GRATITUDE – May 2015

Posted on May 31, 2015 by admin

May 1 – I am grateful I managed to avoid being run over by a cyclist on the pavement outside my house today

May 2 – I am grateful for dry weather today while I was out and about

May 3 – I am grateful today’s volcano-like ginger carrot soup kept away from my hands and face

May 4 – I am grateful for a lovely conversation today

May 5 – I am grateful for neighbours taking in parcels for me when I am not in

May 6 – I am grateful for rain+sun combos making (double) rainbows 🙂

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May 7 – I am grateful for living in a democratic country and having the chance to vote

May 8 – I am grateful for a dry morning in the park

May 9 – I am grateful that my gluten-free spicy banana cake turned out very nice

May 10 – I am grateful for a lovely, relaxing week

May 11 – I am grateful for receiving these lovely roses

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May 12 – I am grateful for a chance to catch up on my reading

May 13 – I am grateful for Donna’s text telling me her hips “has never been better” after Tuesday’s stretches

May 14 – I am grateful for being able to sleep in this morning

May 15 – I am grateful for a sunny, energetic day

May 16 – I am grateful for gratitude

May 17 – I am grateful for a fruitful day in the garden

May 18 – I am grateful I have a roof over my head (especially on rainy days)

May 19 – I am grateful for sleeping like a log last night

May 20 – I am grateful the sun was shining as I was driving home from work on Tuesday evening

May 21 – I am grateful for finding the recording of a beautiful relaxation today

May 22 – I am grateful no one was hurt by the burst water pipes + I don’t need to travel that way for a few days

May 23 – I am grateful I was able to have lunch today

May 24 – I am grateful Italy placed 3rd overall + top song in own language,
in 2015 Eurovision

May 25 – I am grateful for Bank Holiday Mondays!

May 26 – I am grateful for the chance to do some interesting work-related reading this afternoon

May 27 – I am grateful for feeling strong during my workout today

May 28 – I am grateful for last year’s nasturtiums surviving the winter +blossoming now

May 29 – I am grateful it is raining because my garden plants need the watering!

May 30 – I am grateful for a refreshing lovely afternoon nap after an exercise-filled morning

May 31 – I am grateful for an invigorating yoga mini-session first thing this morning

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GRATITUDE – April 2015

Posted on April 30, 2015 by admin

GRATITUDE – April 2015

01 April – I am grateful I managed to complete all items on my to-do list yesterday

02 April – I am grateful I managed to stay dry and mud-free walking around the park today

03 April – I am grateful there was STILL one pair of walking trousers left by the time I got to the shop today

04 April – I am grateful yesterday’s headache has gone

05 April – I am grateful today is Easter Sunday

I am grateful for yesterday’s lovely evening with friends

06 April – I am grateful for the gloriously sunny day today

07 April – I am grateful classes were well attended today, in spite of the Easter Bank Holiday

08 April – I am grateful I managed to do 4 classes, work out and get 4 parcels today (no missed deliveries!)

09 April – I am grateful I was able to relax in my sunny garden listening to great info today

10 April – I am grateful for a lovely walk in the park on a summery spring day!

Lilac Flowers

 

