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Lazy made me do this.
[🌷Special Edition – for busy Women]
I’ll admit that the title might not sound brilliant but I had an “aha” moment. Which started with my morning oatmeal. The truth is that everyday I wake up into a busy schedule & the one thing that suffers are my meal-times. I do take supplements but I know that it’s food, I still need protein.
[Scheduling & planning my meals & workout.]
[ABOVE: Fit-Foodie ideas on Instagram, it looks time consuming but everything I create is under ten minutes, some are five minute meals.]
Parenting & wellness should go hand in hand, but if you’re a certain type of parent, like I am, you put yourself last. Thus the I’m-too-tired-to-do-anything syndrome sets in. Maybe it’s laziness but the truth is that I’m worn out! So if that sounds lazy then so be it.
Here’s my epiphany, I already know my schedule and like clockwork I don’t have time for a healthy breakfast. I wake up at 5:45am to do a 6:00am Burst then do my daily devotions, check my messages & post on social media. By 7:00am my seven children are up, having breakfast, morning chores, school for the older ones & walk the dog. Then 11:45am rolls around and a puzzled look comes over me, “Did I eat breakfast? What’s for lunch?”
How to empower your lazy self.
As the onset of a afternoon nap closes in on me and I finally stop to eat something. And in my tired state it’s usually a poor choice. Yikes! Time to REWIND!!! This is how I empower my schedule…
- Friday I do my grocery shopping for the Ohana (family) & me. My list is slightly different from the rest of the household.
- Friday I grab any fresh or frozen organic fruit & veggies for my smoothies.
- Sunday I prep my oatmeal, click here to read a previous post.
- Sunday I also cook up my quinoa in the rice steamer & store it for later.
- Sunday is when I prep for the week to come.
How it works.
After my 6am burst & devotion I grab my prepared oatmeal. Zero work involved except pouring the hot water and letting it sit while I get my tea ready. I chuck back my supplements & eat breakfast. ✅ Done.
Basically every meal is prepped because I know how lazy/tired I’ll be. If you’ve read my previous post, “Sabotage your way to success” you know where I’m coming from.
I find myself preparing all the mundane task and creating time fun things like a nap, art or read. I love my NEW & improved life.
Your turn.
What can you do in advance to free up some time or make your daily flow feel less stressful?
You need to schedule in some laziness, time in the day to do NOTHING but recharge your body. Start this habit while you’re young it will benefits you as the years pass by.
Speaking of recharging, why not rejuvenate, refresh & revive your entire being. Checkout my other blogpost…
Click here to read, “The three R’s of Spring.”
SISTAHZ SESSION Recap
We set aside one Sunday each month, in Spring, to gather and workout. The crowd changes but their energy is always amazing. Some drive 45min just to workout. Next session will be April 15, 2018.
Are you a Mermaid? 🧜🏽♀️ Info & link on the sidebar.
Sabotage your way to success.
We often default into a donut 🍩 after declaring, “I’m going gluten & sugar free!” Why do we give into temptation? Well, it’s because we forgot to sabotage our way into wellness. Why should you do this? Okay the simple version is that food packaging, ingredients and processing has changed so much.
I would default into Cheetos when pressed for time. So I decided to meal prep. My biggest failure comes when I fail to plan, sounds like a success quote.
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. ~B.Franklin
I use to think that people who practiced Meal-prep Sunday were extreme but then I realized that they learned a valuable trait. They sabotage their way into wellness.
As a foodie I completely up cycled the meal-prep idea.
- First of all I refuse to eat five bland meals in a row. I’ll prep three at the most.
- Color and flavor are super important to me. Sometimes I feel like Ego from Ratatouille, “If I don’t like it I won’t swallow!”
- Try recipes from other countries. I enjoy soba noodle bowls with a Korean twist. It’s vegetarian without even trying to be.
Remembering my first experience with meal-prep helped me create a program for my fitness members. Many of them are just like me, food is memories. I try to introduce meal planning with foods that they’re familiar with and then branch out.
All of the pictures link to where I first shared them and the ingredients. Information about my my fitness program click here. PEACE Be the Journey.
Meal Prep vs Kawaii, Bento
Meal prep is when you line up a bunch of containers in a sort of assembly line process. Bento box lunches are the exact opposite, especially in Kawaii style. The idea behind it is taking your time to plate a beautiful and appealing meal. Kawaii uses dainty objects for sauces and special tools to cut designs into veggies. And they’ll often create cute characters. 🍱
What’s the point?
