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2012-11-17T11:30:00.002-08:00

Hi My Fellow Bloggers!

I know I haven't updated the posts in quite a while. I have been working on getting myself established here in my new home in Oregon. There have been a lot of changes, and I am working on getting my blog and website back up and running with wonderful and educational content for you to enjoy and pass along to others.

I thank you All for your continued support!! Lisa Powers - Powers Health and Wellness!

Blog is currently under construction. Please check back here for new updates!!

I will continue to post on Facebook and Twitter.

THANK YOU ALL!

LISA POWERS
Powers Health and Wellness

Updates

2012-05-30T10:25:00.003-07:00

My Fellow Bloggers!

Wow, I am finally able to get online today! I moved to Oregon last week, and have not been able to get online much to update my blogs! I am sorry to everyone for the late posts! Here is the latest update!

The Primal Blueprint Challenge is over!! It went well, and I did lose about 10 lbs so far! I still try to stay on that way of eating as much as possible, it seems to suit me the best.

The whole reason for this challenge is to learn about the different dietary theories that I am studying in my Health Coaching Education. It was fun just learning about it and then trying it out!

This is the view from my window
at my New Home in Oregon!
So Beautiful!

I am no longer a California Girl! I am now a country girl living in Oregon! It is so cool here! Lots of clean air, no smog, no traffic, the people are so friendly, and animals are every where; including the bugs!!

I am excited about my new life and all the new challenges coming my way! Keep following my blog, as I high light all the new changes coming my way!!

Thank you for your support,

Lisa Powers
Powers Health and Wellness

Amtrak to Oregon!

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2012-05-17T10:09:00.001-07:00

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Services include:

Basic Blog set up using Blogspot.com or Wordpress.com
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Custom Logos
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60 Minutes of Personal one on one hands on training over the phone or skype
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Primal Blueprint 21 Day Challenge

2012-05-14T17:04:00.000-07:00

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit.

Aristotle

Day 14, 15, 16 & 17 Completed!

Wow, This week was incredibly busy and I fell behind on my posts. But I have stuck to the Challenge, so no worries folks! I hope everyone had a wonderful Happy Mother's Day! I took Sunday off from my workouts to rest for Mom's day.

I have changed my whole diet and meals to the Primal Blueprint Lifestyle and I am really loving it! I find I am not eating as much, but still feel satisfied.

I get up every morning and do my PEM workouts and my morning walk. If it is not too hot in the evening, I have been doing my evening walk as well.

Working Out at the Lake by my House!

I am changing my lifestyle too!! I have reconnected with a family member that we were on bad terms with for a while. And Great News! I am moving out of state and will be living on an organic farm in a cabin. Talk about going Primal!!

I can't believe only have 4 days left to the Challenge. If you have been following the posts, or trying out the Primal Blueprint Lifestyle, with me, I would love to read your comments.

Day 18 Challenges

Diet - Kitchen/Pantry Purge #2 - Take a final sweep of your kitchen and get rid of any non-Primal offenders.

Exercise - Moderate Duration Aerobic Workout - exercise 20-60 minutes on the PEM workout.

Lifestyle - Use Your Brain - Today you will take the initial steps to pursue a creative intellectual challenge that provides a refreshing break and balance to the responsibilities of a hectic daily life. Try something new like a muscial instrument, dancing, home improvement, gardening. Whatever sounds interesting to you.

Going Primal all the way!
My Farmer's Market finds this week.
Extra large organic Maui onion, and Purple Carrots!

"No Excuses, Get Nourished!" Weekly Challenge Event

2012-05-11T16:59:00.000-07:00

Join the "No Excuses, Get Nourished!" Weekly Challenge Event

Hosted by Lisa Powers - Powers Health and Wellness

Starting May 14th to May 21st, 2012

Change the way you Eat in 3 Easy Steps!

Enter to a Win $25 Gift Card! (see rules below)

Join On Facebook!

TO ENTER: PLEASE "JOIN" THIS EVENT ON FACEBOOK, THEN 'LIKE' Powers Health and Wellness Page and Follow on Twitter

I am starting "No Excuses Get Nourished" Challenge Event, to inspire You to eat healthy, change the way you think about food and make positive changes that are sustainable and easy to do. Let's put an end to obesity one person at a time! And hey you might win $25 bucks!

It's time to get inspired and try new healthy and tasty produce, fruits, and veggies. It's time to enjoy your food once again. It's Your Choice! You get to choose which food to remove and which food to add into your daily lifestyle.

Spring time is the best time for local and organic foods! Add color to your meals and taste the rainbow! Get out and explore the Farmer's Markets in your area, check out the new organic produce section in your local supermarket, try something new and exotic or get really creative and grow your own food! Get your whole family involved! Kids love going to Farmer's Markets, working in the garden and helping in the kitchen.

