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What to Eat Instead of Meat to get Protein?

August 14, 2016September 22, 2017Leave a comment

I don’t know about you but I am constantly wondering what to eat as a protein substitute for meat. I used to eat a lot of meat. Probably 3-4 times a week. I no longer have an appetite for meat. I just no longer crave it like I used to. Pistachio-Pesto-crusted-salmon1-0693-300x200

Protein is a necessary building block to our body. Our cells are constantly dying and re-building and protein helps rebuild and re-energize us.

These are the foods I have found to be a good source of protein other than meat: Fish, cheese, tofu, beans, yogurt (greek has more protein than other yogurts), seeds.

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Posted on September 8, 2015 by Anne Lamantia

Simple Steps to Healthy Eating

August 14, 2016September 22, 2017Leave a comment

What does eating healthy really mean? We can go from eating horribly to identifying with our food way to much. Both aspects don’t serve us but don’t beat yourself up for it ~ we all do it! Lets explore another possibility. Perhaps it just means being mindful of what you are putting in your mouth… Here are some helpful and healthful tips: Take conscious action: 1. Are your eyes bigger than your belly? 2. Stop and see what foods you naturally gravitate towards even if it does not make sense. 3. Notice your reaction when you look at foods ie. if you become nauseous you know the answer if it feels expansive than you are on track. 4. Notice “emotional eating” – if you don’t know what that means check in with your mood! 5. Notice how you feel after you eat. ie. Are you tired, restless or foggy?

What you can do to change your eating patterns. 1. Take a baby step. Most change occurs in small steps that add up. 2. Throw away your diet books and check in with your innate wisdom.. or find a recipe book that meets your needs. 3. Give yourself a break. There may be days where you eat like grap and that is okay. 4. Choose consciously. 5. Check in with your mood before you eat. If you are angry you may want to wait. 6. Bring your favorite snacks when you travel or to work where choices can be limited. 7. Do you feel you have to eat everything on your plate or are you okay when you become full and leave food on your plate? 8. Is there something else you rather eat or eating what’s in front of you because it is easier?

My hope is that you flourish in health!

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Anne Lamantia

Simple Steps to Practicing Presence!

August 14, 2016September 22, 2017Leave a comment

1. Stop, slow down and breathe.

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3. Notice where you are feeling discomfort in the body. Perhaps it is in the stomach, chest and throat. If emotion arises, accept and embrace the emotion. If it is anger feel the anger no matter how outrageous it may feel. The only way out is through.

4. If you judge it’s okay. Notice the judgement without making it wrong.

5. Pat yourself on the back for allowing yourself the space to be in presence!

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Posted on June 24, 2015 by Anne Lamantia

The Power of Letting Go

August 14, 2016September 22, 2017Leave a comment

Are you a person who turns and faces their fears or do you run away, hide or contract? I am/was one of those individuals who contracts and hides in the face of fear. Why? I am not sure other than maybe I was taught to do this. It may be that I was afraid to look at my fear as if a ugly monster was going to be uncovered.

A wise person once told me that in the animal kingdom it is their nature to shake off fear. I thought that this was a good analogy. It made me look at areas in my life where I am holding onto fear. I realized I was not letting go and trying to control the outcome. The outcome of the way people are supposed to show up, the outcome of my career, and the list goes on and on. I was “struggling” against things instead of allowing. I was exhausted and paralyzed from moving forward. I literally felt crippled. Realistically I have no control over the outcome anyways. Everything is unfolding in the way it needs to. More and more I am moving with the flow of life and I have found this liberating.

How did I get myself to let go and move forward? By facing my fear head on and allowing myself to feel the feelings associated with it. This included past events that I found unforgivable, recognizing the voice in my head is not real, and feeling the anger and sadness which I labeled as wrong or bad. I have learned and still am learning to love these emotions. As a wise person once told me “Energy is just energy in motion.”

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Anne Lamantia

Does the environment affect our digestive system?

August 14, 2016September 22, 2017Leave a comment

I’ve come to realize that our environment plays such a huge role on my digestive system. What I mean is I went to the nail salon today and I almost passed out with th Trees e smell of the environment and my stomach found it offensive. I had to leave and get some fresh air. It made me wonder how often we are bombarded by toxins and don’t even know it. Taking care of ourselves involves not only being mindful of the foods we ingest, exercise and releasing emotions but environmental hazards as well. Research has shown that computers and cell phones disrupt our electro-magnetic fields. We keep a clean body by bathing and I believe we have to keep a clean energy field. Outside stimuli is the new norm and it is unfortunate.

Take the time to slow down, breathe and relax. Nourish your system with good foods and find time to nourish your soul, whatever that may be ~ nature, having fun or being creative.

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Anne Lamantia

Panaseeda ~ Black Cumin Oil

August 14, 2016September 22, 2017Leave a comment

The Black Cumin seed (Nigella saliva) has been used for centuries to promote health and panaseeda-black-cumin fight disease. The extra virgin oil of the seed is the key! Black cumin has been written about in every religious text ever published.

Hundreds of medical studies have been published in the Middle East, Asia, Europe and the United States. It focuses on it’s immune-enhancing properties. It is also highly effective for healthy weight management.

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Anne Lamantia

Measures to bring people into Balance.

