Waaay way back in history, all mankind had to hunt and gather to get food and nourish their families. Their meals consisted of plants (probably not rarely undefined plants), vegetables, fruits, fish and meat. They were self-dependent and speaking of the health aspect of their eating habits would be doubtful but nature-based. So how bad [...]
Category: health matters
TheBalancedLife.Com: 21 Days of Pilates challenge by Robin
Update: If you read this after the actual start of the challenge, do not worry: All videos are online on Robin's YouTube Channel, but only until the end of the challenge! 🙂 Did you do any of her workouts? Do you love them as much as I do? Just now, on my daily visit to Our [...]
spotlight on morning routines — take 1
This following notion is take 1 (the impact of morning routines on us) of 2 (the beauty of seasonal morning routines). Recently, I have been philosophizing about how different the unique ways are through which we all view tiny aspects of life -- these tiny aspects ultimately sum up to define our world view. I find [...]
acting 101: #1 loving your instrument
In the art of acting, your body is your instrument. Before you can use your body as means to an end -- which is embodying a character --, you need to feel good about yourself first and also be able to move freely and comfortably. So there are two aspects that you have to be [...]
diaries of a detox virgin — the day after
My first three-day detox experience is over and looking back, I gladly want to share my thoughts and experiences with all of you detox virgins out there who have been following this short little journey with me. RECAP Recapturing the first and foremost fact, I guess I can no longer call myself a detox virgin. [...]
diaries of a detox virgin — part 4: day 3
Oh you sweet little thang! (Talking in reply to the sound of the coffee machine at work -- No, I did not have a cup of coffee on the last cleansing day. I just enjoyed the familiar sound of the coffee maker. Now come on! Don't you have a little trust in my determination?! 🙂 [...]
diaries of a detox virgin — part 3: day 2
I can proudly announce that I did not touch a cup of coffee yesterday (detox day 2). I got over it, kind of. At work, my collegues must have been sensing my being low on the caffeine ("low" like "zero input") did not make me a very motivated/motivating person and tried to make me give [...]
diaries of a detox virgin — part 2: day 1
If I only showed you my detox diary notes I have written down throughout the day yesterday... You would totally think I was a coffeine addict (and my notes make me slightly think that I actually am... hmm). Just thinking about what I went through yesterday, I feel sorry for myself. Several times, I was [...]
diaries of a detox virgin — part 1: planning & research
Oh, wow. It took me quite a few days to collect recipes and research and to set my mind on those recipes I want to add to my meal plan. There are just so many options and variations of doing detox! Honestly speaking, I was about to call it quits when researching. Why?, you ask? Because [...]
diaries of a detox virgin — intro
A few years ago, when detoxes and cleanses became a popular thing, I held a consistent resistance to participating in the trend. I remember when my first boss (the best an employee could ever wish for!) did a two-weeks (at least I remember it being two weeks) detox and all I was thinking was "She [...]
