Why I Trashed My Scale
Posted: April 22, 2012 Filed under: In the Kitchen, It Really Happened, Naturally Leave a comment »There was a time in my life where every day, multiple times/day, I would step on the scale. This scale was designed to determine my weight, but I let it determine my worth. If I had lost a pound, I could be happy. If I had gained a pound, I was filled with guilt & shame. And, in that guilt & shame, I’d eat. (As I write this, tears are welling up in my eyes for how badly I treated myself).
I wanted to lose weight, but what I really wanted more than that was to LOVE myself. I had reduced my life, mySELF into a number on a scale. Let’s be honest. I had let this inanimate object become my God.
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Was it easy to ditch the scale? No. Every diet out there was telling me I needed to measure my progress with numbers….measuring tape, fat percentages, BMI, a pant size, a scale. What did these things mean to me? Judgement & self-condemnation. I knew there had to be a better way. I knew this would not lead me to freedom. As usual, I had to buck the system. I just can’t seem to do things like I’m supposed to!
How do I measure my progress?
Am I comparing myself to others? Are my actions to myself coming from love?
Am I living out of my heart? Are guilt or shame creeping in?
Do I understand my worth, my value?
I can tell you one thing for sure – The closer I get to truly loving this person that God has made, that God LOVES, the closer I get to HEALTH.
Now that is something that can NEVER be measured by a scale!
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Much love & many blessings!
By the way, I never regretted trashing my scale! I encourage you to do the same! Come on over to Soul Carrot on facebook & see how you can win a $25 gift card to Nakee Natural by showing me a pic of YOU trashing YOUR scale!!! Create your own personal Self-Worth Revolution!!!
The Ant & The Peony
Posted: April 20, 2012 Filed under: Healing, Inspiration 2 Comments »A few years ago we moved into a new house. Much to my surprise, the next spring we had an amazing row of peonies growing! I’ve ALWAYS loved peonies. As a child, my grandma, sister & I walked everywhere because we didn’t own a car. A neighbor down the street had a whole garden full of peonies…all different kinds. I loved stopping by her yard and taking it all in! I had never seen such brilliant colors.
Needless to say, when I saw the peonies growing, I was brought back to those precious memories of me, my grandma & my sister walking & talking.
HOWEVER, as I looked closer, I noticed there were ANTS on the peonies! I kinda freaked out! I was worried they were infested & would die. So, I went all ballistic on Google! LOL! I was surprised to learn that WITHOUT the ants, the peonies would never open! The ants eat away at the shell of the peony until the peony opens in all of its magnificence!!!
Immediately this hit home for me. I saw the ants as a nuisance, something that needed to be removed. In reality, without the ants, there would never be the beauty of the peony.
What were the ants in my life? What has eaten away at the hard exterior to allow me to bloom? Life circumstances? Fibromyalgia? Growing up poor? In that moment, I felt grateful for my “ants”. The things I have been through have made me who I am today. And, I kinda like who I am.
What’s Your Metabolic Type? A Special Offer :)
Posted: April 12, 2012 Filed under: Healing, Health Coaching, Inspiration Leave a comment »What’s different about what I do?
Let me tell you a little bit about myself & my journey. Some of you who have read from the beginning already know. But, I thought I’d summarize a bit. I’ve been a size 6 & a size 16. I’ve tried every.diet.in.the.book – probably even some you’ve never heard of & others I’m ashamed to admit! I decided this crazy dieting & body hating was no way to live life! It was at that time that I started honoring myself. I began eating for *my* body & not for what the uber UNsuccessful diet industry was telling me I should eat! With very little effort & a scale in the trashcan, I went down 3 dress sizes! I also conquered debilitating fibromyalgia (Take THAT all of those who said it couldn’t be done!)
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I eat REAL foods….YUMMY foods….satisfying foods!
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I don’t do shakes or supplements or calorie counting…everything I need can be found at the grocery store.
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I’m not a slave to the scale!
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Most of all? I’m having the most fun I’ve ever had! (see pic below…it’s a true story!)
Guess what? My clients all say the SAME! I hear it all of the time!
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I can’t BELIVE how EASY this is!
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I’m smaller than I’ve ever been!
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Why didn’t someone tell me this sooner?
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I finally broke my plateau!
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I have SO much energy!
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My aches & pains are gone!
Want to know some of my secrets? From today 4/12 until next Thursday 4/19, I’m offering something very special!!! Not only am I giving a FREE health & wellness consultation, I’m throwing in personal metabolic testing for FREE :) I’m so excited to be offering this to you! All you have to do is fill out this form: Health & Wellness Consultation or call 517-817-9960 & I’ll get back with you to schedule a time to chat! I can’t wait to hear from you!
Want to know more of what I’m about?
Visit me on facebook @ Soul Carrot OR my website Soul Carrot Health Coaching
Much love & many blessings!
The Whisper Project – Day 6
Posted: April 9, 2012 Filed under: Inspiration Leave a comment »
Today’s question is very deep & very profound. ”What does my soul need?” This is a truly intimate question. Dig deep. Ask, listen, write down what you find.
Much love & many blessings!
The Whisper Project – Day 5
Posted: April 7, 2012 Filed under: Inspiration Leave a comment »
Today we need to check in with our bodies. What do we need? Listen….listen to twinges, aches, or pains. Listen to your breathing, your heart beat. What does your body need? Come join the discussion @ Soul Carrot on facebook :)
Much love & many blessings!
The Whisper Project – Day 4
Posted: April 6, 2012 Filed under: Inspiration Leave a comment »
Are you giving yourself what you need creatively? Are there projects you used to love doing that you don’t do anymore? Art? Scrapbooking? Knitting? Singing? Being creative is healing in so many ways. When we suppress our creativity, we suppress our fire & our passions die out. It doesn’t just influence one area of our lives, it spills over into all areas. Allowing our creativity to flow makes us better parents, friends, spouses & better at our careers. Are you missing anything creatively? Ask this question, listen for the “still, small voice” & jot down your answers.
Join the discussion @ Soul Carrot on facebook :)
Much love & many blessings!
The Whisper Project – Day 3
Posted: April 5, 2012 Filed under: Inspiration Leave a comment »
Our home environment is very important to our overall well-being. What do you need in your home? How can you make that happen? Join the discussion! Soul Carrot
Much love & many blessings,
The Whisper Project – Day 2
Posted: April 4, 2012 Filed under: Inspiration Leave a comment »
Today will be the same format as yesterday. Just keep a pad of paper and a pen near. Ask the question, “What do I need in my relationships?” Ask this questions throughout the day. When thoughts come, write them down. AND, come join the discussion @ Soul Carrot on facebook :)
Much love & many blessings!
The Whisper Project – Day 1
Posted: April 3, 2012 Filed under: Inspiration Leave a comment »
Today, we are starting this journey to learn more about the whispers of our hearts. All you need is a pen, some paper & a willingness to “listen”! I will be posting a question each day for seven days. Throughout the day, keep aware of what answers come & jot them down. I do this in prayer form. You don’t need to sit down & focus, you just need to keep aware & keep asking throughout the day.
Day One: What does my mind need?
Join the conversation at Soul Carrot on facebook!
Much love & many blessings!