11 April – I am grateful there was only a slight drizzle this morning and then it got sunny

12 April – I am grateful for a lovely sunny morning of gardening today

13 April – I am grateful for finding some really useful information today

14 April – I am grateful all traffic lights in ‪#‎Hinckley‬ were green on Tuesday around noon (unbelievable!)

15 April – I am grateful for the lovely meditation in Ruth’s sunny garden this morning

16 April – I am grateful for a restful Sunday

17 April – I am grateful for receiving my parcel this morning (earlier than expected)

18 April – I am grateful for a very helpful coaching call today

19 April – I am grateful for finding out some very useful informatio

20 April – I am grateful for selling another book on Amazon + lovely walk to the post office today

21 April – I am grateful for completing 5 items on my “to do” list for today

22 April – I am grateful for the sunny weather and a lovely walk on Tuesday

23 April – I am grateful for selling an item on ebay as part of a major tidying up operation at home

24 April – I am grateful for selling an item on ebay as part of a major tidying up operation at home

25 April – I am grateful for discovering a couple of useful things today

26 April – I am grateful my kitchen herbs have started to come up…

Kitchen Herbs

27 April – I am grateful for a lovely day in Ascot yesterday

28 April – I am grateful for a relaxing day on Monday

29 April – I am grateful for great ‪#‎feedback‬ from a lady I helped last year and now a very happy mum! Yuppiee!

30 April – I am grateful I have sold (and posted out) an item I was selling on ebay

 

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GRATITUDE – January 2015

Posted on January 31, 2015 by admin

1st Jan – I am grateful for another year on this planet and more chances to make a difference

2nd Jan – I am grateful I completed my tasks in time for today’s meeting

3rd Jan – I am grateful for a refreshing workout this morning

4th Jan – I am grateful for a restful Sunday

5th Jan – I am grateful I completed and sent out my January newsletter

6th Jan – I am grateful I got to Hinckley in good time today

7th Jan – I am grateful my hips are perfectly aligned

8th Jan – I am grateful for the interesting ebook I have been reading

9th Jan – I am grateful for a lovely walk in the park

 

 

 

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Who wants a flat tummy?

Posted on January 8, 2015 by admin

Presents:

New Year, Same Belly?

Troubled By a Bloated or Podgy Belly?

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Fed Up With Your Podgy Tummy?

* Are you sick of hiding your belly under baggy tops?

* Are you fed up of buying clothes a size too big so your stomach won’t spill over the waistband?

* Are you looking pregnant (but are not)?

You’re not alone. The mid-section is a major, if not the major problem area, for both men and women.

And it is not just a question of aesthetics:

* a large waist circumference (“central obesity”) has been linked to a host of diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and dementia.

 

 

Approaches that do not work

People try all sort of things to solve this problem: extreme diets, hundreds of sit ups each day, hours of cardio…

The Truth is… most of these approaches are bound to fail.

How many hours and how much effort have you already wasted trying to deal with this issue?

How much frustration have you experienced?

Little-Known FACT

Sit Ups will NOT give you a FLAT Tummy

 

No, hundreds of sit ups are NOT the solution to a podgy tummy!

For some reason, people who want to flatten their tummies think they need to do lots of sit ups. Nothing could be further from the truth. Sit-ups may build abdominal muscle or even result in a more-protruding tummy.

Think about that for a moment. If you have a large midsection and you add muscle to it, it will look bigger. Moreover, if you do sit ups incorrectly (and, trust me, from experience: at least 90% of people DO do them incorrectly), you are actually teaching your tummy to BULGE OUT!!!.

I am sure you can see how this would be counterproductive.

 
 OK so… what to do?

But now your troubles are over…

Over the years, I have often been asked for advice on how to get a great midsection, flatten that pregnancy pouch or lose the love handles.

So, I have put together the perfect solution for you! If you want to find out what to do and how to fix this area, my solution is what you need!

 

You have tried before and failed, what is different this time?

Your problem ultimately stems from the following issues:

  • Not knowing what exactly the problem is
  • Not knowing what foods, exercises and lifestyle habits are most helpful for a flat tummy
  • Not knowing how to put a holistic program together to ensure you get a flat tummy soon!
  • Not having the support system to achieve and maintain your goal

I AM HERE TO HELP YOU address all of these issues so that this time you will be successful!

 

Who is Ready for a Flat, Sexy Tummy?

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My Solution: Sign up for my Exciting “Flatten Your Tummy” Program starting  January 2015

I will help you overcome all the issues above and reach your flat tummy goal in an easy way.

