This week my three year old daughter was sick with a bad cold. Poor little thing, this is the first bad cough she has had. I always have a hard time when my babies are sick. I do my best to care for them. I’ve spent a good part of this week snuggling her and feeding her nourishing food.
My daughter, Naomi, didn’t sleep well the other night due to her sore throat and cough. Being the “natural mama” I am, I decided to make her a cough syrup rather than purchasing medicine.
Update August 29 2012 ~ The Winner of the ZICO Coconut Water Giveaway is….
#79 Carolyn M.
Congratulations Carolyn! Popsicles are a great treat for both kids and adults during the hot summer months! They are so easy to make and you can use healthy ingredients like mineral rich coconut water and fresh squeezed juice to make delicious homemade Popsicles.
ZICO Coconut Water recently sent me a sample kit of their pure coconut water and their chocolate coconut water to try out. I used the coconut water to make these popsicles! Continue reading →
I’ve read that it takes 21 days to effectively form a new habit.
This means in order to make real changes to your life you have to diligently enforce your goals daily for 21 days before they will stick.
How hard can it be?
Well, if you’ve been meaning to make healthy changes to your life, (think back to those new years resolutions you made in January) but really haven’t made any progress, today is the day to start!
TODAY???
YEP!
Not tomorrow, or Monday or whatever day. Today is the day to start!
How many times have you told yourself that you would start changing this habit or that habit next week, or on the 1st of the month or on Monday? I have done this MANY times! I can tell you that when “Monday” came around I had an excuses and decide to start the next day or the day after that and ended up not making any changes.
Change doesn’t come easy. It takes a lot of work and determination.
So today I thought I’d start a 21 Day Healthy Habit Challenge. Today I’m making changes in my life! They may not be life altering changes, but they are things that I’ve been wanting to change about myself for a long time.
My Healthy Habit Goals
Spend time outdoors
Walk/Workout
Eat 6-9 cups of vegetables
1) Spend time outdoors – I am a hermit by nature. I could spend everyday locked in my room if I wanted to. I need to make myself go out and enjoy the fresh air. Sunlight and fresh air are very important to our health. I may only go out 10-15 minutes a day right now, (it’s very cold and we have a lot of snow) but it’s better than not going out at all.
2) Walk/Workout – I really shouldn’t start a strenuous workout plan right now, (just had a baby) but I want to form the habit of working out daily. Even if it’s just a 30 minute walk. Staying physically active is not only good for physical health, but mental and emotional health too! I always feel happier and mentally clear when I workout everyday.
3) Eat 6-9 Cups of Vegetables & Fruits – I recently watched this video that has inspired me to want to eat more vegetables and fruit everyday.
I eat similar to the diet she recommends in this video, except for the amount of vegetables and fruit. She recommends eating 3 cups of green leafy vegetables, 3 cups of sulfur rich vegetables and 3 cups of colorful vegetables and fruits. My goal is to aim for 6-9 cups of vegetables and fruits a day.
Those are my goals!
Today I’ve eaten a lot of veggies and plan to take the kids for a little walk outside this afternoon. This may not be too hard after all!
I will be posting weekly updates on how I’m doing with this challenge. One day down, twenty more to go!
So how about you? Would you like to spend the next 20 days forming healthy habits? Join me and start today! What kind of healthy habits do you want to start implementing into your daily life?
Welcome to Health & Wellness Friday! Each Friday I share some of my favorite articles and recipes I came across during the week. Thank you for stopping by The Coconut Mama! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
I really enjoyed both of these articles on fertility and pregnancy by Holistic Kid! Did you know that Oysters, cream (grass fed), organ meats, bone broth, cod liver oil, coconut oil, and homemade ice cream are all Fertility Super Foods? Are you relying on your prenatal vitamin to give your unborn baby the nutrients he needs to grow healthy and strong? This post will open your eyes to how REAL FOOD should be your main source of nutrients!
Welcome to Health & Wellness Friday! Each Friday I share some of my favorite articles and recipes I came across during the week. Thank you for stopping by The Coconut Mama! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
This is a great Q & A with Kelly The Kitchen Kop and Peggy Sutton of To Your Health Sprouted Flour co. Peggy explains why sprouted grains are so healthy, how the body digests them easier than non-sprouted grains, and how they can be part of a healthy diet.
Next Week’s Blog Posts from The Coconut Mama: Coconut Flour Pumpkin Bread {Grain Free & Gluten Free}
We will also be announcing a NEW GIVEAWAY!!! Please check back on Monday for the recipe and giveaway details!
Welcome to Health & Wellness Friday! Each Friday I share some of my favorite articles and recipes I came across during the week. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend!
- Aren’t these cute?! This is such a creative appetizer to serve at kids party’s or at a gatherings. I don’t like olives, but whenever I see this picture I want to eat one of these little guys! Such a great idea!
Overview of the GMO problem- and an infographic
by Amy @ Real Food Whole Health
- If you would like to learn more about GMO’s, why they’re being created and how to avoid them, then this is a must read. This is a topic that I’m needing to learn more about, so I was very grateful to come across this post. Thank you Amy!
Health Benefits Of A Cold Shower
by Laurie @ Common Sense Homesteading
- Want to have healthier hair and skin? Did you know that you could improve the circulations of the blood and lymphatic system by taking a cold shower? You can also boost your immune system as well! I really enjoyed this article and learned a few new things! Who’s up for an ice cold shower? Anybody?
