Exercise Motivation

Greetings! As I am writing this post, we're about 50 days into 2019. That means that you're about 50 days into your 2019 health intentions! How's it going? Great, I hope😇. Well, maybe you haven't been as motivated and inspired as you were 50 days ago ~ it happens. So, you've come to the right place to get a healthy dose of motivation. Don't worry ~ I'll make it short and to the point. After all, you need to spend some time doing what you set out to do this year. Let's start with exercise

motivation in this blog. I get the sense that you've been having setbacks and other challenges regarding exercise consistency. So, we'll start with the basics.

The first thing you want to think and pray about are strategies to keep you encouraged, inspired and motivated to exercise even when you have absolutely no desire to move. We've all been down that road. So, how do you do what you don't want to do until it becomes a part of your lifestyle? I'm glad you asked! Write the vision, and read it often😇. Write and read your intention(s) for living a healthier more holistic lifestyle. By doing so, you continually remind yourself of the why. Why have you decided to live a healthier more holistic lifestyle? What are the benefits of exercise? Then, when you don't feel like moving in your body, your soul will encourage you, and your spirit will inspire you to keep going onward and upward.

The next step is to perform an assessment of your present lifestyle priorities to determine how to adopt the necessary changes for your success. That means a careful and deliberate evaluation of how you spend your time each day. Be careful, this process requires very specific details of your time spent engaged in your day-to-day activities. In other words, where are you spending your energy?    

Once the assessment is complete, a thorough review of your findings will allow you to clearly see how you've structured your present lifestyle. Once you know how your time and energy are being used, you are able to make decisions and changes regarding your new healthy lifestyle priorities.

Moving along, begin outlining your new schedule using strategies that will allow you to maximize your time and focus your energy. For example, where can you reduce the amount of time that you spend on an activity to allow for exercise? Have you considered meal preparation strategies to reduce the amount of time you spend in the kitchen? How much time can you shift from social media to a healthier activity? I think you get the point😇.

Lastly, it's implementation time. In other words, just do it ~ no excuses ~ you can do this. Believe you can and you will.
You are closer now than you were 50 days ago. Be motivated! Be encouraged! Be inspired!

Live your life to the fullest,

GrandmaNina

           

+PLUS CBD oil, KABAKI KENYAN Purple Tea, Beanfields Bean Chips Sample Preview

Greetings! Are you as excited as I am about the exponentially accelerated offers of products available for health conscious consumers? This is a good time to be alive, especially for my generation.😇 Of course, I still strongly promote getting as many nutrients as possible from organic fruits, vegetables, and other whole foods. However, it sure is good to have plant-based supplements, superfoods, healthy snacks and beverages to fill in the nutritional gaps of modern life. So, where am I going with this blog post? I'm going to provide you with a preview of 3 free sample products I just recently received. Okay, I received them yesterday, and I opened the box last evening.😊 Therefore, it's a preview, as I have not tried the products, yet. Let's be patient - good things come to those who wait.😊 So, what I will do here is show you a picture of the product, as well as a summary of its labeling. That's my part in this exploration. Your part is to let me know in the comment section of this blog if you want me to post a follow up blog of my review of the products after I consume them. I think that sounds fair. I'll do the research; you'll let me know if you're interested in my findings. If I don't get any comments, I'll assume no one cares; and I won't bore you with the details. See, I am considerate of your time and interests. Well, enough of this, let's get into the preview.

KABAKI KENYAN PURPLE TEA:

The label on the 14 fluid ounce bottle says it's packed with antioxidants, polyphenols, and anthocyanins, and is grown in Kenya, East Africa. The list of ingredients include a proprietary blend of Kenyan purple tea, organic herbal tea, organic cane sugar, organic raspberry flavor and citric acid.  On the label, anthocyanins are described as compounds that are found in red and purple plants, particularly berries, and are known to have powerful antioxidant properties. The label includes the story of the company and founder. It says that 10% of the pre-tax profits are donated to Kijiji Medical, its nonprofit hospital in Navasha, Kenya.      

PLUS +CBDoil Gold Formula:

After putting on my "readers", I was able to see that the label on the bottle of 30 softgels lists the serving size as 1 softgel. The amount of hemp oil (aerial plant parts) per serving is 60mg. The CBD/Cannabidiol is 15mg. The other ingredients are: extra virgin olive oil, vegetarian softgel (vegetable cellulose, water), silica. In addition to the usual FDA disclosures, the label also states that the product is not intended for anyone under the age of 18. The box that contained my free samples, also, included a very detailed brochure about the company's products. I'll read it later. Perhaps, I'll read some of it while I'm recording this blog's YouTube video.

