Watermelon Radish

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We all love watermelons and are sad to see them go out of season now that the seasons are changing, but have no fear, there is still a beautiful fall/winter appropriate watermelon we can sink out teeth into.. Its the Watermelon Radish!

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Its arguably more pretty than your plan old watermelon and packed with more nutrients, minerals and other goodies that will help keep your body in shape all fall and winter long!

Below are the 6 Health Benefits of Watermelon Radishes!One non health benefit is the benefit they will have on your Instagram.. hello insta-pretty food!

  • Watermelon radishes have a high phytochemical profile including zeaxanthin, lutein and beta-carotene. Zeaxanthin is known for helping protect our eyes from blue light which can eventually lead to oxidative damage of the retina. Lutein is an antioxidant that protects against free radical damage, it is also known to fight again skin cancer. Lastly beta carotene, another antioxidant know for its benefits for eye health due to its role as a precursorto vitamin A.
  • Watermelon radishes are a rich source of vitamins. A 1-cup serving includes 11 milligrams of vitamin C, 8 milligrams of vitamin A and 1.08 milligrams of niacin.

Health Benefits of Watermelon Radishes

  • They have a 25 mg of folate as well. Folate is not only an essential vitamin for pregnant women it is also important or the general population. Folate helps manage a homocysteine, a amino acid that in too high of quantities can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. We all want a healthy heart so start chomping on some watermelon radishes!

 

  • They are packed with minerals! Especially Phosphorus ( 43mgs in a serving!) Phosphorus is important for growth and repair of our body’s cells and tissues. It is also an important mineral in the ATP cycle which helps to generate energy that our cells rely on to function.

 

  • Watermelon radishes are also a good source of magnesium, a mineral that many of us today are deficient in! Ensuring you have the appropriate amount of magnesium can help regulate anxiety and constipation… Two things AIN’T NOBODY GOT TIME FOR.

 

  • Eating watermelon radishes also offers you 33 milligrams of potassium, bananas are’t the only potassium powerhouses. Not to mention watermelon radishes have way fewer calories and sugar than a serving of banana. What is potassium good for exactly? Well, it helps to balance your water levels ( goodbye leg cramps) and aids in muscle metabolism. watermelon-radish.jpeg
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Extra Earthing on Earth Day

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Happy Earth Day!! I hope  you are giving our planet a little extra loving today and NO, an Instagram post about a pretty tree or flowers DOESN’T COUNT. Get outside and plant a tree, or make it your mission to recycle all those extra plastic bag you may have laying around.

There’s a million earth loving tips I could bombard you with, but I ‘ve decided to go a different route. I’m gonna tell you a little bit about Earthing. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s a great way to get connected to … well the EARTH.

Why would you want to get connected to the earth?

  • less stress
  • better sleep
  • a sense of calm
  • reduced inflammation

Just a few of the tooted benefits of earthing…Learn more of the science behind it HERE.

Well know that you know how awesome it is, I’m sure you want to GET TO IT…. but may be overwhelmed by the thought of what you’ll have to do to reep all these lovely benefits. Your probably thinking your going to have to meditate in the forest for 3 hours or go hiking barefoot in the arctic tundra.. but don’t worry it’s much simpler than that.

Simply take off your shoes and socks and go for a walk, in your yard, in your neighbors yard, in the dirt outside your office, or  on the beach in the sand, which is actually the best place to do it. Since its earth day, if see some TRASH on the beach pick it up and take it outta there! Who knows you might save a few sea turtles,( depending on where you live) and I mean they are adorable, who doesn’t want to help save a wittle baby SEA TURTLE!

So give earthing a go on earth day! Feel great, pick up some trash, get connected, and thank the earth for all the delicious food and beautiful goodness she provides!

Let me know how your earthing experience went. I have a funny earthing story about my mom, comment below if you’d like me to share on my next post!

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Health Benefits of Sunflower Seeds

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I’m sure at some point everyone has enjoyed a nice bag of sunflower seeds, wether you were at a baseball game or just chopping down a few on a nice summer afternoon. If you haven’t well, to put it nicely, YOUR MISSING OUT.

