I’m Taking My Sugar Consumption PUBLIC

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Sugar has inched its way back to my life. I enjoy French fries once a month, with (dare I say) the high fructose corn syrup ketchup that is at most restaurants. Gluten-free bread that holds my sandwiches of goat cheese, tomato, lettuce, avocado, and condiments has sugar as an ingredient. I’ve decided that sweetener has come a little too far back into my life.

One of the first steps to changing a habit is to become aware of it, and I plan to do just that.

 

For the week of May 10th through May 17th, I am going to document ALL of my processed sweetener consumption publicly through facebook. Honey and coconut syrup won’t be taken into account, because they have my approval for occasional use.

Why am I doing this? It’s worldwide accountability. Some clients who are already fans of the facebook page are viewing from as far away as Australia and New York. It will make me think twice about a sugary item before I eat it. This project also means that I must know what is in my restaurant meals, and I will be asking before I accept a dipping sauce for fresh rolls at my favorite Thai restaurants.

Is there a habit that you would like to take public this week, with the intention of noticing it to change it? As I begin this week, my plans aren’t to be sugar-free. I simply want to document the sweets that I do consume. If you feel inspired to join in for the week, please do! You can either post about your current habit through social media, find a partner to check in with daily, or send a few people in your family an email each day. If you aren’t getting enough hours of sleep each night, start noticing it. If you would like to eat more fresh salads each day, tell the world how many salads you do eat.

I bet that your habit will start to shift for the better after a few days of honesty with the people around you.

  

The new facebook business page I’ve created is not set to private, so even if you aren’t on facebook, you can still take a peek at my sugar consumption at Ava Waits ~ Be Nourished Around The World.

 © 2012 Ava Waits

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30 Days of Wonderful: How luscious healing meals will change your body, change your income, and position you to finally receive everything you’ve ever wanted in your life

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Dear Beautiful Woman,

Do you want:

~ To be the woman who glows with an attractive radiance?

~ A happy tummy, and a body that you smile at every time you look in the mirror?

woman enjoying cherry blossoms

~ Unstoppable energy that your friends, colleagues (and sweetheart!) will notice?

~ Exuberant happiness, in spite of melancholy that used to stop you?

~ Deeper relationships and committed people who easily flow into your life?

~ Clarity of your purpose, after years of wondering what’s next?

~ More awe at the magic of life, and moments where everything is perfectly aligned?

~ A body in a wonderful state of health? You don’t get sick, you don’t need medication, and you don’t damage your beautiful body with junk food!

This is all possible for you, even if it doesn’t seem so right now.

 

Before I go on, let me first tell you that it wasn’t very long ago that I was an exhausted business owner, pushing myself to stay up late with sugar, and totally ignoring the things that I most loved about life. I went into fear whenever my income dipped, and I was not making time for the important people in my life. I was eating well, but stress was causing me to make some choices I didn’t want to show the world. After many frustrating days, I got fed up and decided that I had to make a huge change.

 

One sentence changed my life:

“Thirty days of feeling wonderful is all you need to manifest the biggest of dreams you’ve ever had.” ~ Abraham Hicks

I believe this statement, and on a new teleclass in March, I’m going to share with you exactly why I believe it.

I’ve tested it, and the results blow me away every time.


Twice in 2011, I dedicated a period of 30 days to enjoy life, delight in food,  and bask in the experiences of each day.   It wasn’t about working harder. It was about wearing dresses to dinner, spending time with friends, dancing to great music, and indulging in delicious healing meals. I picked basil while sitting in the sunny garden, ate slowly, laughed more, and did what made me happy.

 

Magical things began to show up in my life:

~ I received an invitation to speak about my nutrition company to an audience of over 1,000 people.

~ I said yes to opportunities to earn an additional five figures of income.

~ I was gifted with air travel in first class.

~ New fun clients signed up to work with me privately.

~ Important people very close to me offered their support, and I have faith that there has always been a net of support below me.

~ My life became about adventure and freedom.

~ I finally hired a business coach I’d wanted to work with for years.

 

 

A lot of people were watching as I posted daily about my experiences in the 30 Days of Wonderful project in December. Now, I’m ready to take you behind the scenes, and tell you why I believe in this process so much.

 

You are invited to a new complimentary teleclass called:

 

“30 Days of Wonderful: How luscious healing meals will change your body, change your income, and position you to finally receive everything you’ve ever wanted in your life.”

 

This call is on March 15th, 2012, at 6pm Pacific Time/9pm EST

Register Now

 

On the call I’ll talk about:

1. The breakdown before the growth. We’ll talk about moving beyond being the overworked, exhausted, and rushed woman. It’s only going to get better from here, and the shift you need to make is quite different than what you were expecting. I’ll share my personal story on this call.

2. How being adventurous, in life and with food, allows unexpected miracles to show up.

3. Why crafting a unique way of eating is incredibly important to your health and future. A woman eating fast food for lunch isn’t going to go as far as the devoted woman who chooses food to support her body and spirit. If you’re ready to speed up your potential, be on this call.

