It’s time for week 8 of the Simple Steps program. Each week the program introduces 4 new habits, one each for nutrition, fitness, home and self. The trick is that they accumulate, so obviously, you have to keep doing the ones from the previous weeks. This week’s habits are:
1. No night eating
If you are trying […]
Thanks to simple steps, I’ve resumed my daily yoga practice with my ashtanga DVD, which I previously reviewed here. Sometimes when I’ve been away from it for awhile, I notice my legs ache when I first get back to it. This time it feels really comfortable; probably because of my daily weights and walking. For […]
It’s time for week 7 of the Simple Steps program. Each week the program introduces 4 new habits, one each for nutrition, fitness, home and self. The trick is that they accumulate, so obviously, you have to keep doing the ones from the previous weeks. This week’s habits are:
1. Eat less by slowing down and […]
It’s time for week 6 of the Simple Steps program. Each week (well, actually I’ve taken a little extra time to incorporate some of the steps) the program introduces 4 new habits, one each for nutrition, fitness, home and self. The trick is that they accumulate, so obviously, you have to keep doing the ones […]
Adult Cold Remedy:
2 drops Eucalyptus
5 drops Geranium
3 drops Peppermint
5 drops Rosemary
Mix all together. Use in any of the following ways:
Put 3 drops in a diffuser at bedtime.
Put 2 drops on a tissue and carry with you for a brief blast of relief.
Put 4 drops in a bath.
Add 8 drops to 2 TBSP of oil, […]
Children’s Cold Cure:
10 drops Eucalyptus
10 drops Lavender
10 drops Tea Tree
Mix together. Use in any of the following ways:
Put 3 drops in a diffuser.
Put 2 drops on a piece of cotton and slip inside child’s pillowcase.
Put 2 drops in a bath. The steam will clear nasal passages, and the mixture will also calm child to help […]
Here are the simple steps we’ve adopted in 5 weeks.
I am drinking 8 cups of water daily.
I am walking 20 minutes a day.
I am clearing out one drawer/cabinet/closet space every week.
I am saving $2+ daily.
I am keeping a daily food journal.
I am squeezing in some isometrics every day.
I am maintaining an efficient laundry system.
I am […]
“Everybody deserves to be beautiful,” and beauty is what you will see in the contestants of the Miss Landmine Angola 2008. Although the competition has received some criticism, I think their manifesto indicates that the organizers’ hearts are in the right place. From the website:
* Female pride and empowerment.
* Disabled pride and empowerment.
* Global and […]
You may have noticed that we recuperated for a week. One new habit a week is ambitious and 4 is well, accelerated, I think. And this week is going to be ambitious for me… Now it’s time for week 5 of the Simple Steps program. Each week the program introduces 4 new habits, […]
