Nice to see you!

Three major events occurred for me last year (2010), all in the space of about 2 weeks. I turned 50. The following day I got married. Two weeks later, my oldest daughter became pregnant with her first child and my first grandchild.

Most middle-aged people will tell you that in their minds, they still feel 20 something. It's the same for me.

Wasn't it only yesterday that I was planning a night out with guys from the surf club? That gorgeous new perm. Flaired, cuffed denims and the red t-shirt with the off-the-shoulder frill. Corked platform wedgies. **sigh**

Suddenly I'm looking in the mirror and wondering how 30 years can flash by so damned quickly!

So here I am in cyberspace, sharing my genuine shock and horror with anyone who'll listen and maybe I'll even meet some other over 50s who find themselves in the same predicament!

Welcome to my dilemna!!

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

It's a Date!

This is what I'll be doing on Sunday ...

On Sunday, 8th March, Jessie Reimers from Get A Fresh Start will be hosting a Wellness Day at The Sticky Fig Gallery Cafe.

Jessie will demonstrate how you can make your own Toxin Free Products to use at home and get rid of dodgy chemicals that have been linked to endocrine disruption and long term health problems- it's easy to make your own all purpose cleaning spray, mould remover, deodorant, perfume, foaming hand soap and more and she will show you how including take home recipe info sheet!

Jessie will follow this with an Introduction to Essential Oils Class and how you can use these and other tools to support your body in many ways- physically as well as EMOTIONALLY! She will talk about the mood management oils, the peaceful blend, a wonderful blend for focus and supporting PMS, post menopause and mood swings as well as some wonderful ideas to assist those with ADHD, those on the Autism spectrum, anger and other behavioural and emotional difficulties.

Tickets are $25 or for a limited time bring a friend and pay just $15 each and this includes a free Wild Orange dōTERRA essential oil for you to take home as well as recipes and information pack.

Please contact the Sticky Fig Gallery Cafe to order one of their delicious salad boxes for lunch on 4191 4443. Jessie's last Hervey Bay event completely sold out, so get in early as this is going to be another sold out event.

After lunch there will be an optional information session to find out more about the business opportunity with doTERRA and becoming a consultant in our wonderful team.

Bookings are essential, don't delay as this event has limited capacity.

I'm a big fan of Jessie Reimers so I'm looking forward to this very much, and especially because Mardi and Woman of Many Talents will be sharing the experience with me!

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Tonight for dinner I dipped some boneless chicken thighs in egg and then coated them with a mixture of almond meal, LSA, sesame seeds, chilli powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. I lay them on a tray lined with baking paper which was brushed with coconut oil and baked them in the oven for 20 mins, then turned them over and baked for a further 15 mins.

They were scrumptious and on another tray in the oven I roasted sweet potato, beetroot, onion and zucchini and then I placed 2 large flat mushrooms on the tray with chopped garlic and butter in their centres. I drizzled some balsamic vinegar over the vegetables after I served them up and added a little container of my sriracha sauce to dip the chicken into.

It was GOOD!!

I found another short Paleo story from Hayley to share ...

My/Our Story

Mid last year my husband become unwell and was sent off to see various specialists who sent him for numerous tests. The results were unclear, but that didn't stop them (Drs) from stocking him up on all types of medications. One specialist told him he may have to remove a piece of his large intestine. That was it for me, I decided that there had to be a better way. So I started researching, I came across the word "Paleo" and read everything I could find on Paleo. Everything I read just made sense. I found Chef Pete Evans face book page and purchased his book 'Family Food'. We ate 80% Paleo as we patiently awaited The Paleo Way 10 week Program to start. Since starting Paleo I have disposed of 16kgs and my husband 15Kgs. Little did I know that the Paleo way would not only change my husband's life but mine also.  I have struggled with digestive issues my whole adult life and was living in constant pain, I had just accepted this as being part of my (normal) life. WELL I could shout from the roof top .. its not a normal way of life! My pain is nearly non existent now, I no longer take any medications for my stomach or my sinus (which I have had for years). My husband and I are also enjoying clearer skin, more energy, weight reduction, brighter eyes, we are less hungry and the list of improvements just keep coming, but best of all is we cant stop smiling. The Paleo Way is a life changer and we will NOT be going back to the old way of life. Give it a go, you wont be disappointed... A huge thanks to Pete and his team, you guys have helped give my husband and I our quality of life back xx

I got some more study done. I didn't enjoy it at all today! I struggled and was easily distracted, but I didn't give up completely, so I feel like I achieved something .. not a lot, but enough.

I was also, strangely enough, craving coffee!! Almost all day!! Very weird. Needless to say, I did not cave to my crave :) tempting though it was.

Perhaps an early night is on the cards. My brain will function better after a solid night's sleep. Last night, I stayed up til midnight watching Grey's Anatomy .. when will I learn???

Nite all.

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