New Year's Eve 2015: a year in review

As I was walking in the very quiet dark morning to the train station, I was overcome with such a grand overflowing feeling of being blessed.

I looked back in a year's time, and I could visibly see that my wheel of wellness was more rounded out than just a year ago.

Just some awesome highlights of my 2015:

1. My assertion of myself has improved greatly.  I can see how this applies when I speak with my spouse and other members of the family. The cool thing is, there is space for improvement!

2. My financial situation has greatly improved. There aren't many individuals I am grateful to for helping me get to where I currently am.

3.  In the course of this one year, I have switched over to two new phones. My current phone allows me the convenience of working on this blog that you are reading as well as provide me with great music I can choose easily! Wow. Technology has quickly evolved in the last 20 years or so.

4.  My relationships have improved.

5. I have adopted a morning sacred sipping ritual as well as an exercise routine that has helped shape my body from flabby to more defined and lean. 

I have also discovered the company, Purium Health Products, which helps me stay on track with providing my body with raw organic whole nutrition.

6. My youngest child has started speaking in some small sentences. He is so cute!

7. We got to visit with my spouse's family this past winter as well as in the Summer. We got to see his brother and his family at Thanksgiving as well, so it has been a good year of family get-togethers.

8. My grandfather survived his brain aneurysm... His going into the hospital brought me in with cousins and family that I do not see often anymore.

9. I surpassed my goal of reducing my weight (I was 167 pounds around this time last year) to 148 by my birthday. I managed to decrease the weight to 146.5 before my birthday.

10. My eldest is sleeping better at night. He doesn't make as much noise as before, and he sleeps mostly uninterrupted.

11. My daughter started learning piano and swimming, and has gained in both areas.

My list goes on, but now I would like to share what I am looking forward to.

Looking forward to:

1. Increased financial freedom!

2. Better health: more vibrancy, energy, improved vision, mental focus, adequate sleep, lightness, flexibility, lean muscles, clear skin, presence, etc.

3. Furthering my career in health coaching via blogging, conference calls, book writing, group trachings and one-on-one coaching.

There is something in the near future called the One Ton Challenge that I am very excited about!

4. Leaving Canada for a short 'vacation'.

As well, I am excited for what surprises the Universe has to present me. Let's go with the flow :)

What is on your list?

Wishing you peace, prosperity and personal power in 2016!

Kim

Thankful Thursday, Christmas Eve 2015

Thankful

1. The happiness and joy amongst co-workers today... Wishing each other a Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays regardless of religion.

2. Eating and enjoying shortbread cookies once a year... I think I had one too many on the train going home... But I own the consequence as I was the one who chose to indulge.

3. Getting to leave work a little earlier, being able to walk underneath the sunshine of an incredibly warm day near the end of December.

4. Making some food before my In-laws (I call them the in-loves) arrive tomorrow.

5. Listening to Bears (Barry Neil Kaufman) teach Optimal Self Trust.

6. A most thoughtful gift from my secret Santa... Who would have known that we did smudging at home? And a scent free hand lotion. That is so me! Thank you, Secret Santa! Also a couple of really thoughtful cards. Thanks Thasha!

7. Family, friends, strangers, smiles, sky, train, street, shoes, sitting on this chair typing on this new phone made in China... Sending you warm wishes to enjoy the presence of this very moment.

Blessings,
Kim

Wonderful week: December 14 - December 20, 2015

Awesome:

1. My daughter was utterly surprised when she saw me at her Holiday concert as she sang Feliz Navidad and Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer. Adding to her surprise, her dad was also able to attend the event. 

A week prior we all thought no parent would be going.... And she let the tears and angry eyebrows crowd her face every day.

Well, what a miracle!

I will cherish this memory as I also hope she will too.

2. My body feels like it's melting away unnessary fat again effortlessly as I have been enjoying my kamut blend with chlorella and carrot juice powder. 

My kids (nor I) liked the PowerKids that I was so looking forward to. I spoke... But I managed a couple of times to blend it into a smoothie and then the boys would drink it merrily.

3. Hot to chat with my friend Cat, and brought up the PowerKids. She urged me to return it for a refund. Thinking that it wouldn't be worth the cost of shipping, I had not even considered it.

I called customer service, and the female on the phone was very helpful. She said that there is a 60 satisfaction guarantee. 

So I actually paid over 16 dollars tobship the empty jar and scoop back to the company for a refund.

4. My sister managed to do some nice art work on Little M's hand. He want to be a part of the nail painting when he saw Auntie was putting nail polish on his sister's hands.

