Lessons on Living Fully

Carrots, Eggs or Coffee--Which Are You?

Hypnocoach Lisa — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:35:36 GMT

Carrots, Eggs & Coffee (author unknown)

I received this in an email today and wanted to share it with you.

A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things
were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and
wanted to give up, She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as
one problem was solved, a new one arose.

Her mother took her to the kitchen.. She filled three pots with water and
laced each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to boil. In the first she
placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed
ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil; without saying a word...

In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots
out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a
bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to
her daughter, she asked, 'Tell me what you see.'

'Carrots, eggs, and coffee,' she replied.

Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did
and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take
an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard
boiled egg.

Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee. The daughter
smiled as she tasted its rich aroma. The daughter then asked, 'What does it
mean, mother?'

Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same
adversity: boiling water. Each reacted differently. The carrot went in
strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the
boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its
thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through
the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee
beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had
changed the water.

'Which are you?' she asked her daughter. 'When adversity knocks on your
door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?
Think of this: Which am I? Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain
and adversity do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?

Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat?
Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a financial
hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my
shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff
spirit and hardened heart?

Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the
very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it
releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are like the bean, when things
are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you.

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When the hour is the darkest and trials are their greatest do you elevate
yourself to another level? How do you handle adversity? Are you a carrot,
an egg or a coffee bean?

May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you
strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, and enough hope to make you happy.

The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they
just make the most of everything that comes along their way. The brightest
future will always be based on a forgotten past; you can't go forward in life until
you let go of your past failures and heartaches.

When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling.
Live your life so at the end, you're the one who is smiling and everyone
around you is crying.

You might want to send this message to those people who mean something to
you (I JUST DID); to those who have touched your life in one way or
another; to those who make you smile when you really need it; to those who
make you see the brighter side of things when you are really down; to those
whose friendship you appreciate; to those who are so meaningful in your life.

If you don't send it, you will just miss out on the opportunity to brighten
someone's day with this message!

May we all be COFFEE!!!!!!

Live Life Fully!
Lisa

Is Your Ego Voice Getting in the Way of Growth?

Hypnocoach Lisa — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:22:00 GMT

Is your head getting in the way of what's for your highest good?

I recently had a woman come to me for the f.r.e.e. initial consultation I offer when someone contacts me about my services. After we reviewed her pains and challenges, her goals and desires, and what services I could offer to assist her to move from where she was "stuck" to where she wanted to be instead, she asked to "think on it" so she wouldn't make a "rash decision."

This, I have found, is the "kiss of death" for achieving our goals--"thinking" too much about it. That's when we start to listen to the voice that keeps us stuck. My goal is to help teach people to listen to their "inner voice"--the one that comes from intuition vs. logic/safety/fear.

Whether people choose to use my services or not, I want to encourage them to take SOME action after our consultation; to do SOMETHING different than what they've been doing.

Coming to me for a consultation--or even just contacting me--is a sign that someone is in a position of wanting to make a change and ready to do so; they're just wondering if I can be the resource to help them do that. They've realized that what they're doing/experiencing is not working for them and they want something different. But they feel they are lacking something that prevents them from doing it themselves--resources, accountability, support, mindset, a combination.

With one recent consultation, the person told me they had chosen a different hypnotherapist to work with. I congratulated him on taking decisive action by following through with someone, even if it wasn't me. In this other case, the woman "thought her way out of" working with me after she went home, yet didn't seem to have a "Plan B" that she was prepared to implement instead. I wrote her back and asked her to think of some of the things we discussed in the consultation:

* What do you WANT most?
* What is the single biggest OBSTACLE standing in your way right now from getting/having that?
* What is the biggest ACTION you could take right now to remove/move past that obstacle?
* How are you going to get new resources to help you do that?

Remember, nothing changes unless something changes. Too often, we put off assisting ourselves with challenges, hoping they'll just resolve themselves on their own, denying the amount of negative impact they are having on our lives. But all these "put-offs" do is deepen the problem and keep us stuck in a less-than-satisfying life.

What are you "tolerating" in your life right now? WHY are you tolerating it? The EGO voice tries to keep us stuck. Listen to the WISE voice that knows what you deserve and are capable of, and answer the questions I have posed here, then create some ACTION that will move you toward what you want, and a plan (and/or support) to keep you in action. STOP SETTLING and stop rationalizing not taking action or doing something different.

One final note: I have been in a "stuck" place many times, held back by my fear/ego voice that rationalized all kinds of "intelligent" reasons not to do something BIG or take a leap of faith to bring me to the next level. It sucked. Once I made a decision to do something BOLD, something different--often choosing to work with a coach or mentor as part of that leap (and ALWAYS with God)--everything changed for the better and I was so thankful for having done it.

Your move...

Live Fully!

How to Deal with Difficult People

Hypnocoach Lisa — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:42:47 GMT

I had a boss once that was THE WORST micromanaging, anal-retentive person I'd ever worked with!

I was SO on the verge of quitting so many times while she was my boss, waking up each morning dreading going into work, even though I loved my work and helping people with hypnosis.

I finally remembered what I knew about the law of attraction--what we focus on expands.

I realized I was making the problem worse by focusing on how miserable I was and how much I didn't like her. So, I switched my focus and began to focus on the aspects of the job that I loved and the aspects within her that I COULD like or admire.
I also asked to have a conversation with her to find out her thoughts on why she wanted things done a certain way so I could help her get done what she wanted to and not be fighting her all the time, as well as to get to know her a little more on a personal level. She said she really appreciated that I came to her and asked to have that conversation.

Things were definitely easier between us after that. Although I still didn't agree with a lot of the things she asked us to do or how she went about managing things, I understood her better and didn't get so upset by her requests (she'd had a lot of rejection in her life and therefore had a strong need to try to be in control; she also had low self-esteem even though she tried to come off as highly competent and "together").

