Uncover the truth to why you can't loose weight.

Where do I begin?

Weight-loss is such a heated debate and a 30 Billion dollar industry. That’s Billion with a capitol “ B “ in case you were wondering.

I’m sure it’s well past 30 Billion… more like 58 Billion according to 2021’s market research. And what does that mean to us?

Well several things come to mind.

1. Why are we less healthy and more broke? (Sorry for the poor grammar.)

2. Who’s spending all that money.

3. What are we doing wrong?

4. When will the madness stop?

5. How can we create lasting change?

I’m sure we’re all wondering.

Wondering how we can loose an extra 40 pounds or finally get rid of that muffin top.

Since we’re opening up Pandora's box, why not dig deeper and ask, Why can’t we keep it off?

Perhaps you’re reading this and realize that it doesn’t apply to you, that’s great! But there’s a large percentage of women who can totally relate.

I want to pull back the curtain on this lucrative Billion dollar business.

“Mind your body. It’s no one else responsibility but your own.”

— Ho'omālamalama

5 Truths

Most people don’t realize but when you're stressed you eat differently and probably don’t feel like working out. This contributes to an increase in your waistline.

If you’re in a home where everyone is drinking pop and munching on chips you will too. It becomes the norm and the environment isn’t supporting your goals or desires.

This is the #1 reason you buy anything. Your brain is a marketer's playground. I should know, I’m a student of marketing strategies. It helps me to see the truth within the system.

Tell me why the medical realm will suggest surgery to everything? So much of our ability to loose or gain weight is tethered to our hormones. Especially if you’ve given birth.

Bottom line, YOU ARE UNIQUE and that’s the truth.

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How to Improve.

PAUSE

It’s like a hamster in a hamster wheel, going nowhere fast.

You have to pause for a moment and evaluate your wellness plan.

Many of us don’t even have one. We just have day’s that we’re suppose to workout but that’s not a plan.

Write

Make two list, one of the things you like in your life and the other of the things you don’t like.

I’m a big supporter of list because it allows you to SEE what your subconscious already knows.

Facing reality is the quickest path to meaningful change.

Admit

What is in your control? Circle it with a marker.

What, on your list, is directly related to your body?

Reflect on your “don’t like” list. Is there a connection or pattern?

It’s important that you ask the hard questions in private so you can achieve great things in public. Let your friends & family witness your transformation because you know that deep down inside you did the heart-work.

Reflection is both hard-work & heart-work. ❤️

“HINT: Sugar is a legally accepted and highly addictive product. It contributes to the aging/demise of your body. It’s also extremely profitable. The sugar industry and pharmaceutical industry have something in common. Getting you hooked and keeping you hooked.”

— Do A Google Search & Learn More

Learn

Make a separate list of all the things/topics/subjects that you need to learn about.

Once you see your “don’t like” list you can transition into the BODY STRATEGY ZONE. This is where you adapt a proactive mindset.

[Example: If I don’t like my muffin-top belly then I have to learn about foods and exercises that will eliminate the problem area.]

Join

The most important step is to join a holistic wellness community and stay connected.

Healthy community is important for our mental well-being. Consider a group that exhibits the following; consistency, positive and motivated to live their best life.

You are welcomed to join my community. We call ourselves the “Good Vibes Only Tribe” and do our best to make it our mantra. Being a tribal member has a bunch of benefits and you can learn more below.

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How BREATH is your super power.

[This blogpost is intended for educational purposes, please consult your physician before applying any of these strategies into your lifestyle.]

“Appreciate every “inhale” and be grateful for every “exhale” because it’s simple function connects you to a power source called LIFE.”

— Ho'omālamalama

Clarity

Fresh oxygen offers clarity and helps your brilliant brain function.

If you’re standing up or sitting up chances are your heart is pumping against gravity. Which is why inversions are so helpful, they allow fresh blood flow and oxygen into your brain.

Read through to the end or just scroll down because I attached a video with a few breathing exercises you can use.

Support

Deep breaths supports your bodies ability to properly digest.

Short shallow breathes tenses the muscles and that can prevent the digestive system from doing its part. Imagine that you’re trying to fill a bunch of water balloons with the hose from a fire hydrant. [Not going to work.] The balloon can hold water but how water travels into it makes all the difference. That’s a generic visual of how our stomach works but the correlation is how food travels into the digestive system. Shallow breathing tenses the muscles making it difficult for food to properly digest.