5. My mom being here to help us watch the kids as well as make us good food.

6.... So many great things... Like picking kale from my backyard in the middle of December!

Going to gather sleep now.

Peace and  tranquility to all,

Kim

Super Saturday and Sunday, December 12-13, 2015

Friday:

Little S yelled with years coming down her face: "I hate Friday, Saturday and Sunday!" 

"Why?"

"Because I miss my teacher! Monday is my favourite day because I get to see her again!"

Nice.  I remember being very close to my teachers as well. They were so much easier to get along with than my own parents. She must feel the same way ;)

Highlights of the weekend:

1. Little R threw up overnight all over his bed, himself and his three stuffies... One of which was a stuffed penguin with a flashlight in the tummy.

I felt kind weird putting them into a garbage bag along with his pillow. I felt kid of like putting pets into a garbage bag.

But it was done.

Fortunately, Husband managed to find him a nice one from the Thrift store.

2. Had a beautiful night time walk with Little R to Giant Tiger and back. It was so peaceful, calm and mild. I held his arm as well as held his hand as we walked and aired the shiny colourful Christmas lights in people's properties.

3. It was so awesome that I took Little S on a night time car ride on Sunday. She loved it too.

4. Changing our bathroom shower curtain after many years of use to a new fabric one :)

5. Walking in the canned food aisle, a gentleman exclaimed to me, "I don't know what to eat." And he held up a can of baby clams.

He explained to me that his wife had cholesterol. Well, wasn't that the gift. I started asking him what his body asked for. I was able to give some general encouragement to eat greens, taking baby steps to et more whole unprocessed foods.

I am so glad when these opportunities pop up for me to speak my passion: wellness!

6. I noticed a huge deep scrape on the outside of the back passenger car door when I went to put groceries in the car.

It is to date the hugest dent I have seen our car sustain by someone else.

What I loved about this situation was it allowed me to realise how far I had come in being present and in control of my emotions.

I was not angry. I looked around to see if anyone around was going to accept the responsibility. There was no note on the windshield.

Alas, I was safe, and the car is still functioning well.

When I got home to ask Husband about it, he didn't seem to be so concerned.... Until he saw for himself this "scrape".

Then my daughter saw it. "Oh my Goodness! Now we'll really know how to know it's our car!"

Now that is innocent and logical :)

7. I managed with my sister's help switch over to using a new mobile phone!

8. little M and Little R really really really enjoyed the green smoothies I made them with the Power Kids shake as well as cracked chlorella and kamut juice blend.

Just being on the greens juices again for the last three days, I can see my body firming up and shedding excess fluid retention.

Now it's time to slip into slumberland... Zzzz

Thank you for reading,

Kim

Thankful Thursdays, December 10, 2015: endless list

Endless list of blessings this day:

1. My train was delayed about 15 minutes today, but I made it into work just 2 minutes past my start time ;)

Even with just a fifteen minute difference, I was able to relieve myself with the toilet at the GO station. As well, I was able to enjoy the glimmer of the silver reflections of the chilly lake.

2. Enjoying a wonderful holiday. Celebration with co-workers. It was so much fun! We work hard and play even harder it seems ;)

I loved decorating and getting to know co-workers I would otherwise have little contact.

We enjoy an abundance of delicious food  as well as a Portuguese tart.

3. Drinking my Kamut blend with Carrot Juice Plus. This totally have me some awesome energy walking toward the go train station in the morning.

4. Going out with my co-workers after work. Thank you, Husband, for putting the kids to bed.

5. Showing my daughter the gingerbread houses. "Mom, there's a place I really want you to take me."

"You want me to take you to my work?"

"Yes! Isn't there a 'bring your daughter to work' day?"

Lol

6. Experiencing A fatigue about 20 minutes after I started eating the left over rice and some potatoes on the train heading home.

This again is a reminder of how high amounts of starches (refined carbs) affect my body, and therefore affect my life.

7.  Walking home later at night permitted me the chance to see the stars above in clear night. It also allowed me the chance to bump into the paperboy. It was nice chatting with him and finding out his mom was doing with a new baby.

8. My bed, my covers, my pillow.... My wonderful slumberland...

Now, list three things that start with J that make you happy?

Lots of love,

Kim

CHOOSEday, December 8, 2015: it's here!

New and good:

1. Got home today and found this box greeting me at the door ;)

I had been wanting the Powershake since the last drop was savoured. 