The point is value. How we in America value meals compared to other countries, like Japan, where food is a ritual to lift the Soul by nourishing the body.
Find Balance
So I find a happy balance between the two. I’ll usually prep a base, like cooking a batch of quinoa, and accessorize them in Bento fashion. Each time appealing to my senses & visually showing self-love. Loving myself enough to nourish my body in a holistic way. Below are some of my creations. For Ingredients and closer pics visit Instagram, it has each Bento with fit-foodie details.
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It all boils down to perception, how one perceives their body. I teach my fitness ladies to enjoy the food process. Eating is the single thing that we do for ourselves, daily. So why not make it lovely.
On the WholelisticFit blog I wrote and article about choosing a fitness routine/style that will meet the needs of your mind, body and Soul. It’s a private blog for Mermaids so make sure to use your password. Or… become a Mermaid using the link in the sidebar. See you in Instagram.
I’m back… Paleo inspired lunch.
It’s Valentines Day in New Zealand 🇳🇿 and it will be tomorrow here in the USA. This is a beef inspired dish plated with a lovely organic tomato for all of you fit-foodies. Showing love ❤️ to your body by taking time to eat beautifully. I read a post by Dr. Mark Hyman, “You are what your food ate.”
I’m not a regular beef connoisseur but when I do eat it I prefer locally raised & grass fed. Since my last post I’ve been in training and the extra workout has me eating more protein.
DETAILS: Fit-Foodie Inspiration: Bulgogi beef cuts with shredded ginger, carrots & purple cabbage. On a spinach nest topped with a juicy tomato. Seasoned with crushed pepper & Yakima smoked salt. [My fave sea salt smoked with apple wood.] Beef 🥩 is grass feed organic & my butcher knows how to make bulgogi slices.
More fit-foodie inspiration & smoothies on my Instagram.
WholelisticFit Blog: “The art of self-care.” I started writing more holistic lifestyle post on a Members only blog, but don’t worry it’s easy to join. In fact it’s free. I’ll post the link below.
The goal is to live in BALANCE while getting fit. Paying attention to the mind, body & Soul. If you’re already a Mermaid then use this link to read the post.
To join the Mermaid pod click here, it’s free and you get access to the WholelisticFit blog, monthly newsletter & occasional printable.
Calendula salve I made & wrote about on the holistic blog. What’s your self care routine?
Don’t forget to spoil yourself.
August’s Fitness Challenge
The inspiration behind this challenge came from an info-graphic on my Pinterest board. I tried to find where it originated to give them credit. But every time I found that image and clicked, it lead me to a different blog or website. It was so confusing.
Nevertheless I chose to name my version ✨”ABracadabra” because it sounded cooler than ab-challenge. Imagine melting away flabbiness and embracing a toned tummy. 🙌🏽 I’m down with that.
So my workout crew is waking up at 5:30am to join me on Facebook Livestream to do this together. We just completed ✅ last months 5min Plank challenge below. 👇🏽
So we’re at it again.
I normally don’t post back to back so if you’re reading this and wanted to read my other post: The Fit Side of HULA -or- HULA FITNESS click here. Or the image below.
PS: If you’re wondering here’s this month’s Zumba with Ho’o fitness schedule. 😉 If you were wondering. 💋
Fall, fitness and… clay masks?
One of my favorite things as a child was playing in the mud. My siblings and I would search for the perfect mud puddle or creek with a clay embankment. It was messy and heaven at the same time. Forget play-dough, our clay was 100% organic without any harmful dyes.
Today I’m grown, slightly mature and a mother but I still enjoy that cool mushy feeling of wet clay. Naturally I would like to indulge in a facial mask but the prices at many of these high-end spas are interesting. After all I use to play in this stuff for free!
I actually checked out a spa and many of the items in their mask are in my kitchen. Products like honey, oats and vitamin E. (I have a supplement shelf.) All I needed was the clay to make my mud mask. Fortunately I know of an organic shop called Ubiquitous Journey that sells herbs, loose leaf teas, spices and a beauty DIY section. (Do It Yourself.)
I chose three different types of clays, each with unique mineral content and played around with various combinations. It’s so easy to use that I brought some to the ladies in my Zumba class. The picture above was taken after my Facebook lifestream session where I showed them how to mix and apply the clays.
There are countless blogs, vlogs and articles about these amazing clays. My purpose is to show you a few of the combinations that you can duplicate. The main ingredient is the clay and you can start using it with little prep time. All you really need is purified, filtered or distilled water to mix and make your mud mask. As you can see from the picture below my na keiki (children) wanted in on the fun too!
