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Aug 19 2015 
Home Remedies for Acne! Coconut Oil and Melaleuca.
Home Remedies for Acne
I am always looking for new home remedies for acne. I have dealt with acne my entire life. It is one of the most annoying things that is a continual battle. To those of you that deal with it as well, you can relate.
This magical combo had been helping me this past week. Melaleuca essential oil and organic extra virgin coconut oil did the trick! I had a funny sore on the edge of my nose that would not heal. I did a little “googling” and after two applications and some vitamin C pill-popping, it’s almost gone! I have found that Google has almost all the answers to everything in the entire world! Then if I need to see it in video form, I go to You Tube!
As a family we try to steer clear of antibiotics as much as possible. We’ve been known to swallow garlic cloves and goofy stuff like that. I swear it works though! 😉 My husband will literally take three cloves, peel them, cut them up into small pill sized cubes, throw them in his mouth and then swallow them with a glass of water!! Our at home gym smells a little garlicky from time to time!!
Now that this bottle of coconut oil is dedicated to skin treatments, I think I will start using it as a body moisturizer (especially on my feet) after the shower. I’ve heard it’s anti fungal, too! Again, my husband only uses coconut oil as lotion for his skin. He doesn’t do well with most lotions, so this is an amazing alternative, that is totally good for you!
Man, now to find more ways to use it!!
I love learning new ideas. Any fun combos you’ve tried and loved, let me know any home remedies for acne?
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Jul 31 2015 
Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar!
One of the Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
Call me crazy but I love this trick!
If you are feeling bloated or have a little tummy issue…take 1-2 Tbs of ACV and add to a glass of water. It doesn’t taste as yuckie as you might think! I was really surprised at how much I liked it actually.
My doctor recommended doing this before a meal to help with digestion, too. This is just one of the benefits of apple cider vinegar.
I had this last night shortly before bed and you could also do it in the morning. Or maybe if salads or too many greens upset your stomach? Or you go out to dinner and come home feeling not so hot from what you ordered? Great times to use this trick.
Make sure to purchase this brand. It’s the best and the others won’t give you the full benefits because they are stripped of all the good stuff. Feel free to search online for reviews. This is my go to and has really helped me so much in being more healthy.
It’s these types of things that you begin doing as you stay consistent in trying to get more healthy and fit. It isn’t an overnight change, it is day in and day out, changing the way I live. I am sure my body has so many issues from what I used to eat…and for a very long time. That culmination of fast food, candy, and just junk in general really has taken a toll on my. So make sure to remember to have some patience with yourself and know that it will all work out.
Bye, bye bloat!! Remember, this is just one of the benefits of apple cider vinegar!
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Jul 25 2015 
Gluten-Free Snacks!! So Much Yum!
Gluten-Free Snacks
It’s Friday and these are awesome gluten-free snacks!!! Traded my homemade chocolate chip cookies or a big greasy burger for dark chocolate instead. I still get treats but they don’t make me feel sick and bloated ?? Being #glutenfree isn’t so bad after all! Gluten-free snacks for the win in every way possible!
About My Gluten Intolerance
By the way, I am severely gluten intolerant. I will break out in eczema all over my hands. I will also have a distended belly that makes me look like I’m pregnant. It isn’t a joke and isn’t to be looked at lightly. Everything we do to our bodies compounds over time. There were times where I would feel horrible for multiple days in a row and had no idea why.
I literally knew none of what I know, and that was just four years ago. Gluten-free? Didn’t have a clue. When my husband went through his transformation, my mind started going crazy. He started really finding sensitivities in his own body and then pushed me to find out what was wrong with mine. The saddest part….I know my body does way better without red wine. So it’s not just gluten that hurts me. The only reason I found this out, was because I had slowly removed junk out of my diet and finally found different areas that might be cause for concern. I eliminated those areas and then I am seeing more and more change….for the good!
The key is to test things. On a lighter note….this little treats don’t give me any side effects!! Yeah!!
What “happy meal” are you going to splurge on this weekend?Just a little splurging is fine but don’t go too crazy or you’ll be bummed come Monday’s workout.
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Mar 28 2015 
How to Survive Celebrations the Healthy Way!!
Celebrations the Healthy Way
Grad parties, BBQ’s, Father’s Day, they take work to enjoy these celebrations the healthy way. Summer is in full effect and the hard part for me is, the busyness can hurt our progress if we let it. I mean seriously, when you get somewhere and all your food choices are empty carbs, chips and maybe some greasy meat. What do you do?
Well, as I’m learning in business and in my health..planning is key. Never leave much to chance when it comes to your nutrition or fitness or you’ll look back and wonder how 2 months has passed and you’ve gained more than you thought possible in a short time.
Here are my tricks:
- Drink plenty of water early in the day. I shoot for 3 liters a day and one of those before 10 am.
- Always have food before you go somewhere. That way you’re not starving and eating whatever you feel like.
- For every drink or cup of coffee, drink two glasses of water to compensate.
- Get your quick greens in for the day by blending a couple handfuls in your daily smoothie. You can’t even taste it.
- Have a little bit of something if you just can’t resist and really enjoy it. Life is too short to be perfect all the time;)
Last but the most important to me personally!!! Enjoy the company more than you enjoy the food. By this I mean, by tweaking your brain to focus on the conversation and not the food you’ll quickly realize it’s not that special anyway.
Hope this helps and have a fun weekend, enjoy your celebrations the healthy way!