I am excited to use the kamut wheat grass blend as well as the cracked chlorella with Little R.

I am going to just take a snapshot of him before and each week into using the products.

Also, the other two will be able to enjoy the Powerkids shake. 

It may be very difficult to get kids to eat veggies (it used to be easy when the kids just ate broccoli and bitter olives... Then came the influences of society and school), BUT fortunately, getting them to drink them is easier :)

2. Little M and Little M out ornaments up on the holiday tree in our living room mostly getting along.

3. Little R just looked at me when I was tucking him and bed and doing some energy work. He knows so much that he does not speak, and he gives me the biggest opportunity for growth in being understanding, intuitive and compassionate.

I thank my family every day for presenting  me with the challenges and precious laughter.

Choose your day your way :)

Kim

Monday, December 7, 2015: no moans

Why was my weekend great?

1. Got to chat with my friend Kathy on Saturday, sharing insight on our special attention kids (I just made that up - instead if special needs). It's really awesome to someone else who is as interested in getting what's best for their child who also understands the unique challenges we face as parents.

2. Sunday I got to spend time with Little R cooking while Little M was doing an activity with the iPad. It was peaceful and productive. I chopped vegetables and he out them into the pots then stirring. One time he was too quick in throwing my garlic into the pot without me grating it.

I will definitely work it into my weekly Sunday meal prep.

I also noticed that he didn't do any of his verbal noises or Kung fu movements (intensely waving his hand and moving his legs) during our cooking.

3. As they (Little and M and Little) started to drive me a little impatient, I got them to take a walk with me to Giant Tiger. It was cloudy but mild out, and j didn't have to carry or pull anyone. I just held one bag while holding onto their warm hands.

Today:

I am feeling my stomach and body are negotiating the departure of an unwelcome virus. As I hear Little R yawning, I keep my ears open for any possible warning of oral rejection of stomach contents.

It's times like these that remind me of how super dee duper it  is being healthy.

And having the ability to detox is really great although it may not feel so comfortable.

Looking forward to receiving my greens and the Power Kids this week! 

Going to sleep now. Ah, sweet slumberland... Here I come :)

How was your weekend?

Have a great start to the week!

K

Wonderful Wednesday, December 2, 2015:

Wonderful things in this past week:

1. i had an awesome Saturday taking all three kids out early in the morning, dropping off Little R at Christian Horizons then actually successfully completing errands with the other two... With the help from some junk food!

We went to FreshCo, Value Village, Metro, Today's Natural Solutions and the Big Deal before getting to Little S' last day of SwimKids. While she was swimming, I was able to take Little M around the arena watching bigger kids play hockey. We also managed to watch Little S from the gallery. She had come such a long way since that with summer Swimkids lesson in July.

She's moving on to SwimKids 3 in January! Congrats, Little S!

After SwimKids, we even managed to go shop at Almost Perfect for ten minutes. Then we we back to pick up Little R.

If that wasn't enough, I took on the courage to take them to Walmart to buy Little R a new pair of indoor shoes.  You wouldn't believe how quickly he wares out clothing, shoes and anything he "uses".

I was quite impressed. Little R sat and tried in shoes while the other two looked at toys.

By the time we left the place, I had two intensely upset crying kids. One was sobbing "my ice cream, my ice cream", and the other one just saying how much she hated me because I would get her a Barbie.

Thank goodness for Barney's CD in the car! That certainly helped change the sounds from crying to upbeat kids music about love and joy!

Then the afternoon onward, my sister came over to play :)

Awesome and fanatic Saturday, it was!

2. Great day at work. I love the beautiful decorations this holiday season. I especially have found an appreciation of my neighbours' outdoor Christmas lights.

I used to be quite judgmental about these things. I am happy to recognize my shift to feelings of appreciation rather than having negative thoughts about this way of using our electricity.

3. Spending time with Little S by taking her to piano lessons. She is doing amazing according to her teacher. 

It's funny how her perception is compared to measured 'reality'. For example, I had spent time with her at the library and even briefly at the bakery and Giant Tiger before going home.

She promised to wash up an take a shower... Every Wednesday, in fact.

But the pattern has been that she says 'no' and resists the request with her whole body and screechy voice.

Although the struggle doesn't feel so wonderful, I can see how this is an opportunity for me to grow and to create solutions. Children are so authentic and emotionally expressive. 

Anyone else have challenges with getting your child to do what you ask the first time you ask them to do it?

4. David Sandoval and Amy Venner (co-founders of Purium) we both on a really exciting call tonight regarding the launch of a kids power package. 