Peace

Breathing well offers peace of mind and guides your body into good sleep.

Allowing yourself to to breathe calmly relaxes the body, releasing tension and anxiety. Eventually helping you to drift off into sleep.

There’s nothing like a good nights sleep to charge up the body and brain, the trick is falling asleep. PEACE is the result of the body and mind resting. It offers your soul a place to recharge and face the day.

Improves

Your ability to breathe well improves how your immune system responds to threats.

With every exhale is a release of something that the body doesn't need. Proper circulation has so many benefits.

1. Avoid smoking. If you do smoke, consider taking steps to quit.

2. Get plenty of sleep. [3/5]

3. Regular cardiovascular fitness strengthens the heart.

Reduces

Great breathing habits reduces stress levels in the body and allows you to cope with life.

“Control your breath, control your life,” is a true statement. A steady inhale and exhale is a sign of self mastery. It opens your mind, allowing you to improve your perception in any situation.

Remember the old Kung Fu movies where the master teaches his protégé to meditate and breathe. Breath is powerful and once it’s mastered you can do anything.

learn how to breathe

Isn’t it funny how we perpetuate a bad habit without understanding the negative effects. If we take time to practice the right techniques we will drastically improve our health.

Imagine the simplicity of breathing right and the side effects being: weigh loss, better sleep and more energy. The best part is that it’s FREE!

FUN 2 FALL

5 Ideas to add daily fun to fall, aka autumn.

Where I live in the Pacific Northwest FALL usually means cloudy days, rain and a strong windchill blowing through. Gone are the sun warming days of summer. Hello cold.

Leaves…

Offer a beautiful distraction from the gloomy weather and an occasional PSL can give you the perfect boost. But what happens when all the gold is gone?

There’s hope!

I’m going to share five ideas to keep you motivated while you wait for summer.

Rural living or city life, this will benefit you.

“Genuine happiness is an inner Being quality, one that is nourished by your outwardly view.”

— Ho'omalamalama

We spend too much time looking down.

We look down at our phone, bills, problems, co-workers, relationships, children.

What if we paused long enough to look up?

Look at the clouds, birds and smile because you’re alive!

Breath is powerful and you can tell a lot about a person based off of this.

Slow deep calm breathing means I’m relaxed.

Quick short breathing can mean anxious or upset.

You can literally change your mood by changing your breathing pattern. And smile.

Instant fun! Seriously, because this opens the door to freedom.

And what better experience is there in life than FREEDOM.

The human experience wasn’t meant for limitations. It’s a chance to try new things.

Fall is the perfect season for creating NEW adventures.

The hustle is great but it isn’t everything. You have to commit to non-work related activities.

Give yourself permission to create, dance, sing, explore because the skies the limit.

Self-care happens when you nourish the little child you once were.

Don’t settle for drab, mundane or ordinary. Have you seen the night sky on a dark autumn eve?

It’s a glorious thing to experience the nuances of lighting. What will the heavens reveal?

Tell me in the comments below which of the five you tried.

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• Workout Ideas

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Why MLMs are not holistic.

Natural, organic and holistic are buzzwords. What I'm trying to say is if a company slaps on any of those titles people buy. 

I've noticed a lot of distributors, people who enroll for an MLM & sell or enroll others, claiming that their company is HOLISTIC. Hmmm... do they know what holistic means?

First of all, I've been a part of a nutritional MLM since 2002. I didn't sell my family or friends up the river, I bought it because I liked it & some of them, my Ohana, did too. 

My purpose is to share why MLM's aren't holistic. I've been to many meetings, hosted a few,  & listened to 3-way phone calls for every brand under the sun.

I've noticed a pattern, "I was destitute..., I sat where you are..., A friend told me..., I've lost __pounds... & I'm financially independent and you can be too, here's how ___ !" 

However when unlicensed professionals start using their MLM brand to diagnose & prescribe their most expensive kit, you have to step back and see what's really going on. Especially when some claims that it's holistic. *Note: MLM companies are governed by rules and they do not teach distributors to prescribe products.

“HOLISTIC: The treatment of the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the physical symptoms of a disease.”