Now, when I was younger, sureee a bag of traditional salted sunflower seeds would do the trick, but  today I much prefer to chop on the SPROUTED organic variety. Sprouted sunflower seeds are actually relatively easy to find. Check out my favorite brand, GO Raw or give Living Intentions a try, they offer trail mix type bags of seedy goodness all with varying flavors.

To make you want to eat sunflower seeds even more this spring, here’s a short little list of their top nutrients and benefits associated with them!

Benefits of Sunflower Seeds

Magnesium: plays an important role in calming the body. Plus if OSTEOPOROSIS is in your family your gonna want as much of this mineral as you can get ( ok not quiet, don’t wanna go over board, but you get the picture). Magnesium helps the absorption of calcium into the intestines, therefore helping the overall absorption quantity.  Researchers have been able to induce osteoporosis in animals by feeding them a low- magnesium diet! CRAZY!!! A quarter cup of sunflower seeds give you more than 25% of the daily recommended value of magnesium!

 

Selenium: A not exactly well know nutrient but essential nutrient. It functions as an antioxidant that can help reduce swelling in the body. It has a special pace in glutathione production, a enzyme that plays a key role in the bodies DETOXIFICATION process.  ATTENTION thyroid suffers, selenium is also plays a critical role in thyroid hormone metabolism. If you know anything about the thyroid it converts the less active T4 hormone into the more active T3.  A 1/4 cup of sunflower seeds offers 34% of your daily needs.

Vitamin E: As a powerful antioxidant, helps fight free radical damage, something we should all want to avoid.  Also those who have a predisposition to HIGH CHOLESTEROL, benefit from the protective properties of Vitamin, which stops free radical damage occurring on LDL ( the bad cholesterol). When free radical damage that occurs on this “bad cholesterol”, it may initiated the early stages of atherosclerosis ( hardening of arteries). A 1/4 cup of sunflower seeds has 82% of the recommended value .

Vitamin B1: Easily lost through cooking, raw sprouted sunflower seeds are a great way to get your daily recommended value, as a 1/4 cup offers 42%. B1 helps to promote energy production from carbohydrates and fats. If you know anything about the Krebs cycle, lets just say vitamin B1 plays a very important role in getting the early stages of this energy generating cycle flowing. We all need energy to keep moving, breathing, and grinding. B1 is also important to the “structure and integrity” of the brain cells, according to Worlds Healthiest Foods.  Keep those BRAIN cells healthy and add some B1 to your daily smoothie with a sprinkle of sunflower seeds!

Do you eat sunflower seeds often? Do you even like sunflower seeds?!

If you have a great recipe with them and you’d like to share PLEASE DO!

Sources:

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=57

http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/health-benefits-of-sunflower-seeds/

 

 

Cupping Treatment

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If your like me, you’ve tried many alternative methods to get your health back on track, there was one point where I was drinking cattail mixtures from South America to try and remedy my aliments. Lately, I’ve resorted to having needles stuck in my body (acupuncture), and getting at least 8 hours of sleep.. I know CRAZY. But honestly today for most people those 8 hours are a luxury.  But most recently I’ve tried CUPPING!

What is cupping?! Glad you asked, Cupping is a  Traditional Chinese Medicine, healing technique. Your practitioner heats up a glass jar, ( No it doesn’t BURN you), which creates a vacume that basically sucks your skin right up in there! Surprisingly it doesn’t hurt one bit, it just feels tight, kinda like if you tie your pony tail too tight or try and lift up your wrinkles in the mirror. Honestly, if anything, it is VERY RELAXING.

So your probably like… ” ok cool, they stick some hot cups on my back.. but whats the point? Wellll there are many benefits of cupping, I get cupping done to enhance my circulation and pull out excess toxins that my body stores, thanks to my MTHFR gene mutation. If you want to learn more about cupping Natural Living Ideas has a amazingly informative page to checkout.

3-reasons-to-try-cuppingNow I’m sure you’ve seen the beautiful serene photos of people getting cupping done, like this one from Mind Body Green, don’t get me wrong I love this site, but this is not exactly an accurate depiction of cupping. They got the fire right, butttt your skin does not exactly look so … I guess you could say … relaxed.