I am so very very looking forward to getting good organic greens into the bodies of my kids. There's just some things in the way: junk food availability is everywhere including school (and home), good food takes time and energy to make... And as a working mom, my schedule leaves me limited time to do the green smoothies all the time... However, now that I have tried the Power Shake, I am very confident that the kids will like the Power Kids shake.

Look: here I was last week on Wheatgrass Wednesday... Have you had freshly pressed wheatgrass juice?

What's wonderful for you?

Wishing you a wonderful day!

Kim

Thanksgiving Thursday 2015

I just wanted to share this really cool pic my friend Catherine put together for me. You can see the difference much better in this comparison photo.

Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends 😊

Kim

CHOOSEday, November 24, 2015: blessed am I

Why is today such an awesome day? Let me count the ways (just some highlights):

1. I got to sleep in past 6 am.

2. I got to see all my kids and husband in the morning.

3. I got to drop off my toddler at daycare. He showed me his cubby and his indoor slippers. He was so proud to show me his 'school'.

4. I dropped off my daughter at her school, allowing me to chat with wonderful parents whom I have missed.

5. My friend Kathy came to pick me up in front of the school from the chilly morning in her car that had bun warmers! She was able to just turn on a switch in her car that heated up my seat :)

6. Kathy and I had an awesome morning chatting at the Portuguese bakery, then dropped off a container if cut-up apples for for my eldest at his school before meeting up with her parents Sharon and Jerry at VV (value Village).

7. I was got a senior discount on a spice rack :) thank you, Sharon!

8. Had a delicious lunch with my wonderful sister at Sushi Mountain - yummy food and good friendly service!

9. Shopped at Costco with my sister I had never been to before - got some organic apricots :) among some other items.

10. Took a walk to pick up the two younger ones - my stomachache started to abade.

11. Throughout the day, I received happy wishes via text :) from friends and family :) thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

12. I cooked supper for everyone... And the toddler even ate something other than chicken nuggets ;) nice job, Husband!

13. We all enjoyed delicious pastries from a Greek bakery around Warden and Birchmount. Not too sweet.

14. All the kids were fine to put bed.

15. This present moment of sharing my joyful highlights with you.

Thank you for reading! Please feel free to contribute your blessings in the comments below. Most importantly count your blessings to yourself, and you will see them grow.

Light and love,

Kim

10-day transformation with photos

Hey guys! :)

I know you have been waiting for this for a long time.  So enjoy :)

I wanted to work on putting these pics side by side, but they are what they are... no more putting this off.

Voila my BEFORE pics:

What in the world am I looking at?  Nice smile, Kim! Lol!

 Man, do I ever look serious?  hehehe.

Then ABRA - CA - DABRA.... yummy yummy Power shakes, Super Aminos, lots of water, Super CleansR, Superlytes, simple flex foods and Apothe Cherry... for 10 days

All right, are you ready for the AFTER shots that my 7 year old took?

AFTER 10 days:

 Here's me giving instructions for her to take the best pics... and look what happened.  The next photo is even better...

 Am I sleeping here or what?!  Just take the picture, Little S without laughing so much!  :)

  All right, so she finally left my head out of the pictures.  Thank you.

Main Goals of embarking on the 10-Day Transformation:

1. Enjoy more vibrant energy
2. Sleep more deeply
3. Discover products and information that would be beneficial to my family and friends
4. bonus:  drop a few pounds of fat

The BENEFITS I experienced through this 10-Day Transformation:

1. The number 1 thing I noticed was the strength and "glowingness" of my eyes.  I noticed on the second day and onward that my eyes just seemed to shine.  More often than not, my eyes are the indicator of how tired I am (despite my daily genuinely happy and positive attitude).  Soreness in my eyes, stinging, strain just seemed to be lifted and replaced with a "glowing" wellness.  It almost seemed as though I could see better.  My eyes felt much stronger.
2. The energy and enthusiasm especially with my apple berry Power Shake!  It's SOOOO awesome, yummy and makes me glow.  "Glow" and "radiate" are probably the best words I can use to describe how it causes me to feel.
3. Feeling of non hunger during the day... as I got to day 8, I started to get more "hungry", but more on that in another blog post.  
4. Aches and pain in my legs, back and lower back vanished.  There was exception of one day in particular when I felt I needed to stretch my neck and shoulders, but in general, my muscles and joints felt well.
5. The lovely feeling of my body just shrinking, feeling more space between me and my clothes :) Then the added bonus of friends commenting "hey, are you on a diet or something?  Your neck looks longer."  Or "I am getting convinced..." And my favourite text, "when I saw you yesterday, you looks like you were drowning in your clothes!"  I love the conversation!
6. Taking time to track what I was eating (and continuing that even after my 10-days) in a little book with the cover "think Green".  I became more aware of how little water I had been drinking compared to how much I did drink during the cleanse.  This has helped me form new habits of getting my water when I get to work so I can sip it throughout the day.
7. The support offered by Purium is awesome and invaluable.  I discovered that to benefit most from this program, do as much prep work and attend the daily support calls.  I will be better prepared next time.