— Medical Definition [Google]

Disclaimer #1- This post is based off my 15+year experience in the MLM &  holistic realm. It is possible that horrible Holistic Practitioners [HP] exist but I haven't met that person. *You can read about my background here. If you wanted my full history, well that dates back to my Kupuna [great-grandmother] who practiced la'au lapa au, Hawaiian healing arts.

Disclaimer #2 - I've met a lot of wonderful people through MLM networking groups. I connect with them through their professional attributes such as personal trainers, acupuncturist etc. Selling products is not their main focus, it allows them to offer simple solutions.

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Five reasons MLM's can not be considered holistic.

HP's are motivated by experiences, a wrong that must be made right.

Distributors are based off a no experience necessary. The company did the research and they need only to follow the cycle-of-success. Which is, ASK EVERYONE.  

Holistic practitioners don't want to eradicate the disease, they was to eradicate the lifestyle that caused the DIS-EASE.

If you purchase from a distributor, chances are that they have NO IDEA about the science or how it will interact with your system. You'll have to call customer service, someone you don't know.

Most MLM's have a script to simplify the sale.  They're taught to listen to the pain points & offer the best kit.

An HP is ALWAYS responsible for educating their clients. In fact they're life-long learners too.

Mentorship or connecting to a group of other HP's is important. With technology new information presents itself daily.

The distributor who sold you the kit or product is accountable for their numbers, potential clients & new enrollees. Also, the company can close their doors at any time. Zero accountability. 

In general HP's are socially empathetic to human suffering & want to offer an alternative. They're accountable to humanity.

Many of these practitioners live or hangout in the community they serve. They'll shop at the local farmers market, fish or hike along the same trails. In other words they're intentional.

In the world of homespun distributors it's all about network. Churches, social clubs are perfect for new recruits. Revisit #1

The holistic realm is woven into the fabric of connection. We are all connected & service is key.

HP's often give unto their last breath. They sense the urgency and will work at all hours to create a solution. Often leading into burnout. They're following the call to heal.

Distributors are answering the call to "Fire" their boss and travel the world without a care. Earn more passive income then they thought possible.

While holistic services can be lucrative, I've witnessed many working pro bono. The call to heal holistically has its challenges. 

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Why am I sharing this? Two reasons.

First, I came across a post that read, "Just because you sell Advocare, It Works, Xyngular, DoTerra & the like... it doesn't make you an expert Kelly!" I don't know who Kelly is but that was hilarious. I can't remember the details but the person who made the post had a good point. The truth is that these MLM nutritional companies forbid distributors from diagnosing, acting as an authority or prescribing products, but that didn't stop Kelly.

Secondly, My sister is a stage-4 cancer survivor. She was diagnosed December 18 or 19 and was given a clean bill of health April, four months later. A woman with the same diagnosis who went through the same treatment was buried a few months later. What made the difference was their very different lifestyles. Here's where it gets complicated... my sister's experience was so miraculous that people started to use her story to sell more products. However, her regiment was more complicated then a pill. Unfortunately my sister stopped telling her story. She was concerned at how people were using her example to make money, without being accountable to the process. They would ask, "How much of XYZ did you take & how long?" YIKES! What they were asking was illegal & wrong. [You can read her story here.]

MLM Con's - They control everything & can close their business without notifying you or your downline. Cashflow, your enrolled organization and compensation plan can be altered without your permission. Also, you're required to sign a contract and make monthly purchases for a certain dollar amount or point value.

MLM Pro's - Purchasing products at a discount, learning and earning is attractive. Each company differs but compensation plans usually include paid for vacations or vehicles. It makes shopping for nutritional products so much easier. It's usually online with video examples.

BOTTOM LINE

There are great products, companies & opportunities, however do your own research. Don't buy just because your friend loss 25-pounds. Weight-loss is highly overrated, take your time & read between the lines. Is it affordable without using a credit card?

Today the MLM we were previously with was purchased by another. We didn't follow protocol then or today, like I said earlier I fired my up-line. It's not about the sale, it's about the relationship. We're still using the products without pushing sales. If it happens then it happens. If not... life goes on.

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FITNESS

I spent Mother's day doing one of my favorite things, riding my bicycle along the Puget Sound.

