Saturday, March 19, 2011

32 Years Young and Hopefully Growing Younger

Last weekend I celebrated my 32nd birthday, my actual birthday was march 1st but my aunt, Monica, organized one for me and my cousin, Dora. Should I just warn you that I was spoiled rotten? Well, there, you have been warned...I will let the pictures speak for themselves...
A choconana-appricot cake I made for Dora, YUMMY

Aunty Monica, our gracious hostess

Dora and aunty Monica

The buffet table

Ms. Sharon Arrey and I

Me in my little black dress I got from Dora
Ice cream cake

Me and baby Ricky( in the background)


The other birthday girl, Dora

My  6 month old Chubb-chub and I




Ricky and aunty Flo

Ricky and aunty Flo

My Nina, me, Tresor and Dora

Cutting the cake

Okay, so you see it was a big deal. Had so much fun. I can't thank aunty Monica, Dora, Adel and David enough. I did try a little bit of  almost everything. I was very conscious of what went into my mouth though. I had more vegetables than anyone else I think. It was well worth it as it acted as a great laxative for me the next day (sorry, but just had to add that). When I got up the morning after and felt flu-ish, I knew exactly why: it was the ice cream cake! My body knows exactly what it wants; dairy and I don't get along too well. So for the next three days I did a little cleanse, carrot juice fast, and I was back to myself again.

The reason I brought that up is to point out that if you treat your body well, it will actually 'talk' back to you and let you know if it agrees with the things you eat or not. I absolutely love the FYR lifestyle and I hope you decide to join the ride. Several people are taking the FYR 90-Day Superstar Challenge and I can't wait to start getting the success stories. In April, I have a handful of people starting as well, so if you have been waiting here's your chance. Summer is still several months away for all those who want to join the swimsuit challenge.

In the coming weeks FYR will be announcing its first Male Spokesperson. I hope you follow us (click on 'follow') to stay updated. On our next post we'll be talking about sources of Iron and eating red meat won't be one of them. 

I will leave you with a great little recipe to help boost your immune system and help fight against cancer. The secret is an ingredient called lycopene found in tomatoes which helps to prevent blood lymphocytes from  damage. I love tomatoes, especially raw, you can eat it in your salads or juice them, you can also add it to your smoothies. Fresh organic tomatoes are ideal. So if you're one of those people who won't try anything new, just think of the benefits of this great drink. I hope that's enough for you to try it...love yourself a little differently, it might as well begin with a glass of tomato juice.

Tomato Juice


Ingredients:
2 big ripe tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 tsp cayenne pepper ( I love cayenne, the more the better)
1 tsp turmeric
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp agave nectar (optional)

Method:
Juice the celery and tomato in a juicer. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir. YUMMY-DELICIOUSO-Tritious :)


EAT AND DRINK TO YOUR HEALTH, YOU"LL THANK ME LATER!

Saturday, March 5, 2011

The Great American Seduction

We live in a country where food seduction is in competition with marriage. Over 51% of marriages end up in divorce and over 50% of America’s food is highly processed. So which one is stimulating our pleasure centers in the brain more? I think we all know the answer. I was watching a certain commercial yesterday where a company was advertising their ‘Good Mood Food’ and I leaned forward to see what would give such a happy smile on someone’s face and it was interesting to see that it was a sandwich packed with some kind of animal flesh, cheese, and extra grease. I thought oh boy, is there anyone out there who really believes this? It was being advertised as a serving for one person whereas three people could actually eat that and be full.

With so many different ingredients being packed into food to make it addictive, is it any wonder why we can’t seem to stop eating? The reasons why these additives have been added are numerous, some of which are to add flavor and color to a food item that has been totally depleted and robbed of its nutrients.

I can safely say I have been addicted and have fallen for the sweet seduction of such foods twice in my life. The first time it was condensed milk and crackers. I used to rush to the store to buy a big container of condensed milk and crackers and would finish it in less than an hour. I used to feel so sick after that but do you think that stopped me? Another time I got fixated on captain crunch cereal, a box a day was my addiction. It sickens me to remember how horrible I felt afterwards but somehow I could not stop until I decided to ask myself one day why I still felt so ‘Horrible’ inside if all these foods were supposed to make me happy. I was putting myself on a periodic sugar high; I would be happy while eating the food and then sad a few hours later. Thank goodness I got the courage to stop misusing and abusing my body.