So, these are my pics.  If you want to see more photos of other people's transformations, look here:  

If you are considering doing the Transformation yourself, I have a special gift card for you to get $50 dollars off :)  The code to use is coachkimsit.

Thank you for reading and taking an interest in your own health.  You deserve to be happy and healthy.  What are your next steps to that next level?

Sending you high vibrations,

Wholesome Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Little S's funnies:

I had wanted to share this a few days ago (and I am still working in the transformation post!), but here it now...

1. While driving in the car, Little S says, "mom, did you know that Abraham Lincoln is in the five dollar bill?" I chuckled because she pronounced the name "Abb Ra Haum". She keeps doing that no matter how many times we say it as "A Bra Ham."

2. While driving, I hear Little S's voice in the back, "Mom, why are you driving 40 something? The maximum is 50." I have an official backseat driver.

3. Also while driving, she says, "Mom, I am going to daydream now, so don't talk to me."

Funny kid

P.S.

Wait till you see the After shots she took of me after the 10-day Transformation ;)

Freedom Friday, November 13, 2015

New and Good:

1. Ate at the Bay and Adelaide Centre today, and discovered they offered free WI-FI!

2. Went seeking for the availability of fresh juiced wheatgrass, and was happily surprised how accessible it was in the  underground   PATH in Toronto. Building the excitement to when I finally taste my first shot ;)

3. Had a peaceful day with Husband even though we ate too much at a neighbourhood buffet, my plates were mainly romaine and fresh veggies :)

It's easy to fall into a totally indulgent diet once you get off a detox. I think the thought that helps me most is that I can eat whatever I want, so what so I really want? If you can stop and contemplate that before sinking your teeth into a donut or some artificially colour candy, your choice will be supportive of what's most important to you.

To your freedom,

Kim

Thankful Thursday, November 12th, 2015

Thankful for:

1.  Met Carol, the beautiful and passionate owner of Belmonte Raw while scoring on a half price Drive green juice this morning

2. Reading and learning/ relearning about greens, enzymes, etc reading David Sandoval's the Green Foods Bible

3. Husband continuing to make healthy meals for supper.

4. You taking an interest to read my posts.

5. My sister dropping by for a visit in the evening

6. My grandfather has started to be able to eat and speak again

Miracles are in our every day. See them and rejoice 😊

Thank you!

Kim

Wednesday, November 11, 2015: day 12

Delightful:

1. Got to chat a bit during some free time with wonderful co-workers

2. As there was no line-up at a normally very busy Indian restaurant nears Staples on Yonge St near King St, I bought myself a vegetable thali. After eating the food, my curiosity had been quenched - I don't plan on going back there.

3. Even after hours (about 5 minutes), Jim at Healthy Meats still let me into the store to make some purchases. It was great to see him, and it will save me a lot of time on my Shop and Stop Hopping on Saturday.

4. Got to see Marilyn and Jodi at Feel Good even if it was just a minute.

5. Little R told me "not done!" In a recognizable way when I asked if he was done with his bowel movement. He then told me to "go!" Awesome :)

6. Got the tangles out of Little S's hair while in the shower.

7. Read "Un Árbol es Hermoso" to Little M at bedtime, and he repeated "árbol" (tree in Spanish)

8. Husband continues to make nice healthy suppers

9. Feeling like crap right now in the stomach after having eaten so much... Then so much junk. Thank you, my body, for your wisdom! 

Tomorrow, back to healthy habits :)

Blissful blessings,

Kim

CHOOSEday, November 10, 2015: post Transformation day 1

Day 11:

That's right, it's done... Well, sort of. The road to health is never ending :) I feel great, but I am getting better!

This morning I weighed myself, and was 147.5 lbs. I figured since I had gone to the toilet at 2 am in the morning when my toddler was crying weighing myself first thing in the morning would be accurate.