You will also have the support of a few others through the private online group
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This PREMIUM Programme includes:

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  • A SHORT daily workout to do at home, in the comfort of your home – value: ÂŁ180
  • In-person and online support from your buddies – value: PRICELESS
  • My help! – PRICELESS
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  • Pre and post-programme measurements – ÂŁ45

You will achieve: a flatter tummy – PRICELESS

What is the investment? Normal price: ÂŁ139. Sale Price: ÂŁ79 (limited places)

If you are ready to have a flat and sexy tummy, Act now

When you follow my “Flatten Your Tummy Programme”, you WILL achieve a flatter and happier tummy.

 
Still NOT SURE YOU SHOULD SIGN UP NOW?

Remember:

– You’ll never learn this from the mainstream media.

– And not knowing this information can keep your TUMMY BULGING FOREVER. You’ll be stuck doing the same things, which are dangerous and ineffective, or just stay in a “given up” mode as nothing has worked for you in the last five years and will NEVER work for you in the future.

So stop the insanity. Make your life easier and better by taking clever action now: Sign up here

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I don’t want you to feel stuck. I don’t want you to hate your body and feel ashamed about the way you look. I don’t want you to hear people talking about your belly behind your back.

Sign up now and let us empower you to have a flatter tummy and better health this year!. Flatten Your Tummy NOW

Sign Up here or call/email me now

Copyright: PilatesFitness – PilatesFitness.co.uk

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5 Nutrition Tips & Tricks to Stay Slim this Holiday Season

Posted on December 19, 2014 by admin

5 Nutrition Tricks to Stay Slim and Trim During the Holiday Season

How to stay healthy and on track during the holidays?

Here are 5 of the best Nutrition strategies to stay slim and trim this holiday season.

1. Make your plate as colourful as possible

Fill half of your plate with fruit and veggies (therefore colour), so you will be nourished with vitamins, minerals, disease fighting phytochemicals preventing illness and keeping your energy on track. Moreover, the fibre will keep your digestion and elimination on track. This way you watch your portions but in a positive, non-restrictive way.

2. Eat the rainbow first

You don’t have to deny yourself a homemade treat or a slice of pie…but make sure you eat your vegetables first and that vegetables are the MAIN part of your meal (not cake!). This will fill you up with healthy, nutritious but low-calorie food and allow you to be satisfied with less cake or other treat.

3. Add water

Celebratory drinks are everywhere during the holidays. Specialty drinks can have 500-600 calories per portion! So avoid sugary mixers and choose instead fizzy water with a slice of alkalizing lemon or lime.  Always have a glass of water per cocktail and try to limit yourself to 2 cocktails maximum. Only drink alcohol AFTER a meal or snack containing some healthy fat and protein. Never drink on an empty stomach: it starts a nasty craving cycle which usually leads to overeating afterwards.

4. Start each day with breakfast

Skipping breakfast is a stressful even to the body and increases production of stress hormones in our body. This in turn starts to break down muscle (yes, muscle, not fat!) to use for energy. This very stressful situation for the body messes up blood sugar balance for the rest of the day. Have breakfast within one hour of waking and should be a balanced meal including protein, fat, and carbohydrates.

5. Enjoy festive movement

The holidays are supposed to be fun so get moving with friends or family by dancing or go out to skate, playing a ball game of any kind (just watch those garden pots!), take a hike or run around in the snow (if any) .  Did you know ice skating burns 420 calories per hour? And skiing is in the same region… We certainly don’t need to be in a gym to work out. Swimming and trekking or surfing on holiday near a hot, sunny beach are also more than worthwhile pursuits!

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GRATITUDE – December 2014

Posted on December 10, 2014 by admin

GRATITUDE – December 2014

Dec  1st –  I am grateful I found my blog again!

Dec 2nd – I am grateful for the many health uses of bicarbonate of soda

Dec 3rd – I am grateful I managed to find a parking space yesterday (Leicester City home game)

Dec 4th – I am grateful for an invigorating walk early this morning and some nice fruit~veggie deals

Dec 5th – I am grateful it is Friday!