Pictured below is what cupping really looks like. Yes, bright pink and slightly aggravated, your skin is pulled up into those little jars. Might seem harsh, but like I mentioned it DOESN’T HURT one bit, just feels like a little pull. That pulling is what literally rings out the TOXINS from your body.

Cupping Therapy

Here’s what my back looked like right after she took off the cups…cupping therapy

My back continues to feel relaxed even 3 days after the treatment! So far I haven’t felt any adverse side effects hah… Even the massive red circles, aren’t painful, people just might think I’ve been abducted by aliens, andddd was taken back to their planet, buttttt the benefits are  well worth the weird stares.

Have you heard of cupping before? Do you think you would consider getting it done?! Let me know in the comments!

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Health Benefits of Watermelon Seeds

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I don’t know if someone ever told you when you were little, that if you ate watermelon seed or apple seeds or anything of the like a small plant would grow in your stomach.. no? only me? Where was your childhood?! Or maybe your friends and family members were a little nicer than mine, because in all honestly when I was younger, the thought of a planet growing in my stomach was absolutely terrifying.

But as it turns out I, like many other frightened children, had nothing to fear. Watermelon seeds are actually really good for us! Here are 5 health benefits of watermelon seeds that will have you ordering Go Raw’s Watermelon seeds right away! The reason I order Go Raw is because they are the only company to offer sprouted, organic, watermelon seeds. It’s very important to have sprouted nuts and seeds as when they are in this state they contain their highest potential  amount of vitamins and minerals.

 

Health Benefits of Watermelon Seeds

1. Contain a Decent Amount of Protein 

We all know protein is great for building, and keeping muscle. The amino acids, found in proteins, are the building blocks of the body and perform a whole host of other important

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My very empty bag of watermelon seeds.

functions too. ( like blood pressure regulation, #4)  1 cup of watermelon seeds contains a little over 30g of protein, now you probably wouldn’t want to eat a whole cup, but adding a tbsp or 2 to your smoothies each day will definitely help you up your protein intake.

2. Great Source of B Vitamins

Watermelon seeds are a rich source of B vitamins! We all we need B vitamins to survive. Watermelon seeds contain plentiful sources of riboflavin, Folate, B5, Niacin, and Thiamine. Riboflavin is important for energy it aids in the conversion of fats, proteins and carbs into energy for your body to use, you’d feel sluggish without it! Additionally Niacin is used for treating levels of high cholesterol, so eat some watermelon seeds to help keep your cholesterol in check!

3. Plenty of Magnesium 

Magnesium, I like to call it the relaxing mineral, magnesium can help your body relax, especially if you feel like you are in constant monkey brain. I take a generous amount every night before I go to bed to help me sleep and wind down. Not only is magnesium helpful for relaxation it is also important to a healthy immune system. Be sure your getting enough magnesium this flu season by adding some yummy watermelon seeds to your diet.

4. Blood Pressure Regulation ( The Mighty Arginine) 

One of the compounds found in watermelon seeds is Arginine. This amino acid protects the arterial walls from hardening, which can impede blood flow and cause high blood pressure. Additionally Arginine is useful due to its anti-inflamatory effects on the body.

5. Rich in Micronutrients

Micronutrients like zinc, phosphorous, magnesium, and manganese are plentiful in watermelon seeds. Although the body does not need a lot of these nutrients ( hence micro-nutrients) they are still important enough to be used by the body everyday. A deficiency in any of these can throw multiple chemical pathways out of whack.

So, start living up to your bodies potential and get some watermelon seeds! But remember only the sprouted kind! You want to get the most out of these nutrient powerhouses.

Todays Blondie Bite is just a cup of watermelon, that is is. I didn’t have time to write up a recipe. So instead I have a health tid bit. Watermelon contains more lycopene than tomatoes. Lycopene is a valuable antioxidant that is used to slow down the effects of aging and ward off a number of cancers. Lycopene is often used in beauty products, so maybe throw some watermelon on your face tonight and call it a face mask.

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One last little thing, if you love the seeds so much heres a link to buy two at a discount yay, we all love amazon!

