Watch this short video about how to cook one superfood grain - quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) - and make THREE different meals out it. Why is quinoa a superfood? Because it has more protein than any other grain, contains all 9 essential amino acids, and is rich in calcium, iron, and B6 among many other important [...]
To resist or not resist? That is the question At the end of every yoga practice, we do a pose called savasana. It is the final resting pose, or is often referred to as relaxation pose. Most new yogis tend to just skip this part because they think they’re not “doing” anything and therefore it’s [...]
"You better check yo'self before you wreck yo'self!" Nah, I prefer, "You better adjust yourself before you wreck yourself." :) In light of a wonderful yoga class last night and amazing chiropractic adjustment after a sunset run tonight, I’ve got adjustment on the brain. Let me explain… Have you ever heard the saying “Small hinges [...]
You say you “get” gratitude…but do you REALLY? This isn't some self-help soap-box I’m on; this is for real. Gratitude will lift you up unlike any drug out there. If you "get" it, you'll DO it. To learn how, read below. "Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, [...]
Ever hear of KISS? No, not the band. In the Marines, we were constantly told “K.I.S.S.” during training evolutions and planning projects. It stands for Keep It Simple Stupid. I prefer Keep It Simple Silly, but that’s the “Pep Rally” in me coming out. Anyway, I’m going to keep it simple…silly, so here goes: Don’t reinvent the [...]
Some News About Brussels Sprouts - Yes, really, Brussels Sprouts +consider them as an healthy alternative for a Thanksgiving side dish As a health coach, I’m a bit of a nutrition nerd. I love experimenting with food…even with foods you might not necessarily think of experimenting with. Yesterday, that food was Brussels Sprouts (we’ll call [...]
UNSTOPPABLE: Iraq War Vet Turns Obstacles into Opportunities & Victims to Victors Female Marine Corps Intel Officer Reveals the Mindset Secrets to Catapult from “Survival to Thrival”…and Announces Book Launch San Diego, CA - Saturday December 1st, 2012 - JUST ROLL WITH IT BOOTCAMP – Former Marine Corps Intel Officer and trauma survivor, Sarah Plummer, (aka: [...]
Are you at peace with your leadership style? Larry Broughton, one of my guest expert speakers at the December 1st JUST ROLL WITH IT BOOTCAMP in San Diego, discussed the value of personal responsibility in leadership roles in one of his recent FLASHPOINTS newsletters. By the way, you can register before Veteran's Day (that's 11 November) to attend the transformational Bootcamp for only [...]
Change, longing, habits, and the activity of the gunas can all cause us suffering. In fact, even the wise suffer, for suffering is everywhere. Yoga Sutra 11.15 None of us are immune to suffering. It has been and always will be the way of the world, right? But, this does not mean all is futile… Prevent the [...]
In keeping with the Halloween month-scary theme, I thought I'd go ahead and make a big (scary) announcement: I’m having a baby! Just kidding….sort of. ;) Whether you’re a parent or not (I am not), I’m sure you’ve either thought this or heard someone say this before: “You’ll never really be ready to have children.” [...]
