Go Outside & Play!

Tonight I had an excellent time listening to Crystal Andrus & Silken Laumann. Crystal Andrus is the founder of the S.W.A.T institute for which I am a proud Ambassador.

Silken said that visualization is very important. As an Olympic Rower she ought to know! I recently read her book "Unsinkable" and it is fabulous. Gems of knowledge woven throughout.

What I loved about the interview is that it was a genuine conversation with empowering information. For example, when Silken was hurt bad in an accident 10 days before she was to compete in the Olympics, she was visualizing, asking her body to heal itself, only having positive people around her and sending love to her body.

Silken also went on to say that we are disconnected from our bodies. We must tune in and send love to our body parts we say we hate. What we say and feel affects us on a cellular level.

Near the end of the call she spoke of the importance of children getting outside and playing. Not only children will benefit from this though. Those of us over 40 remember what it was like to be playing outside all the time. We must continue that legacy for our children. 

Great call. Here is the link to Silken Lauman's website. And if you wish to learn more about Crystal Andrus and the S.W.A.T institute, click on the picture above or go here.

Weight Loss with Fasting

Losing weight by fasting is always nice, however I prefer the other benefits that come with it. There is so much to know about the topic. I can share what I know personally and what I have heard.

I have done The Master Cleanse and have managed to last 3 days on this one and yes, I did feel better. Heaps better. As a matter of fact, my nose stopped running and my energy levels increased.

Dr. Wayne Dyer speaks about his experience with this fast on his radio show on HayHouse Radio!

Dr. Wayne Dyer says he goes on this fast 

once every three months for ten days. 

Now if you look at what Dr. Randi Fredricks reports in her book 

Fasting: An Exceptional Human Experience that she prefers water fasting. In reading her book I found out in a hurry how many different types of fasts there are and why. Anyhow, this is why she prefers water fasting. "For example, I tend to think that water-only fasting is superior to juice fasting because of the problems associated with juice fasting. Because ketosis does not occur with juice fasting, the body does not get the same respite from glucose as is does with water-only fasting."  (Kindle Locations 533-534).

Then she goes on to show how the Master Cleanse isn't really a fast because of the consumption of substances. I never thought of it that way before. Maybe that is why it is called a cleanse. (Woo hoo! learning and connections made everyday)

K, so here is my plan. I like the Master Cleanse and I love the taste of it so I will start with that one before doing the Dr. Oz Rapid Weight Loss plan again. However, in the meantime, I am going to keep reading Dr. Fredricks' book about fasting and plan out a real fast based on her recommendations.

It is important to note that you should always check with your Physician. Some people cannot do fasts. There are some you can do that are therapeutic and monitored. Even fasting clinics exist. I didn't know that either.

I was reading over many of the reviews for Dr. Fredricks' book and what jumped out at me was how it helps with one's mental state. If you find yourself feeling depressed for example, fasting can help alleviate that. I know that I can get into the dumps sometimes and it is good to know there is a healthy drug free way to help oneself. 

Onward bound...