tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39186001758533387342024-03-13T23:53:25.282-07:00MichelleTess- Journey To A Pure Life~Good Food, Healthy Body & Happy Mind~MichelleTesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04925712459982301149noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3918600175853338734.post-86487440994906141562012-10-17T12:40:00.003-07:002012-10-17T12:40:45.590-07:00New Website is LIVE!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI7k6SQXRU4Emgak6lbPHEggpvqQ5EvNNC_QQqsNUNzjQrctpKzEkQU6wuvh-_sqtnzq59ssXLjcNQCrpdYMYBqR3Usho7iEDdDyd7C-dBCY-GNVYfyp_ZKxDYwqsSN3LFAIbb8nyojDLE/s1600/facebookbanneryogasitting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI7k6SQXRU4Emgak6lbPHEggpvqQ5EvNNC_QQqsNUNzjQrctpKzEkQU6wuvh-_sqtnzq59ssXLjcNQCrpdYMYBqR3Usho7iEDdDyd7C-dBCY-GNVYfyp_ZKxDYwqsSN3LFAIbb8nyojDLE/s400/facebookbanneryogasitting.jpg" width="400" /></a>My new website is LIVE.<br />
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ShellMichelleTesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04925712459982301149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3918600175853338734.post-33031335166424942272012-10-07T03:16:00.000-07:002012-10-07T03:24:45.760-07:00The Quick Ten :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Over the coming weeks I will be interviewing (using that term lightly) some of my favorite health/wellness/fitness people! I want to ask ten questions because I think it is a quick and easy way to get to know some lovely and inspiration people.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">These ten questions are open for change, but I have chosen many questions that I regularly ask others anyway :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">So here we go..... I guess I should start first :)</span></div>
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<b>Where do you hail from?</b> </div>
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Born in Brisbane, Australia and grew up on the Gold Coast. Funnily enough never spent too much time at the beach.</div>
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<b>What was your motivation to change to a more pure life?</b></div>
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My motivation was seeing that my body/being wasn't working at maximum capacity. I want to grow OLD healthily and have the best quality of life for myself and my children one day.</div>
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<b>Green Juice or Green Smoothie? </b></div>
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Green Juice..... Well kind of. My juice ends up Red from beetroot and my smoothie ends up brown from raw cacao.</div>
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<b>What is your favorite quote of all time? </b></div>
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TOO many! OH heres one.... " Happiness is an attitude. We either make ourselves miserable or happy and strong, the amount of work is the same".</div>
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<b>How do you keep yourself fit? </b></div>
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I have been a Gym Junkie since I was a teenager but I am starting to prefer more relaxing workouts like Yoga. Really want to try Bikram Yoga.</div>
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<b>Holy grail food?</b></div>
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AVOCADO!! So versatile- Great in salads, smoothies and raw deserts :)</div>
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<b>If you were stuck on a deserted island, what 3 things would you bring?</b></div>
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Fire starter, An avocado tree & a kindle with HEAPS of books loaded on (solar charged :P).</div>
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<b>ONE piece of advice for those just at the start of their change to a cleaner lifestyle</b>.</div>
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Make one change. One change is better than none at all. Educate others where possible or encourage them to source information so they can make an educated decision.</div>
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<b>ONE thing we didn't know about you?</b></div>
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I was U18 National Champion for Hammer Throwing :P</div>
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<b>Why do you DO what you DO?</b></div>
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Because I want to affect change. If that is to one person only, I would be so happy!</div>
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MichelleTesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04925712459982301149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3918600175853338734.post-46292382163500534062012-10-01T21:10:00.000-07:002012-10-01T21:10:54.222-07:00Yummy Quinoa PorridgeFinding healthy breakfast alternatives has always been a challenge for me. Luckily I mixed some of my favorite items together and produced a WINNER :)<br />
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The following is how I prepared it; but feel free to add your favorite ingredients as you see fit.<br />
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Ingredients<br />
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Half a cup of cooked quinoa<br />
Half a frozen banana<br />
5 Strawberries<br />
Quarter cup of Raspberries<br />
1/2 cup of your favorite rice/nut milk<br />
1 Tsp Mesquite Powder<br />
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon<br />
Sprinkle of Desiccated Coconut<br />
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<li>Place quinoa, banana, rice/nut milk, mesquite powder and cinnamon in a saucepan and heat until mixture is your desired temperature (some may like it warmer than others) & the banana has defrosted to blend in with the mixture.</li>