Dec 6th – I am grateful for today’s crisp and icy but also shining and glittery morning

Dec 7th – I am grateful for some sunny spells this morning

Dec 8th – I am grateful for a magical golden sky first thing this morning

Dec 9th – I am grateful I received my free adrenal test kit

Dec 10th – I am grateful I made it safely home last night (in spite of strong winds, rain…)

Dec 11th – I am grateful my dentist appointment is behind me

Dec 12th – I am grateful my package arrived in time

Dec 13th – I am grateful my mechanic fixed our car promptly

Dec 14th – I am grateful we have a car

Dec 15th – I am grateful I can feel gratitude

Dec 16th – I am grateful the hotel turned out pretty well

Dec 17th – I am grateful for our room, facing the sunrise

Dec 18th – I am grateful for lovely sunrises

Dec 19th – I am grateful for free internet access

Dec 20th – I am grateful for the lovely beach sundress we found today

Dec 21st – I am grateful for a lovely walk along the beach to an interesting flea market

Dec 22nd – I am grateful for very attentive hotel staff

Dec 23rd – I am grateful for the lovely buffets

Dec 24th – I am grateful for the lovely  weather: sunny and mild, but not too hot

Dec 25th – I am grateful for a lovely Christmas Day on the beach

Dec 26th – I am grateful for salsa and guacamole on Boxing Day

Dec 27th – I am grateful for an uneventful and pleasant trip back

Dec 28th – I am grateful for a lovely sunny Sunday

Dec 29th – I am grateful for deep slumber last night

Dec 30th – I am grateful I was able to buy a lot of reduced but fresh and lovely veggies today

Dec 31st – I am grateful for another year doing a job I love among very lovely people

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Don’t Accept a Failure Prescription

Posted on December 5, 2014 by admin

What do I mean by a “Failure Prescription”?

Basically, it is when someone receives a diagnosis and because of that, they give up all hope, all efforts to stay healthy and fit. It is as if that diagnosis was a prescription to fail. I borrowed this term from another blog.

For example, someone may have been told they will never regain their strength, so they do not even try. They avoid lifting weights, they avoid carrying shopping bags, they hardly walk and spend most of their time sitting. They lose hope.

Now, I am not condemning these people. They are just fulfilling the “failure prescription” they feel they have been given by acting accordingly. I do understand and sympathise with them.

This post is about challenging those assumptions. How? Well for example:

1) It is likely that the health professional who gave a failure prescription (“you have arthritis”, “you have wear and tear of your spine/knee” etc) were only reporting their interpretation of a test result. If they said “you may never regain strength”, they were probably bracing you and themselves for the WORST possible outcome, not the most likely one and certainly not the ONLY possible outcome. We all know of cases when doctors said “you will never walk again” only to find that their patient DID indeed get better and was able to happily walk again.

2) Just because you have arthritis, it does not mean you have to have pain. Just because you have some wear and tear in your spine (or disc degeneration), it does not mean you will (or need to) have pain. There have been autopsies on the bodies of people who never had back pain but who turned out to have had several deranged (“prolapsed”) intervertebral discs.

3) Always work towards your ideal life. Want a strong body? You specifically need to imagine yourself strong again in the future and do resistance exercise religiously. Get someone you trust to help you design a program and also motivate you on this path. Only employ people who, you feel, believe you can do it. People with integrity and honesty.

4) Whether you are currently healthy or not so much (we are all at different places on this health spectrum), we can always change our health status for the better. How to do so is not really a secret (though there is some trial and effort involved, and definitely some effort, but the rewards are immense)

Holistic approach to health. Live a healthy lifestyle (food, sleep, exercise, reduce stress), maintain a positive mindset (including gratitude), supportive relationships and cultivate your spiritual side.