Interestingly, as well, within a month of that time, someone else bought the franchise office I was in and she was transferred to another office!

Try to do the same thing with anyone in your life that you are having difficulties with. Have a conversation to learn to understand them (not to make them wrong or point out what you don't like about what they do). Especially try to get to know them on a personal level (being curious but not intrusive). You might be surprised at what you find out. They might even start to feel like you care about them and therefore act differently toward you (and others in the office if you work with them). Focus every day on their GOOD qualities and even compliment them on those. It will change not only you, but also them.

Live Life Fully!
Lisa
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Lisa Smith, MHt, CC, NLP
Life by Design, LLC
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What If...

Hypnocoach Lisa — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:01:52 GMT

Every day, consciously or unconsciously, we make "what if..." statements or evaluations to ourselves (and even to others).

It's how we complete that thought that determines our moods, actions, and results each day and throughout our lives.

If you follow "what if..." with negative predictions, such as
What if...I don't get that job?
What if...I try it and it doesn't work?
What if...they say no?
What if...they laugh at me?
What if...I forget what to say?
What if...I lose money?
You're going to be operating from a feeling and place of fear. That will put up a "red light" to positive action and therefore be less likely to yield positive results for you.

When you're in fear mode, you are reactionary instead of thoughtful & creative. When you're in fear mode, you have a whole different physiology (protection, weakness, neutrality vs. openness, strength, growth).

However, if your "what if..." thoughts are followed with positive predictions, such as
What if...they DO hire me?
What if...I try it and it works great?
What if...they say yes?
What if...they accept what I'm saying?
What if...I speak my thoughts effortlessly?
What if...I make gobs of money with this?
What if...if it could be easy and fun?
You're going to be operating from a feeling and place of peace and/or excitement. That will put up a 'green light" to positive action and therefore be more likely to yield positive results for you (or at least allow you to enjoy the journey of pursuit).

When you are in the mindset of "positive possibility," you are thoughtful & creative; your physiology is one of openness and strength, and allows for growth (physical and emotional). (In fact, studies show that optimists live longer, healthier, more successful lives than pessimists).

Everything that follows your "what if" is just a POSSIBILITY. None of the possibilities has happened anywhere yet--except in your imagination--so why not choose to predict a positive outcome?

PUTTING IT INTO ACTION:
The next time you find yourself in fear or procrastination mode, check in with your "what if..." thoughts. For every negative one you uncover, follow it with "but what if... (the opposite, positive possible outcome)" with a twinkle in your eye and a smile. Even visualize the positive "what if" outcome. Imagine what that would FEEL like. REALLY see it and feel it. Once you're in that good feeling state with a sense of optimism, your creative mind is engaged. Take the next best action that comes to mind to bring it about.

What if you could...

Live Life Fully,
Lisa

Seeing is Believing--Or Is It?

Hypnocoach Lisa — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:35:00 GMT

You know that saying, "I'll believe it when I see it"? What if that was backwards, and the real truth is that "you'll see it when you believe it"?

Let's explore the concept of looking at the world and the events in our lives in this new way and how it can make a huge impact on the experiences we have and the results we get in our lives.

Years ago I was listening to an audio interview of Dr. Wayne Dyer by one of my personal empowerment mentors, Tony Robbins. The title of the interview was, "You'll See It When You Believe It."

It was a very interesting concept; one which I had never considered before, but really made me change the way I thought about so much from that point. And as I continued my self-improvement studies (before I even knew that this was to become my life's work), I was exposed to more and more material and teachers who shared this same concept in different ways.

I learned early on in my training as a hypnotherapist that "the law of the mind is the law of belief." This means that what the mind can conceive and--with emotion--believe, it can and will achieve. This can either serve to help or hinder us. If the beliefs we hold are in alignment with what we want to create in our lives, then we will be experiencing results that we are happy with. However, if our beliefs are not in alignment with what we want to create, then we will experience frustration and dissatisfaction.

The subconscious mind does not know the difference between what we imagine vividly (with feeling) and what we experience in physicality. The same neurons fire, the same chemicals are produced, and the same experience is created. Therefore, we can scare ourselves to death (literally) simply by believing something to the extreme that stresses the body so much that the heart stops. Likewise, we can believe so strongly that we can heal ourselves that we activate the immune response in our body and change the structure of what was once killing us. These are not just old wives' tales. There are research studies proving this all the time. There's even a whole new field of research and study called psychoneuroimmunology that surrounds this whole concept.

The thing about our beliefs is that they cause us to either bring about, or "see," things in our environment or experiences that prove our beliefs as true. We do this by either becoming focused on what matches our belief or by distorting our perception in a way that matches the belief. And the brain can do some pretty amazing contortionist acts to bend things to match our beliefs.

Have you ever experienced a situation and then someone else who was part of the experience shared their interpretation of the experience in a way that was so far from your interpretation--even to the point of being convoluted to you--that you were wondering how they could have possibly come to that conclusion? That's because your belief systems were so different, often in a very dysfunctional and destructive way.

So how can you tell if your beliefs are helping or hurting you? Take a look at the various areas of your life.

* What is working for you? Where are you fulfilled? This is a sign that you have supporting beliefs
in these areas. Keep believing and keep creating those results.
* What is not working for you? Where are you dissatisfied? There are most likely some limiting or
self-sabotaging beliefs that are filtering your ability to create better filters, actions, and outcomes.

How can you change limiting beliefs? The first thing is to discover them, then replace them.