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<span style="color: #1f1f1f; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 22px;"><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; line-height: normal;">For some the decision to make a healthy change comes naturally and quite quickly. But for others like myself it took a LONG process to make the change to a more pure life (Healthy food, Happy Mind & Healthy Body).</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f1f1f; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 22px;"><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; line-height: normal;">I was like many other twenty something ladies who go along in life worrying more about calorie consumption than the 'substance' I was putting into my body. I realize now (whilst sipping on my Green Juice) it is all about quality not quantity! I hope to spread inspiration and help others who are in a place where I was at a few years ago.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f1f1f; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 22px;"><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; line-height: normal;">Here are my top four tips to getting started and making a change to a pure life:</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f1f1f; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 22px;"><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; line-height: normal;"></span></span><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="color: #1f1f1f; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22px;">You may have been thinking about it for weeks, months or even years but now is the time to make a commitment. Write down your goals somewhere where you will see it constantly (for me this is my planner) or make your goal accountable by telling someone close to you what your intentions are.</span></div>
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<span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="color: #1f1f1f; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22px;"></span><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="color: #1f1f1f; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22px;">Your goals can be short term or long term but try and follow the SMART approach (Specific-Measurable-Attainable-Realistic-Timely).</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f1f1f; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 22px;"><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; line-height: normal;"></span></span><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="color: #1f1f1f; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22px;">This step will be different for everyone and can include articles, books, blogs, documentaries, Ted Talks videos, movies, seminars or conversing with others knowledgeable on the topic you want to learn.</span><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="color: #1f1f1f; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 17px; line-height: 22px;">For me the documentary Food Inc was what changed it all for me. It opened my eyes to a world I HAD to know more about. This documentary really shocked me and from there I started learning more about organic/sustainable food, eating for health, juicing, yoga, meditation and spirituality.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f1f1f; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 22px;"><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; line-height: normal;">I recommend these for a jolt of motivation:</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f1f1f; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 22px;"><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; line-height: normal;">Food Inc- Documentary</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f1f1f; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 22px;"><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; line-height: normal;">Hungry for Change- Documentary</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f1f1f; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 22px;"><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; line-height: normal;">Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead- Documentary and fellow AUSSIE :)</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f1f1f; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 22px;"><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; line-height: normal;">Spirit Junkie- Book by Gabrielle Bernstein</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f1f1f; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 22px;"><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; line-height: normal;">For some people the 'jump all in' approach is best, if that is not the case for you then I suggest this approach. Making healthier swaps makes the change not seem as drastic. I always used to ask myself the question, is there a better alternative?</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f1f1f; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 22px;"><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; line-height: normal;">Swapping this for that all depends on what area you are looking at changing. For me it was the food I was ingesting and my mental/spiritual state.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f1f1f; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 22px;"><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond; line-height: normal;">We are so lucky to have the Internet so easily available, where with one touch we can connect with communities of like-minded people. Find others who share your passion and this will make it so much easier to stay on the right path. When you share your passion with others, you are consciously recognizing/affirming the path you are on. This could be through a Facebook page, sites like MindBodyGreen, blogs, community groups or people who are truly interested in your changes. This was the whole reason I started my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MichelleTessJourneyToAPureLife" style="color: #0068cf; cursor: pointer; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 22px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a>- to share my passion with anyone who wants to hear it :)</span></span></div>
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Not quite eight things but these are four are AWESOME!</div>
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<b>1. Spirit Junkie by Gabrielle Bernstein</b></div>
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I have never been much of a reader but I have really been
enjoying this book. I recommend this book for anyone who wants a big slap of
Inspiration. The author Gabrielle Bernstein tells her spiritual journey and
gives you tools to overcome fears that hold you back in life.</div>
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<i>“Love is where we all begin. When we are born, all we know
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<b>2. Smoothies</b></div>
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Goji Berries</div>
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Banana</div>
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Strawberries</div>
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Aloe Vera</div>
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Super Greens Powder</div>
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Raw Cocoa Powder</div>
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Camu Camu Powder</div>
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I am looking more and more into the food I eat. It feels
