5/17/2013 Daily Tip: Nature’s Cosmetic Medicine Is Sleep

SaffroLean — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:28:01 +0000

Nature’s cosmetic medicine…..sleep. It’s free and simple. Sleep has amazing beauty and weight loss effects. It lowers cortisol levels and stimulates cell production and growth. Get some sleep and wake up energized and beautiful.

Pamela Mirante
pam.i.am@saffrolean.com

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5/16/2013 Daily Tip: Choose Lunch or Appetizer Portions When Out to Eat

SaffroLean — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:26:38 +0000

Going out to dinner is possibly one of my most favorite pastimes. However, studies show that people who cook at home tend to be less over weight and less likely to struggle with weight issues. As much as I would like to say I cook at home, I do tend to eat out often. Although my restuarant choices are always the “healthy ones”, I am still aware of the hidden fat and calories in all restuarant cooking. My compromise, I order either the lunch portion or appetizer portion for my entree and never take home the leftovers.

Pamela Mirante
pam.i.am@saffrolean.com

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5/15/2013 Daily Tip: Learn to Breathe for Anxiety

SaffroLean — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:24:20 +0000

Feeling anxious or irritable? Breathe. It can really be that simple. I refer to this as my “brain’s benzo”. The biggest challenge will be taking that deep, all the way to bottom of the belly, breath. Most people breathe into their chests and release half the air before taking their next breath. How does this work? The inhale activates our sympathetic nervous system …(fight or flight response), while the exhale activates our parasympathetic nervous system (rest/calm brain). It is important however, that you breathe deep into the diaphram of your lower belly and that you release all of the stale carbon dioxide from your lungs before your next inhalation. It is also found that this type of breathing not only brings you into a peaceful place but that it also allows for you to bring in more oxygen on the inhalation which seems to neurtralize the body promoting the growth of healthy skin cells. Peace and Pretty -another natural choice.

Pamela Mirante
pam.i.am@saffrolean.com

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5/14/2013 Daily Tip: Finding Your Power

SaffroLean — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:22:13 +0000

Finding your power comes from deep inside. It lives inside your truth or authentic self. Our power often gets lost or swallowed up by our ego. Our egos take over as it feeds on power, mastery, and control over others and things. When we choose to take transformative action, our ego, which seeks control over our body, circumstance, and the people around us, will resist the n…eed to surrender to your power. Connecting to your power means letting go, accepting, giving up control on certain levels. I know I am working from power when I am open, honest, and vulnerable. I experience an unstoppable energy that feeds my spiritual growth. When I resist it, I experience an impasse. So when you find yourself caught in a personal moment that feels like a setback or blocked by immovable obstacles, sit quiet for a few minutes, breathe and listen for your power. Learn how to recognize the difference between your ego and your power. Remember to breathe, your breath is your bridge from head to your body.

Pamela Mirante
pam.i.am@saffrolean.com

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5/13/2013 Daily Tip: Commit to Your Life’s Journey

SaffroLean — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:19:54 +0000

When you choose to accept your life rather than constantly focusing on what should be or what will be or what if, you move from fear to freedom. Commit to your life’s journey not to the fantasy of what you … Continue reading →

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5/10/2013 Daily Tip: Choose Protein for Breakfast

SaffroLean — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:18:15 +0000

Start the day off with a bang – choose protein. When I begin my day with a high protein breakfast, it keeps me satisfied for hours. I tend to eat less carbs because I do not crave them. Protein just doesn’t curb my appeptite but it also decreases my cravings for high carb foods, like breads and cereals for the entire day. This only works for me if I make protein the basis of my first meal.

Pamela Mirante
pam.i.am@saffrolean.com

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5/9/2013 Daily Tip: Walk a Dog to Lower Stress Levels

SaffroLean — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:16:20 +0000

Research shows that 5-10 minutes a day walking the dog can lower stress levels. Don’t have a dog? Borrow your neighbors. The neighbor and the dog will love you for it!

Pamela Mirante
pam.i.am@saffrolean.com

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5/8/2013 Dialy Tip: Weigh Yourself No More Than Twice a Month

SaffroLean — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:14:39 +0000

Don’t drive yourself crazy with the scale. Weigh yourself 1x or 2x a month for accountability but more than that will drive you nuts!

Pamela Mirante
pam.i.am@saffrolean.com

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5/7/2013 Daily Tip: Don’t Let Your Emotions Get in the Way

SaffroLean — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:13:32 +0000

Emotions get in the way. Emotions, like anger, frustration, guilt and fear, can get in the way of making healthy choices and lifestyle choices that can make a positive difference in our life. When emotions rule your mind and body, you are not in control. It takes skill, like mindfulness, that allows you to decide on and when you will express your emotions. When you are managed by your emotions, rather than your mind, it becomes very difficult to make healthy choices for your life.

Pamela Mirante
pam.i.am@saffrolean.com

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5/6/2013 Daily Tip: Keep Busy to Keep Yourself Out of the Kitchen

SaffroLean — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:05:58 +0000

Stay busy. Keeping busy will keep you out of the kitchen. It is amazing how much less you eat and how less hungry you think you are when you are busy. Take a walk, read a book, pick up an old hobby just stay busy. Idle time allows for mindless eating.

Pamela Mirante
pam.i.am@saffrolean.com

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