August 14, 2016September 22, 2017Leave a comment

I will speak from experience. Balance addresses the male and female part of us. One can be female and be very controlling and non-sensitive and this holds true for the Male as well. Being female this is what I know ~ I can be very controlling and critical. When I am in this space I do not like it but what I have discovered I am in this space less and less than I have ever been in my life. I am allowing to express and feel my feelings with ease. I am giving myself permission to not hold back. I grew up in a household where it was not okay to speak my truth. I was born in 1962 and women at that time for the most part were not working outside of the house. My grandmother did not have a license to drive. I believe the female and male aspects parts of ourselves have been out of balance for some time, probably for eons. So, here we are in 2015 and most women I know drive, have a right to vote and work outside the home. We have taken back our power and this is balancing out our male energy. From my observation males are participating in child-rearing. The table has turned. Not only is this individual but globally. In order to be balanced we must seek harmony within our own lives. With the demands that present themselves it is important to slow down, breathe and feel the underlying emotion into completion. This goes for both genders -Male and Female.

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Anne Lamantia

It Takes Courage To Become Your Own Mother

August 14, 2016September 22, 2017Leave a comment

It takes courage to support yourself. The key is not to look outside yourself for approval and acceptance. We often look to others for are answers. Maybe our Mom, Dad, friends and family. I believe old tapes are running in are heads about how to be, what to do, we don’t deserve this, what will so and so think… well, the hell with that! I went to school to become a nurse 15 years ago and mainly I did it to prove to myself I could do this curriculum. Another reason I did it was because I was guaranteed a job. What I always wanted to do from a young child is write. I’m 51 so why not begin now!

Supporting yourself means getting encouragement from those who have your back. THis includes people who are honest with you, non-judgemental and love and accept you for who you are. One could say they see your light, they see your brillance and they have walked the road of loving and accepting all of who they are. Often are family are not that source probably due to the fact they do not love and accept themselves. More importantly support starts with us. Discernment has been a key factor in my relationship to “yes” and “no” questions.

Trust is a must! We must, we must trust! What does that mean? Try it out and you shall see. It’s like being your best friend and loving every emotion, every thought, accepting one’s doubts, embracing your fear, sadness, anger, guilt and shame. This is part of our humanity and a wise friend once told me this is the doorway to our divinity. When we start to do this we become “uncovered” and our light comes flooding in. The brilliant child is revealed.

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Anne Lamantia

12 Steps to Authentic Living

August 14, 2016September 22, 2017Leave a comment

First step; Begin now, not where you were yesterday or the day before or 20 years ago. It does not matter what went down in your life. Your perceived wrong doings do not matter. What matters is you showed up and you are ready to begin! So let’s begin.

Second step: Even if you believe you cannot do it, it’s okay because you can. I believe in you and the divine believes in you and 7.2 million people in this universe believe in you.

Third step: Take this moment and stop what you are doing. Slow down, and notice your breathe. Your breathe is a constant reminder of your infinity. It is the only thing I know of besides dying that we have no control over. It happens all on it’s own. It is amazing to me how miraculous our bodies are. Our systems know what to do automatically.

Fourth step: You have everything inside of you right now – in this moment to come into the fullness of who you are. Yes, you do my friend. And if something is in the way of you coming into your fullness —- go to the next step.

Fifth step: If you cannot come into the fullness of who you are, imagine you can. Jesus said it only takes a mustard seed to accomplish great things. Begin now!

Sixth step: Get out of your comfort zone. Be courageous, only you know what it takes to take the next step. Even if it is a baby step, it’s okay… Rome was not built in a day.

Seventh step: Seek Support. I have found the people who have supported me held me accountable and pointed me in the right direction to find my own truth and accepted me without judgement, were honest with me and empowered me to love and accept myself.

Eighth step: Take responsibility for your own life. Let go of should, woulda, coulda. Look inside for your own answers. Notice when you are giving your power away to others. Trust and use your intution. Follow your heart not your head (that only gets you into trouble).!!!!

Ninth step: You are your own master, your own guru. What is it you have been wanting to do but you are not out of fear of hurting others feelings or letting them down. The only person you can let down is yourself.

Tenth step: Embrace all of your feelings in any given moment. Anger, fear, depression, sadness, guilt. Feel it all. It is all of the human experience. A wise friend of mine once told me that unattended anger turns into rage and he also told me if we don’t allow ourselves to emote than it becomes density in the physical.

Eleventh step; Know that everything is unfolding in your life the way it needs to. There is no wrong turns, only bumps along the road.

Twelfth step: Life will get better. I promise.

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Anne Lamantia

It is Only The Simple Things That Matter

August 14, 2016September 22, 2017Leave a comment

Smiling, Laughing and witnessing the birth of a child, seeing the pain and anguish in others. This is what I am about. It is more about the little things, meaningful things that tug at my heart strings. I am so grateful to be part of this orchestration called life. As of this moment I think of the word “Allegorically” ~ what this word means via dictionary is “That there is more to something than it appears.” We are human but more than that we are “spiritual.” We are unquantifiable. We are mustering through our lives as if we are only human but their is a “play” that is playing out beyond what I can only imagine. This in of itself is enough. You have free choice to participate with Joy, grace and ease. No one can take this away from you. This is your birthright. Breathe into it and feel your expansion and freedom. I am feeling alive and glad to be a part of this play that I am in. Or as a wise friend of mine once said to me ~ Panache~ part of the unfoldment.

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Anne Lamantia