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Examiner article
First I must add a disclaimer regarding the photos in this article. They are of me, self-taken, at a very unhealthy time in my life. It was about 1 and 1/2 years after I had lost my father and job. And, this was a very stressful time for me. Since then, I feel like I've taken back my health. I need, for my own sake, to take more shots to compare (although none of these up close photos can be good)!
I was amazed to watch this Dr. Oz show. It was enlightening for me. I love to stumble on this kind of stuff. Whether you believe it or not, it is interesting and fun to put it to the test!
Do you have any type of medical warning signs that might be helpful to share? If so, leave me a note and educate us!
My blog, Inspirations by Kathryn J. Raths includes posts from 2009 to 2016 that were an extension of my Healthy Living Examiner column which has been closed. However, the articles are being revamped as an extension of Kathryn J. Raths.com, which is in the making! The image is a self-portrait I drew in oil pastels; the woods gift me a deep connection with nature and safety!
Friday, March 1, 2013
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Assumed adult responsibility as an adolescent, continued...
Photo of Aimee provided by Aimee.
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Aimee
Elizabeth talked about her life today.
“My life today is great. I retired
when I was 38, (I am now 49) and I enjoy a very leisurely but busy
lifestyle. I do whatever I want to do. I am a multi-millionaire,
successful real estate investor, guest speaker, business consultant and best
selling author of Poverty Sucks! How to
Become a Self-Made Millionaire. I also do my best to promote
StreetTeens.org, a Nevada charity that helps homeless and at risk youths.
It’s a charity near and dear to my heart for obvious reasons. I do not
interface with my family in any capacity. I still love them all and wish
them well, but they are so unkind to me that I had to sever all ties to protect
myself. I have what I call a family of choice. These are people who love
me that I love back, we would happily help each other if needed, and we all
accept each other as we are. I find that blood or legality does not make
a family – love does. I feel very blessed with the people in my life.”
She
uses her story to mentor others, “I help others by teaching them to do what I did. If a broke and
homeless teen can become a self-made millionaire who retired at age 38, ANYONE
CAN! And my book and business consulting teaches you how! No fancy
college degree or large sums of cash required. I want to eradicate
poverty worldwide, and I believe in teaching a man to fish – then he eats
forever. If you give a man a fish, he only eats for a day. So I
share my knowledge and expertise so that anyone with a sixth grade education
can do what I did. And $1 of every copy of Poverty Sucks! How to Become a Self-Made Millionaire sold on my
website goes to StreetTeens.org, to help the kids.”
Aimee
talked about perseverance, “I
refused to quit. Math was always my favorite subject in school, and math
is really just problem solving. Life is also all about problem solving.
So when my mom kicked me out, I actually said to myself out loud ‘Aimee, your
parents were making you crazy. But you are an adult now, and it’s now up
to you to fix your life. You can’t blame your parents from this point
forward.’ So I also refused to have a victim or entitlement
mentality. I was determined to make a success of my life. No other
outcome was acceptable to me.”
Her
books message, “First, choose to be a winner, not a whiner. Then the rest
of my book will teach you all you need to know, every single detail, so that
you can do what I did. It’s not really that hard, you just need the
instruction manual. My book is the instruction manual, and it’s written
so that anyone with a 6th grade education can understand it.
Readers
can contact me at my website at http://www.AimeeElizabeth.net. Hit the “Contact Me” tab on the
right and send me an email! I’m always happy to hear from readers.”
Saturday, February 23, 2013
How to manifest a healthy life, continued...
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obtain background information to this blog post:
I feel so blessed with my
life. Even the lows are truly gifts to
me. It took me many years (well into my
late 30’s) to realize my role as a creative healer. Once I found and started to embrace my
purpose, my path to fulfillment opened up.
I am grateful for my love for life, and my friend, this mindset was
the key that unlocked and gifted the love of my life. This energy goes hand and hand. Once this shift happened, by realizing my purpose and seeing my life
through the lens of love, my creative spirit energized my awakening. I started riding the waves of change (positive change) and this
has made my spirit soar; my world shifted in a way I could have never imagined.
The essentials in my life truly
are purpose, love and creativity. There
is no better way of living. If your life
needs a boost, embrace these 3 simple concepts!
What are the essentials in your
life? Do they tie into mine? Leave me a comment and lets talk about it.
Friday, February 22, 2013
Shrink your belly fat, continued...
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Examiner article
With each day of my detox, today closes # 20, along with my daily gym workout, my belly is starting to look acceptable to me again. I am 43 years old and I think the last time I was okay with my stomach, I was probably in my late twenties. So, my efforts are starting to pay off for me.
As a reminder, the 30-day detox, which I wrote about when I started it, is helping me figure out which foods trigger inflammation and indigestion. Any weight loss is a bonus. I miss everything but I've been a trooper as I've sacrificed much for this cause. On day 31, I'm trying to figure out what I miss most so I can start by putting that food group back into my diet. It might just be my Starbucks, Chai tea with extra foam. Yummy!
As far as the 3 supplements discussed in the article, I will be trying all of them in March once my detox is part of the past!