1. For each of the unfulfilled areas or goals, ask yourself what your ideas or beliefs are regarding that issue. You might find yourself with some dialog you heard your parents or other influential people in your life commonly use. For example, if you don't have financial fulfillment, perhaps some beliefs are:
   "Money doesn't grow on trees."
   "Money is the root of all evil."
   "Money ruins friendships."
   "If you have a lot of money, people will always try to take advantage of you."
   "Rich people are snobs/mean/selfish."
   "Money is hard to come by."
Dig deep and write down the good, the bad and the ugly that comes to mind.

2. Write a new statement for each, which supports more of what you want to believe and create (usually the OPPOSITE statement is good).

3. Post these new affirmations where you can see and read them at least twice a day. And when you do, allow yourself to imagine and see/feel what it would be like to hold that belief. Yes, it might be hard to do at first (after all, if you believed it, you wouldn't have to do this exercise), but just pretend for a while ("fake it 'til you make it").

If you do this consistently, with feeling, you should soon find yourself changing the experiences you're having in these areas. If not, it may be helpful to work with a professional who can use energy clearing and subconscious repatterning techniques with you to change some deep-rooted or unconscious beliefs that are resistant to changing on this conscious level.

I'd be happy to talk with you more about this topic and any struggles you may be having in changing limiting beliefs that are stopping you from having the life that you deserve. Contact me for a free consultation to learn more. Or at least start by grabbing some FREE goodies on my website at www.hypnocoachlisa.com.

Live fully!

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Recognizing Hidden Thyroid Issues

Hypnocoach Lisa — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:34:00 GMT

HEALTH 101--RECOGNIZING HIDDEN THYROID ISSUES
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As you may have heard, Oprah recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. She didn't realize she had it and neither did her doctors. It was her fans who recognized the symptoms she was describing and urged her to have her thyroid appropriately tested, even telling her what tests to have done to accurately diagnose it.

Oprah is not alone. According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists:
* 10% of Americans are affected by thyroid problems--more than the number of those with diabetes and cancer combined
* over half of those with a thyroid problem are not being diagnosed
* for those diagnosed, the standard conventional treatment is noteffective

Why is this? According to one of my mentors, Dr. Jonny Bowden, most American doctors are trained in diagnosing acute symptoms, relying on lab tests, and treating things with drugs or surgery. Therefore, "they often fail miserably when it comes to addressing subtle symptoms in your body that affect the quality of your life."

Keep reading to learn more about the standard vs. ideal tests (even one you can do easily at home) to recognize thyroid issues, symptoms to pay attention to, and ways to effectively treat (and even prevent) the most common thyroid problem--hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).

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The thyroid is the "master of metabolism." Critical functions include:
* controlling metabolism
* controlling organ function
* controlling digestive enzymes and stomach acid production
* controlling breakdown of protein and fat
* controlling synthesis and release of hormones and white blood cells
* secreting calcitonin, which is required for calcium metabolism
* basically affects the operation of all body processes

Possible Thyroid Issues
- Hashimoto's Disease (an immune disorder whereby the body destroys the thyroid)
- Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
- Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)

The most common thyroid problem is hypothyroidism. It is perhaps the most commonly occurring hormonal disturbance in America today. Although women are the most likely to suffer from this condition, it afflicts millions of men and women of all ages.

Why is Hypothyroidism Such an Epidemic?
Unfortunately, while this problem can often be genetic or hormonal (events such as puberty, pregnancy, menopause), or occur after physical illness or severe injury, the more common factors seem to be lifestyle-based.

Lifestyle Factors
Diet--low-fat/high-carb or vegetarian diets
      low-cal., nutrient-deficient
      insulin-resistance
      lack of protein, lack of fatty acids
      too many refined carbs and sugars
Certain medications (barbiturates, sulfa drugs, ainti-diabetic meds, aspirin)
Stress
Substances--alcohol, hydrogenated fats, excessive amounts of polyunsaturated fats (soybean, safflower, canola, corn oils), caffeine, tap water with fluoride and chlorine (consumed or absorbed through skin), fluoride in toothpaste, mercury from silver amalgam fillings, and excess estrogen (from birth control, synthetic hormones, herbal estrogens, pesticides, hormone-injected meats).
Goitrogens--a substance found in raw cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts; deactivate them by at least lightly steaming these vegetables.

What Are Common Symptoms of Hypothyroidism?
* Weight gain
* Chronic or cyclical fatigue/Poor sleep/Oversleeping
* Depression
* Muscle aches/weakness
* Low body temperature/Cold hands/feet
* Irregular periods
* Impaired memory & concentration/Mental slugishness
* Anemia
* Oversensitivity to cold
* Brittle nails
* Hair loss
* Skin problems--Dry, scaly, psoriasis, eczema, burning/prickling sensations

Testing for Hypothyroidism
Self-Tests
I recommend that you start with these simple tests you can do yourself that are highly suggestive of thyroid impairment. Armed with the self-discovery through these tests along with your list of common symptoms, you will bemore confident in having the discussion with your doctor and insisting he/she do not only the standard TSH, but also the more reliable TRH test.

Basal Temperature Test
Dr. Broda Barnes, a pioneer in thyroid research and author of "Hypnothyroidism: An Unsuspected Illness" developed the basal (resting body) temperature test and found through 40 years of research that a consistently low basal temperature is a dependable indicator of low thyroid function.

To perform the test, place a thermometer in your underarm area first thing upon awakening before getting out of bed. For digital thermometors, check when it beeps; for mercury, check after 10 minutes. Lie still and relax while taking. Record the temperature and repeat for 3 successive days. (Note: if during menstruation, take on 2nd and 3rd day only; avoid all alcohol for several days before doing the test). Normal temps should be between 97.8-98.2 degrees F.

Resting Pulse Test
According to Dr. John Lee, one of the foremost authorities on hormone function, a healthy resting pulse rate should be about 85 beats per minute, though the national average seems to be about 72 bpm. A RPR under 80 can be due to hypothyroidism.