4. Why you must keep your vibration positive. Happiness is like a bubble of gentle protection that we wrap ourselves in. It ensures your success, and protects you. If you don’t stay positive, you just might slice your avocado and your finger open like I did.

5. The state of being that allows your biggest dreams to swiftly flow into your life.

6. And so much more!

 

I’ve created this teleclass to help you bring more magic into your life. It is my hope to inspire you to create a life and meals that you will revel in. Please join me on March 15th.  You’ll also have the opportunity to preview the completely new 30 Days of Wonderful Group Program for women.  It’s reserved for women ready to embrace a month of absolutely wonderful experiences, healing food and growth.

 

Are you ready to enjoy your life and every meal?

I look forward to having you on the call,

Ava 

 

P.S. I’m also going to have a prize drawing on the call. It’s only for those who attend live, so be sure that you join me on March 15th.

P.P.S. Life really can get this good! If you absolutely can’t make it to the call, the recording will be available after March 15th. You will still need to register if you want access to the recording.


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I Was Blown Away By What They Said

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The strangers wished me good evening at the restaurant.

I was somewhat shocked by this kind gesture, and I’ll tell you why.

Several years ago, I traveled through Europe for 3-1/2 months with one of my good friends. We spent several days in the coastal city of Nice, France to enjoy the beaches and warmth. All I ever want to look at are restaurant menus when I travel, and this was no exception. As soon as I stepped off the train, I went restaurant hunting.

On one of my evenings, I went out to a Chinese restaurant with 2 travelers from Canada. We were halfway through our meal when another table of guests got up to leave. Right before they exited the restaurant, the couple turned to us and wished us “Good evening” (“Bonsoir” in French).

No stranger had ever done that to me at a restaurant before!
My friends and I turned to each other and were touched by this simple and kind gesture.

 
Sometimes I feel like we are disconnected from the enjoyment of others. How often do we think about the table of diners at the other corner of the restaurant? Do we care if the person at the coffee table next to us got a good drink? I know that sometimes I’m so distracted by the people I am with that I forget to pay attention to the other eaters. This is something that I’d like to change.

Last weekend, as I exited a Thai restaurant in Seattle, I had the opportunity to wish goodnight to the people who were seated at our table after us. They laughed with me for a minute before I left. It feels just as good to give this gesture as it does to get it.


Your Assignment:

The next time you exit a cafe or restaurant, say something to one of the guests at the table by the door. This can be “Good night,” “Enjoy your meal,” or even “Bonsoir.”

This just might make their day.
 
If you’d like to help me spread European charm and kindness around the planet this season, please be sure to take on this task. Thanks!

 

 

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Eight experts are here to help you conquer your New Year’s Resolution!

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Happy New Year!

 

The theme word I chose for 2012 is bliss. To me, bliss comes through my meals, the food I choose to thoroughly enjoy, travel, and good music.

There have been times in my professional career where I’ve overworked myself, gone a little bit too long without food, and ignored a tired body. I always thought that pushing myself would mean that I could get further in business. I would work harder and harder, but I was extremely unproductive, and the things I did produce didn’t go very far. Now I know that if I want to give my gift of health to the world, I must stay happy and experience bliss as often as possible. I get so much more done this way.

 

As a passionate professional or business owner, I can presume that you also want to enhance your productivity efforts for 2012. Your passion has taken you this far, but it’s time to ramp up your productivity so you can enjoy a balanced life, a more profitable schedule and a stress-free environment.

The formula to have a successful and ever growing business is to leverage your time in a way that allows for growth and balance. Following a productive regimen gives you control over your schedule, allows you to focus on tasks, and achieve more in less time. Isn’t it time you lived all year this way? 

I am delighted to be one of the eight experts participating in The 2012 Productivity Revolution Telesummit. I accepted this challenge because I want to help you reinvent yourself into the productive, focused, and empowered person you are meant to be.

The 2012 Productivity Telesummit begins Monday, January 9 and concludes Wednesday, January 18. Each speaker will present once a day for an hour, at 1:00pm (EST) Monday- Friday (we’re off on the weekends). You can listen to all the live calls absolutely FREE. However, if you cannot make it to a live call, don’t worry. You will have an opportunity to upgrade your subscription and purchase the recordings at a very low price.

 

Just imagine what your life would look like if:

You started your days with purpose and determination.

You didn’t just put out fires, but accomplished milestones every day.

You achieved more in less time and then had enough time to enjoy the other things you love.

Your physical space was organized.

Your eating habits gave you energy and helped you feel great.

You no longer felt overwhelmed and tired.

You embraced your financial situation.

 

That is the way you are meant to live!

By participating in the Productivity Revolution Telesummit, you will receive the tools you need to make 2012 your most productive year yet! Will I see you there? I hope so! Because this event was created specifically for you!