like once you start looking you can’t stop. I am so grateful that I am aware of
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This is a great article that I found today by Chris
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soy. This article was great reading and I hope it is for you too.</div>
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<b>Well, it is a three day weekend for me <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Wingdings;">:)</span></b><b> Going to walk on the
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MichelleTesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04925712459982301149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3918600175853338734.post-12630783715685052892012-08-15T00:09:00.000-07:002012-08-15T00:09:12.304-07:00Goodie Balls :)
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One thing I want to do is get away from my craving of
CHOCOLATE!! I have always been addicted to chocolate and found myself going for
those little snack size chocolates every afternoon at work.... BOO :(</div>
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The best way to get away from eating chocolate is to have some healthier snacks handy . . . like these YUMMY Fruit Balls. This is one of the easiest recipes ever… YAY!</div>
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<b>GOODIE BALLS (Gluten Free)</b></div>
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250 grams of Dried Fruit~ Any type (Preferably Organic)</div>
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MichelleTesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04925712459982301149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3918600175853338734.post-71206379828855813842012-08-13T18:29:00.000-07:002012-08-13T18:29:24.417-07:00One Life by James Morrison<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sometimes you come across a song by chance that completely resonates with you and how you are feeling at that exact moment.<br />
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This song was exactly that . . . I think it is such a beautiful song with great lyrics to inspire everyone :)<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>James Morrison~ One life</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_1">When I was a young boy</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_1"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_2">I was living for the moment</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_2"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_3">The world was wide open</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_3"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_4">I had every choice</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_4"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_5">But with so many choices, </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_5"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_6">I just didn't know what to do now</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_7"><br /></span></span></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_6"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_7">All I say is forget it</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_7"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_8">If you tell me I'll regret it</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_8"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_9">Just let it be what it is</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_9"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_10">Coz it's so easy to say</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><br /></span></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_11">If I knew yesterday what I know today, </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_11">where would I be tomorrow</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_11"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_12">I won't let my soul slide away, </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_12">I'd do whatever it takes</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_12"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_13">Coz this time's only borrowed</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_13"></span><br /><span class="line line-s" id="line_14">I got one life, one life, one life and I'm gonna live it</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_14"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_15">I got one life, one life, one life and I'm gonna live it right</span><br /><span class="line line-s" id="line_16"><br /></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_16">My daddy sat me down, he said,</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_16"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_17">"Son it's probably time to start making some plans"</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_17"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_18">And I said, "No, not right now"</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_18"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_19">With so many choices</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_19"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_20">I just didn't know what to do now</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_21"><br /></span></span></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_20"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_21">All I'd say is forget it when he'd tell me I'd regret it</span><br /><span class="line line-s" id="line_22">Just let it be what it is, coz it's so easy to say.</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_22"></span><br /><span class="line line-s" id="line_24">If I knew yesterday what I know today, </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_24">where would I be tomorrow</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_24"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_25">I won't let my soul slide away,</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_25">I'd do whatever it takes</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_25"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_26">Coz this time's only borrowed</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_26"></span><br /><span class="line line-s" id="line_27">I got one life, one life, one life and I'm gonna live it</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_27"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_28">I got one life, one life, one life and I'm gonna live it right</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_28"></span><br /><span class="line line-s" id="line_29">You say the more you think you know what's right</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_29"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_30">The less you do what you feel inside</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_30"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_31">So I won't pretend that I always know</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;">I just follow my heart wherever it goes</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_32"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_33">And I may not always get it right</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_33"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_34">But at least I'm living coz I've only got this…</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_34"></span><br /><span class="line line-s" id="line_35">One life, one life, one life, I've got this one life.