Medical Tests
The standard test done today is known as the TSH test. It checks T3 and T4 cell functioning, which are operators of the thyroid. Unfortunately, this is a less extensive test (i.e., quicker and less expensive) than the previously standard TRH test, and has been shown to have a 35-40% "false negative" result when compared to the TRH test (meaning, 35-40% of patients who were told the TSH test showed normal thyroid function despite their extensive symptoms yet were shown to have underactive thyroids through the TRH test). This is one reason why so many in this country are going undiagnosed.

If your list of symptoms and your home tests are indicating hypnothyroidism, trust what that's telling you and insist your doctor (and insurance company) allow you to conduct the more reliable TRH test. Take charge of your health or no one else will.

Treatment Protocol
Standard treatment for hypothyroidism is medications such as Synthroid (which, by the way, has to my understanding, never been approved by the FDA). However, the majority of people report little to no improvement of their symptoms and/or a list of negative side effects from the medicaton.

Alternative medicine practitioners, however, treat the condition by first working on intestinal health and digestion, including detoxification regimens and instituting dietary changes, as well as a good exercise program. Natural thyroid-supporting nutrients such as dessicated thyroid or thyroid glandular (created specifically to each patient by a compounding pharmacist), iodine, B vitamins, various minerals, GLA, COQ10, and Progesterone (for women) or DHEA (for men).

Additional Resources
The more informed you are, the more likely you are to be able to talk to your doctor in an intelligent and confident way about your diagnosis and treatment options. Here are some additional resources that I have found or that have been recommended to me by those who have been suffering with hypothyrois issues and have found relief:

"Alternative Medicine's Guide to Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, and Environmental Illness," Dr. Burton Goldburg
"Thyroid Power," Shames & Shames
"The Thyroid Solution," Ridha
"The Ultra Thyroid Solution," Dr. Mark Hyman
"Hypothyroidism 101" at http://www.drhotze.com/EN/free_ebooks/
http://www.icarecafe.com/video/39
http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com

Most importantly, trust yourself and if your doctor is not helping you, find one who is educated and experienced in the subject, will treat you with respect, and help you effectively repair your thyroid!

Live Fully!

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Getting Out of the Lack, Fear & Worry Cycle

Hypnocoach Lisa — Fri, 22 May 2009 20:34:00 GMT

A client of mine this week emailed me that she was let go of the job she had just gotten 5 months ago after being out of work for some time and being the sole support for herself, her 2 kids, and her husband (who is sick and can't work). She is devastated and overwhelmed with worry and anxiety. She hasn't told anyone but me yet (not even her family), because she doesn't want to worry them and is hoping to find some work before the last paycheck comes in so they won't have to know.

As you can imagine, this is a huge burden she's carrying and she is making herself sick, crying all the time, not eating, not sleeping, constantly in knots, and nauseous. It is shaking her faith in God and creating a state of hopelessness. I have been in similar situations and know all too well that feeling. Perhaps you are in this situation as well, or at least know someone who is.

So what do we do when this happens? How do we change the situation? How can we keep from going deeper down into the pit of despair and hopelessness? Here is an excerpt from the email I sent this to assist her in shifting into a more resourceful thought process and feeling. This will better position her to take positive action that will serve her instead of reacting in fear with actions that are much less likely to create an effective outcome.

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I can tell you from experience that although it creates a lot of stress and worry, having a "crisis" happen often puts a fire under us that moves us out of a "comfort" zone where we're not growing and into massive action that gets results. I have definitely experienced this several times in my business (including taking the business to full-time in the first place). Everything goes in cycles--it's never ALL UP or ALL DOWN. But we can learn to anticipate and flow with those cycles more easily instead of fighting or reeling against them, which just makes it worse. What we resist, persists!

Also realize that everything is a matter of perspective. Life is 9/10ths perception. And when we get into a state of fear, we literally coil up and become protective instead of creative. This is the worst thing we can do. Instead, begin to infuse some positive ideas,
perspective, and hopefulness into your brain to counteract all the negative going on in your head right now. You cannot solve a
problem from the same mindset that created the problem.

Here are some AWESOME resources I recommend:
Go to John Assaraff's and James Ray's websites and sign up for their newsletter/blog, watch their videos: http://jamesray.com/resources/
http://www.johnassaraf.com/free_resources.php
Check out some of Jack Canfield's short but inspiring You Tube videos. His website has some great resources, too. www.jackcanfield.com
Listen to "Everything is Energy" radio shows: www.everythingisenergy.com which help you to understand how the energy you exude is the energy you continue to attract, and teaches you techniques to shift your energy.

Also consider this idea: Your boss letting you go had absolutely NOTHING to do with YOU, your work, or your value.
You can choose to think/believe THAT, or you can choose to think what you automatically concluded: "I did something wrong. I wasn't good enough. This is about me." You get to choose what you say to yourself about the experience. There is no TRUTH--only belief.

So, I would encourage you to refrain from blaming yourself and putting yourself down--it's counterproductive and takes energy and creativity away from looking ahead to what you CAN control and focus on, which is creating ideas, identifying resources and options, generating action steps, and taking action on them.

Worry is not productive, either. Worry is the negative use of the imagination. What do you think would happen if you got out of the negative "what if" scenarios going on inside your head and shifted into positive possibility? To do that, go to those resources I gave you above. Create a shift. That will make all the difference. Negative thinking creates negative energy that acts like a magnet, attracting MORE negative energy. Don't take any actions until you put yourself in the right mindset to take actions that will truly serve you.