Share your "No Excuses, Get Nourished" challenge by posting your comments about food supermarket challenges you face, buying healthy food on a budget, new healthy food choices you have made and your creative and inspiring recipes.

Get inspired and post photos of the organic foods that you have tried, your supermarket trips, sharing healthy meals with your family and friends.

What do I Do?

The challenge is to replace (1) one non-healthy, processed food from your diet with (1) organic or whole food every day for the next 7 days.

Small daily changes, make big impacts!

Here is how it works:

Step 1:
Remove (1) processed food from your diet each day, it can be any food that is not considered a whole food; example potato chips, and replace it with an organic apple.

Step 2:
Keep that one food in your diet, for the next week.
Example; eat an apple a day for your snack (hint, it keeps the doctor away)

Each day, replace one processed or junk food for a whole food or organic food.
Example; day 2, remove soda and replace with unsweetened iced tea or water, etc.

Keep this up for 7 consective days. At the end of the Challenge, you will have
replaced 7 unhealthy or processed foods and added 7 healthy and organic foods into your diet and lifestyle.

Step 3:
Post everyday which foods You removed from your diet, and which foods you
replaced it with. Comment on how it feels to make those small changes. Share your experiences and photos!

TO ENTER: PLEASE "JOIN" THIS EVENT ON FACEBOOK, THEN 'LIKE' Powers Health and Wellness Page and Follow on Twitter

How to Win $25!

You must "Like" Powers Health and Wellness page, Follow on Twitter and invite other people to the challenge. The person who invites the most people to the challenge will be the Winner!

You must email me your list of invites to powers4health@gmail.com
subject line - "No Excuses Get Nourished!" Weekly
Challenge Event by the end of the challenge.

On May 22, 2012 the winner will be annouced! The winner will be posted on the event page and be notified by email. I will need your mailing address to mail the gift card out to you. Please allow 7-10 days for mail delivery.

This isn't about winning money, but changing your health and your families health one day at a time. But a little pocket change sure can help!

Primal Blueprint 21 Day Challenge

2012-05-09T17:08:00.000-07:00

It's Wednesday! I hope you are having a glorious week!

Happiness is like a butterfly.
The more you chase it, the more it eludes you.
But if you turn your attention to other things,
It comes and sits softly on your shoulder.
- Henry David Thoreau

Day 13 Completed!

Wow time is sure going fast! How am I doing on this challenge so far? I love it! So far the food recipes and food choices have been very easy for me to maintain on a daily bases. The exercises have been fun and entertaining, and a little bit challenging on some of the harder PEM workouts.

I do find the Lifestyle challenge, just a bit more difficult for me because of my personal situation.

I have not been weighing myself these past weeks, but I feel lighter, my clothes are a bit loser, and I have more energy!

I am doing this challenge, to experience how this lifestyle works, not so much in promoting or selling this program as I am not affiliated with the company in any way. This is completely personal experience for me, and I am glad you are right here along with me, to see how it develops.

Day 14 Challenge Steps

Diet - Top of Spectrum - Today's challenge is to acquire a food ranked at the top of the spectrum in each food category as follows:

Local, pasture-raised/grass-fed meal or fowl
Local pasture-raised eggs or organic eggs
Wild-caught fresh fish or cold water canned fish
Locally grown produce
Macadamia nuts - raw or dry roasted
Raw, Fermented, unpasteurized, grass-fed dairy products (cheese, butter, kefir, ghee or raw whole milk and yogurt)
Indulgences - high-quality red wine or 75% or higher dark chocolate

Exercise - Moderate Aerobic Workout - try and explore a new exercise today.
Lifestyle - Get Adequate Sunlight - Try and get some natural sunlight today - which adds Vitamin D naturally to your body and health.

Primal Blueprint Lunch
Organic Chef's salad with kale and spinach, 3 kinds of lettuce, hard-boiled egg
natural salami, oven-roasted chicken, raw cheese, raw almonds,
avocado, cucumber with homemade oil/vinegar dressing and hemp seeds

Primal 21 Day Challenge

2012-05-07T18:50:00.000-07:00

Happy Monday!

Begin at once to live, and count each separate day as a separate life. ~Seneca

Ocean Waves taken off the Newport Coast Pier
Photo by Lisa Powers

Day 12 Completed!

It's another work week folks, how has your past few weeks gone? Have you been following The Primal 21 Day Challenge? I would love to read your comments and suggestions! Are you ready to jump In? Contact me anytime for your Free Health Consultation at Powers Health and Wellness.

Sunday went well! I walked to the riverbed near my home, for about 2 miles, added in 2 sprint runs and a few PEM workouts!

