by Patricia | May 21, 2013 | Blog, Featured, Self Love of The Day, Wellness
I came home from work and I was TIRED. I woke up too early, and I’m still sore from yesterday’s Insanity workout (Plyometic Cardio Circuit don’t play!) Also, I stayed at work an hour longer than my body would have liked. And then there’s the humidity in NYC today….ugh! The LAST thing I felt like doing when I walked in the house was cooking. THE LAST. Standing over a stove? Even assembling a salad? Just not into it. I could have gotten my boo to run out and buy some chicken or something nearby. But instead, I put my feelings to the side and went in: I cooked and assembled my salad and now that I’m post meal, I’m so glad I did! I made something that not only nourished my body nutrient-wise but also nourished my taste buds! While making it, I reminded myself that crafting a nourishing meal IS an act of love even when I don’t feel like crafting. Putting my momentary (but real) feelings of fatigue aside lead to a great meal experience AND an energy boost, telling me that I probably needed to eat some hydrating foods to feel better (arugula, zucchini and tomatoes made most of the meal and they’re all pretty high in water content). Tonight’s dinner reminded me why #selflove is so important, all day, every day, even when it’s not the most comfortable choice. P.S. If you haven’t tried Saba yet, you really should! So yummy and versatile! I’ve tried it on meat but it could work on a salad and maybe on dessert. P.P.S. Check out my Instagram...
by Patricia | May 15, 2013 | Blog, Empowerment, Featured, Self Love of The Day
There is no higher form of self-love than allowing yourself to live your dreams. Not wishing, wanting, hoping, or planning, but stretching your mental, physical, spiritual limitations to allow the dream to be. Today was Day 1 of my second attempt at the Insanity 60 Day Challenge. Two months of potential pain, definite soreness, and extreme change. Two months of stretching my physical and mental limitations to allow my dream body and fitness level in my life. I’m SO in!!! I was sitting here, recovering from the fit test, and my friend sent me this link from Garnier Fructis’ facebook page that felt SO appropriate – completely aligns with what I feel. Every step is a new adventure, allowing my dream life to be my reality....
by Patricia | May 10, 2013 | Blog, Empowerment, Featured, Self Love of The Day
I’m currently reading this book – a popular one amongst those who concern themselves with personal development. Hill focuses on growing in financial abundance in the book, but the principles he discusses can be applied to growing in abundance in any area of your life. Taking the time to develop the mindset needed for success is showering love on your life! One of my favorite nuggets of wisdom from the book: Riches begin in the form of thought! The amount is limited only by the person whose mind the thought is put into motion. Faith moves limitations! Remember this when you are ready to bargain with life for whatever it is that you ask as your price for having passed this way. He talks about your mindset being like a fertile garden, and you’re the gardener that determines the kind of seeds grow in abundance. I don’t know about you, but I am working towards growing fortuitous, nourishing vegetation in my mind’s...
by Patricia | May 6, 2013 | Beauty, Blog, Empowerment, Featured, Self Love of The Day, Wellness
As important as my hands are, I don’t show them enough love. So my self-love of the day was pampering them with a nail buff and trim, a coconut oil massage (that’s the oily results at the top), and then painting my nails in a pretty purple shade with a little gold glitter accent. A tip: coconut oil is great for moisturizing every part of your body (as long as you don’t have an allergy), and helps maintain the strength of your nails and hair. My motto: if you love it, you have to show it. And I love me some...