So, take time each day to watch/read/listen to the resources I listed above. They are some of the tools I've used to help ME shift when I've gotten stuck in that state of fear, doubt, and worry, so I know THEY WORK. There are many more, but those are a great start.
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Live Fully!

p.s.--I also have some release techniques I teach and use with my clients to facilitate this shift quicker. If you'd like to learn more about those, call me for a fr*e consultation.
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"Creating healthy, natural, lasting change thru' the power of your mind"
Lisa Smith, MHt, CC, NLP
Life by Design, LLC
www.hypnocoachlisa.com
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Installing Love

Hypnocoach Lisa — Tue, 12 May 2009 04:32:00 GMT

Read this today and HAD to pass it on!

Tech Support: Yes, how can I help you?

Customer: Well, after much consideration, I've decided to
install Love. Can you guide me through the process?

Tech Support: Yes. I can help you. Are you ready to proceed?

Customer: Well, I'm not very technical, but I think I'm ready. What do I do first?

Tech Support: The first step is to open your Heart. Have you located your Heart?

Customer: Yes, but there are several other programs running now. Is it okay to

install Love while they are running?

Tech Support: What programs are running ?

Customer: Let's see, I have Past Hurt, Low Self-Esteem, Grudge and Resentment

running right now.

Tech Support: No problem, Love will gradually erase Past Hurt from your current

operating system. It may remain in your permanent memory but it will no longer

disrupt other programs. Love will eventually override Low Self-Esteem with a module

of its own called High Self-Esteem. However, you have to completely turn off Grudge

and Resentment. Those programs prevent Love from being properly installed. Can

you turn those off ?

Customer: I don't know how to turn them off. Can you tell me how?

Tech Support: With pleasure. Go to your start menu and invoke Forgiveness.

Do this as many times as necessary until Grudge and Resentment have been
completely erased.

Customer: Okay, done! Love has started installing itself. Is that normal?

Tech Support: Yes, but remember that you have only the base program. You

need to begin connecting to other Hearts in order to get the upgrades.

Customer: Oops! I have an error message already. It says, "Error -

Program not run on external components." What should I do?

Tech Support: Don't worry. It means that the Love program is set up to run on

Internal Hearts, but has not yet been run on your Heart. In non-technical terms, it

simply means you have to Love yourself before you can Love others.

Customer: So, what should I do?

Tech Support: Pull down Self-Acceptance; then click on the following files:

Forgive-Self; Realize Your Worth; and Acknowledge your Limitations.

Customer: Okay, done.

Tech Support: Now, copy them to the "My Heart" directory. The system

will overwrite any conflicting files and begin patching faulty programming. Also,

you need to delete Verbose Self-Criticism from all directories and empty your

Recycle Bin to make sure it is completely gone and never comes back.

Customer: Got it. Hey! My heart is filling up with new files.Smile is playing

on my monitor and Peace and Contentment are copying themselves all over

My Heart. Is this normal?

Tech Support: Sometimes. For others it takes awhile, but eventually everything

gets it at the proper time. So Love is installed and running. One more thing before

we hang up. Love is Freeware. Be sure to give it and its various modules to everyone

you meet. They will in turn share it with others and return some cool modules back to you.

Customer: Thank you, God.

God/Tech Support: You're welcome, anytime.

- Anon

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Hidden Food Allergies Keeping You Fat

Hypnocoach Lisa — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:53:04 GMT

Are you eating less, eating healthier, exercising more, but STILL not losing weight?

You may be experiencing inflammation in your body that blocks fat-burning by consuming foods that you are sensitive to.

Learn more and how to get tested for food sensitivities in this great article about this by my mentor, Jonny Bowden.

http://www.jonnybowden.com/2009/04/are-hidden-food-allergies-making-you.html
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Lisa
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"For healthy, natural, lasting change."
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Life by Design, LLC
www.hypnocoachlisa.com
Lessons on Living Fully -- http://blog.hypnocoachlisa.com

Visit my website for lots of F-R-E-E stuff, like a healthy mind/body newsletter, 25 Top Ways to Motivate Yourself, a relaxation audio/video, and MORE! www.hypnocoachlisa.com/Free_Stuff_.html

Want resources for healthy, natural weight loss? Visit:
www.WinningWithWeightLoss.com

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Why Counting Calories Will NOT Keep Weight Loss Permanent

Hypnocoach Lisa — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:34:00 GMT

One of the things I teach my clients seeking weight loss is that the old method of simply calculating calories consumed and calories burned is NOT going to help them sustain weight loss.

Yes, it will usually initially produce weight loss because you start consuming less food than you were previousl. However, there are so many more elements to the way that the body deals with those calories that need to be understood and utilized in order to reach your ideal weight and KEEP THE WEIGHT OFF.

What type of food those calories come from is of great importance. Your body will metabolize (break down and turn to energy to burn or fat to store) different foods in different ways (and the way your body does that will not necessarily be the same as someone else's body does it).

Five hundred calories of a processed sugar food (like candy) will create a whole different metabolic and hormonal response in the body than 500 calories of a healthy fatty protein (like salmon) will. The first will deplete nutritive stores and cause hormonal responses to store those calories (and satisfy appetite for a short time) and the second will add to nutritive stores and cause hormonal responses to burn those calories (and satisfy appetite for a longer time).

Here's an article I found by James LaValle from his Total Health Breakthroughs newsletter that explains a little bit more about this and helps you understand about the effect of sugary foods in the body: The Fallacy of Calories In, Calories Out

To understand the role of balancing your blood sugar as the Master Key to weight management and diabetes prevention, see my 3-part Healthy You! newsletter series from February to April 2009 here:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

If you need help curbing your sugar cravings from the emotional aspect, visit my website store to order your "Curb Your Carbs" hypnosis conditioning CD.
www.hypnocoachlisa.com/Store.html

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Explaining Hypnosis and Lasting Change

Hypnocoach Lisa — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:10:00 GMT

Hypnosis has had a long history and difficult transition into acceptance by mainstream society and the medical community. However, its continued effectiveness for millions who have used it and the mounting research that has been conducted with it over the years, are finally raising it up as a valid and useful modality for habit change, learning enhancement, and healing.