Sources
Mercola, Joseph, DR. “6 Watermelon Facts That Might Surprise You.” Mercola.com. Mercola.com, 21 July 2014. Web. 10 Nov. 2016.
Brown, Jenifer J., PhD. “8 Surprising Health Benefits of B Vitamins.” Everydayhealth. Everyday Health Media LLC., 08 Apr. 15. Web. 11 Nov. 2016
Nutritiondata, Self. “Seeds, Watermelon Seed Kernels, Dried Nutrition Facts & Calories.” Self Nutritiondata. Conde Nast, Jan. 2014. Web. 11 Nov. 2016.

 

Rumble Rolling and Foam Rolling

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I’m sure those of you who frequent the gym on a regular basis have noticed those large foam cylinders, i.e. Foam Rollers, whether or not you actually use them, I don’t know. But img_0414what I do know is that they are SO beneficial for SOOTHING sore muscles. Every now and again we have those days where we push our sore butts to get to the gym because you know, you feel a little guilty not going. But, then you get there and your like, “nah, just really not feeling it”. That’s when my little friend the foam roller comes in, well I have a Rumble Roller, but more on that beauty later. The Foam Roller can make those seemingly unproductive days, VERY productive.

So at this point your either really confused because you have never noticed the odd shaped foam object hiding in the corner of the weight room, you’ve seen it and just wondered “ who actually uses that thing?”, or you are that person who uses “that thing”. Either way if you’re a total newbie or and avid roller this post is for you. So newbies, basically the Foam Roller is a great recovery tool, it enables you to do a self-myofascial release, essentially giving yourself a massage.

But What are the Benefits?

The Foam Roller offers numerous benefits similar to a massage just maybe not quiet as relaxing, depending on your level of muscle tightness, it may take you a few foam rolling sessions to love it. Trust me, it’s a love hate relationship once you really get rolling hah. BUT the benefits are totally worth it

  1. Increased Blood Flow: We all know increased blood flow to the muscles means the better chance they have of getting all the nutrients they need to grow.
  2. Increased Range of Motion: Tightness can impact how well we are able to move certain body parts. By releasing the myofascia, joints may be able to reach optimal range of motion.
  3. Decrease Risk of Injury: More flexibility, more range of motion, both things will help you from pulling a hammy or injuring a knee. Our joints have less strain when tight muscles aren’t pulling on them.
  4. Decreases Recovery Time: Back to the point about blood flow, foam rolling will make you less sore since your muscles fuel will be replenished quicker, allowing for a shorter recovery time. Less recovery time means more time to GET THE GAINS.
  5. Relaxing, Sort Of: After a number of Foam Rolling sessions it will begin to feel like a nice ritual and hopefully be a little less painful. Slowing down and allowing yourself to relax is good for your body and also your mind. Plus we all know stress is not a friend whether on a weight loss or muscle building journey. Too much cortisol = excess fat storage.

Here is the foam roller I use! This is another great option, it is a travel sized foam roller, so you can take it to the gym or even on vacation.

Now onto the Rumble Roller, that thing I mentioned earlier, and yes, this is for you Foam Rolling PROS.

So, you feel like you’ve conquered the Foam Roller, meaning your no-longer squirming with pain while rolling out your lats, calves, or any of the other known painful places. Well, good and bad news, now its time to step it up, with the RUMBLE ROLLER. This really is the workout tool that embodies NO PAIN NO GAIN. This bad boy is like the Foam Roller’s mean older brother. Just did a butt workout yesterday, sit your glutes on the Rumble Roller and feel the pain, I mean muscle recovery. One look at the Rumble Roller and you’ll see why I describe it in such a way. Yes it is still made out of foam but those nobs get right into those hard to reach muscles, just like the knuckles of a masseuse, they get all the knots, even the ones you didn’t know you had. When rolling out your quads you can actually feel the muscle being released, sound effects sometimes included.

Once again heres the rumble roller I have, actually featured in this post too. And heres a travel sized one, and its a little cheaper! If you can’t make up your mind about which one you want to choose, there is this option, which is a package of a travel sized rumble roller and a foam roller!