Tell me about your trials and tribulations with weight loss, I would love to understand what has worked for you.
Examiner article
With each day of my detox, today closes # 20, along with my daily gym workout, my belly is starting to look acceptable to me again. I am 43 years old and I think the last time I was okay with my stomach, I was probably in my late twenties. So, my efforts are starting to pay off for me.
As a reminder, the 30-day detox, which I wrote about when I started it, is helping me figure out which foods trigger inflammation and indigestion. Any weight loss is a bonus. I miss everything but I've been a trooper as I've sacrificed much for this cause. On day 31, I'm trying to figure out what I miss most so I can start by putting that food group back into my diet. It might just be my Starbucks, Chai tea with extra foam. Yummy!
As far as the 3 supplements discussed in the article, I will be trying all of them in March once my detox is part of the past!
Tell me about your trials and tribulations with weight loss, I would love to understand what has worked for you.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Photo provided by Rev. Tracy Rhymes and Raymont
Raymont
Anderson continued, “Now, I am creating a spiritual center and school where
people can find support and study principles that can change their lives.
I am a Holistic Life coach helping coach people by transforming their
lives in profound ways. I direct and perform with my American Sign
Language Theatrical Performance Company B.E.L.I.E.V.E. and I travel doing
workshops, seminars, classes, guest speaking etc.”
He
described his work, “I help others identify their mountains and develop a
strategy to climb, circumvent, tunnel though, or demolish the mountain by
making it a stepping stone to the life they desire to live. Each of us
wants to live happy, healthy, joyfully, freely, and authentically.
Because of the pains of the past and for some the present, we bury our
lives to satisfy others and to hide our own greatness. I assist people in
bringing that light out in full force!”
He
attributes his triumph over adversity to his, “Eclectic yet effective spiritual
practices.”
Raymont’s
mission, “To help others see that change IS possible! You can live an
empowered life!”
He
is sharing his wisdom and inspiration with others through his book, Moving Mountains: The Journey of Transformation
Raymont’s
contact information:
raymontanderson@clspfi.org
Friday, February 15, 2013
The 3 C's continued...
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Examiner article
It really does amaze me how basic but powerful this advice is when you read the words. But, I truly do believe that these 3 C's encompass our essence. Think about it, communication, compassion and creativity, are all empowering in so many ways.
Without appropriate and effective communication, how can you achieve anything based on good merit? Without compassion, life would be heartless and miserable and without creativity where is your innovation?
Creativity is spiritual. It gifts much more than an end product!
What words of advice do you offer? Leave me a note.
Examiner article
It really does amaze me how basic but powerful this advice is when you read the words. But, I truly do believe that these 3 C's encompass our essence. Think about it, communication, compassion and creativity, are all empowering in so many ways.
Without appropriate and effective communication, how can you achieve anything based on good merit? Without compassion, life would be heartless and miserable and without creativity where is your innovation?
Creativity is spiritual. It gifts much more than an end product!
What words of advice do you offer? Leave me a note.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Healthy snacks, continued...
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Examiner article
I'm at the close of day 12 of my 30 day detox challenge. It seems like the detox has stolen the vibrancy of my life. Don't get me wrong, I like fish and chicken but it is tough to eat this many times a week when I'm used to a variety of meats; lunch meat, steak, pork etc. I feel like I'm on a continuous graze in a field.
On a positive note, I know this is all psychological at this point because I'm eating a lot, feeling full after meals and I'm still losing weight, 4 1/2 pounds to date. The detox promises up to 10 pounds of weight loss in 30 days. I've stuck closely to the diet so I'm curious to see what my sacrifice gifts me in the end.
Also, my stomach (which usually suffers from indigestion) is feeling skinny and healthy. I certainly owe this detox to my improved health.
I can't wait until day 31 when I can start introducing (1 at a time), dairy, eggs, sugar, red meat, pork and glutton back into my routine. My goal for this torture is to figure out the foods that trigger indigestion and eliminate them. The hope for a healthier 2013 is keeping me going.
How are you doing with your resolution this year? Are you raising your health bar? Leave me a note and tell me about it.
Examiner article
I'm at the close of day 12 of my 30 day detox challenge. It seems like the detox has stolen the vibrancy of my life. Don't get me wrong, I like fish and chicken but it is tough to eat this many times a week when I'm used to a variety of meats; lunch meat, steak, pork etc. I feel like I'm on a continuous graze in a field.
On a positive note, I know this is all psychological at this point because I'm eating a lot, feeling full after meals and I'm still losing weight, 4 1/2 pounds to date. The detox promises up to 10 pounds of weight loss in 30 days. I've stuck closely to the diet so I'm curious to see what my sacrifice gifts me in the end.
Also, my stomach (which usually suffers from indigestion) is feeling skinny and healthy. I certainly owe this detox to my improved health.
I can't wait until day 31 when I can start introducing (1 at a time), dairy, eggs, sugar, red meat, pork and glutton back into my routine. My goal for this torture is to figure out the foods that trigger indigestion and eliminate them. The hope for a healthier 2013 is keeping me going.
How are you doing with your resolution this year? Are you raising your health bar? Leave me a note and tell me about it.
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