Conscious and Subconscious
Let me explain a bit about how the mind works and what we do know about the mechanism of hypnosis. The conscious
mind is the rational, mind. It deals with analytical processes (math, logic, reasoning), temporal awareness (time and
space), stores new memories and skills temporarily, and engages force of will ("willpower") to actions.

This level of the mind is very good at analyzing, organizing, making decisions. It is capable of incredible focus and
concentration. However, its limitations are that it can only perform one task at a time, can only deal with the familiar
and concrete, and is finite.

The subconscious mind is the creative and conditioned part of the mind. It deals with emotions and imagination and works through symbols and metaphors. It stores programs, patterns, and habits to create autopilot responses and actions to save us time/energy and to protect us. It stores memories permanently.

This level of the mind is creative, infinite, capable of performing multiple tasks simultaneously (e.g., regulate heartbeat, breathing, coordination, etc.). Its limitations are that it cannot make decisions/judge/evaluate, and everything in here is "truth" (according to how it perceived and recorded it at the time).

The Gatekeeper
In between the Conscious and the Subconscious levels of the mind is what's metaphorically known as "the gatekeeper,"
though the technical term for this filtering system is "the critical faculty." It's job is two-fold:
1) to take information from the conscious level and decide whether to pass it down to the subconscious level or not, and
2) to bring information up from the subconscious to feed the conscious mind into taking some action.

The critical faculty tries to keep things congruent as it passes from one level to another, especially with the information that it allows to enter and be stored away in the subconscious. It checks it agains emotional links, memories, and beliefs to protect current programs (these programs are designed to make things easier for us and to keep us safe). Therefore, if new information is incongruent with the "order" and information that is currently stored in the subconscious, it will either kick the information out (not allow it to enter the subconscious) or modify/alter it to match more closely what's in the subconscious (often grossly distorting it from its orginial form).

Any info. allowed past the "gatekeeper" is taken by the subconscious mind as absolute Truth, and therefore, can be very difficult to change.

Creating Lasting, Easy Change
We will almost always do what is familiar, to avoid internal conflict with our programs. To experience significant change,
we must alter the programs running at the subconscious level. To do that, we must bypass the gatekeeper--the critical
faculty. Once we do that, we gain access to the subconscious mind where we can implement, through suggestion, the selective thinking that will assist us in achieving our goal(s).

Hypnosis is the bypass mechanism around the Gatekeeper. It relaxes the gatekeeper from its hypervigilant state, which
allows fairly docile information to be allowed into the subconscious and new patterns to be conditioned. However, the gatekeeper is not completely "de-activated," which means that truly harmful or highly incongruent information/suggestions will still be able to be kicked out or modified by the gatekeeper.

This is not brainwashing. It is simply a way to allow beneficial information to be accepted into the level that is most effective
to initiate permanent change or to influence the body to respond in a certain way (e.g., boost immune system, change blood flow, ignore or diminish pain signals, etc.).

There are a large array ways that people (my clients, myself, others) have positively utilized the process of hypnosis to enhance their lives, often in seemingly miraculous and easy ways. Visit my website for more information and to watch/listen to a hypnotic process on line, then call for a no-cost consultation (can be done by phone if you are not in my area).

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Cream Cellulite! (It's No Miracle Cream)

Hypnocoach Lisa — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:13:00 GMT

Have you ever sunk money into buying cellulite creams, or thought about it, hoping for an easy and "miracle" solution to your unsightly dimples of fat? If so, you're not alone.

According to Allison Winn Scotch of Prevention Magazine, in 2008, "American women spent nearly $100 million on creams, lotions, and other topical treatments in hopes of eradicating cellulite from our thighs and butts."

However, a 2006 study published in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery concluded that the BEST way to lose cellulite is to lose pounds. Yet, crash dieting is not the way to go; that can reducing skin's elasticity and make cellulite more noticeable. You must lose weight GRADUALLY, adding targeted muscle toning to firm and smooth the underlying tissue.

Wayne Westcott, Ph.D., co-author of No More Cellulite (Perigee, 2003), outlines a comprehensive exercise and eating plan to burn fat, build muscle, and shed pounds safely.

Read more about the findings, and use the eating & exercise plan created by Prevention Magazine based on Dr. Wescott's research here:

http://health.msn.com/fitness/womens-fitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100234587&GT1=31036

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Prayer for Financial Healing

Hypnocoach Lisa — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:50:10 GMT

A friend sent me this prayer the other day and I really loved it.

I thought many of you could use it at this tumultuous time in our world. I pray that it gives you encouragement, as it did me.

Prayer For Financial Healing
- Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway

From the deep reaches of my heart and soul,
To the highest love in heaven,
I pray for a healing of my financial situation.
I reach a hand to the abundance of the universe,
And pray that I learn to transform my fear into possibility.
Let me open to all the good that exists in this world.
I lift my head up to the sun
And pray that I am inspired to turn darkness into light.
Let me raise myself up beyond my problems.
I look toward the future and what-could-be
And pray that I can believe in myself and my abilities.
Let me know in my heart that I have great strength.
I honor the place of fear that has gripped me,
But I pray that I do not let it own me.
Let me do what I can to bring peace to my financial situation,
And trust that this too will pass.

