The Reason That Diet You're On Won't Work

I feel compelled to write about weight loss as we enter into "resolution season" on the first of the year. One of the greatest lessons I learned while at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition is the concept of bio-individuality. This means that each person has unique food and lifestyle needs; one person's food is another's poison and that is why fad diets tend to fail in the long run.

Since I began working at The Wellness and Nutrition Center, I was able to really dive deeper on what this means, not just with food but stress, hormones, and overall lifestyle. 

If you're sick of making the same resolution year after year, consider a personalized- holistic approach to weight loss. Drs Dave & Jill Noble practice what they preach and truly have their patients best interest in mind. 

Weight loss is NOT a one size fits all. You could have layers of obstacles keeping you from your goal and that absolutely cannot be resolved with food. Find out if you're an easy, moderate or hard weight loss case by taking this quiz: https://goo.gl/forms/hp0n9pSYEgPS5Ldy1

Your goals are 100% possible! Message me to learn more about how you can get started.

in health and love,
Daisy

More (good) Memories, Please!

Between hosting, wrapping and shopping - let us find time to get centered and create a holiday to remember. Here is a simple exercise that will clear the clutter and get right to what matters most. 

This exercise will take no more than 10 minutes

Here's how we get started: (if you have a diffuser and essential oils, now's a good time to turn that on)

• Turn off all distractions and close your eyes
• Take a few deep breaths
• s  l  o  w down the mind
• and get centered on the thought of gratitude and abundance 

Now, ask yourself: What values are most important to me?

Is it family? Giving? Community? Health? Have my values shifted? Are they the same?

Allow yourself time to brainstorm on these questions.  

Take another breath and see if you can identify at least 3 - 5 of your most important values. 

Got them? Good :) 

Now, ask - how can I make joyful memories that align with what really matters to me? What kind of activities am I doing when I'm at my happiest?

If your current or planned activities don't align with your values, it might be a good time to stop while you're ahead. If you're feeling guilty about any of this -- here is your permission slip; it's okay to say no, especially if it means honoring your values.

As we ease into December, know that it's easy to lose sight of what's important during such a fast paced season or worse- because we're too busy keeping up with the Joneses. Now, it's not something we do on purpose, but if we're not careful, we can easily move from holiday joy to stress-overload. 

Let's get clear and intentional on how we want to spend the holidays. Who knows - we might just enjoy them exactly the way we want to. 


Here's a bonus tip: making new memories may include putting your phone in another room and watching precious moments unfold right before your eyes - especially if you have littles at home. 

I challenge you to honor your values and make memories with them. 

Now that our son is two, we're excited to make our own family traditions, while keeping some of our old favorites alive! 

What kind of memories will you create this season?

In health and love, 

Daisy

Moms & Self-Care: Luxury or Mandatory?

I had a fantastic conversation this morning with speaker, author and former Director of Training for Jack Canfield, Robert MacPhee! Take a listen as we discuss the critical role self-care plays in a child's life and ultimately, in their achievement of joy and happiness.

Click here to listen

Robert and I met in Utah while on business training with one of my favorite coaches, Tiffany Peterson. He was one of the presenters and I found myself completely fascinated by his message on raising happy children, something every parent in the room could resonate with. Even more so, I found that his target audience (parents) was right in line with my goals as an influencer, and I could  really get behind his style of training that, simply put, practices mentoring and modeling versus teaching and preaching. This begged the question in my mind; what kind of person do you want your son to model? What kind of mentor do you want to be? It stopped me in my tracks since I'd never thought of it from that perspective... who do I want to be for Zolín? Eager to clarify my role as a mother, mentor, and model, I felt this huge responsibility to share with other parents as well.

So here we are! Robert and I are thrilled to be sharing this awareness with you, the reader and listener. I am grateful for the clarity I've been given and the very intentional path I'm on to raise our son. I wish nothing more than for you to have that, too.

I have to tell you, it's pretty awesome to be 2° of separation from Jack Canfield :) Here's what Jack has to say about Robert's work:

"Robert MacPhee is a talented speaker and facilitator, capable of delivering a wide range of content which can be either supremely practical and action oriented or more deep and spiritual in nature. His presentation style is highly engaging and always humorous and entertaining. His workshops, seminars, and speeches are all powerful and instantly applicable. I have seen over and over again how people instantly resonate with his approach.” – Jack Canfield

To learn more about my work with moms or schedule a complimentary Self-Care Awareness session, contact me or visit www.SanaMenteHealth.com // For more information on Robert's work with - visit ExcellentDecisions.com or watch this short video below.


In health & love,
Daisy De La Cruz

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Facebook: @SanaMenteHealth

Life is a Balancing Act

When I began to fall in love with essential oils, Balance was one of the oils that I could really see an emotional shift in, once I stare using it. It smells divine and has so many wonderful properties. The primary benefit is that it supports a sense of whole body relaxation. 

From the trusty doTERRA site:

• Begin your day by putting Balance on the bottom of your feet to promote feelings of calmness and tranquility throughout the day.
• Balance is a great oil blend to use during an AromaTouch® Hand Massage.