Here are a few ways to stop unhealthy food addiction:

 Do a periodic fast or detox: (I recommend the FYR 21-day detox found in the eBook on sale on this site). Somehow after a detox your body starts to crave only good and healthy foods, almost as if it knows what it wants and is begging you to stay the course. The moment you stray and start eating unhealthy again imagine that yucky feeling is your body asking you “Why? why are you doing this to me? Don’t I take good care of you? why don’t you take better care of me?”

My 7 year old took this picture of me this morning. I like to exercise when my 6 month old and my husband are still sleeping but Ms. Nina always seems to catch me just right when I'm about to begin. She likes to work out with me. If not, I usually have the whole house to myself. I call it 'Mommy's quiet/power' hour.


Exercise: I love exercising; it is a healthy addiction because it releases the real ‘Feel good’ hormones and keeps you on your toes all day. When you exercise you are more conscious of what you put in your mouth.

Eat your fruits, vegetables, legumes, seeds and nuts: Go back to the basics. These foods would keep your blood sugars from spiking all over the place and keep you from being moody throughout the day. You don’t want to drive anyone crazy, would you? J would you?

Sleep: I don’t think I will ever have a television in my room and definitely not in my children’s room either. It is safer for me to keep it in the living room. A restful sleep is a powerful addiction breaker.

Start your day with a great breakfast, fruits are ideal and in any form: I love green smoothies. It is so much fun and definitely a great-mood-drink.

Have a support system: If you don’t have people who support what you’re doing it can be very challenging. Make your decision and go for it, don’t let anyone talk you out of it. It may come from a sincere place but at the end of the day it is you alone who knows how you feel inside and your health is in no one’s hands but your own.

Drink lots of water: I always start my morning with a big glass of water. Sometimes when you think you are hungry, all you may need is a glass of water to quench your thirst or dehydration. Drink up!


When I juice carrots I love to do my carrot soups then and since I am a lazy cook, raw food usually suits me well especially with something like the carrot soup where you just pour-all-in-and-blend. If you want to warm it after that it's all up to you but here are the simple ingredients:

My Liquid Gold
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh carrot juice
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 soy or almond milk
2 Tbsp agave
Juice of 1/2 a lemon or 1 lime
2 Tbsp coconut oil
1/4 cup almond mill or ground cashews (to thicken it up)
salt and pepper to taste
A dash of curry

Blend all together and serve. YUMMY-GOLDILICIOUS.

Drink and eat to your health, you'll thank me later!

Friday, February 25, 2011

FEAST FOR YOUR EYES Session 1

Some days all you think of is food, hopefully good food right? here are a few to feast your eyes on :)
SIMPLY CARROT JUICE

ORANGE-MANDARIN BROCCOLI SAUCE ON WHOLE WHEAT PASTA

SIMPLY BROCCOLI-GREEN ROCKS!

COCONUT-MASALA SAUCE WITH SPINACH PASTA AND VEGAN SAUSAGE

COCONUT-CURRY SAUCE WITH VEGGIES & TEMPEH ON A BED OF QUINOA

'I DREAM IN CHOCOLATE' CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

'MAKE ME BEAUTIFUL' SMOOTHIE

ALMOND CHOCOLATE CUPSENSATION

'RED GODDESS' SIMPLY TOMATO JUICE

'BERRY BERRY HAPPY' SMOOTHIE

'BERRY BERRY HAPPY' SMOOTHIE

COCONUT-OATMEAL DELIGHT DRESSED IN CHO-CO-LATTE

SPINACH MEDLEY

PITA PIZZA

STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE

DATE NIGHT APPETIZER: BAKED TOFU DRIZZLED WITH AN IRRESISTIBLE SAUCE

SIMPLY SALAD

STUFFED MUSHROOMS
HUNGRY YET? YOU CAN FIND SOME OF THESE RECIPES IN BOTH eBOOKS FOR SALE ON THIS SITE....Drink and eat to your health, you'll thank me later!

WHITE CHOCOLATE APPLE DESSERT WITH COCONUT SHAVINGS

POTATO SALAD WITH AN FYR TWIST

CHOCOLATE HALVA

SIMPLY TILAPIA



Sunday, February 20, 2011

FYR™ Swimsuit Reveal is ON!

