Ms. Blueyes' Life

As people that are researching eating clean, the types of exercises to burn the most fat, how much water they should really be drinking, what the best protein shake they should be making, there is also the talk, concern, or research of nutritional supplements. The vitamins and minerals found in our nutrition are essential to our ability to function properly. God designed food to meet our bodies' needs. We don't need to take supplements IF you are eating a diet full of nutrient-rich foods, staying hydrated, sleeping well, and have very little stress in your life (I don't know about that one - that's a hard one to keep in check). That scenario is not our norm of course. But the best way to NOT have to take supplements is eat whole, organic foods. If you are busy and "always on the run", you can take supplements in order to AID your body in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A good rule of thumb to make sure that your supplements are for you - make sure that t...

There was so much information in the first part of the detoxing, that I didn't want to overwhelm you with ALL the info. Here is simple break downs for the 2nd part and very useful to understand how our bodies work, what it needs, and how we can help our own selves work more efficiently - not harder. Detoxing the liver is very important. It is the 2nd largest organ that we have and it's function is to help with digestion by producing bile. The bile helps break down fats into smaller units to metabolize. Foods that my help in promoting liver health include avocados, dandelion greens, asparagus, walnuts, organic spinach, grapefruit, raw tomatoes, carrots, garlic, Brussels sprouts, and kale. Don't overdose on the kale, as it can cause flu like symptoms and be pretty potent! The skin. I'm sure you can guess what the best detox for your skin is... You got it... WATER ! Our skin is the largest organ and one of the most important ones that you have. Try having foods that a...

This journey of health is an amazing one. Just taking it one step at a time, and NOT all at once, is the key. Your mind and body WILL NOT be able to process it all at once. It will just set you up for failure...and that's what we DON'T want. Today is about eating clean. What we put in our bodies to fuel it, is so key and important. So, continuing in the book "Healthy and Free", there is a segment on this very topic. "A drawback to dieting is that it can indirectly exacerbate a weight problem. Recognize the triggers that cause emotional eating, stop dieting, and start nourishing your body with healthy, organic, living foods. Your body needs food to burn fat. When you starve your body, your brain tells it to store all your fat, because it knows that it's not getting enough in your diet. Once you begin to eat good, healthy, clean foods, your body will respond and will work for you. "Clean eating" means that you consume foods that are pure and...

Continuing with the "Healthy and Free" book that I'm reading, we have come to the section about "Get Moving!" Have you ever thought or felt, "If exercise were a pill, it would be the most cost-effective drug ever invented." When we sit on the couch, being sedentary, we feel tired and/or a little foggy-brained. Once we get up, though, we start to feel better, proving we are not created to be sedentary. Do you have to go to the gym to get results? NOT at all! I just want to encourage you to just move! Whether it's going to the gym, riding a bike, playing sports, or working out in your living room, the sacrifice of exercise is minimal compared to its benefits! Not only does exercise benefit your physical body, but it also has great benefits for you mind. It has been proven that physical activity can help combat depression and mental fog, relieve stress, and improve body image, and self-esteem. Don't limit yourself to one type of exercise. ...

It's amazing what sleep can do for a body! Sleep is a powerful tool in a healthy  lifestyle. Life seems to be so packed full with events and busyness that sleep often takes a backseat. Perhaps you feel guilty when you start to feel run down and decide to rest because you expect that you should have been able to get by on only a few hours of sleep. Too many of us feel that there are more productive things to do with our time than just sleep. We have to change our thinking and allow our bodies to sleep. Rest, even a power nap, may help improve your health and quality of life dramatically. Our bodies recalibrate as we sleep. Our whole system are restored. Sleep regulates hormones, as those that regulate appetite.  When you deprive yourself of sleep, you are only setting yourself up to fail physically and sometimes emotionally. Many people spend their lives serving till they came to the end of themselves. By putting themselves last, many went into burnout and some made bad cho...

Here is an important part of living healthy and do it free from the bondage of food.   Water is a vital factor in determining our health for many reasons. If you feel thirsty, you are already on your way to dehydration - already lost around 2-3% of your body's water content. Many people don't realize that as they reach for a soda or their favorite sugary, caffeinated latte when they feel thirsty, only leads to more dehydration.  Dehydration can lead to a variety of sickness, disease, and slower metabolism.  So how much water should we be drinking? A good rule of thumb is to take your body weight, divide it by 2, and drink that number in ounces. For example: if you weigh 130 pounds, you should be drinking 65 oz a day in water. I know that this may seem overwhelming - SHOOT - I should be drinking 175 oz a day!!! Hydration is a key factor in your journey to health, so keep drinking, no matter how hard it may get! Over time, your body will start to crave it and ...

As I continue to read, "Healthy and Free" by Beni Johnson, I am realizing more and more how I have allowed food to keep me hostage to how I feel about myself. I didn't really realize that I had negative thoughts and feeling about and towards myself, because of my weight. By going to counseling, I am dealing with the emotional issues that have happened and I chose to overeat to mask the hurt/pain. Today, in Chapter 3, it talks about being God's Art. WHOA . Never thought about myself as God's Art.  Here are excerpts from the chapter: *THE GREAT DESIGNER* - We are designed by God, who is the greatest artist of all time. We are fashioned with great care and much detail. YOU are God's BEST piece of art. The word "intertwined" means connected and linked together - the mind, body, and spirit cannot be separated. *SAVING THE BEST FOR LAST* - Many of us are familiar with the story of creation. In 6 days, God created the heavens and the earth and all t...

I am really enjoying the book Healthy and Free by Beni Johnson....  In my previous post, I shared some key points from Chapter 1... here are some excerpts from Chapter 2. .. SOUL HEALTH NEEDING TO LOVE OURSELVES - Loving God must be something that every fiber of our being can feel. The second commandment (note that is is not the second "suggestion") is to love your neighbor as you love yourself. It all starts in our minds. GIVING YOURSELF PERMISSION - Ask yourself these questions: Do I like myself? Do I love myself? If your answer is no, then it is time to give yourself permission to fall in love with yourself. Your entire being is dependent on you to love your mind, body, and spirit. You are worthy of being loved!! Become like a child and allow yourself to turn those negative thoughts into beautiful words. "Toxic thoughts are thoughts that trigger negative and anxious emotions, which produce biochemicals, that cause the body stress. They are stored in your mind...