All You Wrote

Countdown to Valenetine’s day is on, and my gloves are off.

Today, its all about the special women  in my life who have ‘always’ been around to hear me, with compassion, empathy and kindness; and not judgement, and/or abandonment.  Friendships can be the best thing ever.  But unhealthy friendships can be our greatest pain.

The ugly truth  is that I’ve had friends in my life who have loosely fit into one of these groups.

1) Friends  who only want to hear happy news, sad things makes them uncomfortable.  

2) Friends who feel they have to ‘one up you’ on e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g.   If you think you’re having a bad day honey, well let me tell you my story.

3) Friends who can’t possibly understand your desire for personal or professional growth.  Any sort of change in your life makes them feel upset; or unbalanced in some sort of way.

In order to experience full Joie de Vivre (joy) you must love yourself first; unconditionally and unapologetically. My 6th and final week of fully showing up in the city you are currently living in to experience as much joie de vivre (joy) has been so much fun.  Read this…..I know you’ll LOVE it. Twenty years ago, when I first stepped on to the Champs Elysees on Valentine’s Day I was a student,…

   Real change happens when you become aware that your status quo is no longer working.  It’s with this awareness that you begin to align your goals,  and dreams with the life you want.  Today,my friend Anne Secord and I hosted a Galentine’s Day conference call. The call was all about celebrating the lives we have created. As well as, celebrating the courage needed to usher in greater things in…

Are you celebrating your unique beauty or hiding it?

Stepping into the streets of Paris was the equivalent of stepping onto the Hollywood red carpet during the Oscars.  Beautifully dressed people became my eye candy.  Women and men of all shapes, sizes, and ages looked like they took great pride in taking care of their appearance.   I was immediately hooked on the self-confidence and poise that Parisians had regardless of their age and weight. …

A super bowl party that’s healthy and fun

Are you are entertaining this Sunday for the super bowl?  If so, remember that not everyone will be rushing and reaching for your Kale Chia chips.  This is why it is important to have a variety of healthy but delicious foods to serve your guests.  I like to serve a variety of corn chips, this way everyone feels included in the party.  Also it is playful to have your nacho toppings displayed…

As a healthy living coach, I inspire change.  I do this in many different ways.  For example, my six week series on living life to the fullest regardless of the city you live in, to extract as much Joie de Vivre (joy); is all about change. Each week, I present a different theme related to this topic.  Week four is all about “Meeting the Locals” venturing out of your circle of familiarity.  Why?…

Ingredients 1 pound ground turkey breast 1 sweet onion chopped 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 or 2 jalapeños chopped (leave seeds in to add heat-fuego) 1 jar 24 oz of tomato sauce 1 cup of chicken broth 1 (15) oz kidney beans or pinto beans drained and rinsed 1 cup of finely chopped kale   4 sweet potatoes cut in half.  …

  My 6 week series on fully showing up in your life to extract as much joie de vivre (joy) in the city you are currently living in is truly evolving into an adventure for me.  It is opening my eyes and ears to all the unusual opportunities that exist in our everyday.  When we go on a trip, I think there is a tendency to create a list of all the major attractions. But, if you look beyond the…

Going against your grain

  Last week I wrote about slowing down; this week it’s all about getting out, speeding up, and experiencing your city through a completely different lens. Going underground and seeing the final resting place of human skeletal remains was ‘definitely’ not on my list of things to see and do in Paris. Far from it!  But my friends convinced me to come along and see the ‘Catacombs’, which have been…

   What’s better than a pre-Christmas cocktail? How about an evening with childhood friends gathered around singing Happy Birthday. Now that’s my kind of party.  Personally, I don’t enjoy jumping around from one holiday party to the next, unless it’s with a group of people I truly love and care for.  Gatherings- small or large with people who love, support you and are encouraging is worth its…

If you are setting a New Year’s resolution to get healthy, then join my 6 week Bare Ingredients coaching program.   This program is not a cleanse or detox, rather it is a lifestyle change built on a foundation of self-love. As many of you know from following my blog or seeing some of my social media posts, I believe that a happy life starts with a healthy life.  I know……. -You are working a lot…

The Goddess Within-Holiday Cocktail

Who thinks that the clothes make a woman?  I believe that the woman makes the clothes.  Cheers to all those women out there that endeavor to light up a room with the brilliance of their mind and body. Ingredients- for one serving 1 part Veuve Clicquot Champagne 2 parts Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice 1 part Grand Marnier Cranberry ice cubes Directions Pour Grand Marnier and freshly squeezed orange…

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta and Pomegranate Seeds

Ingredients 4 cups Brussel sprouts cleaned & cut in half 4 pieces of pancetta 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/2  tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil   Toppings 3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds Squeeze of fresh tangerine Drizzle of good balsamic vinegar Several shaves of parmesan cheese   Preheat oven to 400 F In a baking sheet add Brussel sprouts, olive oil and salt and mix well.  Roast for 20 minutes.  In…