How to do it? How much pain do I need to get the gains?

Here’s a video you could purchase “Full Body Foam Rolling DVD“, suposidly it is really good for learning how to foam roll and really use your foam roller for maximum benefits or…

There are great videos on YouTube of how to use the Rumble or Foam Roller. But for a easy HOW TOO, I’ll give you an example of using it on your hamstrings.

  1. Sit down with the area right below your left butt check on the roller, with the right check hanging off. Your right leg should be bent for support as well as your hands.
  2. Hands start off placed behind you and as you slowing move down your leg adjust accordingly.
  3. Slowly roll down your leg pausing when ever you feel a sensation of pain and rest there until the pain goes away or at least decreases, usually about 30 seconds and then continue on down until you reach your knee.
  4. Don’t forget to BREATH, sometime breath can help release your muscles easier, if you tense up because of the pain, the muscle won’t be released as easily.
  5. Repeat on other side!

Let me know how you do! Or share some great videos you’ve found below!

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Sources

Elliot, Brynne, MSN. “Foam Rolling: Total Body Benefits.” Muscle & Fitness. Muscle & Fitness, n.d. Web. 15 June 2016.

Barnes, J. F., PT. (n.d.). What is Myofascial Release? Retrieved October 15, 2016, from https://www.myofascialrelease.com/about/definition.aspx

Coffee Enema Tips

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Yes I do coffee enemas, if you haven’t been keeping up I quiet enjoy them. Here are just a few tips that I’ve learned to make your enema as relaxing as possible.

  1. Breath! Seems dumb but the slower and deeper you breath the more relaxed you are. Plus I’ve found the deeper I breath the more gurgling I hear! You want that coffee to get into all those crevices!
  2. Still on the topic of breathing, practice some breathing exercises, like alternate nostril breathing, inhale with the nose and out through the mouth, or even just count your inhales and exhales
  3. Light some candles, or get out your essential oil diffuser! Lavender is especially calming
  4. Listen to holosync music, seriously so relaxing, I just started doing this. Holoysync is designed specifically to help to relax. If you really love it check out this package.
  5. Dry Brush before! I love dry brushing, it helps to stimulate the lymphatic system, check out this post to find out a little more!
  6. Ensure you will be warm enough, either place a blanket over yourself or keep the bathroom at a nice temperature
  7. When removing the tub clip it closed first and pinch the part right where it connects to the nozzle to avoid spillage, less mess for later
  8. Take a shower after, you’ll feel super clean and very relaxed and refreshed
  9. Lastly carve out time for it, the last thing you want to do is feel rushed while trying to do a enema, you want to be relaxed. This is you time, you are helping your body detox and inviting all the good things that relaxing and self love can bring

I’ve got two great choices for enema kits for you, heres one, very expensive but the bucket is stainless steel, therefore very safe and toxin free. The other enema kit is less expensive plastic type material but as long as your liquid isn’t hot, you shouldn’t be too concerned with toxins.

 

Peppermint Please

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Like many of you I love a good tea, warms the body, warms the heart, tastes pretty damn good. PLUS all the health benefits most of these little guys have to offer!

Today lets learn about peppermint… I did my research and this is just a little list I have compiled for you guys! #drinkup

Top Health Benefits of Peppermint Tea

  1. Relaxes the muscles of your intestines: like ew I know that sounds gross but by doing this it always you to fart and can help with stomach pain
  2. De-bloat: along those same lines farting gets the extra gases and air out which can help you feel a little less bloated… too bad it didn’t make your farts smell minty too..
  3. Peppermint may protect against DNA damage and cell death caused by radiation expose: Found this on Dr Mercola’s website. So if your getting an x-ray maybe gulp down some peppermint tea before and after!
  4. Support Liver Function: I know all you girls likes to enjoy a drink or two, or three.. or more, so help you’re liver it! Peppermint increases the amount of bile flow! Now why do you need bile? To help you break down fats so your body can use them! As the greats of the health world say “ we are what we digest not, what we eat” Also bile helps to reduce bad cholesterol, nobody wants bad cholesterol!
  5. Sore throat Remedy: Sore throat? Not a problem for peppermint, just like how it sooths the lining of your stomach it can also sooth and relax a sore throat
  6. Halitosis (aka bad breath): If your mouth stinks, or you just nommed on some garlic laden delicacy follow it up with some peppermint tea!
  7. Digestion: on the subject of after eating benefits, sip some peppermint tea after a meal as a digestive aid and relaxer. Don’t want to be stressed or have our body be stress while digesting, this affects our ability to use up those great nutrients!
  8. Antioxidants: Yup those lovely leaves have got antioxidants too!