Primal Blueprint Lunch
Kale and Spinach Salad with roasted pasture-raised chicken
sliced raw almonds and avocado.
On the side, bowl of organic strawberries and blueberries with raw milk cream
Photo taken by Lisa Powers

Day 12 Challenge Steps

Diet - Go Coco-nuts! - Purchase an arsenal of coconut products and prepare a coconut-focused recipe or two. Coconut oil can replace PUFA oils for cooking. Coconut milk is a delicious milk substitute. I also love to drink coconut water!
Exercise - PEM Workout - Do a full session depending on your energy and motivation level today. Go until your muscles fail on each exercise. Remember to rest between exercises.
Lifestyle - Nurture your Intimate and Social Circles - Schedule a family social gathering. Enjoy conversations or/and play games together without digital distractions. Get outside and play!

Primal Blueprint 21 Day Challenge

2012-05-05T14:58:00.001-07:00

Hello my fellow bloggers!

"The reason people find it so hard to be happy is that they always see the past better than it was, the present worse than it is, and the future less resolved than it will be" – Marcel Pagnol.

Day 10 Completed!

This post will be for both Friday and Saturday. On Thursday evening, right after I ate my Primal evening meal, (roasted chicken and salad) I got very sick. You don't need all the details, but I got food poisoning! Earlier that day, I had gone to my favorite health food store and purchased one of the cooked roasted chickens they have on display. I have eaten it before in the past, never got sick. This time I did! I was out of it for two days! (I did go back to the store and explain what happened and got my money back).

So in a way I was disengaged from all media and distractions all Friday, as I lay in bed resting. I did not have the energy for my walk or the PEM workouts.

Day 11 Challenge Steps

Diet - Creat a Primal Recipe - Concoct your own entree of Primal fare. Write it down for future reference. Here is a free sample recipe, click here!
Exercise - Moderate Duration Aerobic Workout - 20-30 minutes of aerobic activity.
Lifestyle - Work Peak Performance - start your workday by carefully creating a to-do list with tasks ranked in order of priority. Resolve to honor your to-do list for the duration of the day.

I love my job!
Photo taken and created by Lisa Powers

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It's Saturday! A holiday weekend is here!

Day 11 is finished!

I am feeling bit better today, and had the energy to go out for a 1 mile walk to the small lake near my house, take photos, walk to the store, then walk home.

Small Lake in Orange, California
Photos taken by Lisa Powers

Since I was not feeling good on Friday, I kept me Primal meals very simple, I had chicken soup and water most of the day.

Today however, my tummy was bit better, so I braved a Primal lunch of roasted chicken drumsticks and organic salad.

Primal Blueprint Lunch
2 roasted chicken drumsticks, salad with organic lettuce, avocados, cucumber, radishes, raspberries, sliced raw almonds and hemp seeds, with raspberry vinaigrette dressings (homemade) and my healthy drink is Coconut Water.
Photo created and taken by Lisa Powers

However, I was only able to eat 1 small chicken drumstick (with my hands) and 1/4 of the salad. I have been practicing listening to my body, and since it told me I was full, I stopped eating. I ate without the TV on and without distractions.

Day 11 Challenge Steps

Diet - Creat a Primal Recipe - Concoct your own entree of Primal fare. Write it down for future reference. Here is a free sample recipe, click here!
Exercise - Moderate Duration Aerobic Workout - 20-30 minutes of aerobic activity.
Lifestyle - Work Peak Performance - start your workday by carefully creating a to-do list with tasks ranked in order of priority. Resolve to honor your to-do list for the duration of the day.

Primal Blueprint 21 Day Challenge

2012-05-03T13:47:00.001-07:00

Happy Thursday Everyone!

"Don't live in the past, thinking about mistakes or changes you made. Think of your life as a book, move forward, close one chapter and open another. Learn from your mistakes, but focus on your future, not on your past."

I am a bit behind on my Primal Blueprint Challenge Posts! It has been such a busy week. I will update the past few days from Sunday-Wednesday. Also my PC mouse broke, and I had to go out and buy a new one, so was unable to update my posts. Thanks for your continued support!
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Sunday - Day 6 finished!

Since Saturday was such a full day, I took Sunday to rest up and enjoy my day. I enjoyed a nice walk outside in my neighborhood. It was nice and overcast here in "Sunny California".

Day 7 Challenge Plan Steps:

Diet - No Labels Challenge - Conventional wisdom suggests you scrutinize the "Nutrition Facts" labels on all packaged foods. Watch your fat grams, RDA percentages, sugar/carbohydrate ratios. Today's challenge is to give "Nutrition Facts" the boot! Avoid any foods that have a label on them! Eat organic or local produce whole foods today!
Exercise - Sprint workout - Scale your effort to your experience with sprinting. Be sure to warm up and cool down effectively.
Lifestyle - Tiptoe into the Barefoot world - Go barefoot as much as you can today. Let your feet breathe and become re-engaged in the act of walking, jogging and support your standing weight.