To learn more about this remarkable and revolutionary telesummit and to register, please visit http://the2012productivityrevolution.com  

 

Enjoy,

 

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Nutrition Mentor and Founder of Parisian Picnics, LLC.
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Think of How Many Hours You’ll Save

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In the past week, I’ve sent several clients a long list of meals that can be created in under 10 minutes. It’s important to have health-supporting meals that are quick to prepare, and can also travel with you, in case you are out of your house for most of the day. Breaks in your workday where you can eat, pamper yourself, and feel inspired are just as important as those meals.

 

Did you know that one of the biggest reasons why small business owners and professionals suffer and feel overworked is the lack of productivity? Having passion and dedication for what you do should not mean working countless hours only to feel like it never ends.

There is a better way! Today you can take action and embrace new resources to leave behind the feelings of overworked, anxious and tired and replace them with productive, organized, focused and free.

 

I am honored to introduce to you The 2012 Productivity Revolution Telesummit. Along with me, seven other experts are coming together to share with you what it takes to begin your own productivity revolution.

If in this past year you:

  • Struggled with your email management
  • Suffered with the physical organization of your office
  • Felt inundated and wanted to just walk away
  • Wished there were systems you can apply to make things run smoother
  • Nearly choked on your lunch because you were multi-tasking and trying to eat at the same time
  • Regretted gaining those pounds because you didn’t have time to make healthier food options
  • Learned something new but didn’t have the time to apply it and implement it
  • Constantly ignored your finances because it seemed overwhelming and you simply didn’t have the time….

Then this Productivity Revolution is for you! During the eight transformational 60-minute calls, you will learn what it takes to live your life productively, with focus and purpose. We want you to begin your own productivity revolution.

 

Click on the link below to join us in this amazing telesummit and to commit to making 2012 your most productive year yet! http://The2012ProductivityRevolution.com
Enjoy,

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Ava Waits

Nutrition Mentor and Founder of Parisian Picnics, LLC

P.S. Can I share something personal with you? Having extra time to enjoy my life and food has been so important to me that I created a special slide in my newest MindMovie to keep me focused on it.

It says “There is always plenty of time.” The photo that comes up afterward is a picture of Paris with clocks being flung up into the sky. On this telesummit, I’d like to show you that luxury and freedom.

 

 

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Create Magical Holiday Meals

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I have trust that your holiday meals are going to be MAGICAL! I trust that you are the type of person who is evolving and moving closer to experiencing joy and the best health possible. Interactions with your family members will be smooth and caring. The food will be aromatic and enjoyable. There will be plenty of options for you to eat, even if you have food sensitivities. You know how to make food choices that will speed you to your health goals. You know when to stop eating. Your potluck dish will be loved, and friends won’t even know that it’s made a little differently.

 

With that said, I’d like to offer you 5 new ideas to make a nourishing holiday environment and experience.

1. If you’re going to a potluck, bring 2 dishes. One can be an entrée that you love and that will satisfy all of your dietary needs. Choose something that you would be perfectly happy eating if it were the only thing you will eat that night. You never know if the host will have food that works for your needs, so bring something that you can eat and share. Then suggest some new recipes for their next dinner party. Also bring a healthy dessert, like tapioca pudding sweetened just with the coconut milk it was made in. Fruit dipped in chocolate is great, and so are baked pears with cinnamon.

2. Focus on what feels good, but isn’t a crutch. Eating a whole bag of chips or half of a pie might feel good in the moment, but not for long. What I mean is to look for other ways that you can stay positive. Look for delicious spoonfuls of something that you love to eat, and also what creates true joy in your life and in your body. If you need ideas and inspiration, visit the blog posts about the 30 Days of Wonderful  project that I am writing about during the month of December.

3. Embrace a few new foods now, and continue to love them all the way through the holiday season. Use cinnamon on top of hot rice cereal or oatmeal. Ginger has been going in to my smoothies to provide warming qualities. This way, the smoothies feel great, even on colder days. Ginger also helps to break down foods that are high in protein, like the beans and meat that many people crave in the cold months. Try more raw cauliflower, which is easy to eat and pack as a snack when you’re away from home. It has anti-cancer properties, and helps to stimulate liver function.

4. Reach out for meal inspiration from other cultures. Share what you learned when you ate a meal in one of your favorite countries, and bring home a tradition from that experience. I still stuff bell peppers with Brie cheese and grill them like I did on an organic farm in Geneva. One of the reasons I enjoy gluten-free and dairy-free crepes is because a woman from the Czech Republic made me what she called “egg pancakes” one morning several years ago.

5. Plan more parties in the months of January and February, even if you have to make up a special occasion.Seasonal depression may creep in after the build up of the holidays, especially if you eat high stress foods. Find a reason to interact with friends. Throw a soup party where you and friends come together to make 5 different batches of soup. Have a squash cooking party with a prize for the most creative squash stuffing. Have a contest and food photo shoot for the most beautiful plating of a dish made with kale.

 

© 2011 Ava Waits

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