and Nina who is a child of God is the Truth that I CHOOSE to live according to. No horoscope is going to tell me how my day is going to go when I live according to plan greater than what our natural mind can comprehend. 

Just because my mind doesn't fully understand the equations that make up mathematics, doesn’t make their outcome any less TRUE.

Knowing that my life does indeed align with the stars within Cancer, I also know that my emotions cycle with the moon and that they ebb and flow as the water. In knowing this truth I also know that I must make a concerted effort to not allow the stars to rule me but to always be ruled by the Spirit.

Let us not make excuses for our emotional irresponsibility.  Just as people use the Word to justify their behaviors and ideals, women have been known to use PMS to act like the devil once a month and people use the zodiac to their advantage…or the disadvantage of others.

*puts on churchy voice* Choose ye this day...what will you allow to rule you?