Lisa is Primal Bare-footing on the sand at Newport Beach!

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Happy Monday! Day 7 Completed!

I made it through 7 days!!

Wow, I can't believe it's been a whole week already, time sure goes by fast!

This morning I went for a long walk to the park, then did sprints on the baseball mounds!

No labels challenge was easy for me, as I normally purchase farm fresh whole foods! I rarely eat packaged foods, but if I do, I check the labels carefully and stay away from anything that has 5 ingredients or more, or names I can not pronounce. It's a good practice to have!

Day 8 Challenge Plan Steps:

Diet - Intuitive Meals - Anything goes Today! Eat whatever foods you feel like eating without regard to cultural traditions. If you feel compelled to indulge in non-Primal approved foods, go ahead and do so. Pay close attention to how your comfort foods makes you feel.
Exercise - Grand Play Outing today - rock climb, bicycle, hike or play, etc.
Lifestyle - Enjoy being outdoors with your friends and family today.

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Day 8 Completed!

Tuesday is among us!

Wow today is a free day! I enjoyed "without guilt" dining out today. I tried to keep it all Primal today, but to be honest, I didn't for the whole day. For breakfast I had 3 egg omelet with bacon, spinach and mushrooms at the local deli by my house.

Wing Stop Garlic Parmesan

I had lots of errands today up in Costa Mesa, CA so I ate lunch out at a place I have been wanting to try for some time, call Wing Stop. I ate delicious chicken wings with french fries.

Coconut Mango Sorbet
w/dark chocolate chips

For dessert (which is a treat for me) I went to Cold Stone's and got their non-dairy Coconut Mango Sorbet with dark chocolate chips. Yum!

However, I did walk over 3 miles while doing my errands, then afterwards I went to enjoy the beach! I played in the surf, watched the surfers, walked up and down the pier, took tons of photos and then relaxed watch the waves. It was so much fun! You can view my pictures on Flicker under Powershealth.

He got the wave!
Sufers at Newport Beach, CA

How did I feel after all that food? I felt great, but to be honest, since I had been off of sugar all week, eating the sorbet did give me a headache later in the day and my rash came back the next day. So now I know I have a reaction to sugar and have to stay away from it.

Day 9 Challenge Steps

Diet - Track Macro-nutrient Intake - today track your caloric and macro-nutrient intake through an online calculator. Write down everything you eat today. Visit www.fitday.com
Exercise - Increase daily movement - Rediscover more ways you can move more today. Double your efforts and park purposefully far away, use stairs instead of elevators, and take a break every 30 minutes. Try standing instead of sitting at work. Log in 10,000 steps today!
Lifestyle - Media Fast - Today challenge yourself to refrain from tv or media, and only get 10 minutes a day worth of news or entertainment tidbits.

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Mid-Week Crisis! Wednesday is here!

Day 9 was all mine!

How is everyone's week going? I have had a very busy week. Today, I was in Tustin Ranch running errands and when my work was done, I headed over to the park and did my one mile walk and PEM workout.

Water fountain at the Irvine Marketplace Mall

Afterwards I decided to check out the Irvine Marketplace Mall, and walked the 1 1/2 miles to the mall, all around the mall, and back again.

Tustin Ranch Park

I kept to the Primal Blueprint meal plan today, but since I was out most of the day, I ate at the Corner Bakery for lunch, but had an avocado salad and fresh fruit. (no bread)

When I came home in the evening I joined my roommate and her dog, and did a fast/jog walk to the park and back home. Wow, I am exhausted today!

Diet - Eating Environment - Today focus on creating an optimal eating environment for all meals. No more wolfing food on the go! Take the time to create attractive place settings and calm, quiet environments dedicated to eating only.
Exercise - Primal WOW - Workout of the Week - a popular theme at MarksDailyApple.com where a creative workout honoring the Primal Blueprint Fitness philosophy are suggested. Today combine the PEM exercises with some sprinting and plyometrics to produce the following fun and challenging session. Click here to Follow WOW
Lifestyle - Email Fast - Engage in email correspondence only during the morning or afternoon time periods of 30 minutes or less. Disengage from email server and pursue focused, productive tasks without succumbing to distraction.

Primal Blueprint 21 Day Challenge

2012-04-29T14:46:00.003-07:00

Happy Saturday Bloggers!

"A healthy attitude is contagious but don't wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier." - Tom Stoppard

Day Five Completed!

Hi everyone, I hope you had a wonderful Saturday!

Today, I attended a USANA Healthy Summit Conference in Hollywood, California; where I got to see Dr. Oz on stage live among other wonderful and inspiring speakers in the health industry!
It was very exciting!!