Well, after using the toilet, I was curious to see if that would make a difference in my weight. 

I was glad I took the initiative to weigh again. This time the scale read 146.5 lbs. sweet :)

And, I was going to have my home-made soup do lunch... And by lunchtime today, I was feeling quite hungry.

Can you guess from the photo what I had for lunch?

The weekend was a bit rough, but made it through. I have made some interesting observations, and I will be sharing this with you by the end of the week.

I am really glad I decided to do this cleanse. It has opened the gate to so much learning and involvement with a company with a vision and mission that resonates with my being.

Cheers, and Happy CHOOSEday!

Kim

P.S. 

times flies by very quickly. No matter what you choose to do with your time, it's going to pass - so what DO you really want to do? Then plan to achieve it. 

"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve."

- Napoleon Hill -

Fantastic Friday, November 6, 2015: day 7

Freedom Friday

What a wonderful relaxing week at work.

Quick summary:

- feeling good steady glowing energy during the day

- took the Apothe Cherry in the morning along with the Aminos and Superlytes resulting in an uncomfortable amount of drinking in a short period of time, but that soon vanished

- as I got home, started to get tired and wanting to sleep (could it be from taking the Apothe Cherry which has naturally occurring melatonin in the early morning or was it just because it was Friday?)

- felt kind of cold and damp so made myself a hot Sleepy tea

- cleaned the bathroom

- put kids to bed and decided I wouldn't post until now (Saturday 11:20 am EST) so that I could just get some nice sleep ;)

Thanks for reading,

Kim

P.S. 

stay tuned for Day 8... It's always a busy weekend. Have fun!

Thankful ThirstDay, November 5, 2015: Day 6

Thankful for:

1. The feeling of thirst that reminds me to drink

2. The effortless ability to swallow

3. The fun of giving out taste tests of the awesome Applebeery power shake with co-workers at lunch today :)

4. A comfortable bed with warm covers at night

5. The Internet that so easily and quickly connects me with you

6. This moment of peace to reflect on random things I am grateful for - my life is abundant and free flowing

7. The feeling of hunger for "regular" food... Giving me so much to look forward to in a few days after my 10-day Transformation

So it's day 6! Feeling awesome and full of energy today. Again, not hunger during the day, but I did being an apple with me today. It was nice and delicious.

Tonight after eating my home-grown squash accompanied by organic pea shoots, organic romaine leaves, mushrooms and a bit of avocado splashed with my home-made sauerkraut juice, I found myself rummaging my cupboards like how I would usually during a work week evening.

I was looking at my organic walnuts and almonds... Hmm, how DELICIOUS it would be to pop a couple in my mouth and chew chew chew! 

It's pretty amazing what a temporary commitment can help you through. I think I am craving more variety of food... And the longing for it will make it all that much more fabulous and delicious when I get it.

It's called delayed gratification. Or you could call it self discipline. I am just taking one moment at a time and enjoying the pleasures and embracing the discomforts.

So yesterday I said I would share some thoughts for after the 10-day transformation.

Well, I know I am definitely planning to continue with the momentum of steering clear of the mass processed sugars, dairy and mass produced GMO wheat products. 

I also now know that I love the Appleberry Power shake which easily and effortlessly provides me with delicious nutrition, so I plan to have that on hand for regular consumption - there are also Purium Lifestyle packages which include the a power shake and Apothe Cherry.

Speaking of Apothe Cherry, I think I will start taking that during my morning sip-in-silence mediation. It keeps me up at night to go to the bathroom as I am takin it after 8 pm.

Until tomorrow, keep smiling and loving yourself!

Kim

P.S. if you are thinking of doing a detox and have questions, I am here for you. Just send me a message, and we'll chat.

Wishes fulfilled Wednesday, November 4, 2015: Day 5

New and Good:

1. Today marks Day 5 of my 10-dayTransformation 

Before anything else, I would like to express deep gratitude to my husband for supporting me on this Transformation. Thank for understanding and respecting my food choices these couple of weeks.

Thank you, and I love you.

So, Day 5 is the mid point of this 10 day transformation, and it feels like the mid point of a vacation.

You know that feeling of when you're off in another country, state/province or town? You know you're visiting for ten days, you get to know people and places, and you realise that by being here, your life when you get back home is going to be changed.

Well, today I am actually feeling a little less energetic than yesterday, but still feeling great. 

My eyes are sore right now calling out for slumber, but in general I have noticed that my eyes since being on ten day challenge have improved. They are less strained, feel more lubricated not dry.

