The Art of Sustainable Change

Written by Sarah L Kennedy


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Ask How. Understanding without action is like a boat without oars. Asking “how” isrepparttar step of creating a plan to transformrepparttar 113739 “what” and “why” of our intentions into concrete reality. In considering “how”, acknowledge what will be different. By saying “yes” to this action of exercising more consistently, what am I willing to say “no” to? Be honest about whatrepparttar 113740 commitment to “yes” means; maybe it is less sleeping in, leaving work early or just giving up making excuses. Ask yourself what action you can do that will you will most likely be successful with. A dramatic change in action is not highly sustainable. What are small, simple steps? This might mean letting go of allrepparttar 113741 rules you hold for yourself about what an effective exercise program is. Instead of giving up when faced with an unpredictable schedule, exercise 10 minutes one day, an hourrepparttar 113742 next, 35 minutesrepparttar 113743 next day and so on- take what you can get and create a plan that supports your success. The perspective of continuous, small successes, however you get them, is much more effective for long-term change than satisfyingrepparttar 113744 self-imposed “rules”.

In additional to asking what, why and how, these are other considerations to creating and sustaining successful change:

•Change can be threatening as well as enlightening. One ofrepparttar 113745 difficult aspects of change that isrepparttar 113746 fear some have that higher expectations will demand more of them than they can give. Stay curious with this and know that most of us are living from a very small part of our actual potential. •Get comfortable withrepparttar 113747 idea of failure; progress often takesrepparttar 113748 form of one step forward, two steps backwards. Failure can become an excuse to quit. Acknowledge when failure creates a setback but actively decide how much you are willing to let it impact you. •Find ways to enjoy and engage inrepparttar 113749 change you want; accept that it is an ongoing process without a true endpoint. •Create structures to remind you ofrepparttar 113750 personal values you are supporting withrepparttar 113751 change. These might be photographs, quotes, art, or journaling – anything that is a physical reminder of why you are committed. •Noticerepparttar 113752 internal dialogues that limit your success. These might takerepparttar 113753 form of “I don’t have time for this”, “this is not working”, and “I’ll do it later”. Writing them down can help you determine what truth or value, if any, that they hold.

Change is an inevitable; and isrepparttar 113754 means by which we grow and evolve as humans. We can choose to let change happen to us, or can create it for ourselves. By asking what we want, why it is important and how to make it happen we take responsibility forrepparttar 113755 change that brings excitement, possibility and new realities to life.



Sarah Kennedy, MS, CPCC coaches people who know what to do to live healthier but struggle to stay committed to the process. She has ten years experience in the fitness industry as a personal trainer, lifestyle modification mentor, eating management program coordinator and certified life coach.Complimentary sample sessions are available for people who are curious about how to create positive change in their lives.


Celiac Disease

Written by Patricia Valle


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It's very important to read labels when purchasing food, drugs, or vitamins, and checking for binders, fillers and natural flavorings. There may be hidden sources of gluten, such as hydrolyzed vegetable protein, textured vegetable protein and hydrolyzed plant protein (all derivatives of wheat, rye, barley and oats), including some soy sources, modified food starch and malt. Some ofrepparttar most common food sources that may cause allergies, must be omitted and replaced with millet, amaranth, quinoa, lentils, beans, peas, fruits such as raspberries, strawberries and blackberries. Corn and rice, can be eaten by most people who suffer from celiac disease. People with celiac disease need lots of fiber and foods that are rich in iron and B-vitamins. Eating cultures foods such as yogurt or kefir, adds friendly bacteria torepparttar 113738 digestive tract that may heal sensitive intestines. In some cases, it may be necessary to omit milk products fromrepparttar 113739 diet because of a lactose deficiency, except for yogurt. Rice Dream or Soy Milk may be used instead.

Patricia is a Nutrition Consultant in the Los Angeles area, and has written many articles on health, nutrition, herbs, and alternative healing.


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