Dr.Oz on stage at USANA Healthy Living Summit 2012

As that being said, I was not able to follow all the steps required today for the Primal Blueprint 21 Day Challenge. However, instead of eating out and risk falling off the challenge, I brought my own lunch, which followed the Primal Blueprint meal plan. And on our lunch break which was 1 1/2 hrs long, I walked all around the hotel, went up and downstairs, then found a quiet place to eat my lunch.

I have been off of all sugars and carbohydrates now for five days, as recommended on the Primal Blueprint meal plan. I have experienced some slight headaches and bit of cravings (I did not give into them) which is normal, as your body heals itself, but it is getting better everyday! My energy level is up!

Primal Blueprint free-range two egg omelet
with organic mushrooms, red onions, spinach and pastured -raised beef sausage.
On the side, slices of organic cucumber and one strawberry.

Day 6 Challenge Plan Steps:

Diet - After your dinner meal, take an evening stroll for 10 to 15 minutes. A leisurely evening walk promotes efficient digestion, helps relax the mind and body after a busy day, and facilitates an easy transition to a good night's sleep.
Exercise - Do an extended workout of aerobic activity for at least an hour or longer, if you have the fitness base.
Lifestyle - Listening Challenge - Challenge yourself to be a good listener this evening. Focus on gathering information and insights that may help you become an effective guide and mentor for those who may someday aspire others to do their own 21 day Transformation.

The Hollywood Sign from Hollywood, CA April 2012

Primal Blueprint 21 Day Challenge

2012-04-27T13:38:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday Bloggers!

"Focus where you want to go today and then set everything to go there.
The 1st hour of the entire day counts!"

Day Four Completed!

I had to get out of my comfort zone today, so I borrowed my friends "Stepping" boards for exercise for 20 minutes. I hadn't done it in years. Ouch!

I have not eaten any food outside of my home for 4 days! Craving those Potato chips, but haven't given in yet. And to "Honor Your Hunger" I only got to 12pm before I was starving! I guess that wasn't really that long?

For fun today, I played with my roommates dog, and ran around the house chasing him, then running up and down the stairs, dog loved it, and so did I, as I was falling on the ground exhausted!

Doing my Stepping Exercise today!

Day 5 Challenge Plan Steps:

Diet-Modern Foraging - Dine out for a meal or two and see how well you can stay Primal-aligned. Sharpen your assertiveness skills if you have to negotiate with the restaurant to alter their menu.
Exercise - Abbrevated PEM Workout - Do 1-2 Reps for each of the four PEMs. After five minute warm up of easy cardio, go until muscles fail on each exercise.
Lifestyle - Active Couch Potato Rebellion - Don't go longer then 30 minutes today without taking a movement break of 2-5 minutes.

Are you following my Primal Blueprint Challenge? I hope so, please leave your comments or questions. I love to hear from my fans!

Lisa

Primal Blueprint 21 Day Challenge

2012-04-26T13:43:00.001-07:00

It's Thursday Folks!

Day Three done! I had a wonderful walk today, but it rained on me during the walk. Luckily it was only for a few minutes then the sun appeared through the clouds. (see photo below)

I have not eaten any food outside of my home for 3 days! Ya! Love it!

I followed the PEM exercise yesterday and arms are bit sore from the push-ups. I was unable to do pull-ups because I do not have a pull up bar at home.
Tomorrow I will have to go to the nearby park and use the kids playground.

I was unable to play outside, due to the rainy day!

Out for my daily walk
Sun Appearing between clouds right after it rained in Anaheim, Ca

Day 4 Challenge Plan Steps:

Diet - Honor Hunger - Instead of eating in a regimented pattern, allow hunger sensations to guide your eating habits today. See how long you can last in the morning until you detect actual hunger sensations kicking in or until energy levels dwindle. Then enjoy a Primal Meal eating enough to be satisfied but not full.
Exercise-Aerobic Adventure - Try something new, and step out of your comfort zone today.
Lifestyle - Stand-up work Station - Try to stand up for as long as comfortable possible before returning to a seated position. Remove your shoes while you stand to get a barefoot experience.

Are you following my Primal Blueprint Challenge to myself? I hope so, please leave your comments or questions. I love to hear from my fans!

Lisa

My Primal Blueprint Lunch for Thursday!
Sliced organic turkey (2 slices), organic bacon, cucumbers and sliced organic apples
I followed my hunger and did not eat any breakfast!
I did finally eat around 12pm for lunch, however I didn't finish the whole meal.

Primal Blueprint 21 Day Challenge

2012-04-25T12:04:00.000-07:00

Happy Wednesday Bloggers!

Day two! I did a lot of walking over 2 miles yesterday! However, when I got home, I was so tired and bit sore!