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FIT-FOODIE

I created a new recipe. Unfortunately I don't measure anything, well I kinda do. I have various bowls and mason jars. It's typically two scoops and a bowl of this or that. I like to buy fresh and feel out the ingredients. Food inspires me.

CHICKPEAS WITH MANGO & COCONUT CURRY

Part 1

• Chickpeas - soaked the night before & boiled [main ingredient] 
• Mung Beans - after an hour of boiling the chickpeas, I gradually added each ingredient.
• Wild Rice [this was just for color and texture]
• Chopped onions
• Chopped or minced garlic
• Organic curry seasoning
• A dash of Yakima smoked salt
• A sprinkle of crushed black pepper 
• Organic chili powder [to taste]
• Coconut Cream [from Asian market]
• Mangos cut into cubes [turn off the heat before adding the mangos] - mangos or mangoes

Part 2 - The second dish is baked sweet potatoes & reds, drizzled in sesame oil and black sesame seeds.

Part 3 - The slaw is purple cabbage with a mixed glaze of coconut cream, agave & black pepper.

Part 4 - I rested the chickpeas with mango & coconut curry on a bed of alfalfa sprouts. Then topped it off with a lavender blossom for color.

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CHANGE IS COMING

I'm sure you've noticed that our world is going through some major transitions. From the volcanos in Hawaii to unexplainable weather changes. I too feel the shift as I take a deeper look at what it means to walk in beauty.

I originally wrote, "Walk In Beauty" and started this blog at the same time. Yet after a year I began to realize that WIB needs it's own .com so guess what? In June I will be launching WalkInBeautyLifestyle.com. 

I hope you're already a Mermaid as I share this journey with my newsletter group. 

Holistic Weight-Loss

Perceived beauty has created an industry, which is based on physical appearance. People perceive a certain hair style or body shape as beautiful. All of this equates to dollars and it's a beast of an industry. We're talking billions into trillions; if you add surgeries, drugs & equipment. Tools to make you look like a model in a magazine.

However if you've read Walk In Beauty, there's a chapter that talks about physical beauty being the weakest of the other realms. [Why?] Because it's subjected to the Laws of Nature which places a heavy tax upon every human. You and I call it AGING.

So if we set aside ego and vanity, weight-management is a really positive thing. It's an anti-disease lifestyle. Listen, we're all destined to age, but how we do it will make all the difference.   

“Weight is both a physical & spiritual mass. Be careful of what you consume in both ENERGY & FOOD.”

— Ho'omalamalama

I used weight-management instead of loss because we never really loose it. Our fluctuating bodies go through so much change that it would be unrealistic to imagine us loosing the weight and it never coming back. We manage our Moon [menstrual cycle] and environment while trying to balance a happy home. We will be forever managing the health of our bodies.

When choosing a program consider one or several systems that address the health of your mind, body and soul. For example I do a STRONG By ZUMBA® workout and practice Hula for some soul alignment. This combination allows me to focus on my entire wellness.   

5 TIPS TO HELP YOU CHOOSE

LET'S BREAK IT DOWN

1. It's important that you write out your goals are before looking into weight-management program. Be clear and take your time describing what you want.

2. Translate your goals into learnable subjects. Example: GOAL #1 - Tone my tummy. LEARN: What are targeted exercises for the core? 

3. Use a few key words and do a Google search or ask a friend. Example: Google search - Ab workout, toning tummy, best foods to burn fat, six-pack workout. 

4. Through your research you're bound to come across fitness and weight-loss programs that offer you a system. Before you commit check out reviews and read the science behind the brand. *FYI* I've come across programs with one sketchy review but a ton of good ones. Which is why I always suggest to read the science behind the brand. A lot of reviews are purely emotional.

5. The best way to choose a weight-loss program is if it's sustainable. Does it teach you lifestyle changes that you can duplicate? The worst type of programs are the ones that want you to rely and depend on them. They'll find ways to sell you one thing after another.

TREAT YOURSELF TO NATURE

In addition to adapting a weight-management program I like to treat myself to Nature. Talk about fitness for the mind, body and soul. The great outdoors offers you the opportunity to de-stress the mind, circulate the body and nourish the soul with gorgeous scenery. I wanted to share some of my Nature-Escapes and you can view more on my Instagram page.