the magic formula to happiness... and more!

Get happier with my magic formula (plus recipe!)

What makes you smile? Laugh? Go giddy with glee? For some, it’s a walk barefoot through the grass. For another, it’s a spin on a roller coaster, a solo movie date, or a perfectly ripe mango.
 
So… when was the last time you did something that makes you happy?
 
If it’s been awhile, consider this: happiness lowers stress levels, increases immune system function, and lowers your risk of disease. It also makes life easier.
 
The Magic Formula for Daily Pleasure
 
Doing one pleasurable thing per day (or more!) is the most powerful antidote for gray, boring, or stressful days. Try this:

• Make an “I love” list. List everything that you enjoy – nothing is too small or too large. If you enjoy it, get it on the list.
• Take a look at how you spend your days. When could you fit in a little pleasure? Perhaps you could leave the office at lunch to walk in the park? Maybe you could play your favorite music while doing the dishes? Book yourself a massage this weekend?
• Repeat daily, or more often, as needed.

 
To get you started down the road of pleasure, give this luscious recipe a try:

Mango Cream
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serves 4
 
Ingredients:

• 1 mango, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon agave nectar (optional)
• 1 cup organic whipping cream or carton of soft tofu or large ripe banana

 Directions:

• Process the first four ingredients in a blender.
• Blend for one minute, or until pureed.
• Pour puree into a medium bowl.
• Beat whipping cream at medium speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. If using tofu or banana, whir in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy.
• Fold whipped cream, tofu, or banana into mango puree, using a knife to swirl in a marbled effect.

February Fresh Start Detox
Have you found yourself needed a refresh? Studies show 64% of people who started a new weight loss or health program at the new year have dwindled off by week 6. Sometimes you just need a resfresher--to realize that things need to be done on your time,when you are ready; not the bell of the new year ringing! 

I am offering a 7-day cleanse class for free (all you need is the materials). The Nutriclean Detox cleans your palette, liver + colon. It will get rid of toxins + waste in your body that cause cravings + make you feel sluggish. At the end of the 7 days, the average pounds lost is between 5 + 8 lbs.

* No you will NOT be starving yourself.
* No you will NOT only be drinking water with lemon or some other liquid concoction for days on end. You eat REAL food all day.
* No you will NOT spend your entire day in the bathroom.

You will love yourself at the end, feel lighter + have an amazing jumpstart to a new you in the new year! I just completed my own detox a few weeks ago (on my schedule) so I will be there everyday to guide + support you to get a "fresh start" toward your health goals. To get your kit + an additional 10% off the kit use code 10OFFMA, click here

Other Facts Studies Show About Achieving Health Goals: 

• Talking with a counselor about setting goals helps achieve those goals successfully
• Women succeed 10% more when they made their goals public and got support from their friends.

Turkey Meatloaf and/or Sandwiches
Prep time: 30-40 minutes
Bake time: 50 minutes, plus 10 minutes or more to cool down
Recipe makes: 8 servings
Ingredients:

• ½ onion, peeled and finely diced
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
• ½ cup minced parsley
• 1½ lbs. ground turkey
• ½ cup canned tomato sauce, sodium free
• ¼ cup egg substitute
• ¼ cup fresh breadcrumbs
• ½ cup low-sodium ketchup
• Sea Salt and pepper
• Small whole-wheat, whole-grain pitas for sandwiches (or regular size pitas cut in half)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Spray the loaf pan (or pans) with organic cooking spray.
2. Coat skillet with cooking spray and put it on the stove over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and garlic. Stir for 10 minutes until the vegetables have softened. Take the pan off the heat and let the vegetables cool.
3. When the vegetables are cool, remove and throw away the garlic clove. Add the minced parsley and stir.
4. In a large bowl, combine the vegetable mixture with the ground turkey, tomato sauce, egg substitute, and breadcrumbs. Mix well, then pack firmly into the greased loaf pan. Top with the ketchup.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes.
6. When the meatloaf has finished baking, remove it from the oven and cover with aluminum foil. Let stand for 10 minutes. If you're eating the meatloaf for dinner, cut it into 8 slices and serve warm.
7. If you're making the meatloaf just for sandwiches, let it cool completely before slicing. Put a slice of meatloaf into a small pita and enjoy!

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