Again, I don't feel hungry... Except for a bit at night time, which is another indication for me to go to bed.

Tonight I was able to attend a support conference call, and at the end of a call, the owner and co-founder of Purium led a pretty amazing lifestyle conference call in which he highlighted 5 pieces of news: National Diabetes day, kids improving their health without sugar for just nine days, how the powdered drinks are dehydrated (and again, I am actually really surprised how much I love the taste and texture of the Power Shake)... I was also impressed with a vegan gravy recipe at the end of the call.

During the support call, someone mentioned about thinking about their first day off the 10-day cleanse. I had also been thinking of that today. 

Join me again tomorrow, and I'll share some of those thoughts with you. 

2. Little S and I had fun while signing her up with a library profile username. So many names had already been taken including her nicknames. 

3. Got to read some of Cinderella to Little M at bed time- he actually stayed in bed... He did get up once but it was for using the toilet :)

What do you really want to do for yourself? What's stopping you?

Good night and dream,

Kim

P.S.

Catherine was almost right with her guess at my Day 4's supper photo. If you have seen it, go see it now.

CHOOSEday, November 3, 2015: Day 4

New and good:

1. Today marks Day 4 of my 10-Day Transformation, and I am feeling super fantastic!

Today was my second day at work doing the detox, I now have experience on how to make it work well.

Basically every two hours from the time I get up I take supplements or a gorgeously yummy green shake. It has been the Best tasting powdered nutritional shake I have ever tried that does not add fructose or stevia.

I have discovered yesterday and today that between all the water, supplements and shake that I am not feeling hungry at all throughout the day, so I virtually don't eat during the day. However, I so carry around with me a container of cut up raw chemical free celery, organic cucumber and organic pea shoots.

So far, other than the weight going down, I notice more flexibility, less soreness in my back and eyes, more space between my skin and clothes... I actually had a comment from a friend today that I need to get new pants because the pants in me are looking like my 'fat' pants.

What a compliment! Thank you ;)

2. I got to see my cousins whom I had net seen in a long time as well as my sisters, grandparents and parents. I am very proud of my family. 

3. Sipping in silence with the Apothecherry just before coming downstairs to my bedroom. Although it's part of the Transformation, I think I would incorporate into my regular life. It contains naturally occurring melatonin to help you get a deeper well rested sleep. And I do find that in the morning I am more ready to get up without sore eyes.

Thanks for reading! You know I always delight in hearing from you, so please comment or send me a message.

How do you choose your day to be?

Blissful blessings,

Kim

P.S. can you guess what is in my supper?

Marvellous Monday, November 2, 2015: day 3

Today marks Day 3 of my 10-Day Transformation, and it's supposedly the most difficult day for people on this detox program.  For me, it was great!

The tricky thing about today was executing how to bring the stuff to work and use. 

I used three small containers to carry each a serving of the Power Shake, and two smaller containers for the Super Aminos, Superlytes and Super CleansRs. They are all supplements I am taking in during this detox.

I also packed a container of cucumbers, celery and sprouts. On this Transformation, you're allowed as much cucumbers and celery as you want! :) yum!

One of the main reasons I decided to take in this 10-Transformation was to gain more energy. So far, I am experiencing more of that today on Day 3. It also feels really nice to feel more space between me akin and my clothes.

Tomorrow will be day 4. Join me again then.

A big warm ray of sunshine to you,

Kim

P.S.

Also wanted to share a nice text I received as part of the program: "The size of your commitment determines the size of your results!" - Eric Nies (MTV's "Real World" season 1

Sunday, November 1, 2015: Halloween weekend

Today marks Day 2 of my 10-Day Transformation!

Weigh-in day:

151.5 pounds

Waist 85 cm

Hips 105 cm

Day 1: 

Halloween day was a very very busy day for me. A lot of running around dropping off and picking up kids, groceries and other errands... Then preparing for Halloween.

Why would I choose Halloween Day to start my 10-day cleanse? 

I think it was the perfect day! Lots if candy and junk everywhere. True there are temptations, but actually making that commitment just lays down the law of no junk into the body for the next ten Days.

Day 2: 

Today was also a busy day in the kitchen, cleaning inside, outside, children and then finally had a shower.

Tomorrow will be Day 3, but will also be first day in the work week. I know I can make it work!

Now to sleep... Aw, sweet sleep... Deep, relaxing sleep.