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Lisa
***************************************
"For healthy, natural, lasting change."
Lisa Smith, MHt, CC, NLP
Life by Design, LLC
www.hypnocoachlisa.com
Lessons on Living Fully -- http://blog.hypnocoachlisa.com

Visit my website for lots of F-R-E-E stuff, like a healthy mind/body newsletter, 25 Top Ways to Motivate Yourself, a relaxation audio/video, and MORE! www.hypnocoachlisa.com/Free_Stuff_.html

Want resources for healthy, natural weight loss? Visit:
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Do This to Lose Up to 8 lbs.

Hypnocoach Lisa — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:32:50 GMT

Who said losing weight had to take a lot of effort?

A new study done at Virginia Tech showed the impact of doing this one simple thing first thing in the morning.

Overweight/obese study subjects *unknowingly* consumed an average of 75 fewer calories for breakfast when they did this first.

Find out what they did in my friend Jonny Bowden's blog post:
http://www.jonnybowden.com/2009/03/more-on-water-for-weight-loss.html
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Live Fully!
Lisa
***************************************
"For healthy, natural, lasting change."
Lisa Smith, MHt, CC, NLP
Life by Design, LLC
www.hypnocoachlisa.com
Lessons on Living Fully -- http://blog.hypnocoachlisa.com

Visit my website for lots of F-R-E-E stuff, like a healthy mind/body newsletter, 25 Top Ways to Motivate Yourself, a relaxation audio/video, and MORE! www.hypnocoachlisa.com/Free_Stuff_.html

Want resources for healthy, natural weight loss? Visit:
www.WinningWithWeightLoss.com

To contact me directly, call 757-631-9940 or click here to email: hypnocoach@cox.net
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12 Healthy & Budget-Friendly Meals

Hypnocoach Lisa — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:31:00 GMT

I found this link today and absolutely loved the recipes (except the pork one; I don't recommend eating pork, but you could always replace the pork with chicken). As always, EatingWell.com has come up with these great entrees that cost less than $3 per serving. Better than a fast-food value meal. The pictures will have you drooling!

I'm definitely going to try some of these out:
Couscous, Lentil, and Arugula Salad with Garlic-Dijon Vinaigrette (great light salad to start with)
Farrotto with Artichokes (I've never had or even heard of farrotto, but the recipe says it's like risotto)
Greek Orzo Stuffed Peppers (they had me with the picture!)
Turkish Pasta with Bison Sauce (I had a bison burger once and it was pretty good)
Barbecue Portobello Quesadillas (I love quesadillas; so easy and versatile)

For the rest of the selection and to get the recipes, go to:
http://www.delish.com/recipes/cooking-recipes/easy-healthy-weeknight-dinners-recipes?GT1=47001

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11 Small Tricks for Big Weight Loss

Hypnocoach Lisa — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:38:00 GMT

From Men's Health on MSN.com

A quick read. I like all these tips except #2; I would suggest eating other sources of protein and calcium besides milk, which many people have a food allergy or sensitivity to and don't know it. Plus, if it's not raw or organic milk, the pasteurization, homogenization, steroids, hormones, and antibiotics in it is likely to do more harm than good.

Tips include: blot your pizza grease, buy pre-cut/pre-washed veggies for snacks, dilute fruit juice with water, and eat off a smaller plate.

http://health.msn.com/weight-loss/slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=100214611&imageindex=1

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The Case Against Mammography

Hypnocoach Lisa — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 02:44:00 GMT

Why Mammography is NOT an Effective Breast Cancer Screen

When I turned 35, due to my doctor's strong urging, I went for my first mammography. It was also my last.

If you're a woman, you would do well to read this article to find out what I learned about mammographies.

Some scary facts: Mammographies not only create high doses of radiation that can actually CAUSE cancer to occur in the body, but false positive diagnoses are very common (up to 89%), leading many women to be unnecessarily and harmfully treated by mastectomy, radiation, or chemotherapy.

Modern-day breast thermography, however, boasts vastly improved technology and more extensive scientific clinical research.

In fact, the link below references an article with data from major peer review journals and research on more than 300,000 women who have been tested using this technology, which combines successes in detecting breast cancer with greater accuracy than other methods, such as mammography.

Click this link from Mercola.com to learn more

It's your body. Learn the facts. Make your decision. Take control.

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Would You Drown or Grab the Life Preserver?

Hypnocoach Lisa — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:38:00 GMT

I recently started a women's work-life balance group to help women better manage their multiple roles and responsibilities and achieve more of their important life goals.

A few of the women who came to the introductory meeting said how much they enjoyed the group and shared some of their struggles with "trying to juggle it all" and how they really needed something like this.

Then came the, "But....

...I just don't have time for it right now." or
...I just can't afford it right now."

And so, they backed out of the opportunity that they clearly (in their own words) needed, enjoyed, and would benefit from.

As an expert in human nature, I know that these are just seemingly valid excuses the mind comes up with based on limited perceptions that really just keep us stuck. My reply to them was similar to what I have below:

Time Excuse
Often, we can be like a drowning person who is too busy flailing their arms about to try to stay above water that they don't see the life ring that has been thrown to them. Or we see it but think, "I can't reach for that--I'm too busy trying to stay afloat," yet it is the very thing that will bring us to safety if we will just reach for it, grab on, and allow ourselves to be pulled in.

Money Excuse
I know that there is a really strong mindset of "lack" being built up by the media and others around us right now, but the truth is that people spend money on the things they really want. In this case, the monthly expense for the group was less than the cost of a manicure or a dinner for two at a family restaurant. And what would the long-range impact of those things be compared to what this group was offering these women?

Humans are very resourceful creatures. They find ways to have time/money for things that are important to them. One of my clients used to drive 90 minutes each way to come see me because she wanted help badly enough. And now she AND her family are happier. Another client got creative and decided to donate blood plasma to pay for our sessions--not only did she get help, but someone else benefitted from her plasma!

How many times in your life have you been thrown a life preserver only to turn it down because of such limited thinking? Are you still just "getting by" or struggling to keep your head above water with no end in sight?