If you want to learn more about the great benefits of not just peppermint tea but also peppermint essential oil check out Dr. Mercola’s page! He’s reputable and full of great info!

Order some today and get started feeling just a bit better, heres some of my favorites, from Amazon of course! Traditional Medicines, loose leaf ,  and green tea and mint combo to get you focused for the day.

Let me know how you like peppermint tea or if you’ve tried any of the ones I love from amazon.

References (all the scientific stuff I read for you) … your welcome

Jain D, Pathak N, Khan S, Raghuram GV, Bhargava A, Samarth R, Mishra PK. Evaluation of cytotoxicity and anticarcinogenic potential of Mentha leaf extracts. Int J Toxicol. 2011 Mar;30(2):225-36. doi: 10.1177/1091581810390527. Epub 2011 Feb 7.

Keskin D, Toroglu S. Studies on antimicrobial activities of solvent extracts of different spices. J Environ Biol. 2011 Mar;32(2):251-6.

Sharma A, Sharma MK, Kumar M. Protective effect of Mentha piperita against arsenic-induced toxicity in liver of Swiss albino mice. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol. 2007 Apr;100(4):249-57.

Fecka I, Turek S. Determination of water-soluble polyphenolic compounds in           commercial herbal teas from Lamiaceae: peppermint, melissa, and sage. J Agric Food Chem. 2007 Dec 26;55(26):10908-17. Epub 2007 Dec 4.

Mercola, Joseph, Dr. “The Power of Peppermint: 21 Health Benefits Revealed.” Mercola.com. N.p., 14 Oct. 2013. Web. 06 Oct. 2016.

Self Love Day 3

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So the reason I stopped with the whole practicing spanish thing is honestly because I don’t know how to spell three in spanish, I know how to say it but not how to spell it… so #fuckit.. we are back to english now. But today I’m gonna clue you in on my favorite myofascial release, and no unfortunately it’s not a massage. Remember I’m a broke college student, I don’t got money for that!  Also for those of you who don’t know myofascial release basically just means applying pressure to connective tissue, which will help improve it’s function, it can be painful but you feel so much looser afterwards!

I used to go to a special trainer 2 times a week to work out all the lumps and bumps in my connective tissue! What I’m going to talk about today you may need to work your way up to. I use whats called a rumble roller so I can get really deep into my connective tissues, but if your just starting you may want just the typical foam roller. A foam roller will only cost you like 15 dollars.. way cheaper than a massage plus the benefits you’ll have for basically a life time, are so worth your 15$. If you wanna try them both but don’t feel like dishing out major dough on something that could potentially hurt ( eh hmm rumble roller) try this two pack! The rollers are mini and you get both types for around 30 bucks!

Im not like trying to sell you these things or anything, I don’t own a rumble rolling company.. lol if only.. then I’d be rolling in the dough.. get it haha.. #badjoke.. They really are just so great for the body they have completely changed my range of motion. Don’t quote me but I swear my rumble roller has helped me get ride of cellulite, it could also be my new found love for lifting heavy but I swear that thing helps too!

I did a full series today, meaning I rolled out my entire body. My favorite is to position is like WHOAH…  I place the rumble roller horizontally in reference to my spine, starting at my shoulders and then roll all the way down to my tail bone. I do one kinda fast roll down then work my way to my neck and slowly roll down stopping on any sore spots.

In all honesty the first couple of times you try this you might not like it.. it is a little painful, but think about a good massage, usually those involve a little bit of pain! After your used to these rollers, they become a relaxation/de-stress tool. And for all you FITNESS FREAKS this is great on recovery days! Seriously it will help your muscles recover faster! You can even do a short SESS before and/or after your workouts. I would suggest searching on YouTube for some routines you can do.