Basic Mix
- One tablespoon clay (a little can go a long way)
- Purified H2O (add slowly for a pasty texture)
- Few drops of oil (indulge in the nourishing feeling)
- Mix and use (I prefer to make it when I need it)
- Leave on for about 8-10 minutes
Mini breakdown…
- Rhassoul Clay – suitable for daily use.
- French Green Clay (and others) – about once a week or on targeted areas.
- Fullers Earth Clay – about once a week.
In classic kiddie fashion they had to make faces to go with their mask. I’m super happy for my young teens who can benefit from the clays at an early age. Preventing that horrible teen acne problem that I remember going through. The best part is that it has ZERO chemical content and totally organic.
If you want more natural beauty ideas to go with your fit lifestyle comment below. You can also become a Mermaid by subscribing to the newsletter learn more. PEACE Be the Journey
Beautiful Body – Day 25 & 26
Beautiful Body is really a reconnection to your source. The soil that nurtures your food, farmers who watch the seasons of growth and nature who supplies the ingredients for your skin care. Finding a rhythm that works for you takes time.
- Continue to WALK IN BEAUTY means that you are creating a healthy lifestyle. This will become a daily practice.
- This is one of three challenges: BEAUTIFUL MIND, BEAUTIFUL BODY, BEAUTIFUL SOUL.
- You can revisit these often but the benefit comes when you invite others to join.
Skin Fit: Did you know that the glands within your armpits are super sensitive and modern deodorants contain contaminants? Learn more here and DIY
Foodie Fit: Iced tea southern styles no just in time for sunny days.
Walk in Beauty
Dance Fit: Be inspired to dance & move. You are beautiful.
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LEARN: I did a meal prep demo and here are a few pics from the event.
Don’t worry, it doesn’t stop here…
I’ve got the next self-help challenge lined up for you.
BEAUTIFUL SOUL CHALLENGE is next.
Interested in more coaching?
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Beautiful Body – Day 23 & 24
I use to think about all the changes that I needed to make but never succeeded. (Why?) Because I was just thinking and never made a plan or even a checklist but the moment I did everything changed. Checklist are helpful because they…
- Give you a snapshot of what you need to do.
- Simple and easy to read.
- At a glance you’re able to prioritize your mind.
Above is a simple list and you can give yourself hearts. The nice part is that you can revisit this list often until you’ve earned all five hearts ❤️💛💚💙💜.
Special announcement: if you’re in my classes.
Meal prep to snacks to DIY skin care we’re going to have fun on #AlohaFridays and I’ll make sure to share what we do with you all on the blog.
Beauty Fit: Three hair mask treatments that you can blend up. It’s safe for all ages & stages.
Make your own list of things to try. After all, you’re full of potential. #makeithappen
Foodie Fit: This curry is perfect as a post workout meal. Have you cooked with Poo? Or Kun Sayiuud Diwong who goes by her nickname Poo.
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Dance Fit: I hope you’re enjoying these as much as I do. These guys & girls from the Philippines are AWESOME
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Beautiful Body – Day 21 & 22
I went to a fancy spa and read the services they provide. It was like reading a menu. Honey, oatmeal, avocado oh my! Then I jumped onto Pinterest & created two boards.
Live Healthy: Let medicine be your food and let food be… scrumptious! Educate, empower & eat.
Live Pampered: Beauty from the inside-out with doable recipes to mix up some delicious products for your gorgeous self.
A little history, I’ve been mixing up facial products since I was 10-ish and now I’m 40-ish, you do the math. It all started with a food fight that left my skin feeling lovely.
The most empowering thing you can do for yourself is to experience sustainability.
When you make something for yourself you…
- Create a connection through the process.
- Learn to rely on your own abilities.
- Develop a stronger sense of self worth.
- Time spent equals value & value denotes treasure.
- Appreciate craftsmanship in other handmade products.
Beauty Fit: Have you tried sugaring to remove unwanted hair. It’s better then razor or wax. Find out why.
Freedom feels like independent living. Knowing that you can do it yourself, DIY.
Foodie Fit: Oh just in time for summer, it’s fruit hacks. Worth the watch if you entertain and want to provide healthy snacks.
Want to get the links to two of my challenges? (BEAUTIFUL- MIND & BODY) I’ve organized it under the MWF PROGRAM tab.
Dance Fit: Fun one from Zumba that you can totally master.
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