Not sure how to start? Ask me. It will be my honour to help you along the path, moving away from “failure prescriptions” and towards improved health.

Blessings,

Emanuela.

Holistic Fitness Consultant

www.pilatesfitness.co.uk

 

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EFT and Tapping For Beginners – Kindle ebook sale

Posted on December 3, 2014 by admin

EFT and Tapping for Beginners: The Essential EFT Manual to Start Relieving Stress, Losing Weight, and Healing

[Kindle Edition]

There are simple, effective, noninvasive, and drug-free way to use your body’s own healing mechanisms to overcome physical and emotional pain. One of these is EFT.

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Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and tapping consist of activating energy points along one’s body in much the same way acupuncture relieves pain—except without the needles! Energy blockages are cleared quickly and effectively, allowing for healing and a sense of overall well-being. It is a safe and easy way to relieve stress, anxiety, and depression and to control weight gain and physical pain.

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With EFT and Tapping for Beginners:
• Practice the basic tapping sequences using helpful illustrations that show you the exact energy points to activate on your head, hands, and torso.
• Learn how to focus your thoughts and tapping goals with freewriting and journaling.
• Begin experiencing relief from stress and everyday anxieties.
• Use tapping to help manage the root causes of weight gain and the physical symptoms associated with diabetes, high blood pressure, persistent pain, and more.

EFT and Tapping for Beginners: The Essential EFT Manual to Start Relieving Stress, Losing Weight, and Healing not only helps you learn the tapping process, but also invites you to look at the causes of emotional and physical pain. Begin healing with this concise guide.

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Holistic Fitness

Posted on December 1, 2014 by admin

I have always seen Pilates Fitness as offering “Holistic Fitness”, meaning fitness, but fitness that is linked to a fully holistic understanding of how mind and body work (together).

For me, Pilates practice was the first step towards realising this link. From there, I have grown to explore and be amazed at how everything is linked together.

This means that we cannot just, for instance, “flatten our belly” by itself (sorry if this is a disappointment to you). Instead, we need to look at the whole picture our health, lifestyle, nutrition, digestion, sleep, hormones and even the thoughts we entertain on a regular basis.

We then need to come up with (and follow at least 85% of the time) a plan that guides our body (or “system”) back towards balance, what we call “homeostasis”, the condition where the body functions at its best and where we feel more vibrantly healthy and have the most VITALITY.

I see Pilates as an important step in this, but all the rest has also to be accomplished.

To help more people feel better, I will be talking more about nutrition and lifestyle and offering more “comprehensive” packages including:

a) fitness + nutrition + lifestyle coaching

b) fitness + massage+ lifestyle coaching

c) fitness + nutrition + massage + lifestyle coaching

What is the best option for you?

Please schedule a consultation to find out.

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The Evolution of Medicine Summit: 8-15 Sept

Posted on September 6, 2014 by admin

37 ways that medicine will evolve!

Medicine is evolving to solve the modern epidemics of chronic disease, such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and a range of autoimmune diseases. The Evolution of Medicine Summit intends to not only shine a light on the work of those visionaries and innovators leading this evolution, but also set a unique vision for a more evolved healthcare system.

Unfortunately, conventional medicine has a very difficult time providing a patient-centric, empowered, proactive and participatory experience.

Fortunately, our 37 expert doctors, researchers, authors, innovators, practitioners, coaches and activists bring rich experience and thought leadership from diverse areas from within health care.

The Evolution of Medicine Summit begins on Monday, September 8, register for free now:

http://buff.ly/1tABwhy

  • Learn why health and medicine will look very different over the next decade and how that will affect you.

  • Find out which best practices you can integrate now!

  • Educate yourself and learn how to take control of your health and the health of those you care about.

  • Access the latest information and research from over 40 world-leading authorities!

Register here –> http://buff.ly/1tABwhy

It’s not too late to understand how medicine is evolving… especially if you get started by saving your seat at next week’s Evolution of Medicine Summit.

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