But yeah thats what I did on Self Love Day number 3 just rollin’ rollin’ rollin’… a good session can last around an hour. I used to spend an hour somedays with my special trainer just rolling out everything. So I hope I’ve convinced you to give it a try! If you want to know more just click here. It’s a whole article all about foam vs. rumble rolling and their benefits!

The Blondie Bite of the day is some delicious vegan Kale nachos! This isn’t my recipe but I love it click on the link to find some “cheesy” vegan goodness! Don’t be afraid to add your own guacamole to this dish!

Do you rumble or roam roll? Have you even heard of either of these before?!

Self Love Day Uno

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Day Uno, see what I did there, day one, in spanish… I’m learning spanish right now so I like to take the opportunity to practice wherever possible. Pretty good ehh?! But about the title… Today is day 1 of my week long self love series! I know its Tuesday, so starting off a little late but I think just deciding yesterday, that this was going to be a week of self love was a practice of self love in itself. Plus yesterday was meatless Monday and my body always appreciates that!

Today I did a few little self love practices, I’ll start off by telling you some of those and then I’ll go into today’s Main Event… I knew today was gonna be slightly rough, two exams… need I say more. So this morning as I was studying I gave myself and egg white facial. Whats that you might ask? It is literally exactly what it sounds like. You take an egg white, save the yoke for later… its great for hair health, put it in a bowl, WHIP IT, WHIP IT REAL GOOD, like really I’m not Yoking around. You want it to be sorta frothy, then gracefully apply to your face and neck. Let it dry then wash it off with warm water. Also I forgot to tell you, wash your face first and if you can steam your face for a minute or so to open up those pores then it will be even better!

I also practiced some extreme self love in not allowing myself to go to the gym and do my hard core butt work out. You might think this is the opposite of self love, but not in my case, I LOVE the gym and sometimes go a bit overboard. No matter if I’m tired, If I’m sick, If I can barely walk, I am there, but I am learning that this not the best mentality for my body. I have been sick with a bit of a sinus infection for the past two days and finally felt human again but decided it would be best if I rest up. So I was kind, stayed home, and did a light ab workout instead.

The last little self- love tid bit of the day and then to the main event. Alternate Nostril Breathing. YES, you hear me correctly ALTERNATE NOSTRIL BREATHING. It’s a technique that can help relieve stress by calming the body and making you focus on your breath. I’ll add a how to pg with more info, but heres the condensed How to… Put thumb on right nostril, breath in with left, switch index finger onto left nostril, breath out with right. DO 5 REPS, just like the gym, then switch which side you breath in and out with 😉 pretty simple.

On to… DUN DUN LA LANNN the main event. I italicize it because literally it is anything BUTT spectactular, it’s not ASS-tonishing, but it is ASS-tonfiying hahah ok ok enough with the butt jokes, they really are fun thought… you guess it, its a coffee enema. Now your either right on board with me, like hell ya girlfriend, or you like what .. the.. flying fuck, you put what WHERE?

Don’t worry when I first heard of this phenomena I was shocked too, I mean I’ve had stuff up my butt before that probably shouldn’t have been there, but coffee really?! After my nutritionist mentioned it, I didn’t have the balls to do it until 3 months later. But man I was so glad when I did! No joke you feel so much clearer and energized and its weird but you feel cleaner, unlike most other butt stuff. Plus it flushing out MAD toxins and ain’t nobody got time for toxins or nasty fermenting food in your intestines #BYE! The how to for this deserves it’s own page, due to some troubleshooting tips. If you’ve grown some balls click here to learn more, or click here if you still need some convincing.

In honor of self love, the Blondie Bite of the day, well its not quiet a bite, its a powder, so like a mix in with your fav smoothie type bite, anyways, its Sunpotions Ashwaganda. Great for reducing oxidation and improving your mood. Nobody likes you when your a bitch.

Have you ever tried any form of colon cleansing? Did you like it? Did you notice a difference?! seriously let me know! I’m so curious about other people’s opinions!

Bite Me, With Love