BEANFIELDS Bean Chips NACHO:

The 1.5 ounce bag of chips lists each serving as containing 4 grams of protein and fiber; bold flavor;
gluten free; and non GMO vegan. Some of the ingredients are: black beans, navy beans, brown rice, safflower or sunflower oil, seasoning blend, sugar, onion powder, yeast extract, dehydrated green and red bell pepper, paprika, natural flavors, grill flavor (from sunflower oil).

So, there you have it. A short preview of 3 products I've never tried. I look forward to sharing product previews and reviews with you in the future. I know that for me, reviews are helpful when I'm considering a new purchase. As I seek to be an excellent steward over my finances, informed decisions become more and more important in my quest to be a wise consumer. Reviews don't always sway me in one direction or another, but it sure helps to hear about others' experiences.

Video of Product Preview:

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It's Time For A Holistic Stretch

Have you ever felt rigid in your spirit? How about tightness in your soul? What about stiffness in your body preventing you from accomplishing physical tasks? Well, since I believe most readers of this blog responded with an affirmative answer, I'm going to share some insight about the benefits of holistic stretching. Holistic stretching pertains to the demands placed on our spirits, souls, and bodies to increase their capacity to attain more than thought possible. In other words, the more flexible you are, the more you achieve.

When I'm working with physical fitness clients, I stress the importance of stretching for increased range of motion, injury prevention, flexibility, as well as other health benefits. Wow, there really are benefits to stretching😇.  However, it begins with the spirit and soul. You see, the self-discipline necessary to stretch the physical body daily begins in the spirit and soul. That's where the thoughts and intentions are determined - the body just provides the vehicle for the energy of the unseen to manifest. So, the more you practice doing something, the more it becomes second nature to you. The more you practice ignoring self-limiting thoughts by stretching your mind beyond the illusion of what's possible, the more you'll believe in yourself to accomplish your goals. To God be the Glory!

Here are three keys to stretching holistically:

• Stir up your creative juices by spending time alone meditating and thinking, until you hear clearly in your spirit. If your mind wanders, remember flexibility requires time and consistent stretching. Also, note where your mind wanders, as there are clues in the "wanderings", as well. Be patient with yourself. Trust that God knows the plans He has for you. If you ask, He will answer and direct you. Whatever you hear Him say, do!

• Make up in your mind that you want all that God has for you. Set your intention to live out your purpose. Create a vision board. Write in your journal daily. Ignore thoughts that do not serve your purpose, by replacing them with thoughts that do. Be a blessing to others.            

• Commit to living a holistically healthy lifestyle by believing that it is possible to be and feel happy, energized and full of life. Stay with me, now - you've come this far😇.  I know that's really a stretch in your thinking for some of you - that's the point - stretch beyond what you think is possible. I know that realistically speaking some of you are dealing with financial challenges, health challenges, relationship issues, legal difficulties, family crises, spiritual warfare, and more. So, you're wondering if I'm really serious about this advice I'm sending your way. Yes, I am quite serious about this advice. I actually believe that these principles are crucial to your well-being. I've learned that it is possible to experience the vicissitudes of life and still stay your course. However, it requires a warrior spirit that fights to enforce the victory. In other words, I wholeheartedly believe that we can do all things through Christ. Amen!   

Please leave your questions and comments.

Until next time, S---T---R---E---T---C---H😊

Nina's Ezekiel Bread Healthy Tuna Sandwich Recipe

Greetings! Have you ever considered elevating your basic tuna salad recipe to a higher nutritional level? Also, have you considered Ezekiel bread as a healthier option for your sandwiches? If so, here's a short audio video describing a recipe for healthy tuna salad that will surely boost its nutritional value. The audio video includes the health benefits of the ingredients to encourage you to consider using fresh herbs in your meal preparations. Using fresh herbs in your recipes has the potential of taking your foods to medicinal levels, as well as enhancing the flavor. "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." - Hippocrates  
  

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Parenting Begins Before Conception

Greetings! Have you ever considered that parenting actually begins before conception? That's right! Before the unfertilized egg is even fertilized, parents should begin the parenting process. Whoa, GrandmaNina - how is that accomplished? Now, before you begin to think that this blog message is not for you for various reasons, please give me a few more minutes of your time. Who knows, maybe someone in your sphere of influence might benefit from this information: children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, friends, mentees, and others. On that note, let's keep the thoughts flowing😇. As I was saying, the wellbeing of your child begins before conception. The spirit, soul, and body balance of your yet to be conceived child is affected by the state of your spirit, soul, and body. That means that your parenting strategy should begin as soon as you realize that you want to become a parent someday. It's a different mindset when you realize that one day you'll be responsible for the life of another human being. That's a sobering thought, isn't it? As you think, so are you😇. Wow, now that ought to give you pause for thought. So, what's a man or woman to do?