No matter what is going on in your life right now that is causing you to struggle, I GUARANTEE that help is always available in some form if you ask for it, are open to seeing it, and grab it!

ASK. BELIEVE. RECEIVE.

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Dream BIG for 2009

Hypnocoach Lisa — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:04:00 GMT

Decide What You Want for Yourself in 2009
by Jack Canfield

In order to get what you want, you must first decide what you want.

Most people really foul up at this crucial first step because they simply can't see how it's possible to get what they want -- so they don't even let themselves want it.

What scientists now know about how the brain works is that you must first decide the 'WHAT' before your brain can figure out the 'HOW'. Once you lock-in your desires, your mind and the universe can step in.

Are you ready to get started?

STEP 1: Decide to Dream BIG and Be Willing to Dream BIG Dreams
Big dreams not only inspire you, but they also compel others to want to play big, too. Don't think you should only dream big during economic heydays. Dream big every day, especially during tough times.

As soon as you commit to a big dream and really go after it, your subconscious creative mind will come up with big ideas to make it happen. You'll start attracting the people, resources, and opportunities you need into your life to make your dream come true.

STEP 2: Set Goals That Will Stretch You
Another value in giving yourself permission to go after the big dreams is that big dreams require you to grow in order to achieve them. In fact, in the long run, this is the greatest benefit you will receive from pursuing your dreams -- not so much the outer trappings of fulfilling the dream (an expensive car, impressive house, loads of money and philanthropic opportunities), but who you become in the process.

As I've seen many times over, the outer symbols of success can all be easily lost. Houses burn down, companies go bankrupt, relationships end, cars get old, bodies age and fame wanes, but who you are, what you have learned, and the new skills you have developed never go away. These are the true prizes of success.

STEP 3: Service to Others
As you pinpoint what you want to go after, think about how you can be of service to others. When your dreams include this element, you'll find yourself speeding along the path to accomplishing that goal. People want to be part of something that contributes and makes a difference.

STEP 4: Turn Your Dreams into Goals and Objectives
Once you are clear about what you want, you must turn each item into a measurable goal. By measurable, I mean measurable in space and time, how much and by when. Don't just say that you want to lose weight, for instance. Be specific, push yourself to higher limits, and set dates. Say something like, "I want to lose 50 pounds by summer and participate in my community's 10K for charity by the 4th of July."

Similarly, your boss, your friends, your spouse, your brain -- God, the Universe -- can't figure out what you want unless you specifically tell them what it is.

What do you want -- exactly -- and when do you want it by?

Step 5: Write Your Goals Down
Write your goals down in detail, and read your list of goals every day. This will keep your subconscious mind focused on what you want. For an even more powerful approach, close your eyes and focus on each goal and ask yourself, "What is one thing I could do today to move toward the achievement of this goal?" Write down your answers and take those actions.

I recommend writing down a minimum of 3 goals in each of the following 7 areas:

1. Financial Goals
2. Career/Business Goals
3. Free Time/Family Time
4. Health/Appearance Goals
5. Relationship Goals
6. Personal Growth
7. Making a Difference

If you want help getting started, I have a handy worksheet for you that models this formula, including examples. Click here to download this f.ree resource and start creating all that you want from your life and all that you deserve!

Note from Lisa:
No one creates their success alone. Hiring a coach to guide you through the goal-achievement process, keep you accountable, give you different perspectives, and get you "unstuck" is the best investment you can make in realizing your goals. Call me for a free consultation to learn more about how I can coach you to success in your business and health.

Live Fully in 2009!

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You can, as long as you include this complete statement with it: Jack Canfield, America's #1 Success Coach, is founder of the billion-dollar book brand Chicken Soup for the Soul and a leading authority on Peak Performance and Life Success. If you're ready to jump-start your life, make more money, and have more fun and joy in all that you do, get your FREE success tips from Jack Canfield now at: www.FreeSuccessStrategies.com

Healthy Meals Cookbooks Lisa Recommends

Hypnocoach Lisa — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

If you're at a point where you really want to make healthy meals for yourself and your family, but don't know where to start or are confused about what's REALLY healthy and what's really hype, I recommend two books:

Debra's Natural Gourmet, Debra Stark
I found this in a craft store, surprisingly. It has become one of my favorites! Not only does Debra give a variety of dishes, from appetizers, soups, and salads to entrees and desserts, but she also includes a little bit of information about the healthful benefits of ingredients withing the recipe. don't let the title fool you, though. The majority of them are very simple to fix (I like simple!).
You'll see some healthy versions of familiar dishes as well as foods you might never have cooked with or even heard of but are surprisingly tasty! There are even a few "beauty treatment" recipes as well (like a Strawberry Toning Mask).
Some recipe examples are:
South-of-the-Border Chicken and Black Bean Soup
Spinach and Endive Caesar Salad
Oven-Roasted Vegetables
Cheesy Black Bean Burritos
Good Morning Waffles
Rice Crispy Squares

The Healthiest Meals on Earth, Jonny Bowden
For the more adventurous pallet and those who like to add flare to their food and learn about ingredients. Jonny, an acclaimed nutritionist, shares these recipes with you along with information about their health benefits.
Choose from recipes such as:
Wild Mushroom-Crusted Sirloin
Black Bean Cakes
Tai-Spiced Mango and Prawns
Citrus-Stuffed Herb Turkey

Also check out some of my other favs:
Power Foods, Stephanie Beling, M.D.
Eat to Beat Cancer, J. Robert Hatherill
The Fat Flush Cookbook, Anne Louise Gittleman
Staying Healthy with Nutrition, Elson Haas, M.D. (a very thick nutrition education book, but lots of great recipes at the end)

Happy Holidays and Live Fully!