Thank you for the extra hour today :)

Fantastic Friday, October 30, 2015: prep day 2

New and Good:

1. We had a nice potluck as well as a social event themed around dressing up.

2. Husband and I were able to go out together for almost a couple of hours discovering ultra high definition TV quality... And their ultra prices

3. Re listening to Reverend Will Bowen's A Complaint Free World.

4. I have taken measurements and some selfies in preparations for my Ten day Transformation.

Day 1 begins when I wake up :)

Happy Hallowe'en!

Thankful Thursday, October 29, 2015

New and Fabulous:

1. Stuffed Halloween bags with coworkers today on the social committee - got to meet others and had a small taste of what it feels like to work in a pace moving assembly line.

Grateful to both my parents for having done the jobs they did to put food on the table and more.

2. How serendipitous to have called my friend and fellow health coach Catherine and actually have a great conversation with her every time despite both of our busy schedules. I just happen to call at the precise point in time when she was able to pick up the phone and talk.

3. Day 1 of two days of prep before my ten-day TRANSFORMATION! It's coming... More to come :)

4. Little M went to sleep with less of a fuss tonight :)

5. Continuing to read and really appreciate The Reason I Jump.

Monday, October 26, 2015: muffin madness

New and good:

1. I started reading a book entitled Why I Jump by Naoki Higashida translated by David Mitchell and his wife Ka Yoshida. It's amazing! It is a peek into my Little R's world... I will continue to post snippets of this delightful and miraculous book.

Thank you to my friend Jackie who posted it in her Facebook wall.

2. Just attended a live support call with Purium in anticipation for my Transformation.

3. After eating about half a muffin for my husband's birthday, I felt very much like crap. Even my daughter gave up after eating the outer parts of the deliciously too-sweet-to-be-good-for-you vanilla bean gluten free, dairy and nut free muffin. 

I felt so poisoned and suffocated. My body was in a state of shock from the dessert. My felt sick to the stomach, eyes and solar plexus.

Feeling so crappy, I knew I had to capture this moment of gross feeling so I can remember it as a lesson for next time. Thou shalt listen to the messages of thy body. 

It's linking massive pain (and extreme sluggishness) to behaviours that will help us to alter our actions.

My eyes feel so stripped of any energy that was free flowing before the invasion of the muffin (and the half that my daughter did not eat).

I am thankful for being to feel so crappy when I ingest food that harms me. 

Thank you,

Good night

Kim

Saturday, October 24, 2015

New and good:

1. Had a wonderful dinner out with Husband and Little M yesterday evening. It was nice and quiet, tasty freshly made food, friendly staff, clean atmosphere and happy company. Great choice, Husband!

2. Watching Little S right now as I am posting this blog entry. She has grown so much in her independence. 

I still remember the first day of Swimkids. Her eyes were full of years and she hung on to the rail of her bed as I "encouraged" her physically to just go.

This morning she packed her own towel, and came to me with her hair ties.

Great job, Little S!

3. I am consistently and steadfastly working on my book using a timer working in 15 minutes blocks.

I love the momentum!

4. I weighed in at 152 pounds this week down from 153.5 last Sunday. 

Looking forward toy Transformation that should be arriving this coming week :)

Seize the money and live your life!

Lots of love,

Kim

CHOOSEday, October 20, 2015

What an incredible day!

Let me count some ways:

1. It was a friend's son's eleventh birthday. 

2. The Blue Jays won yesterday's game.

3. Canadians elected a new majority government.

4. I continue to steadfastly work on my Ebook.

5. Just finished reading Dr. Joseph Mercola's book: Effortless Healing: 9 Simple Ways to Sidestep Illness, Shed Excess Weight, and Help Your Body Fix Itself.

5. I got the kids to get into bed and turn off the light before 9 pm.  The little one kept holding on to me even when I thought he was sleeping. ;)

I am going to bed now and dream happy flying dreams!

How do you like your dreams?

May they be awesome just like you!

Sunshine and pumpkins,

Kim

Long thanksgiving weekend 2015

Thankful for:

1. Visiting family on Saturday was met with a very long car ride of about 4 hours that usually is 2.5 hours.

But it was worth it to be with family!

2. One of the kids said he was grateful for indoor plumbing :) I love that! I am always grateful for indoor plumbing, but how easily we can tend these things for granted.

3. Lots of great local food!

4. Apple picking with the kids and my sister... It reminded me of my first experience when I had first came to Canada. I am grateful to my late great aunt who provided me with do many unforgettable experiences.

What blessings do you continue to count?