Herbal Mouthwash

Barberry strengthens weak gums. A mouthwash made out of goldensseal powder and water is excellent for sore gums and helps prevent gum disease. Since biblical times, myrrh has been used for irritated and infected gums and canker sores. Herbal breath freshener: Chew on a fresh parsley sprig (Italian or Curly)

Celery

Celery is high in potassium and calcium, celery helps to reduce fluid retention and prevent high blood pressure. Celery is good for weight loss due to its high water content.

Ditch the Bloat Smoothie

• 2 tablespoons of Aloe Vera Juice (Aloe is very cooling and soothing to the digestive tract)
• 1 cup Frozen Pineapple (Pineapple contains the digestive enzyme Bromelain, which helps break down food)
• 1/4 cup Fresh Mint leaves (Mint is very soothing to the stomach)
• 1/2 inch piece of Fresh Ginger (Ginger aids gastrointestinal distress. It relieves gas, prevents nausea, and is an anti-inflammatory)
• 1 Lime peeled
• 3 cups of Baby Spinach
• 2 tablespoons of Hemp Seeds (for an extra protein boost)
• 1/2 cup of water
Combine all ingredients in a Vitamix and blend until smooth.

Don't Rely on the Scale

The scale doesn't tell you how much fat you have. Your scale does exactly what it's supposed to—it tells you how much you weigh. But in addition to measuring your weight, the scale weighs bone, water, muscle, organs, and undigested food. When the number on the scale goes up or down, it doesn't represent only fat loss or muscle gain. It measures fluctuations in glycogen (stored carbohydrates) and water, and it even measures how much that breakfast you ate weighs.

Each one of us are driven by different things. "How important is the number on the scale to you?"

I have learned to only weigh myself once a week at the same time and first thing in the am. Your body weight fluctuates so much from day to day based on water, sodium and just life so I really encourage you not to step on each day! I also encourage you to not let that drive how you feel. Let your body and your clothes tell the story! 

I remember my own impatience in my weight loss journey! I really struggled with not seeing immediate changes. I remember how painful it was each day to look in the mirror and sometimes not see anything different. But I had the faith that I was going to be different and the scale wasn't going to wreck me! I learned to only get on once a week! Fast forward, I don't get on the scale at all!!

Good Morning Smoothie

• 2 cups kale 
• 1 1/2 cups of water 
• 1 tablespoon spirulina 
• 1 tablespoon sunflower seed butter 
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds 
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed 
• 1/2 frozen banana 
• 1 small apple 
• 1/4 knob of ginger 
• 4 frozen pineapple chunks 

Blend and enjoy!

Happy Pink Smoothie

• 3/4 cup red cabbage 
• 1 small gala apple 
• 1/2 frozen banana 
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries 
• 2 cups water 
• 1 tablespoon beet powder 
• 1 tablespoon chia seed 
• 1 tablespoon golden ground flax 

Blend and enjoy!