Day 3 Challenge Plan Steps

Diet-Boycott Industrialized Food - no eating out at fast food joints or restaurants, pre-packaged or processed food for full 21 days!
Exercise - Full-Length PEM Workout which includes; five minute warm-up of easy cardiovascular exercise, two sets of maximum repetitions of push-ups, squats, pull-ups and abdominal planks
Lifestyle - Play! - Have Fun today!

I will keep all my Fan's updated for the next 21 Days!

My Primal Blueprint Breakfast for Wednesday

Organic Sliced Strawberries & Blueberries in coconut milk with chia seeds and unsweetened organic coconut flakes.
On the side; rolled up organic turkey slices with organic red lettuce.

Relaxing Video

2012-04-24T12:14:00.002-07:00

I made this relaxing video from footage I taped at Newport Beach, Ca..Enjoy!

Primal Blueprint 21 Day Challenge

2012-04-24T11:27:00.000-07:00

Happy Tuesday Bloggers!

Day one went great! However, to be honest I only got one walk done instead of the two recommended. I am having a bit of Carb/Sweet withdrawals, but I know that I can get past them. I did have a problem sleeping last night.

Day 2 Challenge Plan Steps:

Primal Shopping Spree: Stock up on foods allowed on the Primal Blueprint shopping list.
Exercise- Moderate Duration Aerobic Workout for 20-60 minutes
Lifestyle - Calm, Relaxing Evening - 5-15 min walk after dark

I will keep all my Fan's updated for the next 21 Days!

Thanks for following this post!

Primal Blueprint 21 Day Challenge

2012-04-23T09:41:00.000-07:00

Good Monday morning Bloggers!

I hope everyone had a great weekend, and also practiced Earth Day on Sunday!

Today I am starting on Mark Sisson's Primal Blueprint Lifestyle plan! Being a IIN student, this is one of many dietary theory's we have to study, so I decided to jump in and do the 21 day challenge! I wanted to check out this new lifestyle plan, and experience it for myself, so I can then see if it works, so that I can recommend it for my clients.

Monday, April 23rd, 2012. Today is my first day!

Day One: Starting weight 197lbs

Day 1 Challenge Plan Steps:

Kitchen Purge: Eliminate SAD Foods from your house.
Restock Preparation Foods: Stock up on foods allowed on the Primal Blueprint shopping list
Exercise: Increase daily movement - 2 basic moves today are take a morning walk, and then an evening stroll after dinner

I will keep all my Fan's updated for the next 21 Days!

Blog Updates

2012-04-19T13:51:00.002-07:00

Hi Fans!

I had the best day ever, working on my Primary Food yesterday. After running some errands and getting work done, I headed over to Newport Beach for so much needed R&R. Check out some great photos I took at Newport Beach, California!

Check the Photo Album on Flicker!

Shakeology Updates

2012-04-19T12:03:00.001-07:00

Announcement!

Two Minor Changes to Shakeology® Formula

Per Beachbody: As you know, we're constantly looking for ways to make Shakeology even better—and help even more people achieve their goals and live healthy, fulfilling lives.

To that end, we'll be removing TWO ingredients from the Chocolate and Greenberry formulas to satisfy our standards of excellence and improve your reach—blue-green algae and suma root.

Read below to find out why and rest assured, both Chocolate and Greenberry will be just as delicious as always.

Please note: Neither blue-green algae nor suma root can be found in the Tropical Strawberry formula, so no changes there!

You'll be able to spot the changes by looking at the list of ingredients on the back of one of your next shipments. If suma root and blue-green algae are not listed, then you received an updated bag.

Blue-Green Algae Removed from Supergreens Blend in Chocolate and Greenberry Shakeology. Due to future concerns about the ability to source blue-green algae in a way that ensures its purity, it is being removed from all Shakeology formulations. Additionally, while blue-green algae is a widely recognized dietary supplement ingredient in the United States, many countries around the world are still evaluating its status for supplement and food use. Because of our intention to make Shakeology available in Canada and other countries worldwide, the removal of blue-green algae from the formula will allow us to more easily register Shakeology for sale in these other markets.

It's important to note that similar health benefits derived from blue-green algae are also found in various other nutrients in our formula such as spirulina, as well as the other supergreens and grasses which contain protein, vitamins, and minerals for energy, digestive, cognitive, immune, anti-aging, and mood support.
Suma Root Removed from the Adaptogen Herb Blend in Chocolate and Greenberry Shakeology, The World Anti-Doping Association (WADA) and the National Football League (NFL) updated their list of nationally banned substances to encompass a group of all-natural phyto-chemical compounds known as ecdysteroids, found in various plants around the globe, including suma root.