Are you ready for the Forever Young Revolution to be the solution in your resolution this year?
It is often easier to show love to others than to ourselves, so this year I’m challenging you to spread that love to you, too. For me, it is getting a gorgeous swimsuit(s). All my life,  I have always avoided wearing swimsuits, mostly because I was shy and partly because I was insecure about how I would look in them. So here I am, 32 years old, two children later and I can't wait to buy and wear my very first swimsuit...  What about you?  Have you lived your life shying away from them, too?  

I already have my eye on quite a few red-hot-on-fire designs. But, I’d rather not be doing this alone, so I am sending this message to all who want to join me on this exciting ride.  It’s the FYR Swimsuit Reveal. All you have to do is ‘follow’ my blog, get your copies of the FYR eBooks and join The Revolution. I’m betting you’ll love yourself a little differently if you do.  Everyone who hops aboard must send me an email telling me about themselves and why they want to join in the fun. You must also include a current photo, and then, another photo of the new you, so that on July15, 2011 the reveals can take place:  
All of us will reveal ourselves in our bathing suits. The excitement doesn’t stop there, for twelve lucky people will get the chance to be featured in the very first FYR Calendar. All profits, of which, will go to support a worthy charity. How about it? Love yourself a little differently and help feed the hungry? I can’t wait to stand by all you healthy bathing beauties at the event. To purchase your copies of the FYR eBooks just look to the right side of this blog and click 'Add to cart' and your e-books can be downloaded in seconds.
May I solicit your help in choosing the best swimsuit for me? Anyway, as you all know I just had my second child 6 months ago, and here's how I look now after the FYR™ program:

V is for VICTORY!
okay here are a few of some of the swimsuits I've been checking out, I will number them so anyone who'd like to leave a comment can tell me which is their favorite. If I could buy them all I would :)


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I like them all, but I have to choose at least three or four Hmmmmmm, the search is on. Join me, it's not too late to get to your goal before or by summertime.

Remember to drink and eat to your health, you'll thank me later!

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

FYR™ Announces its First Ambassador

Sometime last year I got a very sweet email from Laura. She lives in Cameroon, wanted to do the FYR 21-day detox and wanted me to help her. I was first very impressed because she is very young and aware of the benefits of healthy eating and living, plus she lives in the land I consider "Food Heaven" with food tempting you at every turn and corner. So, to want to do that in Cameroon was pretty impressive to me, she was very determined, had made a decision to do the detox, bought and paid for her e-Books (which by the way is available for purchase on the top right hand corner of this site) and trust me I wasn't going to be the one to step in her way. I was very excited and went right to work one-on-one with her. After her 21-day detox, she couldn't say enough about FYR, she writes:


"Today, I am putting on a dress which my aunt made for me 4 months ago and it was okay on me, but today, I am kind of swimming in the dress."

"Do you know I use to have digestion problems but since I started with your plan, I have stopped having it?"

"Cant help but share the wow reactions I had from my friends and better still my boyfriend this past weekend. He was so shocked when he saw meeeeeeeeeee............................God, it was so great.............. everyone is asking what happened. 
 
When I tell them I ain't using a pill they think I am lying. Oh my God, thanks for coming to my life.........."


This is truly what brings me joy; the results and the way people start to love themselves differently even after just a few days on the program. Ever since, Laura has been very instrumental in sharing her success story and introducing people to the FYR program, her belief and enthusiasm earned her the position of the very First FYR Ambassador. She will be the FYR ambassador for Cameroon and her contact info is: laura4fyr@gmail.com or call her at: +237 77 57 79 40


Me, before the FYR 21-Day Detox

After my FYR 21-day detox program looking younger and healthier!

Congratulations Laura on your new Role as Cameroon's FYR Ambassador. I am most proud of you. You inspire me!

And now here's a recipe from my friend the artist, mother or three, fashion model and SUPERWOMAN, Maureen N. Lermer.

 *~Jungle Romance...~*Soup

1 can of sweet corn (you can substitute the corn with carrots, cucumbers or potatoes)
1 can of coconut milk
1 whole onion
2-3 cups of vegetable stock
1 tsp chopped parsley
1 tsp chopped oregano
Salt and pepper to taste


Method
Bring to boil all the ingredients (except for the parsley and oregano) in a pot and cook for 25 minutes. Blend and serve hot. Garnish with oregano and parsley.
Thank you for sharing your tasty recipe EM