</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_35"></span><br /><span class="line line-s" id="line_36">If I knew yesterday what I know today, </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_36">where would I be tomorrow</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_36"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_37">I won't let my soul slide away, </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_37">I'd do whatever it takes</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_37"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_38">Coz this time's only borrowed</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_38"></span><br /><span class="line line-s" id="line_39">I got one life, one life, one life and I'm gonna live it</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_39"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_40">I got one life, one life, one life and I'm gonna live it right</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_40"></span><br /><span class="line line-s" id="line_41">When I'm an old man, hope I'll be rocking in my chair</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_41"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_42">Smiling to myself</span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><span class="line line-s" id="line_42"></span><span class="line line-s" id="line_43">I'll tell my baby girl</span></span></span><br />
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So you may wonder . . . . what do I want to change? Well, I
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Buy
Organic Food; if this is not possible buy from local farmers markets</span></h4>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Create
wonderful and healthy meals/ snacks :) I love cooking and have started rooking and raking a
lot more (Raw Cooking and Baking)</span></h4>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Find
different activities that allow me get active and love it</span></h4>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Maintain
a small Organic garden</span></h4>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Cut
out as many chemical laden products as I can and find alternatives. (Make-up,
skin/body care, cleaning products, etc)</span></h4>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Listen
to my ~ing (inner guidance) and let that guide me</span></h4>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Learn
and practice meditation</span></h4>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">To
forgive what has happened in the past, move on & project <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">LOVE</span> in the
future</span></h4>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Continue
to BE GRATEFUL</span></h4>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Spread
the word.</span></h4>
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I think for many people (at least me anyway) when making a
commitment to change anything in your life, the thought can be overwhelming. I
know that in the PAST I have hidden my goals because I was worried of what others
would think of me if I did not achieve them.</div>
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BUT NOW- I think anyone who is trying to make a change is
AWESOME…. Setting a goal is the first and most crucial step that many do not
take!</div>
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“I won’t let me soul
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I got one life, one
life, one life and I’m gonna live it.”</div>
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<b>One Life ~ James
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The Long Road Ahead....<br />
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I think everyone has that age that makes them feel like it
is time to grow up…. you know that scary age. For some it could be turning
forty or for others when you leave your teenage years. For me, this age is fast
approaching and I feel that it is time I got my act together and take control
of my life (mind, health & body).</div>
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Unlike many of the people I admire on the world wide web
(The Wellness Warrior, Gabrielle Burnstein, etc), I have not had a life changing
moment where I feel like my world, like my mind should drastically change.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>BUT I never wanted to reach rock bottom
to have to CHANGE my life and I feel like there are a lot of people in the
world similar to me.</div>
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For me, my upcoming birthday feels like New Years, but on a
bigger scale! Celebrations yes, but more the resolutions that come with it and
these resolutions are ones that I want to last a lifetime.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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But where do I start? </div>
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I have so many goals; to get rid of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>man of the toxic chemicals that
currently drench my life, eat whole organic foods, exercise (and enjoy it) and
become one with myself- sounds funny but I think if we can understand
ourselves, let go and trust the universe, you can do anything.</div>
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My posts are that of someone who is trying to change their
life for the better, towards a more pure life. Better food, a happy mind and
healthy body. I am no expert or guru and will most probably make some mistakes
along the way, but I am someone who is on a journey of learning and I want to
share that with others who are also on that journey or contemplating whether or
not to begin their own (DO IT!)</div>
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