Because current drug-screening technologies are unable to differentiate between natural, healthy substances and synthetic banned substances, the ecdysterone found in suma root could result in a false positive test reading. With the growing popularity of Shakeology amongst high performance athletes, the military, and other customer groups subject to testing, we have chosen to exclude it from all Shakeology formulations.

Fibromyalgia

2012-04-15T14:10:00.000-07:00

Do you know what might be the cause of
your Fibromyalgia or other Auto-Immune Disorders?

Watch this informative video on Mercury Poisoning and how it can affect you and your Health!

Video Information:

Part 1 of a 14 minute movie detailing how mercury vapor from dental amalgam fillings is the primary cause of chronic fatigue syndrome, myalgic encephalomyelitis, fibromyalgia and autoimmune diseases.

In Part 2 the health effects of occupational exposure to mercury vapor by dentists are also examined.

By the naturopath, dentist and author of Chronic Fatigue, ME., and Fibromyalgia: The Natural Recovery Plan, Dr Alison Adams.

Video Part 1

Video Part 2

What are your views about these videos?

Do you have Mercury Fillings in your mouth or your children's mouth?

I am going to have my mercury fillings replaced and when I do, I will inform you if I see a big difference in my current health situation.

Thank you for watching! Lisa Powers

To set up Your FREE Consultation with Powers Health and Wellness, please fill out the Health History Form and click Send.

Once I receive the completed form I will contact you by phone or email, to set up our confidential health history consultation appointment.

Shopping Trips!

2012-04-14T15:28:00.001-07:00

Going to the Grocery store get you down?

Hate going to the grocery store or health food store? Always feel like you spend a ton of money, but don't get any "real" food? Are you intimated by the Farmer's Markets in your Area and not really sure what to buy?

Are you on a food budget or using CalFresh (food stamps), but just don't seem to be able to bring home good quaility food for your family? I can Help!

If you live in the Orange County, California area, I'd love to spend an hour shopping with you! We'll go through the store from start to finish and I'll show you where you can save money. Teach you how to shop the outside isles of the supermarket, find the best organic buys and how to read labels.

Or we can meet up at the Local Farmer's Market, and I can give you a walk through, teaching you what is the best organic food to buy for you and your family, and how to shop on a budget. And if you are using CalFresh (food stamps), which farmer's markets accept them and how to use them to feed your family healthy organic food.

You'll also receive my handy list of grocery shopping tips, tricks and fun! Learn to shop on a budget. Create handing shopping lists. Shop like a Pro!

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Updates

2012-04-12T14:53:00.001-07:00

My Dear Fans and Bloggers!

I am working on updating and revamping this entire blog!

If you have signed up for my Newsletters and have been wondering why you have not been getting them lately, here is why: They are being redesigned!

The "New" Newsletters will be sent out monthly, starting May 1st, 2012.

Thank You for your patience!

Lisa Powers
Nutrition Warrior

Please Help keep this blog up and running!

Nutrition

2012-03-12T11:43:00.001-07:00

Ebook Special

2012-01-31T12:36:00.000-08:00

My First E-Book Sale!

Fibromyalgia and Your Health E-Book is on Sale for only $9.95!
Plus 2 Free Gifts!

You save $20.00!!

Whether you are aware of it or not, fibromyalgia affects your life. It could be your neighbor, who is suffering in silence, or your spouse who relies on you to do the things he is no longer able to do. It could be your college-daughter who is watching her dreams slip away due to chronic pain and fatigue, or it could be You, praying for the pain to end as you read these words. Whoever's in your life is suffering, it is impacting your life! There is HOPE! You can help!

That is why I wrote Fibromyalgia and Your Health E-book!

Purchase Your Copy today, and Help those in Need!!

Excerpt from book:
Written by Lisa Powers

"Fibromyalgia is a persistent condition for which there is no cure. It is common for symptoms of Fibromyalgia to wax and wane; they may be more severe at certain times of the day, month, or year and they may remit for an extended period of time only to reappear later either for no apparent reason or following a traumatic event such as an automobile accident.

But there are ways of coping with Fibromyalgia symptoms and preventing exacerbation of pain.

Here are some tips:

Change Your Diet – it is very important to remove chemicals and pesticides from your food. Eat a healthy and Organic diet. Drink lots of clean filtered water.
Identify Your Trigger Foods – it is also very important to do an elimination diet, and stay away from foods, that cause you more pain and inflammation.
Prioritize sleep – it is important for people with Fibromyalgia to maintain a regular sleep schedule and to get treatment for sleep disorders if necessary.
Create a quiet environment –chronic pain has been known to intensify in the presence of sound stress.
Exercise – regular exercise is known to improve symptoms in some patients. For people with Fibromyalgia, low-impact activities such as walking, yoga or swimming are the best choice.
Medication or Nutritional Supplements – work with a physician or your health coach to develop an effective medication or holistic regime that is tailored to you personally.
Massage – gentle massage, deep breathing, and relaxation techniques are all generally considered beneficial with respect to chronic pain management.

