Cherish Each Moment

Anyone that knows me well, is aware of the fact that my mother is my BEST friend. Actually, my entire family is very close knit. As I have recently made a decision to relocate to Texas, my mother has fallen ill once again. A decision that was once filled with joy and anticipation has now been showered with doubt.

I feel so amazingly blessed to have such a great family. However, my husband and I are ready for our move. I have been channeling my doubt by spending as much time as possible with my family. No longer do I run from the camera, but rather welcome the opportunity to capture a memory. None of us know what tomorrow will bring, but the present is something that I will cherish!

I encourage you all to cherish each moment that you have to spend with your parents, children, siblings and girlfriends. Each moment, even the uncomfortable ones, will be the very memories that will make us smile down the line.

Here's to a great weekend full of moments to be cherished!

Clutch,

Real Life. Real Talk. Real Women.

Pain at the pump!

How have gas prices impacted you? Are you driving less? Are you entertaining more at home? Are you eating out less?

Post your comments.

Pumps, Purses & Positivity,
Real Life, Real Talk, Real Women

Weight Loss Wednesday

Do you remember Dr. Ian Smith? He is famous for the reality series Celebrity Fit Club, the book Four Day Diet and Fat Smash Diet then probably what he is most famous for....the 50 million pound challenge.

Well he has a new book that's available now. I haven't read it yet but thought I share Dr. Smith's thoughts about EAT: The Effortless Weight Loss Solution

Dear Challenger,

I wanted to personally tell you about my new book that's being released on April 12, 2011. It's called EAT: The Effortless Weight Loss Solution. I know that many of you are doing well in the Challenge and I want to commend you for that. I also know that sometimes you need a boost to get going again. I think you'll find my new book the boost you're looking for. It's the "no-diet" diet that offers a flexible, easy-to-follow, inexpensive plan for eating well to not only lose weight but to lower your blood pressure, lower your cholesterol level, and lower your blood sugar.

Many have asked me for a plan that is not a rigid diet. Well, EAT is just that plan. Those who have been on it have lost up to 15 pounds in just one month by making these very simple changes that are suggested in the book. No more obsessing over counting calories, no more eliminating entire food groups, no more trying to measure everything when you go out to eat. There's an entire chapter that teaches you about appropriate portions and how to visually tell what's right and what's not without measuring. You can still enjoy the foods that you like, but now you will be able to enjoy them in a healthier way that won't cause weight gain.

I had a lot of fun writing this book and compiling easy but informative charts that tell you great, useful information such as the "10 best weight loss fruits," the "best sources of protein" the "best foods for antioxidants." All of the work is done for you, so all you have to do is read these very short chapters and start implementing the changes.

If you get EAT: The Effortless Weight Loss Solution and have any questions about the plan, please feel free to e-mail me at eatyourbest@gmail.com. I know that losing weight isn't easy, but it really can be quite effortless if you make some of the changes that you'll find spelled out so simply in the book. Getting healthy should not require a lot of money or a lot of sacrifice. It's all about making smart decisions and having balance. Talk to you soon.

To Your Health,
Dr. Ian -

Pumps, Purses & Positivity,
Real Life, Real Talk, Real Women

Hobo's Poem of the Day

The Empowered Woman
by Sonny Carroll

The Empowered Woman, she moves through the world
with a sense of confidence and grace.
Her once reckless spirit now tempered by wisdom.
Quietly, yet firmly, she speaks her truth without doubt or hesitation
and the life she leads is of her own creation.

She now understands what it means to live and let live.
How much to ask for herself and how much to give.
She has a strong, yet generous heart
and the inner beauty she emanates truly sets her apart.
Like the mythical Phoenix,
she has risen from the ashes and soared to a new plane of existence,
unfettered by the things that once that posed such resistance.

Her senses now heightened, she sees everything so clearly.
She hears the wind rustling through the trees;
beckoning her to live the dreams she holds so dearly.
She feels the softness of her hands
and muses at the strength that they possess.
Her needs and desires she has learned to express.
She has tasted the bitter and savored the sweet fruits of life,
overcome adversity and pushed past heartache and strife.

And the one thing she never understood,
she now knows to be true,
it all begins and ends with you.


Hobo Bag,
Real Life, Real Talk, Real Women

Spring is Here.....

I ran across this poem yesterday when we had 83 degree weather and a simply glorious day. This really summed up a great day and we literally played all day instead of doing work I needed to do to get ready for vacation. Also, I participated in a very beautiful wedding that officially kicked off spring for me. So, please enjoy this very sweet poem by Richard Le Gallienne that sums up what we should all be doing.


I Meant To Do My Work Today

I meant to do my work today,
But a brown bird sang in the apple tree,
And a butterfly flitted across the field,
And all the leaves were calling me.

And the wind went sighing over the land,
Tossing the grasses to and fro,
And a rainbow held out its shining hand--
So what could I do but laugh and go?


Peace and Love,

Sandals

Real Life, Real Talk, Real Women