Welcome,
I can happily say I am writing this as I sit facing Bondi beach. It is the most beautiful & sunniest day today with very few clouds in the sky. The sea gulls are lurking above waiting to dive bomb into anyone's fish & chips! The surf is quite small at the moment, however, there are of course always the die hard surfers out there waiting for 'the' wave!
It is moments like this when I truly appreciate living in Paradise! Especially when the beach is on my door step as it is right now! Universe I say thank-you, thank-you, thank-you!
It is so cool being here in Bondi I must say. It has a completely different feel to where I was on the north shore that's for sure. Here I am in walking distance to the cafe & juices bars. Actually across the road! All of which are packed with locals by the way. The bliss of it being winter, no annoying tourists! No offence to tourists but I am sure most of you understand what I mean.. They can enjoy being in warm & sunny Qld so we Sydney siders can enjoy here!
What I have really noticed is that the place is always buzzing now & this is winter for us. There is always something going on. People are either out walking, jogging, training, swimming or catching up with friends.
You know I think it really is so much easier to live a healthier lifestyle when you are by the beach. It's different somehow, it is just what you do, get out & about. I know I just want to be out & about more, all the time.
Even if you go for a 20min walk no matter where you are you can feel so much better. Your head clears & your heart says thank-you. So don't forget to do that now ok... :)
I've also discovered some really great places which supply some fantastic organic food & produce. I have a workshop on Tuesday night which I am very, very excited. I really love running them too. It is going to be a fabulous little class as I am keeping the numbers limited so it will be more personalised for each participant. What is even better I can support the local providores as well because everything I will be using will be local organic produce. I keep each class a little open in the fact that sometimes I cannot get the produce I needed so there is usually some sort of improvisation happening & not always from choice... but hey this keeps it all real & invariably helps the particpants knowing that it is ok to change things at the last minute when they can't get something they thought they needed.
As much as I would love to keep writing I have plenty to do in organising Tuesday's Class so if you are in Sydney & would like to come along I would love to see you there. Follow this link for details http://www.thewholesomefoodcoach.com.au/events.php
Until next time have a wonderful week & for those of you coming on Tuesday I look forward to seeing you there.
With love, warmth & radiance
J-A xoxo
Julie-Ann
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
After the Busy Time
Welcome,
Wow what a few weeks...
I can happily say I am settling nicely into Bondi Beach. Actually so much so I've realised that I would like to move back there. It has really changed over the years & now there are so many cute cafes & wine bars that have to be tested! Oh & of course Juice Bars too...!
As I mentioned in my last post whenever I am stressed or busy my metabolism seems to go into an automatic default of shutdown. Why? Who knows that is way to science related for me at the moment as I just want to know how I can change this NOW! Have you ever felt that way?
What I have done differently this time has really made a difference to how I am feeling overall. I've totally accepted that I am going to be Gypsy for a few months & in fact I am really looking forward to it. I suppose it is a test run for all my travelling I plan to do next year! I have changed my perspective on many, many things & importantly I have stopped trying to control situations. With a combination of this & conscious food choices I really have made a difference to how I have been able to manage all that has been going on for me. I have been able to remain focussed & clear headed.
As far as diet is concerned I have tweaked this as well. Instead of having a potentially heavy meal in the evenings I have been living on soups for the last couple of weeks. For those in the Northern Hemisphere it is getting really cold over here now so Raw food for each meal just isn't as appealing. Something that is easy & kind to my digestive system at the same time. I have also been making myself even though I haven't felt like them my Green Smoothies. I at times stop & start with these & when I have them I notice such a huge improvement on how I feel overall. I feel calmer, I crave less sugar, less caffeine & my energy levels boost. The best way to sum up how I feel when I have them is I feel balanced. Much better than medication that's for sure. For some recipes ideas pop over to my website http://www.thewholesomefoodcoach.com.au/
What works for me is fruit for breakfast, a light salad or salad sandwich for lunch & soups for dinner. Mainly vegetable soups but the vegetables are only cooked for a very, very short period of time. I will add this to my June recipe addition on my website.
How about you? Do you know what your body default is when you are stressed? And how do you normally handle that? What are your bad habits that you go into without thinking about them? I encourage you to become aware of them & ask yourself "how can I be kinder to myself through food choices".
If you have any problems with this then let me know as I would love to hear from & help you. Email me at julie-ann@thewholesomefoodcoach.com.au
Until next time have a very safe & happy time.
With love, warmth and radiance
J-A xo
Julie-Ann
Wow what a few weeks...
I can happily say I am settling nicely into Bondi Beach. Actually so much so I've realised that I would like to move back there. It has really changed over the years & now there are so many cute cafes & wine bars that have to be tested! Oh & of course Juice Bars too...!
As I mentioned in my last post whenever I am stressed or busy my metabolism seems to go into an automatic default of shutdown. Why? Who knows that is way to science related for me at the moment as I just want to know how I can change this NOW! Have you ever felt that way?
What I have done differently this time has really made a difference to how I am feeling overall. I've totally accepted that I am going to be Gypsy for a few months & in fact I am really looking forward to it. I suppose it is a test run for all my travelling I plan to do next year! I have changed my perspective on many, many things & importantly I have stopped trying to control situations. With a combination of this & conscious food choices I really have made a difference to how I have been able to manage all that has been going on for me. I have been able to remain focussed & clear headed.
As far as diet is concerned I have tweaked this as well. Instead of having a potentially heavy meal in the evenings I have been living on soups for the last couple of weeks. For those in the Northern Hemisphere it is getting really cold over here now so Raw food for each meal just isn't as appealing. Something that is easy & kind to my digestive system at the same time. I have also been making myself even though I haven't felt like them my Green Smoothies. I at times stop & start with these & when I have them I notice such a huge improvement on how I feel overall. I feel calmer, I crave less sugar, less caffeine & my energy levels boost. The best way to sum up how I feel when I have them is I feel balanced. Much better than medication that's for sure. For some recipes ideas pop over to my website http://www.thewholesomefoodcoach.com.au/
What works for me is fruit for breakfast, a light salad or salad sandwich for lunch & soups for dinner. Mainly vegetable soups but the vegetables are only cooked for a very, very short period of time. I will add this to my June recipe addition on my website.
How about you? Do you know what your body default is when you are stressed? And how do you normally handle that? What are your bad habits that you go into without thinking about them? I encourage you to become aware of them & ask yourself "how can I be kinder to myself through food choices".
If you have any problems with this then let me know as I would love to hear from & help you. Email me at julie-ann@thewholesomefoodcoach.com.au
Until next time have a very safe & happy time.
With love, warmth and radiance
J-A xo
Julie-Ann
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