I have suffered from sleep issues for many years, and still do sometimes. I have found that a regular routine every night, even on weekends, really helps. I also have added fitness to my daily activities, which I do in the morning or afternoons, but not at night, as I have found it keeps me awake. Also listening to positive audio books helps on those nights when I just can’t seem to shut my mind down. It helps keep me focused on something other then sleep.

Your nutrition also plays a key roll in not getting to sleep or staying asleep. Don’t drink any high sugar drinks or caffeine after 12 noon or reduce the amount that you are consuming. Stay on a healthy diet, and make sure you do eat breakfast every day.

Stress can also effect your sleep. Learn to do yoga, meditate, relax, read a good book, or talk to someone you trust, so you can vent out your frustration and release some of your stress. Also, don’t forget to ask for Help!

Nutrition

2012-01-09T13:39:00.000-08:00

The Health Benefits of Sea Vegetables

Besides their impressive nutritional profile, sea vegetables offer other health benefits. For centuries, Oriental medicine has recognized that sea vegetables contribute to general well-being and especially to the health of the endocrine and nervous systems. Over the last few decades, medical researchers have discovered a diet that includes sea vegetables reduces the risk of some diseases and helps the body eliminate dangerous toxins. In fact, surveys show that people living in areas where sea vegetables are regularly included in the diet tend to live longer, healthier lives.

So how can adding Sea Vegetables improve Your Health? Read More!

Shakeology Update!

2012-01-09T10:45:00.000-08:00

I have Exciting News!

Shakeology Tropical Strawberry

will be available to Order
on February 14, 2012

and it will be VEGAN!

Yep, that’s right….the long awaited Vegan version of Shakeology Tropical Strawberry will be available for purchase on February 14th, 2012. I can't wait to try it!

No more problems for those of you who want to stay away from any dairy and animal products. Shakeology’s protein currently comes from Whey protein isolate, which in my opinion is the best whey protein you can possible use. But some people just don’t want any dairy or animal products what so ever so now there is an option for them!

What is different with the New Tropical Flavor Shakeology will have?

Beachbody is making the protein from the best sprouted brown rice on the market!

They also said it will be NON-GMO! Of course it is! So what about the other flavors? Well, all other flavors will eventually roll out into Vegan as well, and will be adding a new line of Ultimate Shakeology and Nutritional Products!

This new nutritional treat is made with natural, tropical fruits like tart camu-camu, luscious papaya, succulent acerola cherry, tangy pineapple and smooth banana. This will be the HEALTHIEST Shakeology of the three, which is crazy!

Tropical Shakeology will only have 130 calories (as opposed to 140 for the other 2 flavors; green berry and chocolate.)

Two new ingredients are being introduced to The Healthiest Meal of the Day!

Coconut Flower Nectar

Coconut is called the tree of life for a reason. In WWII when they ran out of saline and people were bleeding out, they grabbed a coconut and put it right into the veins. Why? Because it prefectly mimics saline.

No one has really utilized Coconut Flower Nectar. It’s not the water, the oil, or milk. So what is it? There is a flower that grows up and right before it blooms, they cut it off. It is incredible sweet, almost a complete chain of amino acids, electrolytes amongst many other nutritional goodies.

Himalayan Salt

It is over 250,000 years old comes from the Himilayan Mountains. This product has 84 minerals. Salt in this form provides a perfect potassium to sodium ratio. Our typical table salt is stripped from all of it’s natural minerals.

A question I seem to be getting a lot is regarding the Glycemic Index of Shakeology Tropical. Well…testing is happening now, but Darin Olien believes the testing will come back and show this is significantly lower than the other Shakeology formulas. Given the other flavors are already certified “Low GI”, this is an incredible feat!

Coaches who were at Summit reported online that it tasted kind of like a strawberry/pineapple smoothie. You’ll have to judge for yourself.

Carl Daikeler, the CEO of Beachbody, said that he hopes everyone will eventually switch to the vegan option since, in his opinion, it will by far be the healthiest. Interesting…I do know that Co-Creators Darin Olein and Isabelle Daikeler or both vegan so they are obviously trying to make this the healthiest of them all.

They also said that they are taking out the suma root from Tropical so atheletes don’t have to worry about drug testing with it anymore. Drug tests can determine the difference between a plant sterol and anabolic steroids so obviously this was a concern for athletes. No more!

Apparently they have worked on the flavor since the coach summit and made it even better. I can’t wait to try it! There might even be some cool things for those already on Shakeology Home Direct.

That about wraps up all the latest Shakeology news.

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