Expanding Our Horizons

Stepping out of your comfort zone is a scary thing. The comfort zone is, well, the place where we are most comfortable and without a sense of risk. It’s good to expand out of the comfort zone for personal growth. Once you get past the invisible comfort zone boundary, you expand your comfort zone –…

That is the question, isn’t it? Upping one’s physical activity is a big part of not only weight loss, but being also of general good health.  Over the years, I joined various gyms and fitness centers, signed 6 month contracts and then visited once or twice. I have heard this is common, particularly around the…

It’s important to find ways to boost your immune system and shield yourself from colds and the flu without resorting to jabbing yourself in the arm with a cocktail of mercury, formaldehyde, aluminum and MSG. Oh yes, all those things are found in vaccines, according to the CDC. So to avoid all that, here’s my…

Recently, I found this picture (below) on the internet and reposted it on the Yoga 4 Love Facebook page. It’s a very simple quote from Deepak Chopra. Sometimes things don’t go our way and sometimes unexpected things happen that hurt us. Don’t depend on “things” for your happiness. “Things” can be lost. Carry your happiness…

During the last week I spent a lot of my time readjusting my diet because once you let it go, it can get out of control. Losing weight and being healthy are probably 80% nutrition and 20% physical. A person can pretty much do any amount of working out they can or want to, then…

According to the CDC.gov website, more than 1/3 of adults and 17% of children in America are obese. Sedentary lifestyles and inactivity are major contributors to this epidemic.The problem of obesity contributes to many health hazards, such as heart disease, metabolic syndrome, Type II diabetes, and many other problems. I am in my mid-30’s and…

The first OneYogaUSA Dallas Yoga Conference + Music Fest was this past month. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to attend on Friday and Saturday due to prior commitments, but I attended on Sunday and it was a blessing!   I would like to share with you some information about one of the classes I took. It…

Spicy Spaghetti Squash Ingredients 1 medium spaghetti squash Filling 2 teaspoons olive or corn oil 1/2 cup red onion, chopped 1 jalapeño chili, seeded, minced 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained well 1/2 cup sweet corn, frozen or fresh 1 teaspoon chili powder All of the reserved cooked squash,…

5 Minutes 4 Positive Change Malasana | Garland Pose | Lisa’s Asana 101 Benefits: Stretches the ankles, groin, and back, tones the belly, reduces fatigue, strengthens the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles. Start in Goddess Stance. Bring hands to heart and begin to sink into a low squat. You may keep elbows inside the knees…

Autumn … One  of my favorite seasons. I grew up in Colorado, so the changing of seasons has always been a major part of my life. Our daughter is named Aspen, after the tree. The Aspen grove is an amazing sight to see. One grove is actually the largest living organism on the planet; the…