The first step is to consider the state of your spirit. What do you believe? What is your philosophy as it relates to life? What are your thoughts about your own childhood? What are your thoughts about how you were raised? Do you pray for guidance? Are you a loving person? Are you at peace? Remember, this is a holistic process. It requires some deep work to get to the root of who you are in this life. Again, as you think, so are you - and you are going to have a major influence over your child. You need to receive your healing, so that you don't cause wounds - hurt people, hurt people - healed people, heal. We want you whole, so that you can lead your child to wholeness. You need to discover your strengths and weaknesses by the Spirit of God, so that you can see the same in your child. In other words, you need to know your purpose to help someone in their purpose.

The next step is to deal with your soul. Your soul is comprised of your mind, will, and emotions. Your mind allows you to be aware of your experiences. Do you think about your life, or do you just go through the motions? "Cogito ergo sum" - "I think, therefore, I am". ~ Rene' Descartes. How self disciplined are you? Self discipline is defined as the ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses; the ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptations to abandon it.  Parenting requires surrendering to TRUTH. What level is your emotional intelligence? Emotions are powerful affective states of consciousness. When your emotional state is healthy, you use the information gleaned from your feelings to guide your thinking and behavior. See, it's all connected😇.

The last step for this blog is to evaluate your level of overall health, as well as the health and wellbeing of your child. Yes, I'm talking about the condition your body is in before conception. It really makes a difference in the health of your child. Do you exercise? Do you get enough sleep? Do you eat healthy, including generous amounts of fruits and vegetables? Do you drink adequate amounts of water? Do you supplement to cover deficits in food quality? Do you avoid products loaded with chemicals? Have you researched or learned about herbs and superfoods for optimum health?

Also, what are your plans regarding childhood vaccines? Do you plan to breastfeed? Do you have a plan for your child's healthy eating schedule? Will you need childcare? How about education? Where will your family attend church? How are your finances?

These are just a few things to consider before conception. However, even if your family is not planned in advance, it's never too late to change. You're just a thought away from a new beginning. Start right where you are with what you have, and you'll be there at the appointed time. God loves you ALWAYS😇.

Have you interviewed and selected a spiritual doula to support you during your pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum stages?

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According To The Power

Greetings! Are you excited about this new season of dream fulfillment? Are you ready to make a fresh start on your journey to wholeness? Are you prepared to live your highest life starting now? If your answer is a resounding yes, read on😇.

From my book, "According To The Power":

Each of us has an innate desire for purpose and meaning in our lives. We want to be loving, healthy, successful, prosperous, giving, fulfilled, happy human beings. We seek spiritual, mental, and physical balance in all areas of our lives. We long to make a difference in this world that continues long after we have passed through. To this end, we hunger and thirst for knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. Today, we have advanced technology, mass media, and the Internet to keep us in a state of trying to keep up with the rapidly increasing information that is now available at our fingertips. None of this should be a surprise, as the Bible clearly states in the book of Daniel 12:4: "many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase."

Could it be that we're searching in the wrong places for that which is hidden?

Jesus said, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." - Matthew 6:33

We begin with the first step in any journey - pinpointing where you are in relationship to where you want to be.

It's time for you to go where you've never gone before. It's time to see what you've never seen before. It's time to hear what you've never heard before. I'm praying for you, as you're all packed and ready to go; and I know that you'll reach exactly where you're meant to be based on the choices that you make. God be with you.

Be encouraged,

Nina Bazemore

Book link: According to the Power https://amzn.to/3hdzAX2  

Tips and Products for Healthy Moisturized Happy Skin

Greetings! Did you know that the average adult has more than 8 pounds of skin? That's right, your skin is your largest organ. Not only that, your skin protects you from so many environmental hazards - as well as, harmful bacteria, viruses, and other toxins. Your skin is also connected to your immune system. So, don't you think you should be doing more to keep your skin healthy and happy? Of course, it starts with drinking adequate water for your body weight for internal hydration - eating plenty of fruits and vegetables - exercising - and getting the necessary amount of sleep. In fact, it flows from the inside out. In other words, the healthier your internal organs, the better you look on the outside. The more attention you give to a healthy lifestyle, the less premature aging you will experience. Imagine a life without premature wrinkles, dry skin, age spots, rashes, and other skin conditions due to unhealthy living. Say it with me, "all things are possible for those who believe".😇

But, did you know that what you apply to your skin also seeps into your body? Yes, that's true. So, in this video, I've included some very basic natural and organic products to keep your skin healthy, moisturized, and happy: so that it flows from the inside out, and the outside in.

You can also find my line of products, niEL's Heavenly Apothecary, here.

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